Thriving After 40

Mohan talks about his experience moving from India to the US, his incredible rise going from inventions for the DoD and NASA to becoming a serial entrepreneur and experiencing the ultimate financial success with a $6.6 Billion all cash sale of his company Stamps.com. Mohan shares some of the secrets to his success. 

Mohan Ananda is a serial entrepreneur and renaissance man having founded Venture capital firm JAB Holdings Limited, Envestnet, which develops and distributes wealth management technology products and Stamps.com, which he sold in an all cash transaction for 6.6 billion. Mohan knows how to grow from zero to a billion. 

Not only this, In addition, Mohan He is the Chairman and CEO of Innovative International Acquisition Corp, he currently has 15 patents issued and pending, he was the primary architect in shaping the design and implementation of GPS for the US Department of Defense AND was instrumental in achieving interplanetary navigation to Venus, Mars and Jupiter as well as contributing to the Viking, Pioneer, Voyager and Mariner missions. He’s also the author of best-selling book “Autobiography of an Immigrant”. 

How do you have a successful conversation with someone you disagree with? David provides great insight in how to bring people together, how to thrive during the most difficult parts of life and proves the absolute power of active listening. David Savage has leadership expertise across a variety of industries including oil and gas, renewable energy, health care, entrepreneurship, stakeholder engagement, business development, coaching, and conflict management. Over a ten-year period, David and his partners collaborated to develop 5 companies and 4 non profits. David’s company, Savage Management focuses on building capacity, innovation, and accountability in people and in and between organizations and communities.

Since 2015, David has published seven books and hosted forty-five podcasts on collaborative leadership, negotiation, critical thinking, and collaboration.

David’s current roles include:  

✔      President, Savage Management Ltd. (since 1993),

✔      President 2021/22, Rotary Club of Cranbrook Sunrise, 

✔      Co-Chair, Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group D 5080 (SEBC, E. Washington & N. Idaho),

✔      Advisor, The Canadian Energy and Climate Nexus, and

✔      Director, Waterton Glacier International Peace Park Association.

https://www.davidbsavage.com/

Judy shares her story about being the first woman manager in the Apple Corporation, moving up the ranks as a woman executive in the 80’s, overcoming agoraphobia and the greatest insights that have helped her continuously thrive through all the decades, leading to even more new adventures in her 70’s. Judy Roseth Burrell began her career with Apple Computer in 1979 as the Director of Operations before moving on with other big name companies in corporate America as an EVP of Sales and Operations. She left corporate America to begin her consulting, training and executive coaching business, The Roseth Group, which has been successful for over 37 years. At 75, Judy is still going strong, having recently completed her Masters in Wine and enrolled in French classes. 

www.rosethgroup.com (Executive Coaching website)
The Wine Diplomate ([email protected] (Wine Workshops)

Steven shares his path in the corporate world to learning about stems cells and the subsequent creation of Forever Labs. Steven Clausnitzer is the CEO and Co-founder of Forever Labs, where they store STEM cells so you can live longer and healthier. 

Steven is also an avid supporter of young entrepreneurs helping them any way he can. Prior to Forever Labs, Steven Clausnitzer spent 15 years mentoring and developing top-talent at fortune 500 companies including American Express and Wolters Kluwer. Steven has extensive experience in strategic growth, commercialization, and team leadership.

https://foreverlabs.com/

Anne shares her childhood story, growing up in a highly religious, cult like environment, how she escaped the mental trap, got through a devastating divorce and loss of community while coming out the other side as a joy expert. Anne Scottlin is an Emotional Wellbeing Specialist, Trainer, Consultant, Best Selling Author and Actress, among other things. Anne established The Power of Joy Institue, where she offers workshops and courses around emotional wellness solutions for business professionals and college students. Her book, Live for Joy blends her insights while giving practicial techniques that create her Power of Joy system. Not to mention, Anne has starred in national and international films as well as television and commercials. 

https://www.annescottlin.com/

Michael talks about growing up in Las Vegas among the musical greats, the influence of being a teenager during the summer of love, his recovery with addiction and the amazing impact Michael’s on Main has had on the Santa Cruz community.

Michael Harrison is no stranger to reinvention. Michael started his career as a casino executive in Las Vegas before experiencing time as a chef and then moving on to work in the behavioral health industry. Michael spent 18 years offering counseling with a specialty around addictions. In 2016, Michael became the owner and proprietor of Michaels On Main, a restaurant and live event venue located in Santa Cruz, CA. Michaels’ on Main, affectionately known as Mom’s is located on a beautiful river and has been transformed into a space that has an amazing energy, delicious food and excellent music bringing together the Santa Cruz and South Bay communities. What Michael has created is nothing less than a modern day musical version of Cheers. A place full of joy, and music, where everyone knows your name. 

https://www.michaelsonmain.info/

Sara talks about life with a family on the autistic spectrum, making choices that are right for you, the importance of positive relationships and the impact of radical honesty. 

Sara Bradford is an independently published children's book author, under the pen name, SJ Childs. She tackles subjects such as autism, dyslexia, physical differences, anxiety and more. Helping children understand themselves, helping them support their peers with neurodiverse needs and Encouraging love and inclusion in every situation are the focus of her books. 

Sara is a member of the Autism Council of Utah and owner of an Autism Advocates Support Group. She is a mother of 3, all autistic. Sara is happily married/ together for 17 years to her husband, who has also recently discovered, he too is on the autism spectrum. She is a Global Autism Speaker, as well as a Talk Show Host-The SJ Childs Show, a place she has found to be her new passion in connecting with others and bringing value to families through education, resources, and lots of laughs! She continues to strengthen her community through local hospital Autism partnership, as well as developed a corporate autism training program.

https://sjchilds.org/

Christina talks about the impact of a cancer diagnosis at a young age, leaving her family company to pursue her own passion, the powerful impact of Pilates on her life and the lessons she has learned to help her create her own personal success. 

Christina changed her career and focus in her life's work after being diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2006, she found recovery from her breast cancer treatment through physical therapy. Through that she decided to make teaching, exercise her career path in order to educate, encourage, and empower her clients to have power over their pain from injuries and poor posture.

Christina taught Pilates and a physical therapy center for 14 years. And she currently owns her own body studio located in fair Oaks, California, and focuses on rehabilitation Pilates for her clients. 

https://coreenergypilates.com/about

Laura talks about finding her way out of a toxic upbringing, her journey in comedy and acting, the importance of finding your true self-expression and the impact of astrology on her life. 

Laura Banks is an actress, best-selling author, and astrologer. You may know her as Khan's navigator in Star Trek II, the Wrath of Khan. She went from acting, improvisational comedy and stand up, to humorous writing with Simon and Schuster. Her books have included Embracing Your Big Fat Ass, An Owner's Manual, Breaking the Rules and Last Ditch Tactics for Landing the Man of Your Dreams. Through it all she has been an astrologer, helping people find their true gifts through personal readings.

http://www.laurabanks.com/

Carolyn talks with us about finding her calling, building a life that works for her, the power of perspective and creating a work environment that lifts people up. 

Carolyn Regan is a leadership and organizational expert with a strength around building relationships with people at all levels. Carolyn builds employee engagement programs that lead to positive, award winning work environments. She works with leaders to engage and develop people, strengthening the overall organization. Carolyn helps create work environments that attract the engaged, inspired people who build great companies. She is currently the SVP of People with Racepoint Global, a leading communications agency.  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynregan/