In this inspiring episode of Reinvention Real Talk, I sit down with media icon, motivational speaker, and bestselling author Alberto Sardiñas for a raw, empowering conversation on personal transformation, emotional resilience, and the art of reinvention.

After nearly two decades with Univision and Radio Amor, Alberto faced one of life’s biggest turning points learning to rediscover his purpose beyond fame, success, and comfort. In this heartfelt and powerful interview, he opens up about:

• Growing up in Caracas, Venezuela, and discovering his voice through storytelling

• Lessons from 20 years in radio and television on connection, purpose, and authenticity

• How to reinvent your life after loss, change, or burnout

• The mindset tools and daily habits that build resilience and self-belief

• How storytelling can heal, empower, and help you reclaim your personal power

✨Tune in if you’re feeling stuck or uncertain about your next chapter, this conversation will remind you that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.

Guest: Connect with Alberto Sardinas on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/albertosardinas/ Made by Challenge Website: https://www.instagram.com/madebychallenge/

The Reinvention Network: https://www.nas.io/albertosardinas

Host: Follow Karen Larrea on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kmlm21/ Website: www.karenlarrea.com

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📚 Referenced Books: El Poder de Tu Historia and El Sí Detrás de un No

What does it take to go from world class dentist to global entrepreneur, bestselling author, TV personality, and philanthropist?

In this episode of Reinvention Real Talk, I sit down with the legendary Dr. Bill Dorfman, known worldwide as “America’s Dentist”  to uncover how reinvention has fueled every stage of his extraordinary journey.

You’ve seen him on Extreme Makeover, The Doctors, Oprah, and Good Morning America. You’ve used his innovations like Zoom! Whitening, the #1 professional whitening brand in the U.S. Today, Dr. Bill is pushing boundaries once again with new ventures like POOOF! Vanishing Whitening Strips and Kick Ballz gum, a caffeinated gum packed with two shots of espresso in every piece.

But beyond the Hollywood smiles and entrepreneurial ventures, Dr. Bill’s true legacy lies in his philanthropy and mentorship  from transforming lives through Smiles for Life to empowering young leaders at the LEAP Foundation.

In this conversation, we explore:

• How a career in dentistry opened the door to entrepreneurship and global innovation

• The risks, lessons, and mindset shifts required to reinvent at the highest level

• Why giving back has redefined his vision of legacy and success

• What reinvention really means when you’ve built success multiple times over

This episode is packed with inspiration, practical wisdom, and proof that reinvention is never about starting over  it’s about expanding what’s possible.

🎧 Tune in and discover how Dr. Bill Dorfman continues to reinvent success, one bold step at a time.

Guest: Connect with Dr. Bill Dorfman on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drbilldorfman/ Website: https://www.billdorfmandds.com/

Kick Ballz Gum: https://kickballz.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22749774178&gbraid=0AAAABATL26Jm-Vhx-kAPgmNna_CudCYcr&gclid=CjwKCAjwuePGBhBZEiwAIGCVS3-Z9KbNOhrgFNS8y3QHDJfMSAXFSuCVu8pABwpu2CPocBkVc2re9BoCsBoQAvD_BwE

Poof Whitening Strips: https://www.pooof.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopcHDZW6QUiK9fD5VPTssGzCc5gmHTFWH4KrgEhXMijJayJp850

LEAP Foundation: https://www.google.com/search?gs_ssp=eJzj4tVP1zc0TEoqyjE2K8kwYLRSNaiwMEg2SkpKM05OMTcxTTFLszKoMEtMNTM3sjS1SElNSUkztPTiz0lNLFBIyy_NS0ksyczPAwDp-BX1&q=leap+foundation&rlz=1C5CHFA_enUS909US909&oq=leap+flundation&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDwgBEC4YDRivARjHARiABDIGCAAQRRg5Mg8IARAuGA0YrwEYxwEYgAQyCQgCEAAYDRiABDIJCAMQABgNGIAEMg8IBBAuGA0YxwEY0QMYgAQyCQgFEAAYDRiABDIJCAYQABgNGIAEMgkIBxAAGA0YgAQyCQgIEAAYDRiABNIBCDU3NDdqMGo3qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

Daughters:

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All My Love Clothing Line: https://www.shopallmylove.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopLMjxuzlSI0qV-LVauGVWSSq4ivIDyRZdzoNnjejrmhFP2Xnk0

Host: Follow Karen Larrea on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kmlm21/ Website: www.karenlarrea.com

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On this episode of Reinvention Real Talk, I sit down with an artist whose journey embodies courage, vulnerability, and transformation Singer / Songwriter Jessica Carter Altman.

The daughter of two cultural icons (Lynda Carter & Robert A. Altman), Jessica has forged her own path from the courtroom to the stage, proving that reinvention is not a single leap, but a lifetime of choosing yourself again and again. In 2024, her debut album Aftermathand breakout tours with BBMAK and Tyler Hilton introduced the world to her hauntingly honest voice and fearless artistry. Beyond music, Jessica has become a striking presence in global fashion, balancing artistry, identity, and image.

In this deeply personal conversation, Jessica opens up about:

• Walking away from law to embrace music as her truth.

• The ways grief reshaped her artistry and her view of life.

• How vulnerability fuels both her songwriting and live performances.

• The connection between fashion, identity, and self-expression.

• Legacy, love, and what reinvention looks like for her next chapter.

Jessica Carter Altman is not just an emerging star, she’s a woman transforming loss into art, and ambition into legacy. This conversation will leave you inspired to honor your own reinventions, no matter how many times you need to begin again.

🎧 Tune in now to hear the full story behind the music, the fashion, and the becoming of Jessica Carter Altman.

Guest: Connect with Jessica Carter Altman on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jessica.carter.altman/ Website: www.https://www.jessicacarteraltman.com/

Host: Follow Karen Larrea on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kmlm21/ Website: www.karenlarrea.com

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What does it look like to reinvent yourself, not once, but over and over again, while balancing brilliance, resilience, and joy?

In this episode of Reinvention Real Talk, I sit down with the remarkable Dr. Tiffany Moon: physician, entrepreneur, philanthropist, author of Joy Prescriptions, founder of the LeadHER Summit, and former cast member of The Real Housewives of Dallas.

Dr. Moon’s story is one of grit and grace: from immigrating to the U.S. at six years old without knowing a word of English, to becoming one of the youngest doctors in her field, to now standing as a powerful voice for women’s empowerment.

Together, we dive into:

🌟 The lessons she’s learned about identity, joy, and resilience. 🌟 Why she created the LeadHER Summit to redefine women’s leadership. 🌟 Her brand-new podcast, Scrubs to Stilettos, and how she and Dr. Nicole Martin are rewriting what it means to embody both brains and beauty. 🌟 Personal reflections on motherhood, balance, and choosing joy even in the midst of pressure.

Dr. Moon opens up with wisdom, vulnerability, and refreshing honesty leaving us with powerful “joy prescriptions” to help us live more fully and authentically.

🎧 Tune in now to hear why Dr. Tiffany Moon is proof that reinvention isn’t just possible it’s powerful.

Guest: Connect with Dr. Tiffany Moon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tiffanymoonmd/ Website: https://www.tiffanymoonmd.com/ LeadHER Summitt: November 7-9, Dallas, TX  Registration Link: https://www.leadhersummit.com/ Exclusive Reinvention Real Talk Listener Discount Code: HEALSQUAD ($300 off any ticket tier)

Host: Follow Karen Larrea on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kmlm21/ Website: www.karenlarrea.com

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In this powerful episode of Reinvention Real Talk, I sit down with Kathy Cunningham, Christian coach, author, and guide for parents navigating life with adult children. Together, we dive deep into the hidden struggles of codependency in families: when love and support quietly turn into enabling, control, or emotional burnout.

Kathy shares faith-based wisdom, real-life stories, and practical tools to help parents recognize unhealthy dynamics, set boundaries without guilt, and restore balance in their relationships. You’ll discover how codependency impacts not only parents but also adult children and how breaking the cycle creates freedom, peace, and healthier generations to come.

Whether you’re a parent learning to let go, or an adult child seeking independence, this conversation will give you hope, clarity, and courage to redefine love with truth and boundaries.

✨ You’ll learn:

• How to recognize subtle signs of codependency with adult children

• Why letting go is an act of love, not abandonment

• Faith-based practices to release guilt and reclaim your identity

• Practical steps to set healthy boundaries and restore independence

This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to break cycles, embrace healing, and step into relationships rooted in mutual respect, independence, and love.

Guest: Connect with Kathy Cunningham at https://www.instagram.com/kathycunningham717/ Get her course & get support: https://www.kathycunningham.org/

Host: Follow Karen Larrea on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kmlm21/ Website: www.karenlarrea.com

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Group Resources: 

PAL- Parents of Addicted loved ones: https://palgroup.org/

CODA- https://coda.org/

Celebrate Recovery - https://celebraterecovery.com/

Books Resources:  Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself https://amzn.to/3JJ5rmH

Boundaries When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud:  https://amzn.to/4mK8NEo

Why Am I Like This?: How to Break Cycles, Heal from Trauma, and Restore Your Faith:  https://amzn.to/4gcEnbA

Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out: https://amzn.to/4mJpWOy

In this week’s solo episode of Reinvention Real Talk, I’m pulling back the curtain in a way I rarely do. As someone who’s usually fiercely guarded about my personal life, even as a public figure, I let my guard down and get candid about my own experiences with love, relationships, and the reinvention that comes after marriage. We dive deep into what dating after 40 really looks like the healing that has to take place, the reinvention of self, and why it’s so important to release what I like to call our “luggage” (not baggage) before stepping into something new.

 I’ll share hard-earned lessons, stories from my own journey, and the practical, actionable steps you can take to finally open yourself up to the partner you truly deserve. This episode is part raw honesty, part healing guide, and all about empowering you to embrace love after 40 in a whole new way.

Host: Follow Karen Larrea on Instagram at / kmlm21 Website: www.karenlarrea.com Be sure to subscribe, share and rate Reinvention Real Talk. Listen to the latest episide on iHeart, Apple and Spotify Podcasts. View episodes on YouTube @KarenLarrea

In this powerful episode of Reinvention Real Talk, I sit down with Transformational Coach Sean Carey speaker, author of The Comeback, and mentor to single fathers and men ready to rise from the ashes of heartbreak, loss, and disconnection.

Sean’s journey is one of radical responsibility, rebuilding after rock bottom, and redefining what it means to lead as a man with heart, on purpose, and without losing strength. Together we dive into the pivotal moments that sparked his reinvention, the unseen emotional toll of fatherhood, and the mindset shifts that moved him from survival to sovereignty.

We explore:

• How men can reparent themselves while showing up for their kids

• Breaking free from survival mode and embracing a thriving mindset

• Healthy masculinity in the modern world—and accessing softness without losing power

• Lessons from The Comeback that still shape Sean today

• Navigating the dating world after betrayal or divorce

• The role of nervous system healing in emotional leadership

Whether you’re a man ready to reinvent yourself or you love someone who is, this episode is a guide to finding strength in vulnerability, purpose in pain, and hope in the middle of a comeback story.

Guest: Connect with Coach Sean Carey https://www.instagram.com/coachseancarey/ Grab his book The Comeback at https://a.co/d/2MUnC1b

Host: Follow Karen Larrea on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kmlm21/ Website: www.karenlarrea.com

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In this deeply moving and unflinchingly honest conversation, I sit down with Susan Smallwood  a woman who defied the odds to rise from a childhood marked by trauma and a federal prison sentence to becoming a powerhouse entrepreneur, luxury brand visionary, and cultural disruptor.

Susan’s journey is more than a comeback story, it’s a masterclass in radical self-belief, reinvention, and rewriting the narrative others tried to impose. From confronting the shadows of her past to reclaiming her identity, from redefining “grandiosity” on her own terms to becoming the first woman of color to own a premium caviar company, La Grande Caviar, Susan embodies what it means to rise fully and unapologetically.

In this episode, we explore:

• The invisible scars of childhood trauma and how they shape identity

• How prison became a crucible for transformation and deep self-work

• Reclaiming your narrative in a judgmental world

• Turning “grandiosity” into a personal manifesto and global brand

• Challenging the exclusivity of luxury and creating spaces for inclusion

• The hard, liberating work of forgiveness and radical self-love

• Building a legacy that inspires future generations

This is more than an interview it’s an invitation to own your story, step boldly into your power, and create a legacy that can’t be ignored.

Guest: Connect, Follow and Learn more about Susan Smallwood on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/grandiosityevents/

Host: Follow Karen Larrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmlm21/ Website: www.karenlarrea.com

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with Dr. Clint Steele, chiropractor, educator, and founder of the TRUCHIRO movement to explore a conversation that’s long overdue: men, emotional disconnection, and the silent toll of burnout.

Together, they unravel the hidden layers of nervous system dysregulation, trauma, and emotional suppression that so many men silently endure. Dr. Steele shares his own rock bottom story, from leaving chiropractic to rebuilding his life from the brain down and the science behind true, lasting reinvention.

This episode dives into:

·       The nervous system’s role in burnout

·       Why so many men feel emotionally shut down

·       The cost of living in survival mode

·       The science of rewiring for healing and purpose

·       Practical tools for emotional reconnection

·       How to heal from the inside out and come back to yourself

Whether you're a man navigating quiet pain or someone who loves one, this episode offers science-backed insight, hope, and a new path to healing.

💡 “Real healing doesn’t start in the body it starts in the brain. In the nervous system. In the willingness to feel again.”

Guest: Connect, learn & listen more about Dr. Clint Steele on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drsteele56/

Host: 

Follow Karen Larrea on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kmlm21/ Website: www.karenlarrea.com

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Is it too late to change your body or your mindset? Absolutely not.

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with fitness and mindset coach Johanna Sopo, a true force of nature helping those in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond reclaim their strength, vitality, and confidence from the inside out.

Johanna isn’t selling quick fixes or crash diets. She’s all about sustainable wellness, rooted in faith, discipline, self-love, and radical transformation. From shifting toxic beliefs around age and fitness to honoring your body with compassion, Johanna shares personal stories (including her amazing 90-year-old client!), mindset resets, and practical tips to help you start today not someday.

🔹 You’ll hear: • Why those over 40 need to expand, not shrink • The mindset myths keeping you stuck and how to break them • What Johanna’s 90-year-old client taught her about possibility • The role of faith in fitness and lasting transformation • One step you can take this week to re-align with your body • Her thoughts on food freedom, real movement, and long-term wellness • How to work with Johanna directly

If you’ve ever said, “This is just how I am now” this episode will lovingly challenge that belief.

📍Visit the show notes for links to Johanna’s Re-Design Your Fitness program, social handles, and ways to connect.

✨ If this episode moved you, please rate, review, and share it with someone who needs a reminder: It’s never too late to begin again.

Guest: Connect and Learn more about Johanna Sopo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johannasopo/

1 on 1 Coaching with Johanna Sopo: https://johannasoler.lpages.co/re-design-your-fitness-11-coaching-with-jo/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacKxnSrN3A9QI3HSyByIRnhuf0GtVy24oyU3D8B50BRuBPaHC3BeuS60mL1_g_aem_XWQOWiqhKDril_HRDLKg2A

Host: Follow Karen Larrea on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmlm21/ Website: www.karenlarrea.com

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