REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart

Who said women can't wear combat boots, fatigues AND tiaras? For the first time ever, Reinvented welcomes a current active-duty soldier in the U.S. Army on the podcast! And the coolest part? Maura Spence-Carroll has made HISTORY as the first ever active-duty military service member to represent the state of Colorado at the Miss America competition. Hell yeah! This girl takes the idea of reinvention to a WHOLE other level. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Jen and Maura discuss her past struggle with suicide and mission to end the epidemic of military and veteran suicide. They also talk about her recent trip to the U.S. Pentagon, growing up in a single parent household and her bold decision to join the U.S. Army at the age of 18. Maura also shares why she decided to compete in Miss America, her ADHD diagnosis and how she will continue to fight the stigma that surrounds receiving mental health care in the military community and beyond.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart on Spotify, Apple podcasts and YouTube. You can also follow @JenniferEckhart on social media. Thanks for listening!

4-time Emmy Award-winning Screenwriter & Executive Producer of The Sopranos, Creator of HBO's Boardwalk Empire and Oscar-nominated Writer of The Wolf of Wall Street – Terence Winter is on REINVENTED! Terence and Jen discuss how he went from being a New York City taxi cab driver, hospital security guard, doorman & paperboy to reinventing himself as a Hollywood screenwriting legend. He shares why he decided to quit his comfortable job as a lawyer, move to LA & never look back. Terence also shares advice to anyone wanting to quit their 9-5pm job to pursue something greater in life. He also shares funny stories working with Leonardo DiCaprio, Matthew McConaughey, Martin Scorsese, Mick Jagger, James Gandolfini, 50 Cent & Sylvester Stallone. Terence also talks about meeting Jordan Belfort, his ex-wives, and the FBI agent who arrested him while making The Wolf of Wall Street which was nominated for 5 Academy Awards. Terence and Jen even get into actor Will Smith physically assaulting comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars!Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart on Spotify, Apple podcasts and YouTube. You can also follow @JenniferEckhart on social media. Thanks for listening!

Paralyzed former Rutgers Defensive Tackle, motivational speaker, ESPN analyst, entrepreneur and ESPY winner, Eric LeGrand is in the house for an insanely powerful episode of Reinvented! Jen and Eric discuss the tackle that changed his life and left him paralyzed from the neck down, how he defied the odds in rehabilitation and managed to hold onto his faith in God despite his seemingly impossible circumstances. Eric also shares why he became an entrepreneur and decided to start his own coffee business amid a global pandemic, his symbolic contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers including his thoughts on Tom Brady. They even get into his friendship with Tim Tebow, Jen's love for her alma mater the Florida Gators -- and Eric shares whether or not he would sign up for Elon Musk's Neuralink brain chip as a potential cure for paralysis!Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. You can also follow @JenniferEckhart on social media. Thanks for listening!

One of the fiercest, most unapologetically badass women, Gretchen Carlson, goes one-on-one with Jen Eckhart on REINVENTED! Gretchen has reinvented herself as a successful journalist, former Miss America, a NY Times Bestselling Author, a TED talk alum, People TV Special Contributor, co-founder of the non-profit “Lift Our Voices,” and has been named one of Time Magazine's “100 Most Influential People in the World.” But did you also know that she successfully spearheaded a history-making bipartisan bill that JUST passed in Congress, and is on its way to President Biden's desk to be signed into law? Yeah. She did THAT! In this powerful episode, Gretchen and Jen discuss their former workplace, Fox News, Gretchen's journey into pageantry, how she managed to overcome gender discrimination and body shaming her whole life, her decision to file a bombshell lawsuit against the most powerful man in news, and why she has made it her mission in life to make workplaces safer in the U.S.Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review to REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. You can also follow @JenniferEckhart on social media. Thanks for listening!

In one of the most powerful, gut-wrenching and inspirational podcast episodes yet, Jen goes one-on-one with celebrity trainer, peak performance health coach and motivational speaker, Ted Ryce. Ted has worked with Fortune 500 CEOs, busy professionals and celebrities including Richard Branson, Ricky Martin, and Robert Downey, Jr. But what many don't know about Ted, is that his path to becoming a high-performance coach was beset by unimaginable tragedy that crushed the entire South Florida community and captured the nation's attention after his 9-year-old brother, Jimmy Ryce, was kidnapped, raped and murdered at the hands of a sexual predator on his way home from school.But the extraordinary circumstances that Ted lived through didn't stop there. On this podcast episode, they discuss how Ted managed to reinvent himself to pursue a legendary life after losing his entire family over the years, his decision to ride rollercoasters at Universal Studios after burying his father that inspired his theory, “You can't be sad on a rollercoaster!” He also shares how he turned his pain into power by helping others through health and fitness, the secret to staying fit at any age, ways to reduce unmanaged stress, depression and anxiety, as well as the controversial “magic ratio” for achieving happiness.Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. You can also follow @JenniferEckhart on Instagram & Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart! If you like pushing the boundaries and living on the edge — this episode is for YOU! On this first episode of 2022, Jen goes one-on-one with U.S. professional motorsports competitor, extreme stunt performer & judge of NBC's “America's Got Talent,” Travis Pastrana. He is known for his heart-stopping extreme stunt performances. Travis won the first-ever X-Games, landed the first-ever double backflip in Motocross history, built an empire with Nitro Circus, drove in NASCAR, and even replicated 3 of daredevil Evel Knievel's most famous jumps without injury in record-breaking fashion! But did you know that he's also a CHEER DAD?On this can't-miss episode, Travis and Jen discuss tales of his most extreme stunts – including jumping out of an airplane with NO parachute, his biggest regret - including how he has broken more than 60 bones and survived 25 concussions, his secret behind being fearless and successful at every stunt and project he puts his mind to, how he has managed to reinvent himself & his mindset over the years, being a cheer dad to his two precious daughters & why his family comes before everything. They even discuss a major stunt & event that remains on his bucket list that he is anxious to conquer before ANYONE else!Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. You can also follow @JenniferEckhart on Instagram & Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart! On this special last episode of 2021, Jen goes one-on-one with New York Times best-selling author, entertainment journalist, award-winning producer. suicide prevention advocate, and daughter of comedic legend Joan Rivers - Melissa Rivers. Dr. Jon Goldfinger, the CEO of Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, also joins the discussion as a nationally recognized pediatrician and advocate for mental health services for children and families, including in minority and low-income communities.They discuss reinventing one's mental health, how to cope in the aftermath of losing a loved one, challenging the stigma attached to issues like suicide, how to utilize social media in a healthy capacity, and the importance of not shying away from discussing difficult topics. Melissa also shares life lessons her late mother Joan Rivers instilled in her.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. You can also follow @JenniferEckhart on Instagram and Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart! You better bring your A-game because you're about to get served as Jen goes off the court with legendary hall-of-fame tennis coach, Rick Macci. They discuss the true story behind the major motion picture "King Richard," starring Will Smith, including how he trained Venus and Serena Williams, as depicted in the movie, to become the champions they are today. They also dive into how he managed to reinvent the game of tennis by training some of the most notable, top athletes in the world: Venus and Serena Williams, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Jennifer Capriati, Mary Pierce -- and more! The seven-time Tennis Coach of the Year also shares plans for how U.S. Men's Tennis can get back in the spotlight on the world stage, and ways we can challenge our fears in life both on and off the court.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. You can also follow @JenniferEckhart on Instagram and Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart! On this episode, it's tales of the bar, booze, blow and redemption! In this brutally honest and inspiring interview, Jen goes one-on-one with best-selling author, attorney, speaker and addiction recovery advocate, Brian Cuban. They discuss how his brother, Dallas Maverick's owner and billionaire investor, Mark Cuban, saved his life, his recovery from alcohol and cocaine addiction, including two trips to a psychiatric facility, jail, and the cratering of his law practice. Brian also shares how he managed to reinvent himself, the moment he stopped seeking validation from others, his mental health advice to anyone suffering from clinical depression, as well as his brand new debut legal thriller “The Ambulance Chaser."Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. You can also follow @JenniferEckhart on Instagram and Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart! On this episode, Jen sits down with 3-time Emmy Award winning actress, author, comedian & everyone's favorite TV mom, Patricia Heaton, from the hit sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond." They discuss Patricia's book “Your Second Act,” the moment she quit her job as a hostess at a local Cleveland restaurant, moved to New York City, and never looked back! They also dig into her sobriety journey and what inspired her to give up alcohol for good 3 years ago. Patricia also shares about her faith and humanitarian work for impoverished families in the developing world as a celebrity ambassador for World Vision.Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. You can also follow @JenniferEckhart on Instagram and Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Reinvented with Jen Eckhart! On this episode, Jen goes one-on-one with seven-time pro wrestling world champion, AEW wrestler, heavy metal singer, New York Times best-selling author, actor, and host of the widely popular "Talk is Jericho" podcast, Chris Jericho. They discuss Chris' evolving journey of reinvention from the wrestling ring to headlining sold out rock concerts with his band "Fozzy," his transition from the WWE to AEW, the biggest lesson he learned while competing on ABC's "Dancing with the Stars," their mutual love of all-things paranormal -- and Jen even shares a personal experience of a scary ghost encounter! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. You can also follow @JenniferEckhart on Instagram and Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Reinvented with Jen Eckhart! In this episode, Jen speaks with independent rapper, host of “Real Talk with Zuby” podcast, and author of “Strong Advice: Zuby's Guide to Fitness for Everybody," Zuby Udezue. They discuss how Zuby has reinvented himself while marching to the beat of his own drum, his experience living in both the U.K. and Saudi Arabia, studying computer science at Oxford University, releasing his first rap album at the age of nineteen, and his advice to anyone who wants a fresh start at fitness and living a healthier life.Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. You can also follow @JenniferEckhart on Instagram and Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart! On this episode, Jen speaks with American supermodel and actress turned author, designer, entrepreneur, and CEO Kathy Ireland. They discuss the driving force behind Kathy's ability to constantly reinvent, her journey from the runway to the boardroom, how she started her business empire, the recent launch of her own record label, and her unique approach to receiving criticism and advice.Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. You can also follow @JenniferEckhart on Instagram and Twitter. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart! On this episode, Jen speaks with Grammy award-winning musical artist Sean Paul. They discuss how Sean started his legendary career, the first time he heard his music on the radio, his dream musical collaborator, his thoughts on Chet Hanks and Elon Musk, and Sean's latest album LIVE N LIVIN.Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. You can also follow @JenniferEckhart on Instagram. Thanks for listening!

How many times have you reinvented yourself? Do you ever look back at the trajectory of your life and marvel at the twists & turns that got you to where you are today?In this new podcast series, host Jennifer Eckhart interviews and shares awe-inspiring stories and tales of reinvention from some of the world's brightest and most thought-provoking public figures, celebrities, CEOs, athletes, business leaders and disruptors who all share one thing in common: they threw out “The Rule Book.” Some achieved success with ease from the start, while others overcame incredible obstacles, oftentimes taking many career detours in life, while navigating uncharted territory.Whether you're ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange or the ‘cancer-free' bell, REINVENTED with Jen Eckhart will inspire anyone who wants to reinvent themselves, personally or professionally, that it is never too late in life to adjust your sails to reach your destination.