💥 Ready to Stop Playing Small? Step Into Your Most Powerful Chapter (with Cathy Derksen)

What if your most life-changing chapter begins after everything seems to fall apart?

In this inspiring episode of (un)conversations®, Dr. Alison sits down with Cathy Derksen, Founder of Inspired Tenacity, international speaker, publisher, and bestselling author who empowers midlife women to find unstoppable confidence and reinvent their lives on their own terms.

Cathy shares how her entire world “(un)raveled” in her mid-40s after a traumatic car accident pushed her to reevaluate everything. Within months, she left a toxic marriage, walked away from a high-stress career in medical genetics, and stepped boldly into the (Un)known—proving that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.

If you’re a woman over 40 feeling stuck, craving a fresh start, or contemplating a career change, this conversation is your blueprint for purposeful reinvention, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• The (UN)word Effect and how “unraveling” becomes the doorway to growth

• How to release toxic environments and reclaim your identity

• The story behind Cathy’s mantra: “Chin up, keep moving”

• How to build unstoppable confidence in midlife

• What it takes to shift from a career in medical genetics to running a purpose-driven business

• How collaborative book projects create visibility, community, and legacy for women

• Why Inspired Tenacity reflects the courage required to start over

Connect With the Host & Guest

Dr. Alison Schmidt, Ph.D. — Founder and host of (un)conversations®, Alison helps leaders and organizations unlearn what no longer serves them—and lead with authenticity, courage, and purpose.
Website: unconventionllc.com
Podcast: unconventionllc.com/podcast

Cathy Derksen, Founder of Inspired Tenacity, international speaker, bestselling author, and mentor to women seeking reinvention. Cathy has helped over 200 women become published authors, expanding their visibility, businesses, and legacy.
Website: inspiredtenacity.com

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