RESET with Tonya
Ready to thrive in a world of unprecedented change? Each week, RESET brings you conversations that matter with visionaries, innovators, and bold reinventors who are redefining what's possible in work and life.
We're tackling the big shifts in work, technology, longevity, and purpose – not just with theory, but with battle-tested strategies and authentic stories. Whether you're navigating career transitions, embracing new technologies, or seeking deeper meaning, RESET delivers the roadmap and community you need to transform challenges into opportunities.
Episodes
35 episodes
Teamwear, Trust, and Transformation: Shaun Mader’s Journey from Calcutta to Coaching
Shaun Mader defies easy categorization. Leadership strategist, brown belt in jiu-jitsu, celebrated photographer documenting resilience in Calcutta's Red Light District — these diverse facets converge around his profound curiosity about people a...
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Episode 35
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Real-Life Fairy Tales: Resilience, Beauty, and the Ofelia Ferere Method
What happens when beauty transcends appearance and becomes a pathway to healing? In this soul-stirring conversation, beauty entrepreneur Ofelia Ferere reveals the remarkable journey that led her from answering phones at a salon to founding an i...
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Episode 34
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51:33
From Oracle to Oasis: Reena Miglani’s Journey into Hospitality
What does it take to walk away from a 20-year career at Oracle and reinvent yourself as the heartbeat of a hospitality brand? In this week’s RESET conversation, Tonya sits down with her longtime friend Reena Miglani, who traded corporate...
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Episode 33
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Wealth, Wisdom, and Wi-Fi: Mike Clark's Modern Financial Playbook
What if everything you thought you knew about financial planning was based on an outdated model? Mike Clark, a financial professional who cringes at being called a "financial planner," is revolutionizing how we think about building wealth throu...
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Episode 32
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Punk, Persona, and Persistence: The Many Lives of Blag Dahlia
When you've spent four decades as a punk rock frontman, you've seen it all – the rise and fall of trends, the shifting landscape of music consumption, and the evolution of what it means to be rebellious. In this fascinating conversation, Blag D...
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Episode 31
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44:45
The Road Leads Home: Why "Local" Matters Most
When Eric McHenry and his wife LaVerne first joined the Airstream Club fifteen years ago, they didn't see many people who looked like them. As an African American man in a predominantly white organization, Eric might have simply enjoyed the cam...
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Episode 30
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From Wall Street to Wisdom: Experience as the Blueprint for AI Innovation
Imagine navigating the intersection of cutting-edge AI, traditional finance, and corporate governance during history's most significant technological transformation. That's exactly where Joyce Li thrives, bringing her unique experience as a sof...
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Episode 29
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1:03:20
Self-Taught, AI-Tuned: How Jesse Anglen Enabled 500 Startups and One AI Future
What if you could build a system of 38 AI agents that autonomously researches investors, evaluates their fit with your company, and sends perfectly personalized emails – all while you sleep? That's exactly what tech entrepreneur Jesse Anglen ha...
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Episode 28
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Beyond the Static: Bryan Fenchel on Resets, Risks, and the Future of Music
What if music could respond to you? What if your favorite songs could shift to match your exact mood, energy level, or the vibe of your surroundings? That's the breakthrough Bryan Fenchel and his team at Starchild Music are bringing to life wit...
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Episode 27
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59:19
The Vinyl Revival: 30 Years at Streetlight Records
Behind every thriving cultural institution lies a story of passion, resilience, and community. For Paige Brodsky, now marking 36 years at Streetlight Records, that story unfolds through decades of music industry transformation that would have s...
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Episode 26
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From AI Pioneer to Community Building Top Voice: Piyush's Journey
What happens when an AI pioneer discovers his true purpose lies in building human connections? Piyush Malik's journey from IBM Watson innovator to community builder reveals how technology and spirituality can beautifully intertwine to create me...
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Episode 25
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58:50
[NorCal Narratives] Trusting the Call: Megan Lambert on Intuition, Motherhood, and Eros
When was the last time you truly listened to your body's wisdom instead of your conditioned "shoulds"? Megan Lambert, author of "Eros: The Journey Home" and creator of the Los Gatos Mama's Circle, offers a compelling perspective on reconnecting...
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Episode 24
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Rock Tours, Rejection, and Reinvention: A Journey to AI Entrepreneurship
Imagine a world where AI doesn't just respond to your commands but proactively handles entire business processes without supervision. That's the promise of agentic AI, and few understand its revolutionary potential better than Jim Recker.
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Episode 23
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Code, Community, and Cowboy Boots
This week's RESET with Tonya shares a story about a lifelong technologist building a sanctuary for Silicon Valley's brightest minds to escape the digital world. Mike Prince, serial entrepreneur and AI pioneer, takes us on a fascinating journey ...
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Episode 22
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What 25 Years with Cisco Taught Vladimirs About Building Trust & Long-Term Vision
Technology partnerships don't just happen — they're carefully cultivated through trust, long-term thinking, and a relentless focus on customer outcomes. Vladimirs Sazonovs brings 25 years of Cisco wisdom to this fascinating conversation about w...
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Episode 21
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From Rotary Dials to GPT Files: A Life Wired for Wonder
What does it mean to reinvent yourself after decades in the corporate world? John McGowan, a Silicon Valley veteran who helped build Hewlett Packard during its formative years, shares his journey through multiple careers, four retirements, and ...
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Episode 20
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Growth Pathways: Small Business, Technology, & Community
What happens when a brilliant mind trained in electrical engineering turns her talents toward community service and humanitarian aid? In this thought-provoking conversation, Harbir Bhatia reveals the surprising connections between corporate exp...
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Episode 19
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56:49
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Airstreams, Shoes, & Startups: A Silicon Valley Story of Success through Service
What happens when your career path zigzags across continents, disciplines, and roles? In this enlightening conversation, Keshia Theobald-van Gent reveals how her unconventional journey from Middle America to Laos, the Netherlands, and ultimatel...
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Episode 18
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Dollhouses, Downshifts, and the Role of Resilience in Transformation
What does it take to go from hauling water buckets in Nigeria to structuring billion-dollar deals on Wall Street to launching a cutting-edge venture capital fund? Belinda Ephraim's journey embodies a masterclass in resilience, strategic reinven...
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Episode 17
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59:00
From Circuits to Self-Love: An Engineer's Journey Through Loss and Transformation
What if the path to genuine happiness doesn't require adding anything to your life, but instead releasing what no longer serves you?Justin Wenck, PhD — former Intel leader turned emotional wellness expert — reveals how his journey throu...
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Episode 16
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Code, Connect, Conquer: One Immigrant's Entrepreneurial Journey
What happens when a Russian teenager relocates to America and discovers the power of trial and error in both cultural adaptation and technological innovation? In this captivating episode, Igor Krasnykh takes us on his remarkable journey from a ...
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Episode 15
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56:49
Digital Amplifier to AgeTech Hero: Bridging Lives through Diversity
What happens when a digital marketing veteran with 23 years of experience discovers a new calling in Age Tech? Andreas Mueller's journey is a masterclass in purposeful transition, demonstrating how our diverse life experiences prepare us for un...
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Episode 14
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58:46
Soul Connections & Hospitality Reinvention
A painful corporate workforce reduction after two decades in tech became the unexpected catalyst for Reena Miglani's beautiful reinvention. When her long career at a major Silicon Valley company ended abruptly in late 2023, she found her way to...
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Episode 13
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25:53
From Russia with Love: Anna Krasnykh on Purpose and Perseverance
In a world defined by constant change, finding solid ground can feel increasingly challenging. Yet, for Anna Krasnykh, transitions have become not just inevitable disruptions but authentic opportunities for growth and self-discovery.Ann...
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Episode 11
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From Bedside to Boardroom: A Nurse's Journey to AI Leadership
When a patient dies because staff can't find essential emergency equipment, most people feel powerless. Melinda Yormick decided to build a solution. This former perioperative nurse manager's journey from healthcare professional to tech entrepre...
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Episode 11
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