Seasons of Change
Turning the Page: On Transitions, Reinvention, and What Really Matters
There’s something about this time of year — the air turning crisp, the mornings darker, the leaves shifting colors — that reminds us we are always in transition. Just as summer gives way to fall, each of us moves through seasons of reinvention. Sometimes by choice, sometimes by necessity.
The build out of our Fremont location - another big moment
Eighteen years ago, I stepped into one of the biggest transitions of my life. In September 2007, Kelly and I not only got married — we also opened Experience Momentum. It was a leap of faith in every sense. Marriage and business both require a willingness to grow, to change, and to keep showing up when things get hard.
We were in the hustle then — long days, early mornings, late nights. Coaching classes, seeing clients, marketing, cleaning toilets, juggling finances. And then, just a year later, the 2008 recession hit. The timing wasn’t ideal, but we doubled down.
Somewhere in the middle of that grind, Kelly looked at me one day and asked a question I’ll never forget: “Are you married to Experience Momentum, or are you married to me?”
Time stopped. I hadn’t realized the toll my work was taking on our relationship. That moment changed everything. I chose Kel, hands down. It didn’t mean the work went away — it meant I had to reinvent myself. To become a husband first, a business owner second. Later, a father who shows up present for his kids. That question has guided me every day since.
Transitions like that are never easy. They force us to pause, reflect, and sometimes admit that we’ve gotten off track from what matters most.
That’s exactly what my podcast guest, Dave Watkins, talked about in his journey. After open-heart surgery and a stroke, Dave founded Ironheart Foundation to support cardiac survivors. His drive was fueled by love for his two daughters — his legacy. But even in the good work of building Ironheart, he realized at one point he was consumed by it. He needed to pause, reconnect, and once again choose family.
Seasons change. Circumstances change. We change. And with each new chapter, we get the chance to ask ourselves:
Who am I becoming?
Am I showing up for what matters most?
What needs to be re-invented?
As fall settles in, maybe this is your reminder too. To listen to your gut. To let go of “quiet failing” in the busyness and instead lean into community, family, and presence. To risk re-invention in the pursuit of what matters.
Because life isn’t about avoiding transitions — it’s about learning how to navigate them with courage and clarity.
If you’d like to hear more about reinvention and legacy, check out my recent conversation with Dave Watkins on the Redefine What’s Possible Podcast.
Redefine What’s Possible Podcast
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Whether you’re navigating your own health journey, stepping into a season of personal growth, or embracing the unknowns of a new chapter, we hope this podcast serves as a gentle reminder: you’re not alone.
We all face moments when the path ahead feels uncertain or overwhelming. But even in the messiness, there is movement. There is progress. And most importantly, there is possibility.
Each episode invites real conversations rooted in purpose, care, and courage—because small, intentional actions have the power to spark lasting change. And wherever you are in your journey, know this: you are already part of something meaningful.
We’re so glad you’re here with us. Together, let’s keep showing up. Let’s keep growing. And let’s keep redefining what’s possible.
Episode 5: Shanon reconnects with Dave Watkins, who shares his journey from athlete to survivor, with many other identities along the way. Dave reflects on fear, family, and presence, inspiring listeners to embrace change, community, and living fully in the moment.