What if your biggest setback turned out to be your greatest launchpad? In this powerful episode of Business Story of the Week, we sit down with Jamie Mason Cohen—former Saturday Night Live insider turned internationally recognized leadership and communication trainer. From being laid off after 9/11 to working with Fortune 500 CEOs and top pharmaceutical leaders, Jamie shares how crisis, rejection, and redirection became the defining forces in his journey.

He dives into the lessons learned behind the scenes at SNL, the power of effective communication under pressure, and how hosting his own podcast transformed his entrepreneurial impact. Get ready for hard-hitting insights on leadership, resilience, and why personal development is the ultimate foundation of business success.

Whether you're a creative, an executive, or an entrepreneur navigating uncertainty, Jamie's story will leave you inspired and equipped to turn rejection into rocket fuel.