🎙 What if you stopped waiting to be chosen—and chose yourself instead?

At 77, Sharon Rolf went from feeling invisible to lighting up rooms (and Zooms) with her unapologetic presence, bold hats, and a mission to help others find their spark. In this episode of Invisible Glitter, she shares the stories, tools, and truth bombs that will have you saying, “If she can, so can I.”

Joan Curtis, owner and partner at MVP Insurance and founder of Widows Might Co, helps people see their worth through leadership, vintage finds, and the Word of God. Anchored in faith and humor, Joan’s wisdom and wit inspire women navigating life, leadership, and loss. Her trusted voice brings hope and truth to those feeling overlooked. Whether behind a business or a podcast mic, Joan always shows up with purpose and grace.

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What if your patterns in love aren’t bad luck—they’re breadcrumbs pointing you to what needs healing? In this raw and empowering conversation with Holly Hartman, we unpack toxic dynamics, codependency vs. narcissism, and the surprising dating strategies that actually lead to healthy, lasting love.Clarity on toxic patterns — how codependency can mimic narcissism, why labeling isn’t always necessary, and the simplest way to spot when a relationship isn’t healthy for you.

What's in this episode?

• Practical dating strategies — including rotational dating (yes, even seven dates in a weekend!) and how to use it to filter fast, practice confidence, and discover what you really want.
• How to reframe blind spots — from not writing someone off too soon (like Sandy’s story of almost missing out on 25 years of love) to realizing how our fantasies can fill in blanks that aren’t true.
• Energy dynamics that matter — what it means to lean back into healthy feminine energy, how to allow a high-value partner to lead, and why this creates safety in love.
• Action steps for reinvention — making a “didn’t work / opposite” list, dating outside your usual type, and using curiosity instead of judgment to disrupt old patterns.

Hope + inspiration — real-life proof that it’s never too late to rewrite your story and create a relationship where you finally feel safe, cherished, and deeply seen.

Sandy Parker discusses her journey and the inspiration behind creating the Pink Lady Posse, a supportive women's community. She highlights the dangers of isolation and the importance of connection, drawing from her own experience of moving to a new town and undergoing knee surgery. Sandy emphasizes action, co-creation, and living life with purpose. She shares how the Pink Lady Posse was born from a need for belonging and camaraderie. Throughout, she advocates for women to take small steps towards fulfilling lives, embracing change, and overcoming challenges together.

In this lively and deeply personal conversation, Deborah Edwards shares her journey from a high-pressure corporate career to a purpose-driven life centered on self-care, intentional living, and love. After realizing her job was damaging her mind, body, and spirit, she took deliberate steps—financial planning, personal healing, and even hiring a dating coach—to create the life she truly wanted. Along the way, she navigated dating apps, overcame limiting beliefs, and found her now-husband, proving that clarity and courage can lead to unexpected joy. The episode blends heartfelt storytelling, practical advice, and laugh-out-loud moments about dating missteps, resilience, and showing up fully for yourself!

In this video, Sandy Parker Martinez and Susie Millette discuss personal reinvention and aging with confidence. Sandy, a podcast host, shares insights from her life, including attending a Justin Timberlake concert and downtown outings as acts of embracing new experiences. Susie recounts her journey of moving to Austin after her retirement and remarrying, emphasizing the importance of community support, especially their "Wacky Widows" group. Both women highlight the value of courage, connection, and seizing opportunities to lead fulfilling lives.

In this interview, Sandy talks with Carolee Willoughby, a graphic artist and horse enthusiast. They discuss Carolee’s unique ability to make a significant impact while maintaining a low profile, highlighting her daily inspirational text messages that started during the pandemic. They explore Carolee’s resilient journey through widowhood at a young age and her choice to embrace joy over anger. The conversation touches on the importance of empathy, strong relationships across age groups, and emotional connections with horses. Carolee shares her wisdom on core strength and compassion as vital elements for a fulfilled life.

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In this episode of Invisible Glitter, host Sandy Parker Martinez sits down with her lifelong friend and reinvention role model, Deborah Wright. Together, they explore the power of second (and third… and fourth) chapters and the gritty, graceful work of becoming who you were meant to be, at any age.

Deborah shares her journey from being unexpectedly let go at 47 to launching her own successful translation business, Phoenix Translations—a nod to rising from the ashes. But she didn’t stop there. At 60, she and her husband adopted an 11-year-old girl from foster care. At 65, she went back to college. And by 68, she had earned her master’s in addiction counseling.

This episode is full of laughter, truth-telling, and the kind of wisdom that only comes from living fully and bravely. Deborah reminds us that reinvention isn’t always glamorous—it’s often born out of desperation, heartbreak, or sheer determination. But it’s always worth it.

Listeners will walk away with a renewed sense of purpose, the belief that it’s never too late to start again, and a powerful reminder: You are enough. Be yourself. And don’t wait to start living.

Because life isn’t over—it’s just getting interesting.

What would they get from this episode?

Women who listen to this episode of Invisible Glitter will walk away with a deep sense of possibility, permission, and power—especially if they’re standing in the messy middle of “What now?”