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  • Passionately Pivoting: Women Redefining Life After 40

    Passionately Pivoting: Women Redefining Life After 40
    2025/07/09
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome, listeners, to Women Over 40and, the podcast where we redefine what’s possible for women stepping boldly into the second act of life. Today, we’re going straight into the heart of a topic that’s changing lives every single day—reinventing yourself after 40 by pursuing new passions.

    It’s easy to believe that reinvention is for the brave few, or maybe just a buzzword tossed around by self-help gurus, but the truth is, women everywhere are making major pivots at 40, 50, and beyond. According to CoveyClub, women like Susan Lister Locke, who started as a specialty store retailer in Nantucket, didn’t just accept a second act—she created it from scratch when her career ended abruptly at 50. Instead of focusing on what she had lost, Susan made lists: her interests, dislikes, strengths, and needs. That clarity led her to real estate, and then, unexpectedly, to a thriving jewelry design business built out of classes taken simply for fun. Now, her unique pieces are sold in upscale shops and even the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. Susan’s story is just one of many showing it’s never too late to unlock fulfillment by turning passions into something tangible.

    Reflecting on my own experience and countless clients I’ve coached, reinvention over 40 is rarely about dramatic overnight change. It begins with vision—getting undeniably clear on what you want now, not what you wanted at 20 or what others expect. Keri Ford, host of the Literally First Class podcast, shares the journeys of women who didn’t just change jobs, but stepped into their full power—like author Toni Morrison, who published her first novel at 40, and Vera Wang, who turned to fashion design at 40 after a career in figure skating and journalism. These women remind us that our experience is a launch pad, not a limitation.

    But what about the emotional side? The Better India reports on women who entered their 40s feeling lost or boxed in, only to reconnect with curiosity and creativity. One entrepreneur rebuilt her family’s nursery business not because she had a flawless plan, but because she let herself explore, experiment, and learn in public—joining business networks, pitching her ideas, and discovering a passion for teaching others about plant care. The pressure to “settle down” dissolved as she reclaimed her right to discovery.

    If you’re feeling stuck, the first step is often the smallest—take a class, reach out to a mentor, or just carve out time each week for something that excites you. Rachel Harrison-Sund emphasizes that you’re never starting over; you’re bringing a lifetime of knowledge to whatever comes next. It’s okay to begin with just the first action steps—those tiny choices compound over time.

    The stories of Lao Gan Ma’s Tao Huabi, who launched her legendary chili oil empire at 49, and Mary Kay Ash, who started Mary Kay Cosmetics at 45, further prove that age is no barrier to building something remarkable.

    Your 40s and beyond can be your most vibrant, creative years if you give yourself permission to pursue new passions without apology. Reinvention isn’t about erasing your past; it’s about harnessing it for a future you choose.

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  • Reignite After 40: Wisdom, Resilience, and Creativity Unleashed

    Reignite After 40: Wisdom, Resilience, and Creativity Unleashed
    2025/07/07
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome to Women Over 40, the show where we celebrate the power, passion, and possibility that women tap into once they hit that magical milestone—and today’s episode is all about reinventing yourself after 40 and boldly pursuing new passions.

    Let’s just get this out of the way: there’s no expiration date on chasing your dreams. That belief isn’t just wishful thinking—it's lived reality for women like Toni Morrison, who published her first novel at 40, or Vera Wang, who pivoted from figure skating and journalism to design her first wedding dress at 40 and built a world-renowned fashion empire after that. It’s also true for Lao Gan Ma’s Tao Huabi, who started her legendary chili oil business at 49. These are more than feel-good anecdotes; they're proof that reinvention is not only possible, but often profoundly successful, after 40.

    So why do so many women feel the itch to reinvent after 40? It often comes from looking around at the life you’ve built—career, relationships, family—and realizing you've changed. Your interests and needs have evolved. Maybe the roles or rules you grew up with no longer fit, or you’re finally giving yourself permission to pursue what truly brings you joy.

    Take Susan Lister Locke. She spent decades managing her husband's specialty sportswear stores on Nantucket, then pivoted first into real estate and later, drawn by artistic curiosity, took jewelry-making classes for fun. Her creations were so admired, she now sells in Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts and chic shops in Nantucket. She blended her practical experience with new creative passions, showing reinvention can be both pragmatic and creative.

    Stories like these teach us some powerful lessons about reinventing yourself. First, clarity is crucial. Many women, like those featured in The Better India and Covey Club, started reinvention by asking themselves: What do I love? What am I good at? What energizes me now? Write those lists. Be honest—forget what the world expects, and focus on what excites you.

    Second, start small but stay consistent. Shinde, who revived her family’s nursery at 40, began just by sitting among her plants and writing down her vision. Little steps, repeated daily, rebuilt her confidence and curiosity. Whether it’s signing up for a class, learning a new skill, or networking with others who inspire you, those small actions add up.

    Third, find your people. Whether through a business network, a supportive friend group, or mentorship, connection can fuel your journey and keep you accountable when doubts creep in—as they inevitably will.

    Finally, remember that greatness has no deadline. Julia Child became a culinary icon in her 50s, and Lucille Ball launched Desilu Productions at 43, forever changing the landscape of TV comedy. The world needs the wisdom, resilience, and creativity that women over 40 bring to the table.

    So if you’re feeling stuck or restless, know this: you have every tool you need to reinvent, right here and now. Age is not an obstacle; it’s an asset. Thanks for tuning in to Women Over 40—if you found inspiration today, please subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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  • Reinvention Rising: Embracing Your Next Act After 40

    Reinvention Rising: Embracing Your Next Act After 40
    2025/07/06
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome to Women Over 40, where we champion the power and possibility of reinvention at any age. I’m so glad you’re here, because today we’re diving into something close to the hearts of so many women in our community—what it means to reinvent yourself after 40 and boldly pursue new passions.

    The truth is, turning 40 is not an expiration date. It’s an invitation. Whether you feel energized and curious or completely overwhelmed and uncertain, this decade can be the launching pad for a fuller, truer version of yourself. Take Susan Lister Locke for example. Raised in Rhode Island, Susan grew up dreaming of fashion design, but the world steered her in another direction—family, summer business on Nantucket, and then a retail career. But at nearly 50, life forced her to pivot. She started by asking herself what she truly liked, what excited her, and what she was naturally good at. Drawing on her long-held real estate license and new-found love for art and jewelry, she reinvented herself—ultimately selling her creations at places like the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Her story is living proof: your next act can draw from both your history and your hidden dreams.

    If you’re listening and feeling either restless or stuck, know you’re not alone. Sometimes reinvention is born from discomfort or even grief. A psychologist interviewed by The Better India recounted a woman who turned to her near-abandoned family nursery after feeling lost at 40. Surrounded by plants, she allowed herself to simply explore and jot visions in a notebook. Her curiosity, once dimmed, reignited. She got entrepreneurial—experimenting with houseplants, paying attention to Japanese horticulture techniques, and even joining a new networking circle despite language barriers. For her, the decade became about creativity and compassion, not scrambling for approval. She leaned into what called her, and the journey became as rewarding as the results.

    Let’s not forget the power of late bloomers who inspire us on a global stage. Toni Morrison published her first novel at 40. Vera Wang didn’t become a fashion icon until her forties, and Arianna Huffington launched The Huffington Post at 55. These women didn’t let past labels or previous careers define them. They chased new callings, even if that meant learning from scratch. According to Keri Ford, who herself began a transformative journey at 40, surrounding yourself with the right mentors and resources can make all the difference. She emphasizes that your experience and connections become superpowers as you carve a new path.

    If you’re craving meaning or simply know there’s more for you, start with curiosity. Make a list: What lights you up? What would you try if you couldn’t fail? Maybe, like so many women, you’ll find that taking even small steps—enrolling in a class, joining a community, or just dedicating an hour a week to your passion—can be transformative. Let go of the idea that you have to have it all figured out. Growth is messy, but it’s also beautifully freeing.

    Thank you for spending this time with me on Women Over 40. If today’s conversation inspired you, don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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  • Reinvention After 40: Nurturing New Passions and Possibilities

    Reinvention After 40: Nurturing New Passions and Possibilities
    2025/07/06
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome to Women Over 40and, the show where we rewrite the script on what it means to thrive in our forties and beyond. Today, we’re diving right into one of the most transformative journeys a woman can choose—reinventing yourself after 40 by pursuing new passions, new careers, and new possibilities.

    Picture Susan Lister Locke, growing up on the Rhode Island coast, once dreaming of being a fashion designer. Life led her down a more traditional path—marriage, kids, running a specialty sportswear store on Nantucket. But as she approached 50, facing a company closure and a pivotal divorce, Susan did what many women hesitate to do: she stopped, sat down with herself, and made honest lists of what she liked, what she didn’t, what she needed, and what she wanted. Instead of clinging to the familiar, she pivoted—returning to real estate, yes, but also taking art and jewelry classes. This “just for fun” side hustle soon blossomed into a full-fledged jewelry business, with her handmade pieces sold in Nantucket boutiques and even Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts.

    That’s the beauty of reinvention after 40: the freedom to explore parts of yourself you may have tucked away for years. Take inspiration from icons like Toni Morrison, who published her first novel at 40, or Vera Wang, who became a fashion powerhouse in her forties. Reinvention isn’t about starting from scratch—it’s about building on your lived experience, your expertise, your confidence. Why not use the decades of resilience you’ve honed to try something new?

    Sometimes, reinvention is about rediscovering simple joys. I think of Shinde and her Ashokvatika Nursery. When turning 40 brought more confusion than clarity, she started small, nurturing houseplants in coconut shells, learning from YouTube tutorials, and rebuilding a neglected family nursery. Out of grief and doubt, she found new curiosity and purpose—one sprout, one new skill, one connection at a time.

    Maybe you’re at a crossroads and the world tells you there’s only one “right” path, or that your moment has passed. Here’s the truth: your curiosity, your skill, your ambition have no expiration date. Whether you want to launch a business, return to school, pick up an old passion, or start a new adventure, every story I’ve shared today proves it’s never too late. Start with a list. Allow yourself to be a beginner. Seek out mentors, take classes, join communities. Don’t underestimate small daily actions—that’s how gardens and careers are rebuilt, one step at a time.

    So, are you ready to reinvent yourself after 40? The world is waiting—your best chapter might just be the next one you write.

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  • Reinvention After 40: Unleashing Your Inner Spark | Women Over 40and Podcast

    Reinvention After 40: Unleashing Your Inner Spark | Women Over 40and Podcast
    2025/07/02
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome back to Women Over 40and, the space where we celebrate, challenge, and empower women who are stepping into their next chapters with intention and boldness. Today, I want to dive right into one of the most invigorating topics of all: reinventing yourself after 40 by pursuing new passions.

    Let’s be honest—turning 40 can feel like flipping a switch. Suddenly, society’s expectations, old self-judgments, and the idea that our best years are behind us, come crowding in. But that is simply not true. The stories we tell ourselves—and the stories we hear from the world—are just that: stories. And the best part? We can write new ones, starting now.

    Take inspiration from real women shaking up their lives. Susan Lister Locke, for example, spent years managing specialty stores in Nantucket, raising kids, living the roles that others expected—and then, right around 50, when her life took an unexpected turn, she asked herself: what do I actually like? What am I good at? Susan didn’t just pivot to a new job, she started listing her interests, taking jewelry-making classes purely for joy, and soon found herself selling her own designs in places like Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. Her story is proof: inner fulfillment comes from daring to ask “what’s next?” and being brave enough to follow the answers.

    Or think of Toni Morrison, who wrote her first novel at 40, or Vera Wang, who became a fashion icon after years as a figure skater and journalist. Even Ariana Huffington started The Huffington Post at 55. These women remind us: there’s no expiration date on dreaming big or chasing new callings.

    But reinvention isn’t always glamorous or linear. Sometimes it means sitting in your garden, like Shinde with her Ashokvatika Nursery, quietly rebuilding curiosity after a period of sadness. It can be slow and sometimes lonely work. But with notebook in hand, nurturing her plants—and herself—Shinde discovered that small experiments, like growing houseplants in coconut shells, can spark entirely new directions in life. She even learned to present her own business, joining collectives and embracing the unknown.

    So how do we start? The first step is often the simplest, but the hardest: get curious. Set aside the shoulds and labels. Make a list—like Susan—or just try something out, no matter how small or whimsical. Immerse yourself. Take a class, work with a coach, surround yourself with people who believe that growth is always possible.

    This is your invitation. Not just to reboot, but to craft a life dedicated to passions—old or new—on your own terms. Your 40s and beyond can be a laboratory of creativity, compassion, and reinvention. The next chapter isn't written yet, and you hold the pen.

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  • Reinventing at 40+: Igniting Your Next Chapter

    Reinventing at 40+: Igniting Your Next Chapter
    2025/06/29
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome to Women Over 40, the podcast where we celebrate the power, wisdom, and possibility that comes with age. Today’s episode is all about reinventing yourself after 40—shedding old labels, embracing new passions, and stepping boldly into the next chapter of your life.

    Let’s get right into it. You’ve hit 40, maybe 45 or 50, and you feel it—an urge for something more. Maybe your kids have grown, your career feels stale, or a part of you just isn’t satisfied with the status quo. This isn’t a crisis. This is your invitation. And I want to tell you, with everything I have: it’s never too late to reinvent yourself.

    Look at Toni Morrison—her first novel, The Bluest Eye, was published at 40. Vera Wang left a career in journalism to design wedding dresses at 40 and became a fashion legend. Ariana Huffington founded The Huffington Post at 55. These women shattered the idea that dreams have an expiration date by simply daring to start again.

    But reinvention doesn’t have to mean fame or fortune; it can be deeply personal. For example, Susan Lister Locke, after years managing specialty stores on Nantucket, faced both divorce and a business closure in her late forties. She sat down, made lists of what she truly liked and needed, and returned to her roots in real estate—while also taking up jewelry making for the first time. Her jewelry? Now it sits in Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. Susan didn’t just chase a new career; she nurtured a passion that had always been quietly alive in her.

    Yet, I know the fears. The doubts. The voice that says “isn’t it too late?” Or, “what if I fail?” One woman I spoke with, Shinde of Ashokvatika Nursery in India, shared that turning 40 brought grief and uncertainty. But instead of staying stuck, she reignited her curiosity by experimenting with houseplants, inspired by Japanese gardening videos on YouTube. Today, she confidently presents her business at networking events, pushing boundaries she would’ve never imagined in her thirties.

    A key thread in these stories is support and self-compassion. Many women find new confidence by seeking out coaches, communities, or mentors—people who remind us that growth is always possible. Sometimes it means starting small, immersing yourself in something that sparks joy, and surrounding yourself with those who believe reinvention isn’t just possible, but worth it.

    So as you listen, ask yourself: What have you always wanted to try? What tiny step could you take today to explore that spark? Reinvention isn’t about perfection; it’s about permission—giving yourself the freedom to become someone new, even now, maybe especially now.

    Thank you for joining me today on Women Over 40. Let’s keep nurturing our curiosity, honoring our growth, and cheering each other on. Until next time, keep reinventing.

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  • Reinvention After 40: Embrace Your Power, Nurture Your Spark

    Reinvention After 40: Embrace Your Power, Nurture Your Spark
    2025/06/25
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome to Women Over 40, the podcast where we celebrate reinvention, courage, and what’s possible when you embrace the next chapter. Today’s episode is all about that powerful, sometimes daunting, always transformative idea: reinventing yourself after 40.

    Maybe you’re listening as you sip morning coffee, or on a quick walk between meetings. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s too late to chase that dream you tucked away years ago. If so, you’re in the right place. Because, as Toni Morrison published her first novel at 40, Vera Wang designed her first wedding dress at 40, and Arianna Huffington launched The Huffington Post at 55. They’re proof that life’s richest chapters often begin on our own terms, after 40.

    Let’s get right to it. Reinvention isn’t about a dramatic change overnight. It’s about listening to the whisper inside that says, “What if?” Take Susan Lister Locke. She grew up in Rhode Island, married young, raised two kids, and worked in her husband’s family’s specialty stores in Nantucket. She never stopped asking herself what truly lit her up, even when others expected her to settle into life as it was. Approaching 50, after her career path dissolved and the family business closed, Susan sat down and made a simple list: What do I love? What do I want? What am I good at?

    That list led her to nurture her long-dormant love for art and jewelry-making. What started as a hobby became a new career. Her jewelry now graces the cases of Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts and boutiques in Nantucket. Reinvention for Susan wasn’t about erasing her past, but weaving it into something new and deeply her own.

    But what if you feel more lost than inspired? Meet Shinde from Ashokvatika Nursery. Her 40s began in grief, not triumph. She admits her curiosity had nearly vanished. But sitting quietly among her plants, journaling her small ideas, she rediscovered her spark. She didn’t rush into a grand business plan. Instead, she experimented—growing houseplants in coconut shells, then watching as her joy and creativity took root. She learned from Japanese gardeners on YouTube, joined a local business collective, and redefined success on her own terms.

    This is what reinvention really looks like: small steps, deep self-curiosity, and a brave willingness to ignore the naysayers. It’s about asking, “What lights me up?”—then gently, persistently, making space for it. Reinvention after 40 is not about chasing lost time, but claiming your voice, energy, and passions with a vigor that only life experience can give.

    So, if you’re feeling called to something new—a business, a creative pursuit, a new way of living—know this: Age is not the hurdle. In fact, your experience is the advantage. Your story, your stumbles, even your grief—they’re all compost for the next season of growth.

    This week, I challenge you: Write your own list. What are you drawn to? What have you always wanted to try? Step into your power, Women Over 40—reinvention is waiting, and you are more than ready.

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  • Blank Pages & Bold Dreams: Reinventing Yourself After 40

    Blank Pages & Bold Dreams: Reinventing Yourself After 40
    2025/06/18
    This is your Women Over 40 podcast.

    Welcome to Women Over 40, the show where we dive into the truth, grit, and glory of becoming your boldest, most empowered self in your forties and beyond.

    Today, I want to talk about something both exhilarating and a little scary—reinventing yourself after 40 by pursuing new passions. For many of us, society hands us a script: by your 40s, you’re supposed to have it all figured out. But the reality? Life is a winding path, and sometimes, the call to try something new or rediscover who we really are comes exactly when the world expects us to “settle down.”

    Let me take you to the windswept coast of Rhode Island, where Susan Lister Locke, approaching 50 and after big changes in her personal and professional life, found herself staring at a blank page. Rather than let fear decide her future, Susan made lists—of her interests, strengths, and dreams. She dusted off an old real estate license and built a new career, but what set her spirit alight was the jewelry-making class she took just for fun. Soon, Susan’s creations caught the eyes of people around her and ended up for sale in places like Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts. She kept learning, traveling to Italy for classes, always reminding herself that reinvention isn’t about a resume—it’s about answering what makes you come alive.

    Reinvention can also mean breaking free from expectations, as Shinde did in India. In her early 40s, Shinde felt lost and uninspired—a far cry from the curiosity that had always defined her. Instead of giving in, she sat quietly amid the remnants of her family’s nursery, notebook in hand, and allowed herself permission to dream. She started experimenting with houseplants in coconut shells, drawing inspiration from Japanese gardening teachers on YouTube. Bit by bit, confidence returned. Shinde became the creative force behind Ashokvatika Nursery and even joined a business networking collective to share her vision—even though English wasn’t her first language. She is proof that nurturing your own growth is not about age, but about curiosity and self-compassion.

    We know these stories—Susan’s, Shinde’s, and so many more—are not exceptions. Think of Vera Wang, who found her calling as a designer at forty. Or Julia Child, who published her first cookbook at fifty. They all broke out of the boxes they were put in and followed their passions right into vibrant new chapters.

    So, if you’re over forty and wondering if it’s too late to try something new, the answer is a resounding no. Whether it’s picking up a paintbrush, learning a language, starting a business, or just finding time for something that lights you up inside, you are worthy of fresh dreams at every age.

    Let today be the day you make that list, pick up that notebook, and ask yourself: what do I want now? Your next act is waiting—bold, bright, and uniquely yours.

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