Becoming Your Best Version

Rimi Chakraborty traded in the trappings of status, affluence and the insatiable desire for more, for true success -- living with purpose and meaning. When the traditional metrics of success and external validation became soul-sucking rather than soul-filling, Rimi left a successful career to pursue her dreams at the intersection of health, happiness and balanced living. Today, Rimi integrates her...

Hanna Olivas is the CEO and Co-Founder of She Rises Studios, as well as an author and public speaker. Hanna was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, and has paved her way to becoming one of the most influential women of 2024. Her passion is empowering other women to become leaders. Hanna also founded the Brave & Beautiful Blood Cancer Foundation. Her journey started in 2017 when she was first...

Hazel Secco is the founder and CEO of Align Financial Solutions, LLC. She brings more than a decade of financial industry experience with a passion for advocating women’s financial wellness as a Certified Financial Planner and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA). Hazel's mission is to empower women through education, enabling them to make informed decisions with confidence and clarity...

Elaine Reynolds has been a Master Personal Trainer for more than 20 years. She teaches women over 50 to not give up or give into the seemingly crazy things happening to their bodies. Elaine hit an exercise plateau in her 40s and wondered if that was just the way things would be for her in midlife. She felt that yoga was not enough for her to keep her muscles toned. She started experimenting with 2...

Siobhan Farr is the founder of Digital Nomads Beyond 50 ("DBN50"), which is a global resource network to inform and inspire location-independent aspirations for those in their late 40s+. As a community, DNB50 creates connections throughout the world with others who currently travel/work remote, are planning to, or are just curious about Digital Nomad life. She left her life in Dallas, Te...

Erica Ginsberg is the author of the much-needed book,  CREATIVE RESILIENCE,  released on December 5, 2023, [ https://www.ericaginsberg.com/books ] and blog [ https://www.ericaginsberg.com/blog ], which help artists reframe the challenges of the creative process and creative life. The book features experiences of artists from a variety of disciplines, ages and backgrounds. Topics include motivation...

Petia Kolibova Burns is an abundance and light activation coach. She grew up in the Czech Republic, lived all over the world, and joined this podcast from Las Vegas, where she lives with her husband and four-month-old baby girl. Petia grew up not feeling that she belonged anywhere. She "ran away from life, outsourcing her happiness," and suffered through decades of an eating disorder, de...

Annie Gaudreault teaches women in midlife how to feel great! This vibrant, wise, French Canadian made a huge pivot in her life when she left her 25+ year career as a brand consultant working with Fortune 500 company executives to serve the wellness needs of those living busy lives. Annie is a nutritionist and health coach, who founded VEEV Health & Wellness in Toronto, Canada, to support the n...

Gail Marlene Schwartz is a relationship artist, musician and dual U.S./Canadian citizen. Gail uses her writing as a way to explore who she is and to connect with others. All of her writing has emotional resonance with her. My favorite line from our interview: "Mess and success can co-exist," she said, as she defined what she believes to be a healthy family, i.e. , one whose members are w...

Gail Taylor is extraordinary! She found her purpose in midlife and found a way to build her finance career around that purpose. She then pivoted full time into a career helping others full time, using her passion for music and "superpower" of songwriting to help others meet life's challenges with grace and intention. In this episode, Gail shares the story of her midlife reinvention,...

Sally Jean Fox, PhD is the author of Meeting the Muse After Midlife (2023), a memoir about finding hope and meaning in the second half of life—particularly through creative expression. She is a writer, performer, artist, and coach who supports midlife-plus adults to shape their narratives about the future and design more artful and creative lives. An engaging and dynamic speaker, Sally shares in a...

Dr. Cathleen Brown, fondly known as Dr. Cat, is an incredible board-certified OB/GYN who is leading the charge at Winona, a company dedicated to revolutionizing women's health. Winona is committed to providing comprehensive support to women suffering from menopause-related symptoms. Their approach includes plant-based Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) treatment, compounding pharmacies, free bi...

I feel so blessed to have met Keli Carpenter! Keli helps so many embrace the ebbs and flows of life, including its messiness. "The ultimate act of love," Keli says, "is to embrace this moment" and to "see someone in their wholeness." She observes that every human wants to be seen, held and loved, and she helps people access this ability, holistically, and with conscio...

Rachel Freiman wants to reveal the truth about health, fitness and the bullsh*t that is holding us back. She wrote the Amazon bestseller, Becoming MindStrong (#1 on Entrepreneur.com's Must Reads of 2021), and is the CEO of MindStrong Fitness. Rachel invites us to stop cutting carbs and giving up our favorite foods, while showing us how to hit weight loss goals eating the foods we love. Rachel...

Chelsea Riffe is an industry-renowned Podcast Coach, helping creatives, coaches, and entrepreneurs launch, grow and monetize their podcasts. She blends her 10+ years of digital media, content marketing, and storytelling expertise to find the golden ticket strategy for her clients. Chelsea offers one on one coaching and classes to uplevel one's creative endeavors. She's also a full-time dig...

Kelly Howard is the Fitness Consistency Expert with a touch of Adventure and the author of FIT: Active & Ageless for Life (2023). For more than 25 years, Kelly has helped thousands of women prioritize their fitness so they can feel great and have more fun in this second half of life. She invites women to adventure out of their comfort zones by trying new experiences. Her Fit is Freedom Podcast...

Laura Widney is the visionary behind Soaak Technologies, a healthtech company dedicated to transforming well-being through innovative digital solutions. As the Chief Information Officer of Soaak, Laura brings her passion for personal growth, holistic wellness, and the power of sound frequencies to the forefront. With a deep understanding of the transformative potential of mind-body connections, La...

Roberta S. Kuriloff is a speaker, community activist, former attorney and the author of Framing a Life: Building the Space to be Me (She Writes Press, July 18, 2023). With humor and poignancy, her memoir takes readers along an inspiring journey of self-discovery as Roberta finds that home is less a physical place than an intrinsic sense of self, an unshakable foundation of the heart and soul. She...

Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki was born in Washington D.C. to an Arab father and an American mother. She grew up in Iran, Kuwait, Beirut and Jerusalem where she attended Arabic, British and American schools. She attended the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, has a BA in journalism from George Washington University in Washington D.C., and an MA in creative writing from George Mason University, Virgini...

Dr. Gala Gorman is a licensed Acupuncturist, Naturopath and Author who offers practical advice and programs for people who are experiencing health issues resulting from chronic stress. She helps women relieve their symptoms, restore their energy and reclaim their "Super Woman" status. Dr. Gala advocates for getting to the root cause of the health issue and treating it naturally. She focu...

Nicole Holst is an Intuitive Life Purpose Coach who helps busy women develop the confidence to take the leap and pursue what really lights them up to fulfill their true soul purpose. A small-town California girl with big dreams, Nicole turned four of her childhood passions into profitable businesses in New York City doing what she loves. She combines 20+ years of coaching experience in the physica...

Kelly Robinson is a senior real estate broker and founder of The Kelly Robinson Team. She has been selling residential real estate in New York City since 2005 and will be expanding to Miami in 2023.  She and her team are consistently ranked in the top 1.5% of real estate agents and teams nationwide by the WSJ. Ms. Robinson’s unique approach is supported by an extensive background that spans multip...

Kim Hancher, has a blog, 1:1 services and a digital course dedicated to teaching women 50+ how to regain their unique style and dress their body type so that they get noticed and remembered at work and beyond.  She begins her coaching with having her clients set intentions about how they want to look and feel. She offers free tips via her website and social media. Kim resides in the San Francisco...

Katie Bramlett started WeShape with the intention of advocating for women to stop focusing on the number on the scale and instead put their energy and efforts towards a more meaningful intention such as movement, rest and a deeper connection with self. Her entire company is rooted in intention, movement, community and beliefs. Katie has a passion for bringing awareness to the toxic expectations pl...

Melissa Giberson is a native New Yorker who identifies as a late bloomer, a highly sensitive introvert, and proud mama bear to two children. An occupational therapist and writer, she has published articles in Kveller, Dorothy Parker’s Ashes, and Highly Sensitive Refuge . She received an Honorable Mention in the Memoirs/Personal Essays category of the 91st Annual Writer’s Digest Writing Competition...