Living Her Next Phase

What happens when you stop forcing life...and start listening to yourself? In this deeply reflective conversation, Bri sits down with entrepreneur and experience designer Keanna O'Quinn, founder of Sonic Sommelier -- a company built around the emotional architecture of sound, music and human connection. But this episode becomes so much more than a conversation about business. It's about intuition....

There was a time when aging naturally felt like the only acceptable approach to beauty. But something shifts as we get older. In this episode of The Beauty Edit , we're having an honest conversation about the modern reality of beauty for women navigating midlife -- from Botox and fillers to plastic surgery and the rise of GLP-1s. Once considered extreme, many of these choices are now seen as maint...

If you haven't listened to Part One yet, be sure to go back and start there for the full story. In Part One, we talked about Salina's upbringing, her 23-year career in mental health and how she began building a presence online that so many women now connect with. This was more than just a conversation about fashion or social media. There was a turning point. And it was deeply personal. Salina open...

There's something that can happen to many women as we get closer to fifty. Confidence can start to shift. Our bodies change. Our energy changes. And for women who have grown up in a culture that places so much value on appearance, those changes can hit in ways we didn't expect. But every now and then, you come across a woman who reminds you that none of that means you have to shrink. My guest toda...

The friendship circle that fit you five years ago may not fit you now. As your life shifts -- ambition expands, priorities change, kids grow up, energy realigns -- your circle shifts too. Sometimes, the hardest part isn't losing people; it's realizing you no longer fit in the same dynamic. Not every friendship is meant to survive your growth. Not everyone is meant to go where you're going. In this...

Somewhere around 50, a lot of women start talking as though life is wrapping up. They stop imagining what's next. They start saying things like "I'll just ride this out," I don't want to start over," or "I've already made my friends." The truth is they're way too young for that. In this episode we're calling out the quiet shift so many women make long before they need to -- mentally winding down c...

There's a moment many women experience where they look around at their life and think: "This is what I worked for, so why doesn't it feel right?" Not because anything is falling apart. Not because life is horrible. But because the life you built versus the life you want no longer feel like the same thing. In this episode, we talk about that quiet, unsettling gap where misalignment resides. The kin...

What if the most productive thing you can do is stop?  In this episode, I talk openly about why I stepped away for several months, what I uncovered during that pause and how stillness helped me regain clarity, energy and direction in my life. For women who are constantly in motion, managing careers, families, relationships and expectations, being still can feel uncomfortable, even impossible. But...

Akim Vann shares her life as a mother and entrepreneur. She discusses her journey from childhood experiences in the entertainment industry to her current role as the owner of a successful bakery in Brooklyn, The Bakery on Bergen. She reflects on the challenges of balancing her various roles, the impact of her biracial identity, and the importance of flexibility in life. She emphasizes the signific...

"Creatives need time to marinate on the idea." — Sophie Blake In this episode of the Living Her Next Phase podcast, we welcome Sophie Blake, a successful jewelry designer and entrepreneur. Sophie shares her journey from corporate life to running her own business, discussing the inspirations behind her designs, the challenges of the fashion industry, motherhood, and the importance of support. She o...

When a woman is on a mission to bring all of her dreams to fruition, she is unstoppable. But often, she has to set aside her personal ambitions when her family, specifically her children, need her. Her dreams become deferred; however, it's usually for a finite time. When those children are almost out of the door and on their way to the next phase of their own independent lives, she dusts off her l...

A woman's personal style is forever evolving. Life experiences and circumstances can affect her approach to style. Weight gain or weight loss, pregnancies, age and time, can introduce changes to her body, which in turn affect the clothing she purchases, how she styles herself and how the selected clothing drapes her body. These factors can contribute to her confidence level. I connect with Master...

When many of us were young adults, independent of our parents, early in our careers, we mapped out the life we wanted to live. But we all know that things don't always go as planned. We pivot when we encounter the reality of life. Motherhood is one of the greatest selfless experiences that requires countless sacrifices and compromises, and it potentially defers major parts of our plans. But when w...

The titles of wife, mother, daughter, friend, businesswoman, careerwoman, and volunteer are all important aspects of a woman. But what about the things that are dear to you that you have neglected or put off for years? You know what you want. You may just be skeptical about whether or not you should go for it. Those darn limiting beliefs start to kick in and you don't take any action. Know that yo...

Celebrating another year of life is truly a blessing, but it can also be a bitch. There are so many changes that arise -- mentally, physically, emotionally -- and, sometimes, it can be difficult to adjust. Your outlook on life changes and your approach to handling life's challenges differs from previous years. That magic number packs a powerful punch! Fifty used to seem so far away, but it came qu...

At what point do your kids become your friends, if at all? For some parents, there is a clear, delineated line that will never be crossed. For others, they are open to the evolution of the relationship. What is your position? Check out the episode and share your thoughts. Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is the founder of Dine Couture, LLC, the premiere month...

Today, many young adults opt to date for years or live together before getting married. Parents' opinions about how they choose to elevate their relationships may not matter. However, should they expect their significant others to sleep in their bedrooms when they're at their parents' homes? How would you handle this? What are the rules to be honored? Check out the episode and share your thoughts....

The biggest mistakes women make when raising kids, growing businesses and/or establishing careers are always prioritizing the needs of others over their own and forgetting to cultivate their social circle. Why? Before we know it, our kids will be moving on and we'll realize that a void exists. Life is so serious and we all need a social outlet to experience complete fulfillment. It's time to fill...

It's time to tackle your perpetual list, the one in which you maintain but never make a dent. It's the list of items you always talk about, but never execute. Only you are stopping you from taking action. Check out the episode and share your thoughts. Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch...

This mom launched a brick and mortar business in the midst of the 2020 pandemic and now has a four month wait list for her services. To think that others tried to suppress her talent and plant doubt in her abilities to discourage her growth is unimaginable. Award-winning Esthetician Viviane Aires has made your skincare her business. With over 18 years of experience, her skin treatment regimens hav...

Have you ever had a gnawing feeling in your gut that just wouldn't go away? That's your intuition serving as your guide to your next step. Don't ignore it; it won't steer you wrong. My guest, Dr. Liz, opens up about the gnawing feeling she felt for a few years before closing her medical practice and launching her coaching business. She transitioned from being a pediatrician to a parent coach and s...

Have you ever spent a number of years building an aspect of your life, and at some point, determined that it's no longer what you want? My guest, Rebecca Soule, holds a PhD in Evolution and Cell Biology and her career included conducting research and teaching in academia. She transitioned to entrepreneurship and is building a business based on the very thing that helped her get through her rigorou...

We all want it. We all crave it. We all spend loads of money to get it. I'm talking about beautiful, healthy, well-behaved hair. As we age, we've come to accept that hair changes over time – whether it's volume, length and/or texture. Yet, we still spend so much money on hair care products with the hope that we can reverse some of these issues. So, I wanted to vent a bit, address some of the issue...

I don't know about you, but my body has changed over the years and I want the old me back! In my head, I can look like I did in my twenties. The reality is that I should embrace where I am today and do what I need to do to look and feel my best. Many women struggle with truly loving their bodies after life occurrences over the years (kids, hormones, poor eating, lack of working out etc). My guest,...

Who says that you are in the midlife phase of your life? Is the label solely based on your age? I call bullshit. Live your best life at every age! Don't allow labels to define how you move in life. Check out the episode and share your thoughts? Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand...