After building a successful career for 20+ years, the path forward suddenly disappeared. My CAREER was eliminated as tech jobs were given to offshore workers earning pennies on the dollar. Like many professionals with decades of experience, I found myself facing questions I never expected to answer at this stage: What now? Who would hire More…
The Playground Principles: Writing a Book on Life Lessons from the Playground In this episode, Barry Kleiman discusses his new book inspired by childhood experiences on the playground. Barry describes his identity as a 74-year-old kid from Philly and shares anecdotes about writing the book. The book, titled ‘The Playground Principles,’ explores valuable life lessons More…
Struggling with job uncertainty or a sudden career shift? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone either. In this Epic Encore interview, Ted Prodromou sits down with Lorna Scott to explore real strategies for turning setbacks into opportunities. You’ll learn: ✅ How to find new opportunities, even during economic downturns ✅ Why More…
Losing a job unexpectedly is tough—especially when you’ve spent years building your career and reputation. At 55, I found myself in that exact situation, blindsided by a layoff I never saw coming. What followed was an emotional rollercoaster and a series of missteps that made an already difficult experience even harder. Looking back, I can see where I More…
In this episode of Epic Encore, host Ted Prodromou welcomes Dr. Nic Lucas, a neuroscientist exploring neuroplasticity and its impact on business, relationships, and personal growth. Nic shares his journey from high school dropout to earning a Ph.D. in diagnostic medicine. He reveals how mental frameworks shape pain and struggle, along with practical strategies to build More…
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I love watching the Olympics, except for the endless commercials. My wife Ellen and I attended the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles and it was an experience we’ll never forget. The international atmosphere was amazing and there was a buzz everywhere we went. We can’t wait to attend the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. This month we’re reading The More…
My career has been a long and winding road. A freaking 40-year roller coaster ride. Massive success. Massive failure. The dot com crash forced me to reinvent myself after a very successful 20-year tech career. The 2008 crash wiped out my web agency business. In 2013, I was laid off after quadrupling the revenue of a software company. Looking back on my More…
From adolescence to early adulthood, Bonnie Brindle’s life was an endless carousel of anxiety, panic attacks, and stressful relationships. In Cracking the Crazymakers’ Code, she reveals how she clawed her way back to a life worth living—one filled with opportunities, health and wellness, and, most of all, gratitude. Using her own journey as a road map for More…
I had the honor to contribute to an article on www.thestreet.com written by Susan Mangiero, PhD, CFA, CFE, MBA, MFA. The article, Experience + Passion = Success: Why Older Entrepreneurs Are Crushing It, is a compilation of opinions from older entrepreneurs like me. The essence of the article is that people over 58 are considered too old More…
I had the honor to contribute to an article in www.thestreet.com written by Susan Mangiero. The article, Experience + Passion = Success: Why Older Entrepreneurs Are Crushing It, is a compilation of opinions from older entrepreneurs like me. The essence of the article is that people over 58 are considered too old to be hired by a company but we are thriving as entrepreneurs. It’s no secret that there is age-discrimination in today’s job market. Companies don’t want to hire people over 50 for a…
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