What We Can Learn from Reinvention

What “Working Girl,” “First Wives Club,” and “Second Act” have in common. On the surface, they’re funny, empowering, and oh-so-entertaining. But dig a little deeper, and they tell the story of women who dared to start over, bet on themselves, and write their own endings — something I’ve had to do more than once in my own journey.

1. Learn from Reinvention It Has No Expiration Date

What we can learn from learn from reinvention. When Tess McGill strutted into that office in Working Girl, armed with a dream and a New York accent thicker than a bagel, I felt that. She wasn’t born into privilege — she built her opportunity. Same with Jennifer Lopez’s character Maya in Second Act, who gets a second shot at the career she deserved all along. And don’t forget the fabulous ladies of First Wives Club, who turned betrayal into brilliance.

Those stories remind me of my own reinventions — launching Just Me Magazine, producing CGF Entertainment Radio, and even stepping onto the stage as a writer, producer, and director of my first play, The Last Sunday Sisterhood. None of it came with a perfect roadmap, but like Tess, Maya, and those first wives, I had to create my own lane — and sometimes pave it myself.

2. Sisterhood Is the Secret Sauce

If there’s one thing these movies teach us, it’s that women are unstoppable when they come together. The First Wives Club made sisterhood look fierce and fabulous — matching suits, matching purpose, and matching revenge (well, sort of).

In my own world, I’ve been blessed by incredible women who’ve encouraged my vision, offered advice, and reminded me that I’m not in this alone. Whether it’s collaborating on a new project or brainstorming over coffee, those moments of connection keep me grounded and growing.

Sisterhood doesn’t just show up in friendship; it’s in mentorship, collaboration, and those quiet “you got this” moments that carry us through.

3. Confidence Is the Real Glow-Up

What all these women have in common isn’t just ambition — it’s confidence. The kind that says, “I may not have it all figured out, but I know I’m capable.”

When I decided to produce The Last Sunday Sisterhood, I was nervous. It was my first play — and my name was on every line of the credits. But confidence doesn’t mean the absence of fear; it means you take the leap anyway. That’s exactly what Tess, Maya, and the First Wives did. And look at them — winning, shining, and inspiring generations.

4. You Define the Narrative

Each of these films challenges the world’s attempt to define women — by class, by age, by marital status. Sound familiar? Whether you’re a “working girl,” a “first wife,” or on your “second act,” the message is the same: no one gets to write your story but you.

When I started Pieces of Alice, I wanted to create a space where I could be real — funny, flawed, reflective, and unfiltered. Life doesn’t always go according to script, but that’s what makes the story worth telling.

5. The Power of the Comeback

These movies are all about the comeback — and I think we can all relate to that. Every woman I know has had her “Working Girl” moment — when she decides, “I’m not giving up; I’m just getting started.”

I’ve had my own. Whether it was launching a new venture, picking myself up after disappointment, or daring to dream bigger than before — every setback has been a setup for something greater.

Final Thought

Working Girl, First Wives Club, and Second Act aren’t just movies — they’re blueprints for resilience. They remind us that starting over doesn’t mean starting from scratch. Every experience, every heartbreak, every risk adds to your strength.

So, here’s to all the women rewriting their stories, whether on a movie screen or in real life. Take it from me — reinvention is not just for Hollywood. It’s for every woman who wakes up one day and says, “My story isn’t done yet.”