GENeration eXecutive

Sonja Strzoda | Curiosity, Courage, and Choosing What’s Next

What happens when decades of financial expertise meet curiosity, courage, and a desire for something more? In this episode of the GENeration eXecutive podcast, host Andrea Bricca chats with Sonja Strzoda, a longtime financial services leader who has transitioned into board work while launching a new chapter in luxury travel and curated experiences. Sonja shares her Gen X journey navigating a male‑dominated industry, embracing technological and cultural change, achieving financial independence, and ultimately stepping away from a demanding executive career to pursue purpose-driven work. Tune in for insights on resilience, leadership across generations, financial empowerment, and what it truly means to design your next chapter on your own terms.

Kim Youngberg | Music and Media Law - A Gen X Journey Through Change, Culture, and Reinvention

Kim Youngberg, General Counsel at the Paley Center for Media, shares how an unconventional start in the music scene led to a dynamic legal career across entertainment, advertising, and emerging technologies. Kim reflects on the Gen X experience of navigating analog-to-digital disruption, confronting early-career sexism, adapting to rapid industry change, and leading with curiosity rather than fear. From pioneering digital-era deals to mentoring across generations, in this episode of the GENeration eXecutive pod,  Kim’s story highlights the resilience, independence, and cultural fluency that define Gen X leadership. Tune in for insights on career reinvention, technological evolution, and staying ahead in a fast‑moving media landscape.

Roma McCaig | Chasing Experiences, Leading Through Change, and Using Business as a Force for Good

This episode of the GENeration eXecutive podcast features Roma McCaig, former Chief Public Affairs and Impact Officer at REI and current Principal, PRPSFL Group and Board Member of B Lab.  Roma discusses her multi-stage career spanning communications, operations, sustainability, and corporate responsibility. Roma shares how pivotal moments - from early layoffs to values-driven leadership - shaped her approach to change, purpose, and impact. She reflects on Gen X adaptability, leading across generations, and why she’s always prioritized experiences over climbing a traditional career ladder. Tune in for insights on navigating change, building meaningful careers, and harnessing business as a force for good.

Eliza Stoker | Courage, Career Pivots, and Gen X Resilience

From executive to aspiring fiction writer, GENeration eXecutive guest Eliza Stoker explores what it takes to make bold career pivots. Eliza shares her journey from executive search to law, to leadership, and ultimately to chasing her dream of writing novels. Hear a discussion about the unique adaptability of Gen X leaders, lessons learned from setbacks, and why bravery and authenticity matter more than ever in today’s evolving workplace. Tune in for insights on leadership, resilience, and finding fulfillment beyond titles.

Navigating Change: Gen X Leaders on Adapting, Evolving, and Leading Through Transformation

In this episode of the GENeration eXecutive podcast, host Andrea Bricca spotlights how Gen X executives have mastered the art of navigating change—from cultural shifts to technological disruption. Featuring candid insights from leaders across industries, the episode explores how Gen X professionals evolved from analog childhoods to digital leadership and embraced diversity, innovation, and intergenerational collaboration. Hear how executives transformed challenges into leadership strengths, and why Gen X’s lived experience is a strategic asset in today’s boardrooms. Whether you're leading change or learning to adapt, this episode offers timeless lessons in resilience, empathy, and growth. Tune in for actionable insights and inspiring stories that define what it means to lead through change.