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  • Rewriting Your Story: Embracing Reinvention Beyond 40

    Rewriting Your Story: Embracing Reinvention Beyond 40
    Sep 17 2025
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome back to Women Over 40, where we dive deep into what it really means to step into your power, reinvent yourself, and chase new dreams beyond forty. Today, we’re talking about reinvention after 40 – not as a last resort, but as a bold embrace of new passions, opportunities, and the women we’re meant to be.

    Let’s get right into it. The truth is, the big myth that life slows down after forty is just that – a myth. In reality, this is often when we come most fully into ourselves. Take Vera Wang: she didn’t become a fashion icon until after forty, having originally gone down very different career paths. Or Toni Morrison, who published her first novel at forty and went on to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature. When we look to media mogul Arianna Huffington, who launched The Huffington Post well into her fifties, we see again and again – reinvention doesn’t expire with youth.

    But maybe you’re listening today and thinking, “That’s great for them, but where do I even start?” Sometimes, the first step is as simple – and as daring – as drawing up a list. Susan Lister Locke, for instance, was approaching fifty, facing major life changes, and sat down to list everything she loved, everything she wanted, and everything she was good at. That exercise led to a new life as both a real estate professional and a jewelry artist, with pieces now displayed in Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. She proves that our interests and skills, no matter how long unexplored, can open new doors when we take intentional steps.

    Another example is Diane Bruno, who left behind a traditional corporate communications career to become a funeral director, inspired by her own transformative experiences. She realized her original path wasn’t offering her fulfillment and found new purpose in helping others through some of life’s most difficult moments. Beth Bengtson, meanwhile, discovered her true calling running Working for Women only after setbacks in her prior career brought her face-to-face with her desire to make a meaningful difference for other women.

    Transformation doesn’t always start with a grand gesture. Sometimes it’s about asking, “What do I want to feel proud of at the end of this decade?” or “What legacy do I want to create?” No matter where you start, the process often includes shaking off old doubts, letting go of what no longer serves you, and setting a vision – a big, audacious dream. Create your vision board, jot down your wildest ideas, and don’t be afraid to take a first small step.

    So remember, these stories – from public figures like Vera Wang and Toni Morrison to everyday women like Susan, Diane, and Beth – are proof that reinvention is not just possible but powerful at any age. Whether you want to launch a business, return to school, create art, or rediscover a passion, the path is yours to create.

    Thank you for tuning into Women Over 40. If this episode inspired you, make sure to subscribe and share it with the women in your life who are ready for their next chapter. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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    3 min
  • Ignite Your Life After 40: Reinvention, Passion, and Purpose Await

    Ignite Your Life After 40: Reinvention, Passion, and Purpose Await
    Sep 15 2025
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome back to Women Over 40. Today, let’s talk about a word that’s electrifying and a little scary: reinvention. Specifically, reinventing yourself after 40 and the incredible power that comes from pursuing new passions.

    Here’s the truth—so many of us hit 40 and feel like we’ve reached a point where maybe it’s too late to try something different, or maybe we should just settle for comfort. But comfort, as many women will tell you, is a growth killer. Just ask the life coach who left her six-figure job in public relations at 44 and built a new life by the beach—waking up without an alarm clock, designing her day with purpose and excitement. She found that thriving, not just surviving, begins the moment you get clear about what you want and start living that vision immediately.

    Take Susan Lister Locke. She was nearly 50 when her world shifted—her marriage ended, her retail job disappeared, and she found herself at a crossroads. Locke didn’t just focus on a job title. Instead, she made lists: what do I like, what do I need, what ignites me? She reconnected with her creativity, dove into art and jewelry-making classes, and before long, was selling her pieces in Nantucket boutiques and even Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. Her story is proof that it’s not too late to blend old skills with new passions, and you don’t have to choose one lane for life.

    And then there’s Terri Bryant—25 years as a makeup artist, only to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Terri could have stopped, but instead she founded Guide Beauty, creating makeup tools for people with movement challenges. She found that accepting her diagnosis was the key to unlocking something extraordinary. Her brand, which now includes Selma Blair as Chief Creative Officer, is making beauty more accessible for everyone—proving that vulnerability can become a superpower.

    Or maybe your catalyst is less dramatic but equally meaningful. Consider Beth Bengtson, who lost her VP job at a marketing firm and didn’t see herself as the leader that could run an organization. But she took that leap and created Working for Women, aligning her passion with purpose and pushing through doubts to make a real social impact.

    Let’s not forget cultural role models like novelist Toni Morrison, who published her first novel at 40, or Vera Wang, who became a fashion icon in her 40s. Even Arianna Huffington launched the Huffington Post at 55. Reinvention isn’t just possible; it’s happening all around us every day.

    Maybe you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, or caught in a cycle of overthinking. The first step isn’t finding the perfect passion—it’s reconnecting with yourself and then allowing yourself to start small. Seek out mentors, try new classes, write those lists. Most importantly, give yourself permission to pursue fulfillment, not just obligation.

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    3 min
  • Reinvention After 40: Embracing Discomfort, Expanding Possibility

    Reinvention After 40: Embracing Discomfort, Expanding Possibility
    Sep 14 2025
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome to Women Over 40, where the most exciting chapter is the one you write next. When you hear “reinvention after 40,” do you picture a total career switch or maybe finally dusting off an old dream? For so many women, the idea doesn’t come from dissatisfaction—it comes from a yearning to live with deeper purpose and passion. Whether you’re starting over after divorce, reentering the workforce, or simply itching to uncover what’s next, this episode is all about making bold moves after 40 and embracing the discomfort that comes with growth.

    Picture Susan Lister Locke, who grew up near the Rhode Island coast dreaming of being a fashion designer but never encouraged to follow her passion. She spent years running her husband’s retail stores, then, after a divorce and a company closure in her late 40s, she made an extraordinary pivot. Susan started making jewelry just for fun, but soon people wanted to buy her pieces. Before long, her creations debuted not just privately but in shops on Nantucket and even Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. Susan’s story reminds us: reinvention starts with naming what really interests you and being willing to start small, just for yourself.

    Then there’s Terri Bryant, a successful makeup artist who, after decades working with top models, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Instead of stepping back, Terri innovated. She developed ergonomic makeup tools, and in the process, founded Guide Beauty. The company’s focus on accessibility resonated so much that actress Selma Blair, also living with MS, joined as Chief Creative Officer. Terri’s turning point was embracing her diagnosis, accepting herself fully, and unlocking an entirely new direction.

    Reinvention can also mean facing loss and doing what’s necessary to find fulfillment. Diane Bruno had a successful communications career but felt unfulfilled. Inspired by the compassion of a funeral director who handled her mother’s services, she made a radical shift to become a funeral director herself—helping people when they needed it most, and finding new purpose in the process.

    History is full of women hitting their stride well after 40. Toni Morrison published her first novel at 40, and Vera Wang didn’t enter the bridal fashion world until the same age. At 55, Arianna Huffington launched The Huffington Post. They didn’t let age, setbacks, or fear of the unknown dictate what was possible next.

    If you’re listening today, maybe you’re thinking, “Where do I even start?” According to life coach Nicole DiCristofaro, you begin by getting completely clear on the life you want and living aligned with it as soon as possible. Discomfort is the secret ingredient—growth thrives outside your comfort zone. Make lists about what excites you, let yourself dream without judgment, and start inching toward your interests—even just a little bit each week.

    Reinvention after 40 is about agency. It’s about tuning out expectations and tuning in to your own gifts. It’s about making peace with your past and letting your future expand. If there’s a passion calling you—a creative urge, a career change, a desire to serve others—it isn’t too late. Getting unstuck starts when you decide it’s simply your time.

    Thank you for tuning in to Women Over 40. Subscribe so you don’t miss our next episode, where we’ll dive into stories of building new relationships and finding community after 40. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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    4 min
  • Midlife, Unscripted: Embracing the Plot Twists After 40

    Midlife, Unscripted: Embracing the Plot Twists After 40
    Sep 13 2025
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome to Women Over 40, the podcast where we celebrate reinvention, growth, and new passions at midlife. Today, let’s talk about something close to my heart: what it means to reinvent yourself after 40 and why now might be your best time to pursue those dreams you put on hold.

    Let’s get right to it. For so many women, reaching 40 can feel like standing at a crossroads. Maybe the kids are getting older, the career you worked so hard to build doesn't light you up anymore, or you just feel that itch—the one that says, “Is this it?” If that’s you, you are not alone. In fact, according to Elevate with Keri, stories of life pivots after 40 are more common—and powerful—than you’d expect. Toni Morrison published her first novel at 40. Vera Wang became a fashion icon after 40. Arianna Huffington launched The Huffington Post at 55. Their stories remind us that there’s no expiration date on passion or achievement.

    But reinvention doesn’t always start big. Sometimes it begins with uncertainty or even loss. Beth Bengtson of Working for Women learned this firsthand. After being laid off from her VP job, she didn’t just look for another role—she reflected on her true interests and saw a need for a new kind of organization. She built something from scratch, blending passion and experience, proving that upheaval can be the starting line for the next chapter.

    Often what holds us back isn’t lack of skill, but lack of vision and the comfort zone we’ve built. Love Quest Coaching’s founder describes how her own reinvention began by getting brutally honest: was she living, or just existing? She left a career and relationship that no longer fit, chose discomfort over ease, and now wakes up each day genuinely fulfilled. Her advice: get clear on what you truly want and give yourself permission to start living that life now. Growth isn’t comfortable, but comfort is a growth killer.

    Another inspiring example is Susan Lister Locke, a Rhode Island native who, approaching 50, found both her marriage and her career at a dead end. She didn’t just list careers—she made a list of what sparked her interest and passions. That openness led her from working in retail to creating her own jewelry brand, sold everywhere from Nantucket boutiques to Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. Her pivot didn’t just bring in income, it brought in joy.

    So if you’re sitting with a dream—maybe you want to write that book, launch that business, learn a new craft, or simply finally prioritize yourself—it is never too late. Start with small steps. Make lists, sign up for a class, reach out to a coach, or join a community of women doing exactly what you want to do. Don’t let comfort rob you of the extraordinary. As Terri Bryant, founder of Guide Beauty, discovered, embracing change—even when born from crisis—can unlock growth and purpose you never imagined.

    Thank you for tuning in to Women Over 40. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you hit subscribe so you never miss these inspiring conversations. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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    3 min
  • Midlife Magic: Unleashing Your Boldest Chapter After 40

    Midlife Magic: Unleashing Your Boldest Chapter After 40
    Sep 12 2025
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome to Women Over 40, the podcast where we celebrate bold reinvention and the power of women claiming new chapters. Today, we’re getting right into it: reinventing yourself after 40 and pursuing new passions. Whether your 40th birthday just passed, or you’re decades beyond, this is your time to be unapologetically you.

    So many of us outgrow roles and routines that once defined us. Maybe you’ve been waking up, commuting, watching TV, and repeating the cycle, feeling like you’re just going through the motions. You’re successful on paper, but there’s this ache for more—a calling for fulfillment, connection, and excitement. Reinvention isn’t just a dream, it’s an invitation. According to Love Quest Coaching, the first step is clarity: ask yourself what life excites you, then start living it immediately. I know that sounds intense, but staying comfortable can be a growth killer. As Grant Cardone suggests, set a goal so big it keeps you busy for five lifetimes.

    Let’s hear from women who did just that. Susan Lister Locke, who spent years managing retail stores on Nantucket, faced a career crossroads in her late 40s after divorce and a company shutdown. Locke made lists—what she liked, what she was good at—and decided to both revive her real estate license and take jewelry-making classes for fun. Those small steps led her to selling pieces in shops and museums, fully embracing her artistry. Sometimes finding your passion means dusting off old interests and carving new space for them.

    Diane Bruno spent her career in corporate communications but lacked fulfillment, until her mother’s passing introduced her to funeral service. Despite her initial doubts, Bruno changed industries and found remarkable purpose helping families through loss. Inspiration can come from unlikely places, sometimes at life’s hardest moments.

    Terri Bryant, a renowned makeup artist, found herself struggling with precision and was later diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. Instead of stepping back, Bryant designed makeup tools to keep herself working—and realized these innovations could help thousands. By founding Guide Beauty and collaborating with Selma Blair, she’s shown that embracing challenges is a catalyst for true reinvention.

    History is full of women who made major pivots after 40: Toni Morrison wrote her first novel at 40, Vera Wang started designing dresses close to age 40, and Ariana Huffington launched HuffPost at 55. Keri from Elevate with Keri reminds us that age can be a springboard for transformation and success, not a deadline.

    So how do you start? Get uncomfortable. Reject overthinking. Begin small—take that art class, start networking in your dream field, get a coach, actually show up for yourself. Whether it’s leaving a job, starting a business, ending or beginning a relationship, claiming solo adventures, or embracing community, use discomfort as your launch pad.

    You deserve more than “comfortable.” You were born to thrive. Reinvention is a daily practice—ask yourself what excites you each day, and pursue it fiercely.

    Thank you so much for tuning in. Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with your tribe of women ready for their next big chapter. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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    3 min
  • Midlife Moves: Unleashing Your Power to Pivot After 40

    Midlife Moves: Unleashing Your Power to Pivot After 40
    Sep 10 2025
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome to Women Over 40, the podcast where we shine a bold, unapologetic light on the journey of reinvention after forty. If you’re listening today, chances are you sense that nudge—the urge to pivot, to step into something new, to find purpose and passion for the next act of your life. Let’s skip right past the pleasantries and dive into what it really means to reinvent yourself at this stage. Because, as stories from trailblazers like Toni Morrison, who wrote her first novel at 40, and Vera Wang, who became a fashion icon in her forties, remind us—reinvention is not just possible, it’s powerful.

    Maybe your career or life path at twenty-five is no longer working for you. Maybe, like Susan Lister Locke did, you find yourself making lists, not of careers, but of what actually interests you now. She was approaching fifty when she pivoted into real estate—while feeding her long dormant artistic side with jewelry-making. When the jewelry she made for fun caught people’s eyes, she took classes in Italy and transformed a personal curiosity into a thriving business, selling her creations in places like the Museum of Fine Arts Boston. Her story shows that sometimes our new path isn’t born of ambition but of answering a quiet longing that’s grown in us over time.

    Inspiration strikes in different ways. For some, like Keri Ford, it’s a health challenge that propels a career pivot. For others, it’s a personal crisis. I think of the woman who rebuilt her family nursery business in her forties, not because things were going well, but because her curiosity was “extinguished” and she needed a reboot. Even when others questioned her choices, she chose exploration, joined business networks, and taught herself new skills, from sensory gardens to leveraging AI for plant care. What drove her was not a rush to prove something, but a deep commitment to nurture herself to the hilt.

    One important truth unites these stories—reinvention is rarely comfortable, but comfort is, as life coach Lisa Concepcion teaches, a growth killer. She had a six-figure corporate job but no fulfillment until, at forty-four, she ditched comfort, shifted her mindset, and took radical responsibility for creating a life that felt aligned. If you’re waiting for the right time, waiting for clarity, waiting for the fear to be gone before you leap—stop. Begin where you are. Clarity comes with movement, not before.

    Another reminder: you’re never starting over, you’re starting from experience. As author Mel Robbins says, everything you’ve faced so far—loss, resilience, resourcefulness—is fuel for the next dream. And your goals should change. What thrilled you at twenty may not even register for you now. Give yourself permission to pursue what truly excites and fulfills you. The beauty of midlife is a freedom to ask: who am I now, and who do I want to become?

    If you’re contemplating a late passion, be it writing, art, entrepreneurship, education or service, know that there are tools, mentors, and thriving communities of midlife women making moves and supporting each other every step of the way. This is your time to define success on your terms, to step bravely into the passions that call to you, and to savor this act that is uniquely yours.

    Thank you for tuning into Women Over 40. If today’s episode inspires you, make sure you subscribe so you never miss a story or a strategy on your reinvention journey. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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    3 min
  • Reinvention Revelation: Thriving, Not Just Surviving After 40

    Reinvention Revelation: Thriving, Not Just Surviving After 40
    Sep 8 2025
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome to Women Over 40, where we celebrate reinvention, resilience, and the bold act of pursuing new passions after forty. I’m so glad you’re here, because today’s episode dives directly into what it really means to reinvent yourself after forty—and how women are not just surviving but thriving by daring to step into new chapters.

    Let’s get honest—the road we’ve followed up to now might have been carefully mapped by ambition, family, or simply what society expected. But maybe you woke up on your 40th, 50th, even 60th birthday, and realized that the path ahead is not so clear anymore. You may ask: is it too late to start again? According to powerhouse women like Vera Wang, who entered the fashion industry at forty, it is never too late. Vera became a globally recognized designer not despite her age, but because the perspective and creativity she nurtured over forty years became her superpower.

    Susan Lister Locke, whose story is shared widely in the Covey Club, pivoted from specialty retail into jewelry making near fifty. When her first business life closed, she marshaled her experience, sat down with a pen, and simply asked what she enjoyed and what she was good at. This act of reflection and clarity led her not just to a new career but also to a new identity built on creativity and fulfillment. Her jewelry eventually was featured not only in upscale Nantucket boutiques but even in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

    Stories like these prove that reinvention rarely requires tearing everything down or starting from scratch—it starts with curiosity. One woman from Ashokvatika Nursery in India, as featured in The Better India, used her forties to revive her family nursery from scratch. Despite doubts and unfamiliar terrain, she decided her forties would be guided by creativity and compassion. She didn’t rush success and faced naysayers, but by following her interests—like experimenting with plants and adapting new technology—she designed a life that felt uniquely hers.

    Sometimes, reinvention means climbing out of the comfort zone you’ve carefully built. LoveQuest Coaching shares how true transformation demands we get uncomfortable. Many of us have clung to routines and even high-paying jobs for stability, only to realize that comfort can be a growth killer. Lasting fulfillment demands new habits, new risks, and the humility to learn from scratch—whether that’s going back to school, launching a business, or picking up a paintbrush for the first time since childhood.

    The stories of women cited in Elevate with Keri echo this truth: Toni Morrison published her first novel at forty, Ariana Huffington launched The Huffington Post at fifty-five. Their journeys, and those of countless listeners tuning in right now, remind us that the only real limit is believing we have to settle for less.

    So here’s the challenge: Take inventory. What have you always wanted to explore? Where does your curiosity pull you? Embrace discomfort as a sign that you’re growing. Find community among other women reinventing themselves—mentorship and support fuel this next chapter.

    Thank you for tuning in to Women Over 40. If you’re ready to step into your next act, make sure to subscribe, share this episode, and remember—your next chapter is just beginning. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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    3 min
  • Midlife Magic: Unearthing Your Next Chapter After 40

    Midlife Magic: Unearthing Your Next Chapter After 40
    Sep 7 2025
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome to Women Over 40, the podcast dedicated to redefining what’s possible for midlife women everywhere. Today, we’re diving right into reinventing yourself after 40—pursuing brand new passions and crafting a life aligned with who you are today.

    Let’s get real: hitting 40 can feel like a jolt, a sharp reminder that time is moving and some chapters close whether we’re ready or not. Maybe a marriage has ended, the kids have left home, or your career has started to feel less like a calling and more like a routine. But here’s the magic—your 40s can be a launchpad for something bold and deeply personal.

    Reinvention isn’t just for the daring few. According to CoveyClub, there are countless examples—think Susan Lister Locke of Rhode Island, who traded a retail career and family expectations for designing fine jewelry in her 50s. She started with handwritten lists: what am I good at? What excites me? What do I need? That honest self-reflection set her on a transformative path, leading to her pieces being sold in places like the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

    It’s about harnessing the experience and wisdom you’ve built through ups and downs. Best-selling novelist Toni Morrison published her first novel at 40. Fashion powerhouse Vera Wang didn’t design her first bridal gown until age 40, after a different career altogether. Ariana Huffington launched the Huffington Post at 55. As highlighted by Keri Ford on Literally First Class, these are proof that it’s never too late to chase big dreams.

    Maybe you don’t feel ready. That’s normal. Comfort can keep us from growing, and according to LoveQuest Coaching, getting “really uncomfortable” is often the first step. Stepping into something new might mean sitting in a classroom for the first time in decades, launching a business in a totally unfamiliar industry, or picking up that paintbrush, pen, or camera you left behind years ago. You might feel uncertain or even out of place, but discomfort is where change resides.

    Let yourself be led by curiosity and compassion. There’s a beautiful story on The Better India about a woman who, amidst personal grief at 40, started experimenting with plants in coconut shells, learning from Japanese gardening videos, and eventually created a small business from her newfound passion. Instead of racing to prove something to the world, she dedicated her 40s to exploring and nurturing her inner landscape—and found fulfillment and community in the process.

    So, how do you start this journey? Make lists of what excites you. Seek support: talk to other women who have charted their own second acts, join communities or classes, and consider a coach or mentor. Most importantly, believe in your right to reinvent, no matter what anyone says.

    The truth is, you’re never too old for a new beginning or too late for a fresh passion. Thank you for tuning in to Women Over 40. If these stories inspired you, please subscribe and join us again. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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    3 min