web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:58:14 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Dream Big with Big Dreamers - Episodes Tagged with “Career Reinvention” https://www.dreambigconversations.com/tags/career%20reinvention Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 Empowering and motivational conversations with big dreamers and visionaries. Hear the inspiring stories of top executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who dared to dream big, take chances, and achieve lofty goals. These empowering discussions offer you insight and encouragement to dream big. en-us episodic Surround yourself with the inspiring stories of people who dared to dream big in business and in life Donna Serdula Empowering and motivational conversations with big dreamers and visionaries. Hear the inspiring stories of top executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals who dared to dream big, take chances, and achieve lofty goals. These empowering discussions offer you insight and encouragement to dream big. no Executive, business, corporate, careers, job search, LinkedIn, career development, professional development, personal branding, professional branding Donna Serdula donna@linkedin-makeover.com Episode 233: Lessons from 50 Years of Reinvention: Ron Levine on Persistence, People & Purpose https://www.dreambigconversations.com/ron-levine 0e776787-08c2-466b-a6ca-f3adbf84746b Sun, 30 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 Donna Serdula full 2 Donna Serdula How do you build a career that spans five decades, multiple industries, and countless reinventions — and still stay excited about what’s next? In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula sits down with Ron Levine, President of Graphic Press Inc., classic car entrepreneur, memorabilia collector, and lifelong storyteller. With over 50 years of experience across printing, music, media, and business, Ron shares the defining moments that shaped his career — from his first sales pitch in the 1970s to walking away from toxic clients and building decades-long business relationships. 35:24 no How do you build a career that spans five decades, multiple industries, and countless reinventions — and still stay excited about what’s next? In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula sits down with Ron Levine, President of Graphic Press Inc., classic car entrepreneur, memorabilia collector, and lifelong storyteller. With over 50 years of experience across printing, music, media, and business, Ron shares the defining moments that shaped his career — from his first sales pitch in the 1970s to walking away from toxic clients and building decades-long business relationships. 🎯 In this engaging and candid conversation, you'll hear: How persistence, humor, and self-respect helped Ron close his first big account — by walking away from the wrong one Why relationship-building has always been his most valuable sales strategy The difference between being a vendor and a problem-solver How credibility by association (from Clio Awards to The Rolling Stones) helped him grow his business What it means to keep dreaming — even at 79, taking up stand-up comedy at Second City Whether you’re building a legacy, navigating a pivot, or just getting started, Ron’s timeless insights on resilience, personal branding, and human connection are a masterclass in long-term success. 📌 Topics: Relationship selling, career reinvention, entrepreneurship, client management, creative longevity, authenticity in business, personal legacy Special Guest: Ron Levin. Relationship selling, career reinvention, entrepreneurship, client management, creative longevity, authenticity in business, personal legacy How do you build a career that spans five decades, multiple industries, and countless reinventions — and still stay excited about what’s next?

In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula sits down with Ron Levine, President of Graphic Press Inc., classic car entrepreneur, memorabilia collector, and lifelong storyteller. With over 50 years of experience across printing, music, media, and business, Ron shares the defining moments that shaped his career — from his first sales pitch in the 1970s to walking away from toxic clients and building decades-long business relationships.

🎯 In this engaging and candid conversation, you'll hear:

How persistence, humor, and self-respect helped Ron close his first big account — by walking away from the wrong one

Why relationship-building has always been his most valuable sales strategy

The difference between being a vendor and a problem-solver

How credibility by association (from Clio Awards to The Rolling Stones) helped him grow his business

What it means to keep dreaming — even at 79, taking up stand-up comedy at Second City

Whether you’re building a legacy, navigating a pivot, or just getting started, Ron’s timeless insights on resilience, personal branding, and human connection are a masterclass in long-term success.

📌 Topics: Relationship selling, career reinvention, entrepreneurship, client management, creative longevity, authenticity in business, personal legacy

Special Guest: Ron Levin.

]]> How do you build a career that spans five decades, multiple industries, and countless reinventions — and still stay excited about what’s next?

In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula sits down with Ron Levine, President of Graphic Press Inc., classic car entrepreneur, memorabilia collector, and lifelong storyteller. With over 50 years of experience across printing, music, media, and business, Ron shares the defining moments that shaped his career — from his first sales pitch in the 1970s to walking away from toxic clients and building decades-long business relationships.

🎯 In this engaging and candid conversation, you'll hear:

How persistence, humor, and self-respect helped Ron close his first big account — by walking away from the wrong one

Why relationship-building has always been his most valuable sales strategy

The difference between being a vendor and a problem-solver

How credibility by association (from Clio Awards to The Rolling Stones) helped him grow his business

What it means to keep dreaming — even at 79, taking up stand-up comedy at Second City

Whether you’re building a legacy, navigating a pivot, or just getting started, Ron’s timeless insights on resilience, personal branding, and human connection are a masterclass in long-term success.

📌 Topics: Relationship selling, career reinvention, entrepreneurship, client management, creative longevity, authenticity in business, personal legacy

Special Guest: Ron Levin.

]]> Episode 232: Creativity, Courage & Reinvention: Monika Demel on Leading with Empathy & Staying Relevant https://www.dreambigconversations.com/monika-demel 3f892a3e-0935-4e16-87d3-b3a8b2eac9ab Sun, 30 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500 Donna Serdula full 2 Donna Serdula What does it take to build a lasting creative career — and stay relevant in an ever-evolving industry? In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula speaks with Monika Demel, an internationally awarded portrait photographer and creative entrepreneur whose work has been exhibited at the Louvre and honored with 14+ Portrait Masters Awards. Monika’s story spans continents and career reinventions — from immigrating to the U.S. as a teenager to becoming one of the most sought-after visual artists in the industry. With over two decades of experience, she shares what it takes to stay inspired, build client connection through empathy, and take big risks in business when others play it safe. 16:38 no What does it take to build a lasting creative career — and stay relevant in an ever-evolving industry? In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula speaks with Monika Demel, an internationally awarded portrait photographer and creative entrepreneur whose work has been exhibited at the Louvre and honored with 14+ Portrait Masters Awards. Monika’s story spans continents and career reinventions — from immigrating to the U.S. as a teenager to becoming one of the most sought-after visual artists in the industry. With over two decades of experience, she shares what it takes to stay inspired, build client connection through empathy, and take big risks in business when others play it safe. 🎯 In this powerful conversation, you’ll learn: How to stay creatively relevant in a saturated and competitive space Why persistence and emotional intelligence are more important than raw talent How saying “yes” to uncertainty helped her land a $13K opportunity most others turned down How to lead with empathy and connect deeply with clients Why legacy isn’t about fame — it’s about the daily impact we make on others Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, corporate leader, or emerging artist, Monika’s perspective on lifelong growth, joy in the craft, and the value of resilience will stay with you long after the episode ends. 📌 Topics: Creative entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership through empathy, personal brand, career reinvention, visual storytelling, women in business Special Guest: Monika Demel. Creative entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership through empathy, personal brand, career reinvention, visual storytelling, women in business What does it take to build a lasting creative career — and stay relevant in an ever-evolving industry?
In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula speaks with Monika Demel, an internationally awarded portrait photographer and creative entrepreneur whose work has been exhibited at the Louvre and honored with 14+ Portrait Masters Awards.

Monika’s story spans continents and career reinventions — from immigrating to the U.S. as a teenager to becoming one of the most sought-after visual artists in the industry. With over two decades of experience, she shares what it takes to stay inspired, build client connection through empathy, and take big risks in business when others play it safe.

🎯 In this powerful conversation, you’ll learn:

How to stay creatively relevant in a saturated and competitive space

Why persistence and emotional intelligence are more important than raw talent

How saying “yes” to uncertainty helped her land a $13K opportunity most others turned down

How to lead with empathy and connect deeply with clients

Why legacy isn’t about fame — it’s about the daily impact we make on others

Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, corporate leader, or emerging artist, Monika’s perspective on lifelong growth, joy in the craft, and the value of resilience will stay with you long after the episode ends.

📌 Topics: Creative entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership through empathy, personal brand, career reinvention, visual storytelling, women in business

Special Guest: Monika Demel.

]]> What does it take to build a lasting creative career — and stay relevant in an ever-evolving industry?
In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula speaks with Monika Demel, an internationally awarded portrait photographer and creative entrepreneur whose work has been exhibited at the Louvre and honored with 14+ Portrait Masters Awards.

Monika’s story spans continents and career reinventions — from immigrating to the U.S. as a teenager to becoming one of the most sought-after visual artists in the industry. With over two decades of experience, she shares what it takes to stay inspired, build client connection through empathy, and take big risks in business when others play it safe.

🎯 In this powerful conversation, you’ll learn:

How to stay creatively relevant in a saturated and competitive space

Why persistence and emotional intelligence are more important than raw talent

How saying “yes” to uncertainty helped her land a $13K opportunity most others turned down

How to lead with empathy and connect deeply with clients

Why legacy isn’t about fame — it’s about the daily impact we make on others

Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, corporate leader, or emerging artist, Monika’s perspective on lifelong growth, joy in the craft, and the value of resilience will stay with you long after the episode ends.

📌 Topics: Creative entrepreneurship, resilience, leadership through empathy, personal brand, career reinvention, visual storytelling, women in business

Special Guest: Monika Demel.

]]>