CNN: Transitions in Life and Career Through Stages of Reinvention
In her book Next! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work, Joanne Lipman highlights Jane Veron’s journey from leaving the paid workforce to returning 12 years later as a nonprofit CEO and mayor. Veron’s work with TAP is featured as a model of mission-driven reinvention. Lipman’s “reinvention roadmap” offers guidance for anyone seeking transformation in career and life.
CNBC Squawk Box: Navigating Career Changes. New Book on Reinvention in Life and Work.
On CNBC, Joanne Lipman shares insights from her book Next! The Power of Reinvention in Life and Work. She highlights Jane Veron’s journey from leaving the workforce to leading TAP as CEO and serving as mayor, a powerful example of reinvention in action.
MSNBC Morning Joe: 'NEXT!' Digs Into Strategies for a Career Pivot
MSNBC features Next!’s lessons on career reinvention, including Jane Veron’s leap from leaving the workforce to leading TAP and serving as mayor. The segment dives into strategies for redirecting your professional path and embracing transformation.
KatieCouric.com: Author Joanne Lipman Explains How to Turn Your Workplace Woes Into Your Next Big Transformation
In her conversation with Katie Couric, author Joanne Lipman discusses the transformative journey of Jane Veron, who left a corporate career to become a stay-at-home mom and later founded TAP.
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Spring for Small Business® - April 16, 2026
Join The Acceleration Project (TAP) for our signature benefit — an inspiring evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from 6:30–8:30 PM at Level 10 in the Starrett-Lehigh Building. The event will bring together leaders from finance, philanthropy, and the small business community to celebrate impact and entrepreneurship.
We are proud to honor Matt Nord, Partner and Co-Head of Equity at Apollo, for his leadership and commitment to economic empowerment, and to present TAP’s 3rd annual Small Business Owner of the Year Award to an exceptional TAP client.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact events@theaccelerationproject.org.
Fall for Small Business – October 8, 2025
TAP's Be the Catalyst event brought together our team, consultants, and partners for an evening centered on purpose and possibility.
Elizabeth Gore, Co-founder & President of Hello Alice , reflected on how entrepreneurship creates both opportunity and resilience and how TAP's guidance complements capital.
TAP CEO Jane Veron moderated a fireside chat with two inspiring business owners and past clients Dr. Justin Vaidyan of Arise Physical Therapy and Margaret Barrow of It's Nola.
Recognized for Transparency & Empowerment
We’re proud to align with leading organizations that champion transparency, accountability, and sustainable small business growth.
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