EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 37 MIN
Episode 2: Jingjin Liu had it all. So why did she start over?
from Reinvention By Design · host Karen Holland
In this powerful episode of Reinvention by Design, Karen Holland sits down with Jingjin Liu, former senior executive in the automobile industry turned serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and Co-Founder of the Elevate Group, to explore what it really takes to reinvent your life and career.From leaving China at 15 to building a high-powered corporate career in Germany … to walking away and starting again as an entrepreneur, Jingjin’s story is a masterclass in identity, courage and intentional reinvention.In a world shaped by AI disruption, career uncertainty and shifting definitions of success, this conversation goes beyond inspiration, it gives you practical insights to take action.🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why “nobody’s coming” is the mindset shift that changes everythingHow to build a career advantage from being differentThe importance of choosing the right environment to thriveWhy most professionals don’t know their financial runway - and why it mattersHow to build powerful networks intentionally (even if you hate networking)The truth about self-doubt, even at the highest levels of successWhy clarity - not confidence - is the first step to reinvention.💡 This episode is for you if:You feel successful… but not fulfilledYou’re thinking about what’s next in your careerYou want to build income, options and identity beyond a single roleYou’re navigating change, uncertainty or AI disruption.This isn’t about abandoning your career.It’s about building something more resilient, intentional and future-proof.👉 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders reinventing how they work, earn and live.
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In this powerful episode of Reinvention by Design, Karen Holland sits down with Jingjin Liu, former senior executive in the automobile industry turned serial entrepreneur, angel investor, and Co-Founder of the Elevate Group, to explore what it really takes to reinvent your life and career.From leaving China at 15 to building a high-powered corporate career in Germany … to walking away and starting again as an entrepreneur, Jingjin’s story is a masterclass in identity, courage and intentional reinvention.In a world shaped by AI disruption, career uncertainty and shifting definitions of success, this conversation goes beyond inspiration, it gives you practical insights to take action.🔥 In this episode, you’ll learn:Why “nobody’s coming” is the mindset shift that changes everythingHow to build a career advantage from being differentThe importance of choosing the right environment to thriveWhy most professionals don’t know their financial runway - and why it mattersHow to build powerful networks intentionally (even if you hate networking)The truth about self-doubt, even at the highest levels of successWhy clarity - not confidence - is the first step to reinvention.💡 This episode is for you if:You feel successful… but not fulfilledYou’re thinking about what’s next in your careerYou want to build income, options and identity beyond a single roleYou’re navigating change, uncertainty or AI disruption.This isn’t about abandoning your career.It’s about building something more resilient, intentional and future-proof.👉 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders reinventing how they work, earn and live.
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