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 make both sound and self truly alive again.

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 whole selves to work. Remember: you don't need all the answers upfront. Your purpose emerges not despite challenges, but because of them.

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 millions

The conversation takes us through J's journey from delivering groceries after her injury to founding Prototype Thinking Labs, where she's developed an approach to innovation that embraces uncertainty and experimentation. Her process breaks down the "hidden phase" of innovation—that crucial space between having an initial idea (10% confidence) and knowing exactly what to build (60% confidence). By accepting that you can only gain about 15-20% more confidence in one step, J shows how small, iterative experiments lead to breakthroughs that endless planning sessions never could

Perhaps most fascinating is how J applies her framework to personal reinvention. Whether you're navigating career transitions, exploring new business ideas, or adapting to technological disruption, her approach offers practical steps to move forward amid uncertainty. "You just have to design the way to exist that works for you, but be willing to be flexible about everything else and all of your other assumptions," she explains. This mindset — based on her own experience overcoming limitation — offers a powerful template for anyone facing change.

As the landscape of work continues to evolve, J's story reminds us that humans connecting with humans will never change—and that our adaptability may be our greatest strength. Her journey from brain injury to business innovation is more than inspiring; it's a masterclass in turning constraints into advantages and finding purpose through possibility.

Wondering how to navigate your own RESET moment? Listen now to discover how our biggest challenges lead to our greatest contributions.