"What's Next GenX?"

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"What's Next GenX?"

We bring together the GenX community so that we can provide information and inspiration to help you get to level up your career 💼, life 🏖️ and impact🏆. What's Next GenX?

  1. How to bounce back & build the life. you actually want

    1D AGO

    How to bounce back & build the life. you actually want

    🎁 BONUS: Free Workshop! Join Lisa’s free workshop The Circle of You to reflect, realign, and reconnect with what truly matters. Sign up: https://lisabien.com What happens when everything falls apart—your job, your marriage, your bank account—and you're still expected to hold it all together? In this powerful and laugh-out-loud conversation, we sit down with motivational speaker and author Lisa Bien, who shares how she lost it all—and found herself. Lisa’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and radical self-love. From career pivots to personal awakenings, Lisa teaches Gen Xers how to stop chasing perfection and start living on purpose. With her signature humor and honesty, she shares the mindset shifts that helped her—and thousands of others—bounce back stronger. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why “starting over” isn’t failure—it’s freedom The 4-step Bounce Back framework Lisa uses to rebuild after any setback How to use the “Circle of You” to assess what’s really going on in your life Why your job title is NOT your identity (and what to focus on instead) The one journal prompt that could unlock your next move How to stop people-pleasing, say no with confidence, and finally put yourself first 🎁 BONUS: Free Workshop! Join Lisa’s free workshop The Circle of You to reflect, realign, and reconnect with what truly matters. Sign up: https://lisabien.com 📚 Grab Lisa’s Book: Life Happens: Bounce Back — Available on Amazon now! 🔗 Stay Connected: Lisa’s website: https://lisabien.com Instagram: @lisabien What’s Next GenX: whatsnextgenx.com Follow us on LinkedIn & IG: @whatsnextgenx Nicole: renewedimpact.com

    46 min
  2. Work Your NetWork: How Gen X Can Build Connections to Open Doors

    APR 9

    Work Your NetWork: How Gen X Can Build Connections to Open Doors

    🎁 Free Audiobook Offer:Get The Power of Networking free on Spotify by messaging Michael on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ (Michael V Morgan, PMP) or via ⁠michaelvmorgan.com⁠ and mentioning “What’s Next GenX.” In this episode of What’s Next GenX, we’re joined by Michael Morgan—a powerhouse professional who’s worked at Amazon, Chevron, J.P. Morgan, and more. His secret weapon? Strategic, relationship-based networking that opens real opportunities—especially in midlife career transitions. Michael doesn’t just talk theory—he lives it. From creating employee networks that got the CEO’s attention to mastering the art of outreach, he’s built a career on connections that count. 💥 Key Takeaways: 🎯 Treat Networking Like It’s Part of Your Job Whether you’re employed or laid off, remote or in-office, networking needs to be a consistent practice. Block time each week and connect with purpose—internally and externally. 💬 Build Real Relationships, Not Transactions Gen Xers often hesitate to “ask for help,” but Michael reminds us: your network isn’t just who you know—it’s who knows you. Be genuine, be helpful, and stay top of mind. 🔗 Your LinkedIn Strategy Can Make or Break You Recruiters see your mutual connections—so work them. Use posts, messages, and commonalities (like alumni networks) to warm up cold intros and get referrals that matter. ✨ Michael shares how volunteering in ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) elevated his visibility and leadership reputation—earning him shoutouts from execs and career-defining relationships. 🎁 Free Audiobook Offer: Get The Power of Networking free on Spotify by messaging Michael on LinkedIn or via michaelvmorgan.com and mentioning “What’s Next GenX.” 🧠 Whether you're reentering the job market or thinking about what's next, this episode will reset how you approach career growth and connection.

    34 min
  3. We’re Not Gonna Take It: The Midlife Revolution

    MAR 26

    We’re Not Gonna Take It: The Midlife Revolution

    “Midlife isn’t about winding down—it’s your chance to wake up and write your next story.” – Bradley Richardson 🎧 We’re Not Gonna Take It: Why Midlife Isn’t a Crisis—It’s a RevolutionFeaturing: Bradley Richardson, Founder of Advanced Adulting Remember when you were so confident you could take on anything? You didn’t think twice about moving cities, starting over, or chasing a wild dream. Now? You’re playing it safe. Keeping the job. Staying in your lane. But here’s the truth: that "just get through it" mindset? It’s costing you. This week on What’s Next GenX? we sit down with Bradley Richardson, the bold voice behind Advanced Adulting, and a true Gen X OG who’s been tracking the evolution of our generation for decades. In this power-packed episode, he makes one thing clear: Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a wake-up call. We dive into why so many of us feel stuck, and how to break out of the midlife fog by reinventing—not just our careers, but ourselves. 🔥 This episode is your permission slip to do midlife differently. 3 Key takeaways: 🎯 1. Midlife Isn’t a Crisis—It’s a Catalyst. Bradley challenges the outdated narrative that midlife is a time to slow down or fade into the background. Instead, it’s a chance to reclaim your identity, shed labels placed on you by others, and rediscover what lights you up. Reinvention isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about returning to who you were before the world told you who to be. 💼 2. Your Resume Isn’t the Problem—Your Approach Is. Gen Xers are still following outdated job search rules—submitting endless applications and hoping someone notices. Bradley breaks down how the hiring game has changed, why “overqualified” is a code word for “we don’t know what to do with you,” and what it actually takes to stand out: being bold, direct, and willing to rewrite your story for today’s marketplace. 🧠 3. You’ve Been a Chameleon—Now It’s Time to Find Your Color Again For decades, many of us dimmed our voices, adapted to fit in, and shaped ourselves around other people’s expectations. Bradley says it’s time to stop blending in and start showing up as your true self. Whether it’s exploring a long-lost passion, trying something new (and failing), or pivoting professionally—this chapter is yours to create.Watch now to learn what “reinvention” really looks like—and why it’s not too late. 🔗 Follow Bradley + Advanced Adulting: Website & Newsletter: https://www.advancedadulting.com YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@BradleyRichardson Instagram & TikTok: @IAmBradleyRichardson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleyrichardson🧠 Join the Movement:👥 Free Club GX Membership → https://bit.ly/41bmRNL 📺 Watch weekly episodes → YouTube 💼 Follow us on LinkedIn ✍️ Leave a review, share this episode with a Gen X friend, and remember: You’re not too old, too late, or too far gone. You’re just getting started.

    42 min
  4. Midlife Wake-Up Call: Microdosing, Reinvention & The Gen X Awakening

    MAR 12

    Midlife Wake-Up Call: Microdosing, Reinvention & The Gen X Awakening

    📢 Think you're too old to start over? Former CNN producer and now SXSW Speaker, Cesar Marin says midlife isn’t your decline—it’s your power move. Discover how microdosing and mindset shifts can reboot your life after 50. 🎧 EPISODE DESCRIPTION:What if your 50s were just the beginning of the most creative, purposeful, and freeing chapter of your life? In this powerful episode of What’s Next, Gen X?, we sit down with Cesar Marin—former CNN producer turned founder of Cultivating Wisdom—to explore how microdosing, mindfulness, and intentional living are helping Gen X professionals unlock new levels of clarity, courage, and reinvention. Whether you’re burned out, laid off, or simply asking “Is this all there is?”—this episode is your permission slip to wake up, break free, and design the next chapter on your terms. 💥 Key Takeaways for Gen X Professionals: ✅ How Cesar turned a layoff into his greatest transformation✅ Why microdosing is not about getting high—but getting clear✅ The stigma, science & rising legitimacy of psychedelic therapy✅ Simple practices to rewire your thinking and amplify creativity✅ Why intentional living is the secret to midlife reinvention✅ The “CEO of YOU” mindset to guide your next chapter✅ Tools to reduce burnout, reignite purpose, and live in the NOW ✨ This episode is for you if: You feel stuck, unmotivated, or disconnected from your life’s purposeYou’re curious about microdosing but overwhelmed by the noiseYou’re ready to ditch outdated midlife narratives and embrace possibilityYou want a clear, practical way to step into your own reinvention🎙 About Our Guest: Cesar MarinFounder of Cultivating Wisdom and host of the Love You Wealth Podcast, Cesar helps people over 50 rediscover meaning, awaken creativity, and explore tools like microdosing and mindfulness to rewrite their next chapter. Find him at https://cultivatingwisdom.net and microdosingover50.com. 📲 Follow him on Instagram: @cultivating.wisdom 🔔 Stay Connected with What’s Next, Gen X?💬 Join Club Gen X https://bit.ly/4h5eFW9 (our free private community!)🌐 Visit us at renewedimpact.com📱 Follow us on LinkedIn + Instagram @whatsnextgenx 🎵 Episode inspired by: “Holding Back the Years” by Simply Red—because it's time to stop holding back.

    43 min
  5. Are you Surviving or Thriving?

    MAR 5

    Are you Surviving or Thriving?

    Are you merely surviving in the workplace jungle, or are you thriving? Between navigating multigenerational teams, constant change, and the ever-elusive work-life balance, it’s easy to feel lost. But what if leadership could be the key to fulfillment—for both you and your team? In this episode of What’s Next GenX?, we sit down with Bernie Borges, host of the Midlife Fulfilled Podcast and creator of the Fulfillment-Centric Leadership Framework. Bernie shares how a tragic moment in his early leadership career reshaped his perspective, leading him to develop a system that helps leaders foster fulfillment in five key areas: health, fitness, career, relationships, and legacy. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The difference between happiness and fulfillment—and why fulfillment lasts longer. ✅ Why self-awareness in leadership is the foundation for a thriving workplace. ✅ How leaders can transform workplace culture by embracing fulfillment-centric leadership. ✅ The shocking statistic: 77% of the global workforce is disengaged—and how we can change that. ✅ The five-pillar framework to evaluate your own fulfillment and make necessary changes. If you’re a Gen X leader looking to reinvent your approach to leadership and career satisfaction, this episode is a game-changer. Tune in to discover how you can take control of your fulfillment and inspire your team to do the same. 🎧 Listen now and start leading with fulfillment! 👉 Connect with Bernie Borges: 🔗 Website: midlifefulfilled.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Bernie Borges #GenX #Leadership #CareerGrowth #WorkplaceFulfillment #WhatsNextGenX

    36 min

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