The Art of Reinvention
Hope+Wellth Magazine is proud to present The Art of Reinvention: Six Conversations That Remind Us That Reinvention is an Inside Job.
Fall is a season of change; a time when letting go makes space for what’s next. In that spirit, we sat down with six extraordinary women who have each embraced the art of letting go and welcoming what’s next. These conversations remind us that change isn’t just about starting over, but about stepping more fully into who we’ve always been meant to be.
From career leaps to international moves, each woman shares what it means to fall into herself with courage, clarity, and grace. For some it was a choice, for others it was a calling. For all of them, it became a powerful journey of alignment. This is reinvention; raw, powerful, deeply personal and proof that every chapter and every age holds the possibility of something beautiful.
Cheryl Haynes
Executive Coach
Authentic • On-purpose • Blessed
What sparked this reinvention; was it a choice, crisis or calling?
For me, it was a rare combination of all three. When the company I served as CHRO (chief human resource officer) was acquired, I had a moment of truth. With a generous severance and the gift of time, I could have rested, but instead,…..read more on page 30
Dawn Belisle
Pastry Chef/Owner of Delights by Dawn
Peaceful • Happy • Fortunate
What sparked this reinvention; was it a choice, a crisis or a calling?
This was a choice. When I started traveling more I realized how much I didn’t know and how much more there was to learn about the WORLD. I have always felt like I was not going to live my latter years in the U.S. but I didn’t really plan…..read more on page 30
Deseri Kelley
Founder of Women’s Handbag and Accessory Brand, DESERI
Compassionate • Purposeful • Empowered
What sparked this reinvention; was it a choice, a crisis or a calling?
It was a calling—one that had been whispering to me for years. Working in education, especially as the Assistant Director of an international school in Barcelona, was deeply fulfilling. But I always knew I had something else to create—something personal,….read more on page 30
Dr. Sonal Bhatia
Founder of Ojas Vida
Aligned • Liberated • Radiant
What sparked this reinvention; was it a choice, a crisis or a calling?
It was all three. After two decades in a high-powered career as a Chief Medical Officer, I hit a wall of exhaustion that felt like a crisis. But in that stillness, I heard what I now recognize as a calling: a quiet but undeniable voice urging me to….read more on page 30
Hady Mendez
Owner of Boldly Speaking LLC
Compassionate • Purposeful • Empowered
What sparked this reinvention; was it a choice, a crisis or a calling?
I would say it was a crisis of sorts. When I was laid off from my tech job in January 2023, I started what I would consider a “side business” as I was looking for work. After a few months, it became evident that I was not going to get a job any time soon….read more on page 30
Judia Black
Founder of enJoie and Certified Sommelier
Hopeful • Strong • Free
What sparked this reinvention; was it a choice, a crisis or a calling?
All three. Reinvention has been a constant in my life, always born of necessity. After earning my MBA and working 12 years in for-profit and nonprofit roles, I chose to start a family. My nonprofit employer didn’t offer maternity leave, so I resigned….read more on page 30
