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Rise & Reinvent

Rise & Reinvent

By: Nicole M. Jones
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Welcome to the Rise & Re-Invent Podcast! Hosted by Nicole M. Jones—founder of KAKO, former Fortune 100 executive, and a passionate coach for emerging leaders, startup founders, and professionals ready to rise. With nearly 30 years of global experience driving innovation and transformation, Nicole brings clarity, strategy, and heart to those often overlooked in traditional career spaces. Each week, the podcast delivers unfiltered conversations with bold thinkers, resilient changemakers, and everyday heroes. Listeners gain practical wisdom, real stories of reinvention, and the inspiration to rise above uncertainty and embrace what’s next. Subscribe, tune in, and join the movement. Because when one person rises, we all rise.© 2025 Nicole M. Jones Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • SE01E04 BETTING ON YOURSELF: JEAN GORDON'S JOURNEY | Jean Gordon | Rise & Reinvent
    May 13 2025

    Nicole and Jean Gordon discussed reinvention, with Jean sharing his diverse experiences and emphasizing the importance of confidence and learning from failures. They also discussed Jean's approach to challenges in corporate America, the importance of self-empowerment, and the need for open-mindedness and adaptability. The conversation concluded with Jean reflecting on his purpose in life, the importance of being open to change, and the challenges and lessons learned while building their company.

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    50 mins
  • SE01E03 - FROM BALLROOM DANCER TO CEO | With Kelly Lakas | Rise & Reinvent Podcast
    Apr 29 2025

    Kelly, the CEO and co-founder of Onyx Point Systems, discussed her journey of transformation and reinvention, emphasizing the importance of support, learning, and networking. She also shared her approach to risk management, the importance of balancing ambition with personal fulfillment, and her experiences with career reinvention and job loss. The conversation concluded with Kelly sharing her experience of being laid off and finding a new opportunity, emphasizing the importance of networking and seizing opportunities.


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    41 mins
  • SE01E02 - THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-BELIEF AND POSITIVE THINKING | Quentin DeBerry | Rise & Reinvent
    Apr 17 2025

    Quentin Deberry, a sports and music business executive, shared his journey of resilience and determination, emphasizing the importance of self-belief and positive thinking in overcoming adversity. He discussed his personal story of overcoming challenges, including growing up without parents and facing financial struggles, and the importance of having a supportive group of friends in his life. Quentin also shared his career journey, which was not a straight line but a zigzag path, and his ultimate goal of becoming the Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University.


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    44 mins
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