This week I'm talking about the power of failure to help us thrive in new ways. I've personally seen how my own perceived failures have led to my best successes. Not always in the way I anticipated or wanted, but it's always worked out in the end. In this episode, I explore the power of failure and how it can set us on a course for success as we reinvent ourselves. I also discuss three ways that failure can contribute to our success: by building our persistence muscle, offering lessons we need t...
Apr 20, 2023•14 min•Season 5Ep. 10
55-year young Dahlia Douglas-Ingram has reinvented herself over several years to emerge as an empowered mid-lifer who's inspiring others with her fitness journey on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. But that's now how her midlife journey started. Gripped by shifting hormones and a plethora of perimenopausal symptoms, she found herself both physically and mentally drained. She felt a loss of confidence and was unhappy with her body. And then she decided it was time to make important changes. Those c...
Apr 13, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 9
What if you learned to love your midlife body, appreciate it and accept it instead of complaining about it? Wouldn't you feel totally empowered? In this episode, I share my journey of reclaiming my midlife body and how we can all stay healthy and inspired despite the challenges that come with aging. I discuss my favorite podcasts that motivate me to work hard on my health and fitness, including Gruff Talk with Barbara Hannah Grufferman , GYSB Talks (Get Your Sexy Back) with Carla Palmer, and The...
Apr 06, 2023•20 min•Season 5Ep. 8
70-year young Randye Kaye knows a lot about reinventing herself. This actress, author, speaker and voice talent has reinvented herself many times in many creative ways. She's honed her ability to pivot and uncover new possibilities, often out of necessity. How has she done it? She's used her curiosity to help steer her, leaning into those things that spark joy. Plus Randye is willing to ask questions and find people that can be reinvention catalysts - helping her along her path. She's done it sc...
Mar 30, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Have you ever struggled mightily with a dream or goal yet been reluctant to ask for help? Do any of the following resonate? I've always done it myself. I'm a capable person, why should I ask for help? Asking for help means I'm weak or not smart enough. There are oodles of reasons you may resist help, you may have your own version. But the truth is that asking for help can be a game changer. It can propel you forward with more clarity, confidence, and commitment. Asking for help is an important m...
Mar 23, 2023•15 min•Season 5Ep. 6
What happens when a midlife woman embarks on a 12,000 mile solo RV journey across America during the pandemic? A remarkable reinvention story that has changed her life and the lives of thousands of others. When Michelle Fishburne found herself an empty nester without a house, a spouse and a job, she leaned into her strengths (curiosity, a sense of adventure, the willingness to "do it scared") to guide her path. What unfolded was an adventure of a lifetime! She tapped into her inner strength, wis...
Mar 16, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Have you ever noticed that you are stronger, wiser and more courageous than you think? Those qualities exist within all of us and are key to reinventing ourselves. Sometimes we have to build our Do It Scared muscle to bring them out. 💪🏾 The good news: I have 3 simple strategies to help you build and flex this muscle as you reinvent yourself and crush those big goals of yours! This episode builds on the recent episode, Reinvent Yourself: Why You Should Do It Scared and Do It Anyway! | How to Ta...
Mar 09, 2023•22 min•Season 5Ep. 4
By the time we reach our 60s, many of us are reinvention pros - we've reinvented ourselves so many times that we've lost track! Each reinvention is part of our journey to evolve into who we are today. And when we're open to "serial reinvention" - giving ourselves permission to become our best selves through reinvention time and time again - anything is possible. Just ask my guest Patricia Melton - community builder, young adult cheerleader, and a self-proclaimed, "reinvention-ista". She has rein...
Mar 02, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Have you felt apprehensive about making that leap into something new as you reinvent yourself? Ever talk yourself out of it because you're scared of how things might unfold and where you'll land? I've been there before. In fact, more times than I'd like to admit. 😉 But every time I muster the courage to take that leap toward something, it always works out. I'm stronger and braver than I think and SO ARE YOU. When we "do it scared" - whatever that "it" is for you - we open up a world of possibil...
Feb 23, 2023•13 min•Season 5Ep. 2
What if it was possible to reinvent yourself in your 60s, 70s or beyond? And what if that reinvention helped you feel confident and empowered? Wouldn't you want to go for it and navigate your later years with joy, excitement and satisfaction? Don't you love the idea of finding a tribe of people that "get you" and celebrate all that you are becoming? The good news: it's completely possible to reinvent yourself in this way! Yes YOU. Don't believe me? Ask podcast host Wendy Green. She's done just t...
Feb 16, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Are you sick of letting fear and uncertainty get in the way of pursuing your dreams? Are you ready for bold stories from amazing midlife women that inspire you into action? Need a reminder that you're stronger and braver than you think? Season 5 of the Reinvention Rebels podcast is almost here and I can't wait for you to listen! This season's theme - Do It Scared, Do It Anyway! Yes people, we need to GO FOR IT even when we're unsure or afraid. STOP playing small with your dreams. Isn't it better...
Feb 09, 2023•6 min0
Have you ever said YES to someone when you really wanted to say NO? It's easy to people please at the expense of our own needs. But to stand in your power and be clear about what you're willing or not willing to do? It's emancipating. And it means we're being true to ourselves. It also means we're establishing and leveraging our boundaries - powerful guard rails to help keep us on track. When we get clear about our boundaries and communicate our needs, we can find deeper satisfaction, even joy. ...
Jan 26, 2023•55 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Do you know that you can dream big, overcome self-doubt and reinvent yourself in midlife and beyond? Yes, YOU. 😍 You can live on purpose and invite in new possibilities. You can decide now's the time to pursue your desires. You can ditch others' limiting beliefs and find your reinvention groove. You can finally make yourself a priority. I know it's true based on the amazing midlife and older women I interview - Reinvention Rebels who have reimagined life in their 50s and beyond to find new purp...
Jan 06, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 16
Want to navigate the holiday season with more ease and grace and less stress? It's all about beginning with the end in mind and being intentional this holiday season. Before we're swept away by all the holiday preparations, take some time for you and make self-care a priority throughout the next several weeks. I've spent way too many holiday seasons feeling stressed by unrealistic expectations. But I believe we can reinvent self-care during the holidays season by establishing healthy boundaries....
Dec 22, 2022•15 min•Season 4Ep. 15
How does one reinvent herself in her 60s to blossom and create a life she loves? By cultivating a vibrant and inspiring self-care lifestyle, that's how! Meet Dr. Sheryl Barnes. At 67, this exuberant Reinvention Rebel has navigated challenges and transformed her life, infusing it with abundant joy and purpose. Sheryl's latest reinvention started when she heard fellow Reinvention Rebel Sharon Chappelle interviewed on the podcast. (Sharon became a certified yoga instructor in her 60s and reimagined...
Dec 15, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 14
Have you ever noticed that you have all the answers you need? Yes YOU! It's a fact that they're not always obvious but you are infinitely wise and the answers you seek are within. You just need to figure out how to tease them out and bring them into existence. How to lean in and listen to that wisdom that's bubbling up. Put another way, reinventing ourselves starts within. When we get more quiet and lean into the wisdom that's waiting to come out, we can manifest our dreams in the coolest (and s...
Dec 08, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 13
Reinventing ourselves after a divorce is no easy task. In fact, breaking apart our life may be one of the hardest things we can experience. It may mean we come to our reinvention journey reluctantly and not ready to face things. It typically requires shining a light on ourselves and delving into those hard-to-uncover places to make forward progress. No easy task yet full of possibilities when we do. Such is the journey of Nina Blaicher. Her reinvention after a difficult divorce is deeply impactf...
Dec 01, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 12
What happens when you lean into more gratitude in your life? I believe it's a powerful tool that can propel our lives forward in new ways in our reinvention journey. For one, it builds our appreciation for the little things and helps up find joy (even in challenging situations). I like to practice gratitude all year long. But it's hard not to focus on it as we near the end of year. Thanksgiving is all about being thankful, having gratitude and appreciating what we have in our lives. I'm leaning ...
Nov 24, 2022•11 min•Season 4Ep. 11
What's possible when we find the courage to reinvent and be our authentic selves? When we shed who people think we should be and step into who we truly want and are meant to be? The truth is, anything is possible when we learn to stand up for ourselves. We can use self-empowerment to propel us forward as we reinvent ourselves. There are limitless opportunities to show up and shine, comfortable in our skin. That's exactly what happened to my extraordinary guest, Wendy Hutchinson. A lifelong peopl...
Nov 17, 2022•49 min•Season 4Ep. 10
What happens when we revisit our past experiences as fodder for our current growth and expansion? Have you ever noticed that a fresh perspective can transform an old idea into something new? And those new ideas can help us navigate the reinvention process in interesting, and sometimes unexpected, ways. While we may look to the past and be reminded of things that we didn't like or didn't go well, the opposite can be true too. The past is a remarkable place to help us move forward. Instead of thin...
Nov 10, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Have you ever caught yourself thinking about what you can't do anymore because of your age? CAN'T isn't in Stephanie Schwartz's vocabulary. This amazing Reinvention Rebel embodies the idea that we CAN reinvent ourselves at any age or any stage. Age? Just a number that doesn't have to define us. At 85, she's not only talking the talk but also walking the walk as she pursues her passion as a full-time actor. She’s not holding back, leaning into new opportunities, challenging herself and finding im...
Nov 03, 2022•52 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Have you ever considered that when you give yourself permission to focus on YOU, new possibilities emerge? Or that once you decide to reinvent yourself, things start to move in that direction? Finding more joy and reinventing ourselves with purpose starts with a commitment to ourselves. Our dreams and desires matter. Our goals matter. And the only way we're going to make them happen is deciding they are a priority and actually doing something about it! In this encore episode from season 2, we ar...
Oct 27, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Ready for a powerful reinvention story that will help you redefine what it means to age with vibrancy, health, and joy? Meet 69-year young Vickie Aigner, an integrative fitness guru who has transformed the lives of hundreds of seniors. Using her virtual Alive, Fit and Free platform, Vickie helps seniors gain strength and energy, build community, and make joyful connections that support vibrant health. Her oldest member, Lois, is 101 and going strong! These aren't your average seniors. They're mo...
Oct 20, 2022•55 min•Season 4Ep. 6
What would be possible if you created a "perfectly imperfect" mindset? Would you pursue your dreams and not get stuck in the how? Would you trust that things are unfolding in just the right way? Would you take forward action even though your idea wasn't perfectly formed? Would you overcome your missteps with grace instead of negative self-talk? The thing is, Reinvention Rebels, the amazing women between 50 and 90 whom I interview, have learned to embrace a perfectly imperfect mindset. They are b...
Oct 13, 2022•13 min•Season 4Ep. 5
How many of us have considered reinventing ourselves by starting a career in politics at 66? Most likely, not many. But that's what my guest, Carol HIll-Evans has done. She has reinvented herself in interesting and bold ways, and in so doing, has created positive and lasting changes in herself and her community. Her story is inspiring, from getting her undergraduate degrees in her 50s to being elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives at 66. At 72, she's going strong, shining her ligh...
Oct 06, 2022•58 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Ever notice that some people have the unique ability to bounce back from obstacles? The kind of people who can maneuver around daunting roadblocks in their way and make things work. The kind of people who are able to figure out and navigate the craziness and uncertainty of midlife with more ease and grace than many of us. People that can do that have what I call “bounce-back-ability” It doesn’t mean they don’t struggle or get frustrated but they are open to figuring things out. They are willing ...
Sep 29, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 3
If someone asked you to model bathing suits and lingerie in your 40-something, plus-sized body and silver hair, would you do it? Would you kick limiting societal beliefs about how a midlife body should look to the curb, lean in and do it anyway? Or would you think of a hundred reasons why you shouldn’t and let the opportunity pass you by? In the case of Reinvention Rebel Rachel Peru, she leaned in, quieted her naysayer mind, and created a whole new, empowered life. Rachel celebrates her body jus...
Sep 22, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Do you know that showing up for yourself is a key ingredient in your midlife reinvention secret sauce? Ever notice that paying more attention to your own needs in midlife (aka showing up for yourself) can contribute to deeper happiness and satisfaction? When was the last time you showed up for yourself - and made space for your dreams and desires to be a priority, not a "someday" activity? Showing up for ourselves is at once important and empowering, and often hard to do. The drumbeat of others'...
Sep 15, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 1
I'm so excited -- Season 4 of the Reinvention Rebels podcast starts on September 15! Have you been thinking about reinventing yourself in some way? Are you in midlife and clamoring for a change? Are you in your 60s, 70s, or beyond in need of reinvention role models to remind you about what's possible? Have you ever had that "I want more from my life" feeling but you're not sure where to start? The new season of the Reinvention Rebels podcast is for you! If you're ready for motivation and inspira...
Sep 01, 2022•5 min0
What kind of reinvention magic is possible when you lean into your purpose and passions? Talk to any one of my Season 3 Reinvention Rebels, the unapologetic and bold women between 50 and 90 that I interview, and they'll tell you "anything." The truth is simple. You can be as badass as you want to be. You can invite in more joy and fun. You can make the biggest or tiniest dreams a reality. You can kick limiting notions of how women age to the curb. You can own your greatness and shine your light ...
Jun 17, 2022•30 min•Season 3Ep. 12
