Reinvention Rebels Podcast: Transforming Lives After 50 🎙️✨ Welcome to the Reinvention Rebels podcast, where we celebrate women aged 50 to 90 who have transformed their lives in bold, remarkable and empowering ways. This episode features an inspiring conversation with creativity coach and artist Sharon Burton. Tune in to hear about her incredible reinvention journey from art curation to coaching, and how she overcame health challenges to pursue her passion. 🌟 Key Points: Sharon Burton’s Reinve...
Jun 05, 2024•46 min•Season 6Ep. 10
🎉 Episode 100 Celebration: Cheers to Reinvention! 🎉 Welcome to the 101st episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast, celebrating 100! Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey of uplifting midlife and older women. Today, we celebrate not just a milestone, but the amazing stories of persistence, dreams, and courage that have defined our show. ✨ Three Key Themes of Reinvention Rebels: 100 episodes strong and what I know for sure is that the fierce women I interview possess the following...
May 23, 2024•19 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Welcome to this empowering episode of Reinvention Rebels, where we dive deep into the heart of self-belief, acceptance, and the art of personal reinvention, especially for the incredible midlife women out there. 🚀 We're celebrating 100 episodes, thank you for listening!! 🎧 👉 Key Takeaways: 🦋 Self-Belief & Acceptance : Discover how embracing your true self is the first step toward transformation. 🎤 Tanja Shaw’s Story : Be inspired by Tanja’s courageous decision to remove her breast impla...
May 09, 2024•49 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Ready to dive into an incredible episode that’s all about embracing the power of self-love and the magic of reinvention, especially for women between 50 to 90? Listen in for an inspiring journey that will light up your soul and guide you towards more joy, possibility, and midlife courage. 👩🏾 Meet Regina Young: At 60, Regina has flipped the script on what it means to thrive in midlife. She’s the voice behind the uplifting “Tea Time Midlife Edition” podcast, where she explores new horizons, prov...
Apr 25, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Hey, amazing listeners! It’s Wendy here, your guide and fellow traveler on this exciting journey of self-reinvention and empowerment for women in midlife and beyond. This season, we’re diving deep into what it means to “Own Your Awesome,” and I’ve been so inspired by the incredible stories of transformation from our guests - Mimi Ison, Kim Selby, Bettina Peets, and Guler Cortis. They’ve opened up about their personal paths to greatness, and I can’t wait for you to discover how you can do the sam...
Apr 18, 2024•14 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Hey there, it’s Wendy Battles, and I’m thrilled you’re joining us on this journey of empowerment and transformation. Here’s what you can expect from our latest episode that’s all about overcoming fear, embracing change, and the beauty of reinvention at any age. 👵 Spotlight Story: Guler Cortis - From Corporate to “Sexy at 60” 👵 At 61, Guler took a leap of faith during the pandemic, leaving her corporate life in London behind. She launched a YouTube series, “Sexy at 60,” from North Yorkshire, em...
Apr 11, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 5
In this inspiring episode, I speak with Bettina Peets about her transformative reinvention journey from midlife crisis to midlife courage. Through the creation of Adventures For the Soul in her 50s, Bettina exemplifies how embracing change and leveraging our passions can lead to a bold and kickass new chapter. It's a journey from self-doubt to self-discovery. Episode highlights: 🥰 Self-Worth and Midlife Reinvention: We delve into the challenges Bettina faced, and how she recognized her own self...
Mar 28, 2024•41 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Welcome to another inspiring episode where we dive into the heart of transformation and empowerment for midlife and older women ready to reinvent themselves. In today’s show, Wendy welcomes 67-year young Kim Duff Selby, a podcast host, speaker and inspirer who has reinvented herself in powerful ways. Main Themes: Empowerment & Reinvention for Women Aged 50-90 : Wendy and Kim discuss the revolutionary idea that women can reinvent themselves at any age, breaking through the barriers of ageist ...
Mar 14, 2024•42 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Join me in the first episode of Season 6 - Own Your Awesome - as we explore the transformative power of midlife reinvention and the journey to embrace age positivity with my guest Mimi Ison. At 60. Mimi, is a beacon of the pro-age movement and shares her personal narrative of breaking free from ageist stereotypes. At 50, significant life events became the catalyst for a remarkable life overhaul. Mimi shares her shift from a caffeine-fueled existence to a world of wellness, cooking, and regular e...
Feb 29, 2024•45 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Join me, Wendy Battles, on a journey through the inspiring lives of audacious women aged 50 to 90 who've reinvented themselves in the most empowering ways. These Reinvention Rebels are here to light the path of transformation with their stories of embracing new purposes and possibilities in midlife and beyond. This season's theme, Own Your Awesome, is all about confidently pursuing your dreams and stepping into your greatness with each bold move. Listen in as women like Mimi and Bettina showcase...
Feb 23, 2024•6 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Join me, Wendy Battles, on a special solo journey as I explore the nuances of hitting that ReInvention sweet spot in midlife and beyond. Reflecting on my personal reinvention path, I share stories of voice acting aspirations and my later pivot into nutrition and health coaching, underscoring the persistence needed and the importance of turning a deaf ear to the doubters. This narrative sets the stage for season six of Reinvention Rebels, which promises to illuminate the transformative tales of w...
Feb 17, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 29
Can developing new habits help us reinvent ourselves in midlife? That's the question I'm unpacking in the new episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast. Have you read Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg? It's an easy-to-read, informative and engaging book about making small changes that stick. I'm using it as my personal framework for developing habits that will help me move forward this year and I'm already seeing results. This episode shines a light on the significance of creating sustainable habits that f...
Jan 31, 2024•21 min•Season 5Ep. 28
Join me, your host Wendy, on a journey of discovery and inspiration with the incredible Katurah Bryant, a 71-year-young Reinvention Rebel who exemplifies the transformative power of reinventing one's life. Part of my Where Are They Now mini-series, I'm excited to welcome Katurah back to the show after our interview over 3 years. Listen in as she shares the latest chapter in her Zola Experience saga, which now beautifully extends its healing reach from adults to adolescents and launches Zola Kids...
Jan 11, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 27
Can breaking free from the 'age cage' revolutionize the way we view our later years? That's the profound question Wendi Knox addresses as she returns to our show, casting a light on her quest to redefine the aging experience for women over 50. I loved when Wendi joined me three years ago on the podcast at 66 and talked about the transformative nature of dragonflies in lighting her reinvention path. Over three years later, at 70, she's back with so many amazing insights about her reinvention jour...
Dec 28, 2023•33 min•Season 5Ep. 26
My favorite reinvention stories involve self-discovery, growth and new possibilities that we didn't see coming but we're open to. When we create an intention, take action in that direction and then trust things will unfold, we can create reinvention magic. That's what my season 1 guest and good friend Erica G. Bradley has done. She started a new career, grew a thriving travel business, and even managed to pen a novel. All in midlife and all in the last 3 years since our first interview in 2020! ...
Dec 14, 2023•25 min•Season 5Ep. 25
I've had this idea for a while - interview past guests to see where their reinvention journey has taken them - how they've grown and what have they've learned about themselves. Stories of growth are powerful. Usually because they involve some degree of stumbling or confusion before we really figure things out. 😆 You'll find that in this first Where are They Now interview with the fierce and fabulous Barb Nangle. Barb's reinvention journey has been a mix of gaining clarity, trying things, figuri...
Nov 30, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Hello, Reinvention Rebels, I've missed you! After a longer-than-expected hiatus, I'm back and excited to share some inspiring, empowering, and invigorating content with you. My absence was due to the loss of my mom, a true Reinvention Rebel herself, whose spirit continues to guide and inspire me. I'm excited to share what's on the horizon in coming months. We'll explore some exciting new stories, starting with a four-part mini series at the end of November called 'Where Are They Now?' We'll reco...
Nov 23, 2023•7 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Remember when your limits were only as far as your imagination could take you? When you believed you could be anything and age was merely a number? Well, hold on tight as we take you on a memorable journey, celebrating extraordinary women who haven't just dared to dream, but have reinvented themselves to turn those dreams into reality. Age is just a number for these inspiring women who have all broken the mold and rewritten the narrative of what aging truly means. Were they scared? Heck yes! But...
Jul 21, 2023•26 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Here's a little secret: asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, but a catalyst that propels us towards our goals and dreams. The truth is, asking for help isn't always easy, it's something I have grappled with at times. But let me share with you how this simple act of asking for help transformed a live event at the recent International Festival of Arts and Ideas into a Reinvention Rebels podcast episode that can inspire your reinvention journey. It all started with a technical challenge for wh...
Jul 13, 2023•16 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Welcome to the first Reinvention Rebels live episode! An episode filled with inspiring reinventions and empowering journeys - a conversation that redefines the concept of personal growth. This episode was recorded at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven, Connecticut on June 20, 2023. I'm thrilled to share the microphone with two incredible guests - Ellen Pankey and Lisa Franco. They take us down their unique paths of transformation, shedding light on the trials and triumphs ...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Midlife is no joke. Full of unexpected peaks and valleys. Our changing bodies. Caring for kids and/or parents. Making tough decisions about our future. It feels like the path isn’t always clear, right? We may stumble and fall yet we are wise and perceptive. What if we leaned into the signs around us to help guide our path? In this episode, you’ll discover: ✳️ how awakening to ourselves helps us on our reinvention journey ✳️ why deep listening is a powerful catalyst to creating new midlife possib...
Jun 21, 2023•16 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast, where we have the fearless Jen Baljko joining us to share her incredible journey of reinvention. Throughout her life, Jen has bravely embraced change and sought joy in every new experience. At 25, she packed up her car and drove across the US to start a new life. At 33, she sold everything she owned and moved abroad. At 44, she walked across two continents with her partner. At 50, she committed to living the rest of her days...
Jun 15, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Ever feel like you've lost your mojo in midlife? What if you could reclaim it and transform your life in ways that truly light you up? Join me in this special episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast as I share some exciting details about the upcoming Midlife Mojo Virtual Summit from June 18-22. I'm honored to be one of 25 midlife influencers bringing you this free event! Get ready to be inspired as we discuss: ✅getting in tune with our bodies ✅ healing and nurturing our self-image ✅ reigniting...
Jun 08, 2023•7 min•Season 5Ep. 17
I'll never forget the moment when I realized that my health coaching career wasn't going as planned. I was in my mid-40s. I had quit my corporate job to pursue my dream. But I wasn't making any money AND it ends up it wasn't my true passion. I was failing and felt awash with shame. But instead of letting that perceived failure define me, I learned to embrace the power of appreciation and gratitude to shift my mindset and open up new possibilities – like eventually creating this podcast! It was a...
Jun 01, 2023•13 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Ever thought about reinventing yourself in midlife? This episode will motivate you about what’s possible! When I first met Kathy Murray, I was inspired by her courage and determination to reinvent herself in midlife, facing challenges head-on and turning them into opportunities to grow. From relocating to Germany and navigating life as an expat, to becoming an award-winning cheerleading coach and breaking stereotypes with the Atlanta Tri Sisters, Kathy embodies the spirit of a true Reinvention R...
May 25, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Thinking about reinventing yourself? Are you seeking more meaning and purpose in your life as you hit midlife or beyond? Does it feel like reinventing yourself will give you fresh ideas and perspective but you're not sure where to start? I believe we already have all the answers we need. But our busy, non-stop world makes it hard to hear the wisdom that’s always there, just waiting to be uncovered. When we stop and listen, we can tap into our own inner magic to help guide our path. I had the bes...
May 18, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 14
What if you could transform your life and rediscover your true passion? Join me, your host Wendy, as I chat with the inspiring Ana Tajder, an award-winning international journalist and author who went from a burned-out corporate employee to embracing her love for writing and creating the Thank You Mama podcast. Together, we'll explore Anna's incredible journey of self-reinvention and celebrate the extraordinary reinvention story of her mother, a celebrated film star who has continually evolved t...
May 11, 2023•46 min•Season 5Ep. 13
We all know the phrase "I had to learn it the hard way." But what can we learn about ourselves from difficult circumstances and life lessons? Reflecting on personal failures can reveal growth and serve as a stepping stone to greater success. I've experienced that first hand and I imagine you have your own version of how hard won lessons, though painful, ultimately helped you to grow. In this second episode in my series on failure as a catalyst for success, you'll hear: ✳️How we can learn valuabl...
May 04, 2023•17 min•Season 5Ep. 12
If you're a midlife or older woman, you've probably spent time contemplating the greying of your hair - good, bad and everything in between. Whether you're joyfully going grey, contemplating what's next for your hair or coloring it, you will love what I'm sharing today. In this episode, I have a fascinating conversation with Robin Salls, the founder of the first-ever magazine for silver-haired women, Tangled Silver. We discuss the importance of community, self-acceptance, and embracing the aging...
Apr 27, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Are you ready to rock your goals with new energy, enthusiasm and delight? Need a spring pick-me-up to see new possibilities? I invited my fellow podcaster, amazing human and host of the Goals with Soul Virtual Summit to pop into my podcast feed for a special episode! Kate House is nothing short of amazing! She's the host of the fabulous Live by Design podcast , a good friend and fellow joy spreader. She helps amazing women live with intention, not by default, to create a live they love. I can't ...
Apr 25, 2023•5 min•Season 5Ep. 11
