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RESET Hosted by Tonya J. Long Thursdays, 11 AM – 12 PM Pirate Cat Radio – KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos & KMRT 101.9 FM Santa Cruz Streaming at kpcr.orgYour weekly guide to what’s next.Hosted by Bay Area community builder, AI humanitarian, and bestselling author Tonya J. Long, RESET explores the intersection of work, technology, longevity, and purpose in a fast-changing world.Each week features bold conversations with visionaries and hands-on thinkers shaping how we live, lead, and adapt. From AI

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Beyond the Static: Bryan Fenchel on Resets, Risks,...

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2026/02/05

Beyond the Static: Bryan Fenchel on Resets, Risks, and the Future of Music. On this week’s RESET with Tonya, I'll be digging in with Bryan Fenchel — CEO and Founder of Starchild Music. Bryan isn't just any ol' founder... he and I have been working together for almost two years as the Starchild Music team built a true game-changer in the music space.🎙️ Join us as we explore how Bryan reset his own creative path, why he’s challenging decades of assumptions about how music works, and what it takes to

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63:21

From Corporate Climber to Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur

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2026/01/29

From Russia to America at 14, to climbing the AWS ladder, to finding deeper meaning after an unexpected career pivot— Anna's journey proves that transitions aren't just disruptions, but gateways to growth.Despite all the achievement, including doubling her pay in just three years, she still felt empty. The answer was in the question she asked herself: "What does it really mean to be a winner?"Now leading with "super love" (as her kids called it), she focuses to create spaces where people bring their

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66:38

From Adversity to Insights: J Li on Innovation

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2026/01/22

What happens when your greatest strength is suddenly taken away? For J Li, a Stanford-trained mathematician with an eidetic memory, a violent attack resulting in traumatic brain injury completely altered her life trajectory. Instead of letting this setback define her, she transformed her new cognitive limitations into a remarkable innovation methodology that's helping Fortune 500 companies save millionsThe conversation takes us through J's journey from delivering groceries after her injury to

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59:00

Dollhouses, Downshifts, and the Role of Resilience in...

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2026/01/04

What does it take to go from hauling water buckets in Nigeria to structuring billion-dollar deals on Wall Street to launching a cutting-edge venture capital fund? Belinda Ephraim's journey embodies a masterclass in resilience, strategic reinvention, and challenging conventional wisdom. Growing up in Nigeria as the eldest of six children, Belinda's childhood was defined by both privilege and profound challenge. Sent to boarding school at age 10, she learned self-sufficiency by farming her own plot of

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57:38

Airstreams, Shoes, & Startups -- with Keshia Theobald...

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2025/12/25

What happens when your career path zigzags across continents, disciplines, and roles? In this enlightening conversation, Keshia Theobald-van Gent reveals how her unconventional journey from Middle America to Laos, the Netherlands, and ultimately Silicon Valley shaped her distinct approach to venture capital.Named a 2025 Woman of Influence, Keshia shares how studying conflict, religion, and globalization — plus a chance meeting with her future husband — led her through roles in international

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Abundance through RESETs: Morgan Templar's Power of...

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2025/12/18

Join me as I talk with a pioneering leader in data governance, Morgan Templar, in this captivating episode of RESET. Morgan, the CEO of First CDO Partners, shares her remarkable journey from the corporate world to leading her own consultancy. Discover the challenges she faced in leaving the security of a corporate career and the skills she honed in the process, including leadership, data strategy, and AI integration. Morgan’s insights extend beyond professional expertise to her personal endeavors:

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63:21

From Russia with Love: Anna Krasnykh on Purpose and...

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2025/12/11

From Corporate Climber to Purpose-Driven EntrepreneurFrom Russia to America at 14, to climbing the AWS ladder, to finding deeper meaning after an unexpected career pivot— @anna.krasnykh.mba's journey proves that transitions aren't just disruptions, but gateways to growth.Despite all the achievement, including doubling her pay in just three years, she still felt empty. The answer was in the question she asked herself: "What does it really mean to be a winner?"Now leading with "super love" (as her

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54:51

Engineered to Love - with Justin Wenck, PhD

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2025/12/04

What if the path to genuine happiness doesn't require adding anything to your life, but instead releasing what no longer serves you? Justin Wenck, PhD — former Intel leader turned emotional wellness expert — reveals how his journey through crippling depression launched him into an unexpected career helping others navigate their emotional landscapes. With disarming candor and gentle humor, Justin shares how traditional success left him feeling empty until personal crisis forced him to explore

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76:19

Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Innovation in a...

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2025/11/13

What happens when a communal culture shaped by generations of connection meets the most powerful technology of our time?On this week’s RESET, I sit down with Enoch Allotey — a strategist, attorney, and healthcare innovation leader whose life story spans Ghana and the United States, ancient traditions and emerging technologies, deep cultural roots and forward-looking AI strategy.Enoch’s journey is remarkable: • Raised in Ghana as the only Christian family in a Muslim neighborhood • Trained in

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58:04

Embracing Life's Resets: Matt Drago's Journey of...

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2025/11/13

In a world constantly in transition, where purpose meets possibility, we find Matt Drago — an actor, a storyteller, a dreamer, and a genuine example of someone who has embraced the art of resetting. Matt's life is a sprawling narrative of moving, adapting, and staying true to the core essence of who he is, whether in rural Virginia or the bustling streets of New York City and Los Angeles. Throughout the podcast episode, Matt demonstrates how profound connections are formed when we simply see each

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58:47

Watson Pioneer now a Top Voice Building Bay Area...

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2025/11/06

What happens when an AI pioneer discovers his true purpose lies in building human connections? Piyush Malik's journey from IBM Watson innovator to community builder reveals how technology and spirituality can beautifully intertwine to create meaningful impact.Our paths crossed through a Pomeranian named Sushi, but our connection deepened through shared values about leadership, wisdom, and purpose. Piyush opens up about his 15-year mindfulness journey that began with watching his grandmother meditate

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58:04

Life's Versatile Scripts: Matt Drago's Pursuit of...

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2025/10/30

A Passionate Life: More Than Just CareerMatt Drago's story is a testament to living with passion. His career pivot from Virginia's local theaters to New York's vibrant stages and eventually to Los Angeles's film sets is driven by his unyielding love for storytelling. Every step of his journey reinforces the notion that passion isn't just an internal drive; it's a life's mission, reflecting Matt's dedication to crafting stories that deeply resonate with audiences. The Resets We Embrace: Finding

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60:08

From Wall Street to Wisdom: Experience as the...

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2025/10/16

What happens when decades of financial leadership become the foundation for the next wave of AI transformation?On this week’s episode of RESET with Tonya J. Long, I’m joined by Joyce Li — CEO and Chief AI Strategist at Averanda Partners, former multi-billion-dollar portfolio manager, and co-author of the AI Governance Playbook.Joyce brings extraordinary insight into how finance leaders are adapting to an AI-driven world — and how governance, ethics, and continuous learning can turn experience into

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57:34

Growth Pathways: Small Business, Technology, & Community

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2025/10/09

Featuring Harbir Bhatio, CEO of Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce

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56:49

Code, Connect, Conquer: One Immigrant's...

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2025/10/02

What happens when a Russian teenager relocates to America and discovers the power of trial and error in both cultural adaptation and technological innovation? In this captivating episode, Igor Krasnykh takes us on his remarkable journey from a small Russian town to Silicon Valley entrepreneurship, revealing how life's pivotal moments shaped his approach to business, technology, and personal growth. Igor shares the fascinating story of arriving in California at 17 and experiencing culture shock—not

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59:32

Code, Community, and Cowboy Boots

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2025/09/25

This week's RESET with Tonya shares a story about a lifelong technologist building a sanctuary for Silicon Valley's brightest minds to escape the digital world. Mike Prince, serial entrepreneur and AI pioneer, takes us on a fascinating journey from his early programming days to his vision of our AI-powered future. This episode reveals how Mike began programming an Atari 2600 at age 10 and recognized something profound that would shape his career: "I could teach one person to do a job, or I could

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60:51

Dialogue at Scale: Rethinking AI’s Future Through...

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2025/09/17

This week on RESET with Tonya, I’m joined by technologist, cultural strategist, and author Michael Alcock. From pioneering the internet era at Disney to reimagining human–AI collaboration through storytelling, Michael has been on the front lines of transformation for decades.We’ll explore:🔹 Why productive dialogue—not just algorithms—will shape AI’s next chapter🔹 How “perspective economics” could redefine value in society🔹 The role of storytelling in preparing leaders and communities for the

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63:50

Teamwear, Trust, and Transformation: Shaun Mader’s...

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2025/09/09

Shaun Mader defies easy categorization. Leadership strategist, brown belt in jiu-jitsu, celebrated photographer documenting resilience in Calcutta's Red Light District — these diverse facets converge around his profound curiosity about people and what makes them thrive.During our conversation, Shaun reveals the genesis of his "TeamFlow Architecture" methodology and forthcoming book "Teamware." Born from frustration watching executives perpetually stuck in crisis management, Shaun developed a system

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51:33

Real-Life Fairy Tales: Resilience, Beauty, and the...

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2025/09/04

✨ New Episode of RESET with Tonya ✨Today’s guest, Ofelia Ferere, is a true force of resilience and reinvention. From starting as a salon receptionist to becoming a trailblazing plus-size model, and now founder of Beauté Bar in Los Gatos, Ofelia’s journey is all about bold pivots, second chances, and redefining beauty from the inside out.We talked about wellness as self-love, the power of biohacking longevity, and what it means to overcome setbacks with courage and purpose. Her story is a powerful

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60:48

From Oracle to Oasis: Reena Miglani’s Journey into...

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2025/09/01

What does it take to walk away from a 20-year career at Oracle and reinvent yourself as the heartbeat of a hospitality brand? In this week’s RESET conversation, Tonya sits down with her longtime friend Reena Miglani, who traded corporate cadence for community, creating Amara Restaurants as a sanctuary in the middle of Silicon Valley.Reena’s story begins with a forced pause: a health crisis in 2018 that introduced her to the realities of burnout. That reset — compounded by becoming an empty nester

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