What happens when a career built on numbers and strategy collides with a personal problem that refuses to be ignored?
That’s the reinvention story of Lindsay Housman.
Her career has been a series of bold pivots — from accounting and consulting to finance, marketing, and technology — each chapter building toward something bigger.
And then she reinvented once more. Not because something was wrong — but because a personal experience sparked an idea she couldn’t ignore.
As a runner, Lindsay kept experiencing pain and discomfort in her footwear. When she dug deeper, she uncovered a surprising truth: most athletic shoes were designed for men — with women simply wearing smaller versions of the same model.
That realization became the foundation for HETTAS — Performance Running Shoes for Women — a company built on the belief that women deserve products designed for their bodies, their performance, and their experience.
In this episode of Leadership and Reinvention, Lindsay shares:
How each career pivot built the skills she needed to become a founder
Why mission — not comfort — kept her going through the hard moments
The realities of fundraising as a woman entrepreneur (and how she navigated it)
Why feedback from athletes became her fuel
And the mindset shift behind “choosing your hard”
Her story is a powerful reminder that reinvention often happens when passion meets purpose.
Lindsay’s social media links: hettas.ca (http://hettas.ca/)
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2 Feb 2026
What if the thing that frustrated you most became the spark for everything you’d go on to build?
That’s the heart of Mireille Vega, Chemist, PhD — also known as Dr. Mimi V. — and her reinvention story. Her journey began with a deeply personal experience — struggling with skin issues no product could truly address. That curiosity about why things worked (or didn’t) led her into science, then pharma, and ultimately toward building something entirely her own — guided by a deep conviction that what she was creating genuinely mattered. In this episode of Leadership and Reinvention, Mireille opens up about:✨ Trusting your instincts as the business grows✨ Overcoming self-doubt and raising capital✨ Shifting from “launching a product” to leading a new philosophy✨ Letting go, simplifying, and building with intention Her story is a powerful reminder that reinvention isn’t about changing who you are — it’s about following what’s always been calling you. Mireille’s social media links: vgambiome.ca #LeadershipAndReinvention #ReinventionStories #Entrepreneurship #FounderJourney #WomenInLeadership #PurposeDriven #NextChapter
7 Jan 2026
What does it take to build a purpose-driven AI company — and eventually sell it?
That’s the story of Aaron Leibtag.Before co-founding Pentavere, Aaron described himself as “a finance guy.” Numbers, strategy, and performance were his world — until a deeply personal loss in his co-founder’s family revealed how often life-saving clinical insights remain buried in data.United by a shared mission, Aaron co-created Pentavere, an award-winning healthcare AI company dedicated to ensuring that no critical medical insight stays hidden. That mission shaped everything — from the technology they developed to the company’s growth and eventual sale.In Episode 7 of Leadership and Reinvention, Aaron shares:✨ How a moment of heartbreak sparked a mission✨ Why purpose became the backbone of every decision✨ The mindset shifts required to move from “finance guy” to entrepreneur✨ Why he believes failure is “a battle with your ego”✨ The lessons learned through building — and selling — a company built on meaningAaron’s story is a powerful reminder that reinvention often begins with purpose — and grows through courage, clarity, and a willingness to take risks that matter.#LeadershipAndReinvention (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/leadershipandreinvention) #ReinventionStories (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/reinventionstories) #Entrepreneurship (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/entrepreneurship) #FounderJourney (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/founderjourney) #HealthcareAI (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthcareai) #AIInnovation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aiinnovation) #Leadership (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/leadership) #PurposeDriven (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/purposedriven) #NextChapter (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nextchapter)
1 Dec 2025
What happens when you stop following the path — and start designing your own?
That’s the story of Jennifer Meldrum.
After years of growing, leading, and excelling in the pharmaceutical industry, Jennifer reached a point many people would consider “success.” But instead of settling in, she felt something else — a desire for more: more impact, more possibility, more alignment. So she followed that pull.
Jennifer co-founded Peak Pharma Solutions, now a national partner supporting companies across prescription medicine, consumer health, diagnostics, and medical devices. What started as a bold idea has grown into a thriving full-service organization shaped by collaboration, integrity, and a genuine understanding of what clients need.
Along the way, Jennifer has continued to elevate the industry — serving as President of the Ontario Pharmaceutical Marketing Association and past President of Women Leaders in Pharma — always leading with purpose, generosity, and heart.
In this episode of Leadership and Reinvention, Jennifer shares:
How she knew it was time to create something of her own
Why ambition and alignment go hand in hand
What she’s learned about courage, entrepreneurship, and designing a life you actually want
Her story is a beautiful reminder that reinvention isn’t about walking away — it’s about creating what you wish existed.
Jennifer’s social media links:
www.peakpharmasolutions.com (http://www.peakpharmasolutions.com/)
Jennifer Meldrum | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-meldrum-93198711/)
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3 Nov 2025
What if reflection doesn’t change who you are — it just brings you back to who you’ve always been?
After a successful career in pharma and a few health scares that made her stop and reflect — Gail Tatebe asked herself the questions most of us avoid: What actually matters? And how do I want to spend my time?
Her answer led her to walk away from corporate life and create Ki Explore — a company built around connection, energy, and joy. Gail’s mission is simple and powerful: to design experiences that help people reset and re-energize, whether through global travel or local events.
And when the pandemic shut down travel just as she was starting out? Gail didn’t stop. She pivoted again — staying anchored to her purpose and finding new ways to bring people together.
In this episode of Leadership and Reinvention, Gail shares:
Why reconnecting with your purpose is the most powerful pivot of all
How to reinvent when life throws curveballs
The lessons she’s learned about courage, resilience, and joy
Her story is a beautiful reminder that reinvention isn’t just about career change — it’s about choosing a life that aligns with your values.
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Gail’s social media links:
www.kiexplore.com (http://www.kiexplore.com/)
Gail Tatebe | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-tatebe-7b408b2/)
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1 Oct 2025
What if the real strategy for thriving through uncertainty starts in your mind?
That’s the question Marc Champagne has built his career around answering.
Marc didn’t start here. He began in pharma, then co-founded a tech startup that launched one of the first guided journaling apps to global acclaim. Each pivot brought success but also led him closer to what truly lit him up: unlocking the power of the mind.
Today, Marc is a bestselling author (Personal Socrates), host of the top-ranked podcast Behind the Human, and a sought-after mental fitness strategist. He helps leaders and teams use better questions, daily practices, and intentional reflection to perform at their best without burning out.
In our conversation on Leadership and Reinvention, Marc shares:
The pivotal questions that can shift your perspective in an instant
Why mental fitness is the ultimate competitive edge in today’s world
How to build practices that keep you clear, focused, and resilient
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to reinvent yourself around a mission that matters or how to build the mental fitness to thrive through change — this episode is for you.
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Marc’s social media links:
https://www.mchampagne.com/ (https://www.mchampagne.com/)
https://www.malosiminds.com/ (https://www.malosiminds.com/)
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Social Media - Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/behindthehuman/) | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-champagne-%F0%9F%A7%A0%F0%9F%92%AA-14767b17/)
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3 Sept 2025
What does it take to start over in an entirely new field?
What does it take to walk away from a successful corporate career to start over in an entirely new field? That’s exactly what Christina Crowe did.
For nearly 18 years, Christina built a strong career in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. She thrived in roles spanning sales, medical affairs, and rare disease, earning recognition as a top performer. From the outside, it looked like a career to keep building on. But Christina felt a pull toward something different. She went back to school, earned her Master’s in Counselling Psychology, and took the leap into psychotherapy — a bold pivot that changed everything.
Today, she’s the founder of Dig a Little Deeper, Psychotherapy & Counselling, leading a thriving practice of psychotherapists and ADHD coaches across Ontario. She’s also a passionate advocate, podcast host, and mental health leader who is reshaping how people access care.
In this episode of Leadership and Reinvention, Christina opens up about:
The courage it takes to leave a stable, successful career
The challenges and rewards of going back to school mid-career
How her corporate background became a powerful asset in her new path
Why purpose and impact are now at the heart of her work
Christina’s story is a reminder that reinvention isn’t just possible — it can lead to an even greater sense of alignment and purpose.
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Follow Christina on social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digalittledeepertherapy/ (https://www.instagram.com/digalittledeepertherapy/)
X: https://twitter.com/DALDTherapy (https://twitter.com/DALDTherapy)
And her podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/christinacrowe)
11 Aug 2025
What does it take to leave a successful corporate career and create something completely new?
In this episode of Leadership and Reinvention, Tonya Dickenson — former pharmaceutical executive and now award-winning Founder & CEO of Asymmetric by Design — shares her journey from the boardroom to the frontlines of sustainable, purpose-driven design.
You’ll discover:
How Tonya identified the right moment to take her leap
The mindset shifts that made reinvention possible
How to transfer your skills into a completely different industry
Why aligning your work with your values can transform your life
Tonya’s story is more than inspiring — it’s a blueprint for anyone ready to take the plunge into their next chapter.
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Follow Tonya:
https://linktr.ee/Tonya.Dickenson
10 Jul 2025
Episode One: Meet Mike and Mirisa
Welcome to Leadership and Reinvention — a podcast about the courage to change, the strength to start over, and the stories behind the boldest career moves.
What if your next chapter is the one that changes everything?
In this inaugural episode, we begin where every great transformation starts: by confronting the brutal facts, and taking a fearless inventory of who we are — and who we aspire to become.
You’ll meet your hosts, Michael Cloutier and Mirisa Prasin — two seasoned leaders who stepped away from the known comfort of corporate life to embrace the uncertainty of entrepreneurship. Not because something was missing, but because the time felt right to explore a new chapter — one filled with possibility, purpose, and continued growth.
We’ll explore the turning points, the crucible moments, and the inner convictions that sparked our reinvention. This isn’t about chasing change for the sake of it — it’s about making thoughtful decisions that align with who you are and who you’re becoming.
This is where it begins. With clarity. With courage. With intent.
Let’s get to work.
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What happens when a career built on numbers and strategy collides with a personal problem that refuses to be ignored?
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[…] There's, there's so little out there. And you mentioned earlier partnerships. And when we talk to entrepreneurs, of course, by definition, we're alone, right? Entrepreneurs were on our own. We're starting to have a small group of people around us, but we're trying to build something from nothing. […]
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