Design Your Life, Your Way - Empowering Women Over 50 to Live Life On Purpose

What happens when grief arrives uninvited? Not just from death, but from the quiet losses that reshape us after age 50. This conversation with author Laing Rikkers reveals how she transformed the sudden loss of her sister into a creative practice that led to deep healing, renewed purpose, and a choice to embrace joy. If you’re a woman over 50 who spent decades dealing with family, work… Source

Ever felt like you’ve been running someone else’s race? If so, this episode is your permission slip to finally design your life in a way that fits who you are now, not who you were a decade ago. Welcome to the first edition of Design Your Life, Your Way – the podcast that’s all about new beginnings after 50! When you tune in, you’ll hear what led me to rebrand Live. Love. Engage. after 6 years and...

Many women carry a quiet tension into a new year: “I want to grow… but I don’t want to lose myself in the process.” In this encore conversation, I sit down with author and business coach Melissa LaPlante to explore what it really means to build a purpose-driven business after 50 – one that honors people, values, and the planet AND still creates real profit. Together, we talk about leadership… Sour...

Imagine being able to transform stress into success – even during the busy holiday season! Discover how you can start aging gracefully with self-trust by listening to this encore interview I did with career and leadership coach Jesseca Tighe. If you’ve been pushing, proving, caregiving, or carrying the weight of “it’s all on me,” this episode is a gentle wake-up call. Jesseca and I talk about why…...

As a new year approaches, it’s not unusual to start pondering what your next chapter will look like – especially, if there’s a quiet longing inside you to stop pushing so hard, and start living in a way that actually feels like you again. In this solo episode, I invite you to imagine meeting the “true you” of December, 2026. This is not about pressuring you into another list of goals… Source

December is supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” as the old song goes… but what happens when your heart just isn’t in the holiday spirit? In this solo episode, I invite you into an honest conversation about grief, loss, and the pressure to feel merry when your soul feels heavy. I share my own personal stories of navigating Christmas without family, discovering that grief doesn’t…...

What story do you tell yourself when things don’t go as planned? Self-compassion for women over 50 isn’t about lowering your standards. It’s about releasing the grip of perfectionism that keeps you stuck. In this episode, I share the mortifying moment I almost ghosted three women who registered for my workshop… all because I made the fatal mistake my mother warned me about: assuming no one was… So...

What if the most powerful CEO move isn’t fixing yourself, but befriending the dark side of yourself you’ve been hiding? In this revealing episode, I get real about the shadow side of entrepreneurship. Drawing from my own journey as a people-pleasing copywriter to a confident midlife guide, I share how our deepest wounds (control issues, perfectionism, conflict avoidance) secretly run our… Source

What does finding grace look like when you’ve checked every box, built the life and business you were supposed to want, and still feel like something’s missing? In this intimate solo episode, I talk frankly about the quiet ache of achievement without fulfillment. Through personal stories and scientific research, you’ll be reminded why gratitude is not just about saying, “thank you. Source

What if approaching the year-end for your business wasn’t about goals or grind this time around, but grace? In this solo episode, I invite you to pause before the holidays and honor the year that’s been. Not through metrics or resolutions, but through meaning. Drawing from my L.O.V.E. Method (Let Go and Let God, Open Your Heart to Receive, Value Your Uniqueness, and Embrace Your Divinity)… Source

What if you created space for a spiritual awakening during the holidays by giving yourself permission to fall apart, instead of holding it together? In this raw and restorative episode, I give you permission to fall apart, rest, and release what no longer serves you. Through my stories of loss, reflection, and divine renewal, you’ll discover how unraveling can spark rebirth and lasting peace. Sour...

If you’ve ever wondered how to grow your spiritual business without sacrificing your soul or burning yourself out, this conversation will feel like a breath of fresh air. In this episode, I sit down with Shilpa Lewis, AI strategist and host of the Omni Mindfulness podcast, to talk about how we can align our purpose with technology to amplify our message authentically. We dive deep into practical…...

What if networking didn’t have to feel like a performance? In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Jen Fort, author, encourager, and creator of “Connectworking,” to reimagine what connection can look like when it’s rooted in generosity, presence, and truth. Together, we explore how letting go of the “perfect pitch” and embracing authenticity leads to more meaningful relationships… Source

What if the key to finding purpose after 50 wasn’t about doing more, but about being still? In this soulful conversation, I sit down with Larry Weingarten, author of The Philosopher’s Wrench, to explore how stillness, curiosity, and perspective can transform not only how we work but how we live. Larry’s story — part contractor, part philosopher — reveals how fixing what’s “broken” on the outside…...

You’re sitting across from a potential client or a new acquaintence at a networking meeting when they make the most casual invitation: “So, tell me about yourself.” And your mind goes blank. Not because you lack accomplishments. Not because your life hasn’t been full, complex, and worth talking about. But because somewhere along the way, you stopped knowing how to answer that question without… Sou...

Does it sometimes feel like you’re pushing a boulder up hill when it comes to achieving entrepreneurial success? As a confidence catalyst and self-love advocate for women over 50, I understand the rollercoaster of emotions that come with building a business and midlife reinvention. In this episode of Live Love Engage, I’m getting real about the messy, frustrating, and sometimes painful process of…...

In today’s fast-paced world, the key to transforming your life into one filled with peace and abundance may lie in following Taoist philosophy. That’s what our guest, Gerard Wouters, has discovered in his work as a Taoist therapist. Show Notes | Transcript Gerard shares his fascinating journey into Taoist philosophy, including a serendipitous encounter with his teacher that led to years of… Source

Have you ever found yourself mindlessly scrolling through social media, only to realize you’re feeling more anxious than before? If so, you’re not alone. As someone who’s recently fallen into the trap of “doomscrolling,” I understand how easy it is to get sucked into the vortex of negative news and heated debates online. In this Live. Love. Engage. episode, I’m sharing my personal struggle with… S...

What does it really take to improve mental health? In this powerful episode, visual artist and psychiatry professor Meghan Caughey shares her incredible journey from surviving schizophrenia to thriving as an educator and advocate. Show Notes | Transcript Meghan discusses the science behind art therapy, the concept of “making art from the edge of the bridge,” and how creative expression… Source

If you’re like some female entrepreneurs who cringe at the word “sales,” this episode is for you. As someone who used to dread making sales calls because I was afraid of coming on too strong, I understand the discomfort. But what if I told you that sales could be an act of service rather than manipulation? Show Notes | Transcript In this episode of Live Love Engage, I’m sharing my… Source

Conventional wisdom says the keys to entrepreneurial success lie in cultivating problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. But what if I told you that the secret to success starts with your mindset? Many women entrepreneurs play small in their business because of limiting beliefs like, “you’re not enough.” It’s time to break free from those limiting beliefs and embrace your authentic…...

Does the thought of needing to streamline business processes make you cringe, even though you know it’s a necessity? You’re not alone. As spiritual entrepreneurs, especially those of us over 50, we often resist the notion of creating structured processes. But what if I told you that embracing systems could be the key to unlocking more freedom and joy in your work? Show Notes | Transcript… Source

Facing an empty nest can feel like the end of an era. But what if it’s just the beginning? In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Dale, founder of Honest Heart Journeys, to explore how travel, sisterhood, and intuition create the perfect storm for awakening your authentic self and transforming your life and business from the heart outward. Show Notes | Transcript https://youtu.be/ Source

As midlife women entrepreneurs, we sometimes find ourselves staring at a blank page, desperately searching for inspiration. In this candid episode, I open up about my own struggle with creative block and share how I turned a moment of resistance into an opportunity for authentic connection. Show Notes | Transcript Join me as I explore the importance of self-care, the power of flexibility… Source

High performance living isn’t just about achieving goals. It’s about thriving through life’s toughest challenges. Joining me to share his formula for beating burnout is Christian Ray Flores, an entrepreneur, international recording artist, philanthropist, and high-performance coach who has lived an extraordinary life spanning multiple continents and cultures. Show Notes | Transcript… Source