What if you listened to your inner wisdom as a guide to pursue your biggest midlife dreams? What if you kicked naysayers to the curb, ignoring their self-limiting beliefs about what you can achieve? And what if you believed in yourself like never before? That's just what 52-year young Reinvention Rebel Jill Carlyle has done! This fierce Rebel has gone for it when others told her not to and she's reinvented herself in bold, brave, and empowering ways. She's grown into her authentic self, finding ...
Jun 02, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 11
How does a burnt-out opera singer reinvent herself as someone who uplifts souls and helps people shine? An interesting journey of self-development full of twists and turns, that's how. 50-year young Franzie Jean-Louis is living on purpose in "rebelicious" ways! The self-proclaimed Mental Fitness Coach is on fire, sharing her light and radiance in the world and helping other people find their inner light too. But it wasn't always this way. Franzie dreamed of making it big in the opera world, yet ...
May 19, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 10
What kind of reinvention magic can we create in our 60s? What if we leaned into our inner voice, trusted our gut, and created something that added value to the world in fun and inspiring ways? And what if that creation included working side by side with our best friend to help women find their empowered voices through comedy improv? Such is the awakened and adventurous reinvention journey of 61-year young Ellen Feldman Ornato. This fierce, fabulous and empowered Reinvention Rebel knows a thing o...
May 05, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 9
What if your 80s included ample amounts of art appreciation, community involvement, and pursuing those things that light you up? What if being 89 meant vibrant living, memoir writing, and inspiring others about what's possible? This is the story of my very special guest, my mom, Elaine. ❤️ In addition to mom, I also call her an almost-90 phenom. She is quite the Reinvention Rebel. She's excited about life and new possibilities. She's not afraid to carve a new path. She's taken cool classes like ...
Apr 21, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 8
What happens when you welcome in support to enable forward progress toward a goal or dream? It makes a difference, right? Reinventing ourselves and stepping into whom we're meant to be is no small task. We can go it alone or we can choose to walk that reinvention path with others. I believe it's deeply empowering (and more effective) when we work together toward our reinvention goals. This solo episode is chock full of ideas to get you thinking about how you can create your own Reinvention Dream...
Apr 07, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Can you imagine embarking on something new at exciting that you've never done before in your late 70s and sharing it with the world? That's just what happened when an almost-80 year young travel writer couldn't globetrot thanks to the pandemic. With time on her hands, she created an award-winning travel podcast, at 79, with listeners in over 110 countries. Meet the energetic and engaging Lea Lane - noted author, travel blogger for Forbes.com , and now, podcast host. Lea shares her gifts for trav...
Mar 24, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In what ways do you cultivate self-compassion in your life? Do you know that self-compassion is a powerful elixir to navigate midlife with more grace, confidence, and joy? It's true -- self-compassion is a potent ingredient in your midlife recipe for reinvention success. Spend a little time with Dr. Ellen Albertson and you'll learn about her own journey to deeper self-compassion and self-love and the lessons she's learned. This fierce and fabulous 59-year young Reinvention Rebel knows the power ...
Mar 10, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 5
What if at 71 you felt the strongest and most empowered you've felt in your body, EVER? It's possible as my guest, Reinvention Rebel Mary Newell, can attest. At 71-years young, Mary is vibrant, healthy, athletic and strong. So much so that she's run in marathons around the world and has no plans to stop. Ever. Even cooler? She didn't start running until she was 55, proving it's never too late to start, to reimagine, to reinvent ourselves. Growing up, Mary was the quintessential bookworm. While h...
Feb 24, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 4
What's possible when you lean into your dreams, take action and then let go? Ever notice that things unfold in a simpler (often less stressful!) way? That when we're willing to make forward progress AND trust things are moving in our direction, we can get a lot further than when we try to control every step of the way? (I'm a recovering control freak myself. You too?) Letting go can be tough. It's human nature to want to control things. To try and shift things in the direction of our dreams. On ...
Feb 10, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 3
What if turning 50 sparked a reinvention revolution inside of you that inspired action? And what if that inspired action led to impacting and elevating 50-something women everywhere, spreading joy, hope and inspiration? That's just what my guest, fierce and fabulous Tracie Momiem has done! This 51-year young Reinvention Rebel is all about creating community, cultivating joy and leaning into her creative genius. She is the founder of the Face of Fifty community on Instagram, showcasing how women ...
Jan 27, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Who do you know that thrives on new possibilities and isn't afraid to reinvent herself across decades? Someone who is passionate about community building and intergenerational collaboration? One of these amazing people is 62-year young Michelle St Jane. This fierce and fearless Reinvention Rebel has reimagined what it looks like to start fresh in her 50s and 60s while helping to make the world a better place. After running a successful, all-women law firm in Bermuda, Michelle was itching for mor...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 1
What happens when you find a tribe of A-MAZ-ING women, 50 to 90 years young, and ask them to share their bold and inspiring reinvention stories? Pure pro-age, reinvention magic, that's what! Season 2 of the Reinvention Rebels podcast is a wrap. I am eternally grateful for each of these beautiful souls who graced me with their presence over the last 6 months! The end of the season also means it's time to walk down memory lane with a highlight episode. These amazing stories of boldness, courage, s...
Dec 02, 2021•32 min•Season 2Ep. 16
What would be possible if a tiny idea cooked up in your kitchen at 56 led to a bold midlife reinvention playing out in your 60s? And what if that reinvention helped other midlife women to normalize and embrace aging, learning to love the skin they're in? Such is the reinvention journey of 61-year young Reinvention Rebel Angel Cornelius, a fierce and fabulous pro-age advocate. She is shining a light on the unique hair and skincare needs of midlife women. This health care administrator turned beau...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 15
What would be possible if you dreamed BIGGER and BOLDER than ever before? If you ignored the naysayers who discouraged you or said you couldn't do it? If you surrounded yourself with a positive tribe of supporters who normalized your midlife dreams and reminded you that they are, in fact, VERY possible? What you'd have is the midlife reinvention of Lori Tharps. This amazing Reinvention Rebel traded in a stable career in academia to reimagine her life on another continent, tune into her creativit...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 14
What would be possible if we reinvented ourselves in our 50s, 60s, AND 70s? According to 72-year young Reinvention Rebel Janet Luongo, just about anything! This energetic artist and activist should know. She's not only reinvented herself multiple times later in life, but she's also honed her reinvention skills over many years. Can you imagine seeing yourself exhibiting your artwork in Paris and then fearlessly making it happen? Yep, she did that. And writing a memoir about a year in your life at...
Oct 20, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 13
What would be possible if you boldly reinvented yourself until you found the just-right fit, and then helped other women reinvent themselves in equally bold and inspiring ways? What if your work as a reinvention coach not only helped women 50+ see new possibilities but also helped turn ageism in the workplace on its head? Such is the work of 56-year young Reinvention Rebel Dana Hilmer. Dana is no stranger to reinvention, having done the reinvention dance many times. From corporate marketing exec...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 12
What would be possible if you gave yourself permission to fully focus on your reinvention journey? Unlimited reinvention possibilities, that's what! You can do, create, and be anything you like when you commit to seeing your reinvention journey through. The truth is that reinventing yourself doesn't happen overnight. It takes time and commitment. It takes prioritizing your self-growth and self-care over other things competing for your attention. It acknowledges that your hopes and dreams deserve...
Sep 22, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 11
How does it feel when you tune into your bold voice and let her roar? For many women, finding our bold voice takes time. We've been told to play nice and keep her under wraps. Finding our authentic self, from which our bold voice emanates, is no small task. It takes time, patience, and courage. But when we do - pure magic! 61-year young Reinvention Rebel Kim Boudreau Smith knows a lot about finding that bold voice and inviting her out to play. She's reinvented herself many times, each time stren...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 10
What would be possible if you followed your greatest passion and reinvented yourself in new, bold, and exciting ways? Almost anything, as 61-year young Reinvention Rebel Ife Michelle Gardin can attest. This unapologetic rebel has found her sweet spot, leaned into her many gifts, and reinvented herself to create a lasting cultural legacy – The Elm City Lit Fest in New Haven, Connecticut. This isn’t just any kind of literary festival. In fact, it’s the only LIT fest in the world that celebrates li...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 9
What if at 74, you defied society’s expectations for what women “should” do as we age? What if you shifted your mindset to one of unlimited possibilities? And what if you followed your passions and let your beautiful light shine for others to see new paths? That is exactly what Carolyn Doelling, Reinvention Rebel extraordinaire, has done. This fierce and fabulous Reinvention Rebel is truly flipping the script on what society says older women should do, be, and look like. Can you imagine LAUNCHIN...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 8
What does purposeful living look like to you as you age? Are you living with intention? Are your mission and vision crystal clear? Can you boldly reinvent yourself as many times as you like? Barbara Healy says yes to all these questions! This extraordinary, 70-year young Reinvention Rebel lives with intention and purpose, using courage as a catalyst to propel her forward. She has created a thriving life she loves full of purpose and possibility. Along the way, she’s reinvented herself many times...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 7
We’ve all done things that have scared us. Felt the fear and done it anyway. I bet you can think of moments when you displayed Rise-to-the-Occasion Courage, can’t you? You were all in dealing with challenging circumstances. Perhaps you even surprised yourself at just how courageous you were. But the kind of courage it takes to reinvent yourself - Courage by Choice - can be hard to muster. It can bring up lots of our fears. How will I do this? Where do I start? What if I fail? What if reinventing...
Jul 14, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 6
What happens when you embrace limitless possibilities and see past society’s norms about how older women age and show up? Pure magic, that’s what! The kind of magic that energizes you, inspires you, and inspires others too! Inspiration to get out of your comfort zone, trust your gut, and share your unique gifts with the world in compelling ways. That’s exactly what Arlene Walker has done. This fabulous Reinvention Rebel wrote and published her first novel at 62-years young! Arlene had never writ...
Jun 30, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Who's one of your midlife sheros that helps you live boldly? One of those fierce, never-give-up women is Loukia Mastrodimos, a true Reinvention Rebel! She: Lost 60 pounds at 44 Became a yoga teacher at 45 Left a 20-year career and 6-figure salary at 46 Started her own coaching practice at 47 Moved 2000 miles away to live by the ocean at 48 Launched her own podcast at 49 Embraced her age with hell yes vs oh no at 50 Loukia has experienced a lot, made progress, had setbacks, and kept on pushing he...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 4
What sparks joy in your life? What’s sparks your curiosity? I have so many things I’m curious about in my life and in the world! The more curious I am, the more possibilities I have to uncover joy! My curious nature has fueled many of my reinventions – from standup comic to solo traveler to holistic health coach. And my latest reinvention as a podcast host too. In this episode, I share the power of curiosity and the many ways it's connected to becoming a Reinvention Rebel. Wherever you are in li...
Jun 02, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 3
What in the world does self-permission have to do with aging? (Hint: everything!) What’s possible when we give ourselves permission to grow, expand, step into our greatness, and love our lives? Does self-permission also mean greater self-love as we age? Those are some of the compelling questions 61-year young Natalie Wester and I discussed on the latest episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast. Natalie is a badass with a compelling reinvention story. She retired early, creating a minimalist lif...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Ready for a dose of inspiration to fuel your Inner Reinvention Rebel? It’s here!!! Season 2 of the Reinvention Rebels podcast has dropped!! My guest, photographer Kelley Norcia, helps midlife and older women shine and see themselves as the amazing, beautiful women they are, inside and out. She is a portrait photographer who reinvented herself to start her 50 Over 50 photo campaign last year, capturing 50 women over 50 years of age. And when the pandemic is over, she will feature them in a wonder...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 1
What happens when you interview amazing Reinvention Rebels badasses who have reimagined their lives in inspiring ways? Pure magic! These ladies are amazing! And they are just a sample of the awesome badassery coming your way in Season 2 of the Reinvention Rebels podcast! I can’t wait to share their stories. I can’t wait for you to soak up their wisdom. I can’t wait for you to hear a part of yourself in their stories (and then get into action on your own reinvention)! They prove that age ain’t no...
Apr 20, 2021•6 min0
Who are the women that inspire and encourage you to be your best self? To see new possibilities where perhaps you didn’t know they existed? To push you forward when you’re not ready to do it yourself, but always with love? Each of the amazing women featured in this episode graced me with their presence in the Reinvention Rebels guest chair for season 1 of the podcast. They are my personal sheros – each touching my life in meaningful and powerful ways. They are Reinvention Rebels. Unapologetic wo...
Mar 19, 2021•20 min0
Babz Rawls Ivy is a Reinvention Rebel badass. Fierce. Fabulous. On fire. If you live in New Haven, CT you already know how fabulous she is. If you don't, you're in for a treat. You can't help but get drawn in by Babz’s magnetic energy, engaging personality, and passion for life. Babz is a radio personality, morning show producer, and podcast host. Add to that blogger, newspaper editor, and social media influencer. You can also find her giving back, volunteering her time with many local organizat...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 12
