The Power of Reinvention

Chatting with The Experts with Paula Okonneh · Oct 8, 2026 · 22m · transcript

Dr. Tanisha Guy, a nationally recognized thought leader with 26 years in mental health, 21 years teaching, and 17 years in private practice, discusses how setbacks can become the start of the greatest success. Dr. Guy explains pivoting into entrepreneurship coaching after being unexpectedly let go from academia and realizing clinicians aren't trained to be business owners. She shares how learning she had dyslexia (and dyscalculia) helped her understand her brain, complete her dissertation, and reframe neurodivergence as a "superpower" for spotting patterns and strategies. Dr. Guy emphasizes…