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047: Adrion Porter on Why Mid-Career is the Perfect Time to Make an Impact

Release Date: 09/21/2018

076: Chauncey Zalkin On Culture, Creativity, and Being a Gen X Woman in Today’s World

Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter

On this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, I am chatting with writer, 2x creative entrepreneur, and former multi-agency brand strategist . As a podcaster, Chauncey is also the host of the groundbreaking podcast , which is an unfiltered exploration of individual and societal shifts in a world undergoing tremendous change. During our conversation, Chauncey and I discuss her overall Gen X journey as storyteller, creator, brand strategist, and entrepreneur. And also Chauncey shares personal and professional insights on navigating today’s world as a Gen X woman, particularly...

075: Ebony Flake on Writing for ESSENCE and Creating a Career Path of Purpose

Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter

For this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, I have the pleasure of being joined by Business Journalist for What makes this conversation extra amazing is that Ebony graciously featured me in a story she wrote last year as a full-page profile for their annual Men’s print Issue. The story was titled “Gen X Leaders Are Dominating the C-Suite” and it featured insights on how the middle generation is now holding the keys to the boardrooms and shaping the future of work for everyone. Well, this episode is all about EBONY FLAKE, and her inspirational and...

074: Stephen Bailey On Connecting All Leaders to Their Future Potential Through ExecOnline

Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by Stephen is the CEO and co-founder of a corporate training company that partners with the world’s top business schools to offer leadership development on demand to enterprise organizations. ExecOnline is on a mission to connect all leaders to their future potential by disrupting and democratizing corporate learning. Some of ExecOnline’s Partner schools include Stanford, Wharton, Berkeley Haas, Chicago Booth, UVA Darden School of Business, Columbia, Duke, MIT-Sloan, Yale, and others. In this episode, Stephen and I unpack: ...

073: Daisy Auger-Domínguez On Going From Burnout to Lighting a Path for Leading with More Joy

Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am speaking with global leader, speaker, workplace strategist who is the author of the book With years of experience leading global human capital practices at companies like Google, Disney and Vice Media, she equips managers and leaders with the skills they need to build high-performing teams and shift culture to drive performance without burning out. In this episode, Daisy and I discuss: Daisy’s inspirational professional journey to becoming a seasoned executive in media Daisy’s own personal experience and motivation that sparked...

072: Ian Schafer On Building Ensemble with Issa Rae and the Impact of AI for Creators

Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am welcoming back serial entrepreneur repeat and friend of the podcast, for another round of “Gen Xceptional” wisdom and inspiration. Ian is the President and Co-Founder of , a next-generation branded entertainment studio that he co-founded with acclaimed producer, writer, actress, and entrepreneur Issa Rae. Ensemble collaborates with brands, platforms, and publishers to produce and distribute epic content and activations that shape culture, engage audiences, and move product. Ian, Issa, and the team at Ensemble is on a mission to...

071: Denise Hamilton on Being Indivisible and Why Now is the Time for Gen X to Shine

Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we have a very special episode featuring an amazing “Gen Xceptional” chat with Denise is a nationally recognized Diversity & Inclusion leader, and is the Founder and CEO of , a digital learning platform for professional women. She is also the author of the bestselling book During this episode, Denise and I spent time unpacking her professional story, the timeless gems from her book, and also her passionate call-to-arms for Gen Xers! About Denise Hamilton Denise Hamilton is an author, speaker and consultant who focuses on the people...

070: Cate Luzio On Pivoting from Executive to Entrepreneur and Launching Luminary

Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are back for another edition, featuring my conversation with —who is the Founder and CEO of , a membership-based global education and professional networking platform for women and their allies. And Cate is also one of the shining stars I previously featured in the on LinkedIn. About Cate Luzio Cate is the Founder and CEO of , a membership-based global education and professional networking platform for women and their allies, which she launched and self-funded in 2018. Luminary’s mission is to address the systemic...

069: Tara Jaye Frank On Becoming a Waymaker and Clearing the Path to Workplace Equity

Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we have yes…another Fireside Chat edition. And it’s with my good friend, the fabulous and phenomenal And we are going to be unpacking her latest and greatest book Which in my opinion Is a MUST READ for all workplace leaders today. Without question. About Tara Tara is an equity strategist, speaker, C-Suite advisor, and the President and CEO of TJF Career Modeling LLC — where she partners with executives to create learning experiences that advance critical culture and leadership goals. She is also the author of Prior to...

068: Zephrine Hanson On Farming and Managing Your Mental Health at Midlife

Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I have a great and important conversation with Zephrine is a veteran, farmer, story amplifier, and the founder of , a suburban farming project that offers small-batch artisanal products made from organic ingredients that are lovingly grown and sustainably sourced. And she also happens to be a fellow member of LinkedIn’s inaugural cohort of its During this episode, Zephrine and I discuss her personal story — which includes a beginning career in the military, how she got into lavender farming, and her insights and advice on managing...

067: Kim Alexis Newton On Hallmark, Quilting, and Why It’s Never Too Late to Pursue Your Dreams

Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by the wonderful and amazing . Kim is a former corporate executive, quilt artist, board member, and also my fellow Vanderbilt Business School alumni! She is also one of the featured phenoms in the on LinkedIn. During this episode, Kim and I chat about her 20-plus years experience working for Hallmark Cards – which was her dream job coming out of business school. And also why and how she decided to leave corporate after many years to pursue her dreams of creating magic and meaningful impact with her art. About...

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On this latest episode, I share what I call somewhat of a "rallying call" for everyone in that’s currently in that mid-career, mid-life phase (basically Gen Xers), to start, right now, at this moment understanding that NOW is the perfect time to go for your dreams and create more impact on the world.

Many of us at this stage of our career and life, feel squeezed, unsure of our future, dissatisfied with what we have accomplished...or "not accomplished", etc. This is a normal feeling. What motivated me to record this actual episode, where a few conversations I was having with colleagues and friends recently about this exact situation.

But, I truly and strongly believe that we are now in the PERFECT TIME in our lives to now make more of an impact. Whether it’s on your job, in your business, to start a business, or just better impact the lives of those you love.

Also in this episode, I talk about many Gen Xers and mid-career professionals that are doing game-changing things and making a significant impact.

Key Takeaways:

Why “experience” is one of the most powerful virtues that Gen Xers and mid-career professionals/leader have at our disposal
Why reinventing yourself is common..and important, especially at this stage in life
The fact that right now, more than half, approximately 51%, of all leadership roles globally are now held by Gen X
How to leverage new media platforms to tell your story and make an impac
Why there are more successful startups and businesses created by Gen X more than any other generation
Why it’s again... it is NEVER too late to focus on your goals and your dreams
And so much more!

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