In the latest episode of The Reinventionists Podcast, host Joe Jackman takes listeners into the changing world of journalism with Postmedia’s President and CEO, Andrew MacLeod.

“When you lead with love you see people, and then you value them,” says leader, founder, advisor and coach Sonia Jackson Myles. Her breakthrough leadership development series have guided C-suite executives to put values into action — and then value creation — for blue chip companies like Disney, JPMorgan Chase, and Proctor & Gamble. In this episode of The Reinventionists Podcast, Sonia joins host Joe Jackman, Jackman Founder and CEO, for an energizing examination of the actionable principles that lead growth and innovation for her big business clients.

 As trusted coach to C-suite executives, Sonia helps leaders push past the blocks that come between them and leading with love, transparency and compassion—resulting in sustained, exponential results for their companies. She’s never been afraid to have the uncomfortable conversations required to create positive change. As Founder, CEO and President of The Accord Group, Sonia works collaboratively with major corporations to reinvent internal environments: Weaving diversity, community and respect into their cultural framework. Her innovative Dreamwalking® program aligns dreams with actions to drive personal and professional growth for leaders, and ultimately, incredible possibilities for their businesses.

In this episode of The Reinventionists Podcast, Jackman Founder and CEO, Joe Jackman, welcomes Nick Kokonas, Co-Founder and co-owner of The Alinea Group restaurants and a reservation and Co-Founder of reservation platform, Tock, for an intimate discussion on career shifts, getting really clear on goals, and making the right pivots at the right time. 

Carolyn Aronson is changing the beauty landscape. This self-made entrepreneur is the CEO, Founder and sole owner of celebrity, stylist and customer loved It’s a 10 Haircare. In the latest Reinventionists Podcast, Carolyn reveals the secrets to her success with Jackman CEO and Founder, Joe Jackman.

 It’s a 10 Haircare is one of the only female-owned professional haircare brands in the world. Fans are devoted to its holy grail products, and Carolyn says that’s down to her extensive background and research as a hairstylist. For years, Carolyn searched for multi-functional haircare products that could check every box. She began It’s a 10 Haircare from a deep understanding of the common need that wasn’t met by other brands. "I brought to the world what were my dream hair products,” says Carolyn. 

 But It’s a 10 Haircare didn’t become a success overnight, Carolyn’s long-game approach and ability to keep her eye on the prize through ups and downs slowly but surely grew the company. “I’m a firm believer in crawling before you run,” she says. Today, Carolyn also leads It’s a 10 Hair Tools, Ex10sions and the recently launched Be a 10 Cosmetics. With several successful companies in her portfolio, and the exceptional reputation of her financials, many opportunities have come to Carolyn, but she’s never strayed from what she does best — empowering people to embrace their unique beauty.

This is the time of the purpose-led business—and career. Join Joe Jackman on The Reinventionists Podcast as he hosts Mark Harrison, a Toronto-based entrepreneur and innovator making waves in education and equitable career foundation for Black students and young professionals. 

Meet Jean Freeman, CEO and Principal of Zambezi, the largest female-owned, full-service creative agency in America and a prominent advocate for the advancement of women business leaders. On the latest episode of The Reinventionists, Jean sits down with Jackman CEO and Founder, Joe Jackman, to share the insights she’s gleaned from excelling on both sides of the creator coin (as an agency leader and client), and her continuing commitment to enabling and empowering women to become thriving leaders in business.

Janet Zuccarini is the Founder and CEO of Gusto 54 Restaurant Group – an acclaimed hospitality brand with award-winning restaurants across North America. Through strategic real estate acquisition and key partnerships, Janet scaled Gusto 54 from one to ten distinct dining experiences with great success. Celebrated both as neighborhood stalwarts and culinary destinations, Janet’s restaurants are recognized for excellence in food, design and experience. On this episode, Janet dives into her personal success story, the grit and determination required to build memorable dining experiences, and how the pandemic forced her to rethink her strategy and lean in on what people need now more than ever.

Yves Béhar is a bold thinker. As the founder and principal designer of fuseproject, he oversees ground-breaking product designs for the fashion, lifestyle, sports and technology industries. Throughout his career, he has innovated for Apple, Puma, Movado, Mini and many others. With his Silicon Valley roots and intent on enriching others' lives through design, he has become a sustainability advocate by creating socially responsible products that serve a meaningful purpose and bring the future closer in. On this episode, Joe and Yves recount his impactful career, what drives him, and together, they answer the fundamental question: how can design and technology unify us forward? 

It’s impossible to describe Carianne Brinkman’s work ethos without using the word “authenticity”. The quality has become a through line for the President of Blackheart and filmmaker who has dedicated her career to creativity, innovation and supporting artists' visions, while also forging new paths for Blackheart, such as the 2018 Joan Jett biopic, Bad Reputation, which she co-produced. In this episode of The Reinventionists Podcast, Joe Jackman and Carianne discuss the importance of humanity in business, the current pent-up demand for reinvention—and the innovation catalyzed by the ongoing pandemic. Blackheart began as a record label out of necessity: the misogyny-led music industry wouldn’t sign Joan Jett as a guitar playing female rock musician. Today, Blackheart is diversifying under Carianne’s leadership into film, TV, books and “possibility fashion,” she hints.

Chris Brandt understands the soul of a brand. From CPG to retail, he’s tapped into evolving consumer values to help steer businesses from struggling to success—including Chipotle, the site of his most recent triumph as Chief Marketing Officer. In this episode of The Reinventionists Podcast, host Joe Jackman sits down with the award-winning executive to learn the steps to his success, from his origins in economics to his game-changing tactics with brands like Taco Bell, Coca-Cola and General Mills. Together, they discuss connecting with both customers and employees on a deeper level, the digital opportunities coming out of the pandemic, and the advantages of the purpose-led business.