About
We believe the most meaningful chapter is rarely the first.
Born from the unvarnished truth.
What began as two people listening to extraordinary stories of human reinvention became a movement dedicated to providing the whitespace for your next chapter.
We spent years sitting across from people who seemed to have it all figured out, only to realize how lonely it is to navigate a transition in complete isolation. We discovered that behind every public success is an unwritten chapter of deep uncertainty.
What we have learned through our own paths, and the deep stories of others, is that true reinvention relies on five unshakeable anchors:
- Courage
- Community
- Grit
- Purpose
- Faith
The people behind the work
Founders and friends who have lived their own second acts — and built this for yours.
Michael Newborn
Co-Founder · Podcast Co-HostAn entrepreneur and transformational business leader who brings the growth mindset he found in complex tech environments to help individuals navigate what comes next.
John Ballenger
Co-Founder · Podcast Co-HostA retired USMC Lieutenant Colonel and Marine One pilot who uses his deep experience in high-stakes operational leadership and personal transition to help individuals find clarity and courage.
Hunter Heavener
Co-Founder · TechnologyA tech leader and engineer who brings the product strategy he found in complex software environments to design purposeful user experiences that leverage AI to deepen human connection.
Michael Holly
Co-Founder · Data EngineeringA data leader and architect who brings the orchestration he managed in complex data environments to provide the clean data foundations that enable deep insights and matching.
Anna Renken
Community & Product · ContractA product strategist who brings the audience insights and user feedback she found in customer discovery journeys to inform creative and innovative spaces for our community.
Brooke Delany
Growth Strategy & Marketing · InternA marketing and data science student who brings emerging audience perspectives and growth insights to help expand awareness, strengthen community, and inspire more people to take their next step.
You have the permission to explore, experiment and evolve into who you've always wanted to become.
Walk alongside the ones who looked ahead.
An insider's look from those who peeked ahead — shared nowhere else on Earth.
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