Enjoy this next episode of the Midlife Reinvention Podcast, where we receive practical tips and advice from Brianne Ligori - that we indeed can live a life of purpose and joy TODAY. Living life for each and every moment is the key to happiness. Brianne Ligori lives and leads from the heart. She believes that everybody can—and should—live a life of purpose and joy. In her writing and coaching, Brianne is laser-focused on a worldview of infinite possibilities and a relentless pursuit of purpose. S...
Jul 05, 2022•43 min
This week’s episode is with the wonderful Tara Baldwin. You will truly be able to feel her positive energy and her ability to listen intuitively to what her body and mind are telling her. Her teachings on especially somatic embodiment - or actually listening to your body and feeling what it says - versus intellectual thought alone - are very powerful! Tara is a master certified life coach and owner and CEO of Believe Life Coaching. Her approach uses a combination of neuro-linguistic programming,...
Jun 18, 2022•47 min
Enjoy this week's podcast interview with Stephanie Raffelock - as we discuss everything about the great creative surge that begins in midlife. Women all around us are demonstrating courage and purpose as they stand in the light of truth. Regardless of your age - you can make a difference - and you can find that thing that gets you up in the morning. There is still so much inside of us to discover, to create, and to contribute. Stephanie is an author, blogger, and speaker. Her goal is to inspire ...
Jun 06, 2022•40 min
Enjoy my conversation with Debra Voorheis, on how we can reinvent our careers at any stage in life. Think about your strengths, passions, and how you can weave those into what you want to do moving forward. Look at the breadcrumbs in your life because they may lead you somewhere you never expected. Don't limit yourself or close the door on possibilities! Debra is a senior executive with leadership experience across a broad range of industries, She joined the Bigwin Group with a passion for empow...
May 30, 2022•51 min
Join Kavita Ahuja in this short solo podcast episode as she tells a story of a little bird who was trapped in her house, and the life lessons we can learn from it. It's all about our comfort zones and how we react when we are taken outside of them. When we, as humans, find ourselves in similar situations - outside of the regular routine, or what we are used to - we also panic. We “fly around” like the little bird - flitting from one place to the next - banging our heads against the proverbial wi...
May 24, 2022•14 min
I trust you were blown away by Jacqueline (Jack) Perez's incredible positive energy and humor and gained a lot from our conversation. Through her platform, Kuel Life, Jack champions change, normalizing aging for women through curated content and women-driven brands. Jack founded Kuel Life in 2017 and the community grows daily. With over 54 Kuel Life Industry Thought Leaders and 40 women-driven brands, Kuel Life offers women an opportunity to Share, Learn, Shop, and Play with Our Second Act Siste...
May 16, 2022•48 min
Enjoy this great conversation with the lovely Mimi Bishop - our joint goal to empower GenX Women will I'm sure motivate you to take some of our tips and build them into your own lives. As she says, there's plenty of time to enjoy what's in front of us, and we have the hard earned wisdom that we may not have had in our 20s or 30s. If we use that life perspective and couple that with what's ahead of us, it can be magical! Mimi is the co-founder of Modern Gen X Woman, a company built by Gen X women...
May 02, 2022•38 min
Enjoy this episode of The Midlife Reinvention podcast where Kavita ponders the question, "Why do we do the things we do?" If we can have a clear answer to that question, we are so much more far ahead. She also discusses the concept of Ashramas - which, according to Hinduism, are the four stages or transitions in life that we go through. These stages in our life are not something we should be afraid of or avoid. Every stage has its beauty and benefits. Do you believe that the best years of your l...
Apr 25, 2022•14 min
Enjoy my conversation with Liz Solar, as I'm sure it will provide you with some motivation to embark on your own creative journey moving forward. Her mission is to share stories to promote understanding, empathy and a little more conversation - which is so needed in the world right now! Liz Solar is a Boston-based voice actor who can be heard on commercials, interactive apps, audio books, and corporate narrations for regional and global brands. She has produced and participated in storytelling e...
Apr 18, 2022•50 min
Enjoy today's episode on Becoming Untethered with the wonderful Anissa Buckley. As she says, becoming untethered means letting go of societal expectations, previous expectations of yourself, and letting yourself be who you are today. We are at a unique stage in life because Midlife and the changes it brings affects every part of you: Your Body, Your Mind and Your Soul. Take the time to nurture each leg of the stool, my friend, and your life will be balanced. Anissa has gone from Fortune 500 mark...
Apr 11, 2022•53 min
This podcast episode is dedicated to my father, Surendar Kohli, as we celebrate his 89th birthday! As we think about who we are today, we must not forget how we got here, and how the experiences of childhood shape our character. Age is just a number, and remember to celebrate yourself and your loved ones every single day, because life is so precious. I also take you through a powerful visualization exercise in this episode where we visit our inner mentors - you, 20 years from now. Take some time...
Mar 28, 2022•25 min
I loved my conversation with Rebecca Reynolds Moore, and, as one female founder to another, I loved her practical advice on starting "YOLO" businesses - even if you are in your 40s, 50s, or beyond. There is a new paradigm shift that is happening, and if you even have a little twinge in your heart telling you that something needs to change, follow it, my friend! Rebecca is the Founder & CEO of InANutshell Consulting. She emboldens female innovators and thought leaders (who want to make up for...
Mar 21, 2022•51 min
On this, International Women's Day Week, the theme is #breakthebias and that means imagining a gender equal world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. It is so appropriate to have as our guest on this important week, Samra Zafar. If there is one podcast interview you should listen to of the many that I've conducted, it is this one! Be inspired by Samra's story of resilience, after being forced into a child marriage, and suffering years of abuse. Many of us would have given up after such...
Mar 07, 2022•51 min
Enjoy this 50th episode of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast! Kavita discusses the importance of asking for help. She believes wholeheartedly that women like you have so much to offer still in your life, and so much still to learn and grow and contribute to the world. You are unique because you have the experience, knowledge, skills and passions to live the next stage of your life on your own terms. The world needs your talents, your positive energy and your contributions! Kavita's mission is to h...
Feb 28, 2022•13 min
Enjoy this, our one year anniversary podcast episode! We are so grateful that you are here, and our mission is to continue to uplift and empower you to make this next stage of your life the best stage ever, on your terms. I speak with Lori Saitz today, on the topics of gratitude, meditation, and going from just Fine to Fabulous. Lori is the CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “FINE is a 4-Letter Word.” She’s an award-winning writer, speaker, and broadcaster. And a nationally recognized exp...
Feb 21, 2022•41 min
On this Valentine’s Day, enjoy this mini podcast episode where Kavita shares her thoughts on the importance of Love, and Loving Yourself First. She discusses Why she created Power Purpose Play, and why she believes you have the potential to be who you want to be, and do what you want to do. In the process, we can make the world so much more positive. Do you love yourself? Why or why not? Celebrate all the good things about you, and love yourself. “Love yourself first my friends, and you will see...
Feb 14, 2022•8 min
I loved my conversation with Libby Wildman, and I hope you do also. One of the greatest things about Libby is that at her core, and as we'll discuss today, Libby loves to help people and is a natural connector. I discovered that myself when we instantly connected and she was so generous as to have me highlighted as a superwoman entrepreneur on her platform A brilliant leader as well, Libby gives us so many wonderful takeaways that we can incorporate into our daily lives. Libby is the head of wea...
Feb 07, 2022•54 min
Enjoy this next podcast episode with Shay Stone. You will love her sincerity, creativity and belief that being better than our own selves every day is a recipe for success, and ensures continuous progress, growth and fulfillment in our lives. Shay is an Author, Life Coach, and Animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Computer Animation at Full Sail University and has been working, professionally, in the film, television and game industry for over 11 years. I...
Jan 30, 2022•52 min
We are sure you will be motivated by our next podcast episode as I interview Tanya Willis who helps women over 40 lead a healthy and vibrant life through integrating simple shifts in movement, nutrition and mindset. Tanya has been teaching in the health and fitness industry for 30 years. She is the Founder of Vibrant Living with Tanya and The Willis Method. In 2018, she published her book Cookie Dough in the Dark which is a tell all book about her struggles with food addiction and how she moved ...
Jan 23, 2022•57 min
Enjoy this podcast episode as I interview Jewel Veitch as she gives us insights on how we can ignite our soul's gifts to and help us find our purpose. As a seasoned transformational mentor, spiritual guide, author, and speaker in the field of personal and career development, Jewel elegantly explains how to listen to our heart intelligence to answer, what am I to do next? Jewel is the International Best Selling author of True Gifts: Ignite your Soul Magic and Monetize the Highest Expression of yo...
Jan 15, 2022•51 min
Join Kavita as she celebrates a New Year, and the first episode of the second season of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast! We are so grateful that you are here, and so excited for what this year has to offer for each of you. We hope you enjoyed a restful and beautiful holiday season, and are also excited about what this year has in store for you. As the founder of Power Purpose Play, Kavita is leading a Global Movement of Women in Midlife. By definition a Movement is a group of people with a share...
Jan 07, 2022•14 min
Enjoy this final episode of Season 1 of the Midlife Reinvention Podcast, as Kavita muses about the passage of time. As we move into a New Year of possibilities, Kavita shares her gratitude to the many listeners of this podcast, and the many amazing people she has interviewed and met in her own journey. She reminds us all to take that little twinge in our hearts and act upon it - if not now, when? Honour the messages that come up from your inner being. The answers to all the questions we have are...
Dec 17, 2021•12 min
I'm sure you enjoyed hearing from Rene Washington as much as I enjoyed interviewing her. A true Midlife Maven, Rene has given us so many reasons to take this next stage in our life and run with it! As she so aptly describes, amazing women like you should be running the world! Rene is a master-certified life coach, podcast host, author, and midlife maven. She’s known for her straight-no-chaser style and for successfully coaching women through navigating major life transitions and breaking through...
Dec 10, 2021•48 min
The title of this podcast says it all, in that, I'm sure you will agree, Jill Lubinski really is the poster girl for becoming exactly the kind of person you wish you can be. With her major reinvention at the age of 60, Jill, now 77, is the happiest she has ever been. It was such a pleasure to learn from her on how, at any age, we can find internal peace and success. Her energy and enthusiasm for life is contagious, and it was an honour to have her on the show. After more than 30 years in the cor...
Dec 04, 2021•37 min
It was a great pleasure to interview Lisa Kelly, and learn about her struggles and how she became sober, and the courage it took not only to transform herself, but to help inspire others to do the same. We can all learn from Lisa's experience on the importance of harnessing our true infinite potential. Lisa is a 'Mentor In The Art of Living Your Dreams'. She finds joy in inspiring others to find the courage to make the inner changes necessary for external transformation. She loves teaching peopl...
Nov 19, 2021•48 min
I was so motivated by Cynthia's story as I'm sure you will be too. Who wouldn't be? Going from living on the streets as a teenager to running some of the largest healthcare organizations in Canada, Cynthia is the epitome of having faith in yourself that you can, indeed, figure it out. The fact that she is looking to now rediscover herself after such an incredible career is a testament to how we can all continually evolve, and grow. Cynthia Hastings-James's passion lies in creative problem solvin...
Nov 14, 2021•50 min
Sheri Lerat will no doubt leave you feeling emotional and inspired as you hear her story of reinvention. Her story of the grief and losses she faced in her life, yet her incredible resiliency and transformation through the power of healing is something we can all learn from. As she so beautifully expressed, "rebirth is the term I would use to convey this next stage of my life as I share my journey from cocoon to butterfly". Sheri founded Karys Layne Candles as a tribute to the beautiful transfor...
Nov 08, 2021•44 min
Enjoy this insightful conversation with Deborah Gillis. Her life's work is an example for us all to realize that we CAN make a difference - in causes that we are passionate about, regardless of obstacles that may be in our way. Deborah is President and CEO of CAMH Foundation - the Center for Addiction and Mental Health based in Toronto. A recognized thought leader on gender equality, diversity and inclusion, Deborah has dedicated her career to driving social change. Deborah’s unique blend of pas...
Oct 28, 2021•50 min
I so enjoyed having Karen Herbert on our podcast and we have so much to learn from her about dealing with the transition in our empty nest years, especially our changing relationships with ourselves and our loved ones, including our young adult children. Karen is a certified professional coach and the founder and CEO of Themelios Coaching. Karen specializes in helping women embrace and seize the opportunities in the empty nest transition. A mother of three young adults, she has a Master’s degree...
Oct 23, 2021•44 min
Enjoy this mini podcast episode where Kavita shares her thoughts on the power of positive thinking. Thoughts become things. If every thought is like a raindrop which collects and flows into a stream, which then collects momentum and now runs into the river, pushing forward, pushing forward, finally releasing into the ocean - full of possibilities. If we resist that drop of water it won’t flow. Even the thought of resisting that drop of water will stop it from dripping. Thoughts become things, an...
Oct 16, 2021•7 min
