Embrace The Encore

What happens when you have done everything “right,” followed your gifts, built a respected career, and still feel called toward something more? For many women, the encore years are not about starting over but about listening more closely to what wants to emerge next. In this episode of Embrace the Encore, Marie Wallace sits down with Dr. Kathleen Riley , a woman whose life has been marked by talen...

Resilience is often described as strength in motion, but rarely do we talk about what it actually looks like while it is being built. In moments of crisis, loss, or deep transition, resilience is not polished or predictable. It is messy, uncertain, and deeply personal. This episode invites you into that in-between space, where survival becomes intention and forward motion begins without a clear ma...

As the new year begins, many of us are caught in the rush of setting resolutions, only to watch them slip away within weeks. But what if true transformation does not begin with a list of goals, but with a deeper shift in how we see ourselves? In this solo episode of Embrace the Encore , Marie Wallace explores why resolutions often fail and invites you to move beyond the cycle of fleeting promises....

What if a single captured moment could reconnect you with the woman you thought had faded from view? Many women step into midlife feeling invisible, uncertain, or disconnected from their own reflection. Yet the right photographic experience can reopen that connection and reveal a version of themselves they believed was long gone. In this episode of Embrace the Encore, Marie Wallace sits down with...

Most people worry about getting hurt doing something bold. Dierdre Wolownick reminds us that turning into a couch potato can be even more dangerous. At 66, she became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan, one of Yosemite’s most iconic walls. But her real ascent began long before that, when she decided to stop accepting limits and start writing her own story. In this episode of Embrace the Encore,...

Leaving behind a life you’ve built for decades takes courage. Leaving with no plan B takes faith. When Rosie Aiello made the decision to walk away from an abusive marriage, a familiar home, and everything she knew, she burned the boats behind her—and never looked back. In this episode of Embrace the Encore, Marie Wallace sits down with Rosie Aiello , a women's life and transformation coach, intern...

We lock our doors, close our windows, and check the lights before bed, but how often do you stop to protect your digital home? In a world where AI, scams, and cybercrime evolve faster than we can keep up, online safety isn’t just a tech issue; it’s an act of self-care. In this episode of Embrace the Encore, Marie Wallace sits down with Jocelyn King , the founder and CEO of Smarter Online Safety ,...

Midlife isn't a downhill slide. It is a pause, a turning point, and, if you choose it, a launching pad for your most meaningful chapter . Yet too often, women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s get caught in what guest Lisa Schuller calls the midlife holding pattern . Burdened by old identities, societal mandates, and personal ageism, they wait on the sidelines of their own lives, unsure of how to move fo...

Reinvention isn’t about starting over. It’s about carrying everything you’ve learned, lived, and built across what guest Rohanna Doylida calls “the Wisdom Bridge.” If you recently became an empty nester, were released from your job, or feel an urgency to pivot, this stage of life is not the end. It is the most powerful place to begin again. In this episode of Embrace the Encore, Marie Wallace welc...

What if the next chapter of your life was not about slowing down, but about finally stepping into your most authentic self? In this episode of Embrace the Encore, Marie Wallace sits down with transformational coach and keynote speaker Andie Henrich , whose story of reinvention is both powerful and deeply relatable. After more than 25 years leading business transformations at IBM and Infosys, Andie...

What if your next chapter was the one that truly defined your legacy? In this episode of Embrace the Encore, Marie Wallace sits down with visionary entrepreneur Sarah Kugelman , whose career is a masterclass in spotting opportunities and seizing them, regardless of age. Sarah has founded three groundbreaking beauty brands, each aligning with seismic shifts in the industry: Gloss.com, Skin Iceland,...

Why most women don't see their experience as one of their most valuable assets? Whenever someone says things like: "I just stayed at home all these years," or "I held the same position for decades in this company," they forget they didn't "just" do that. It is never too late to start writing a new chapter in our lives, and any experience is valuable. In this episode , we learn about the mindset ch...

What if the only thing you need to live a life by design, free of chronic stress responses and anxiety, is getting your power of choice back? Stress is particularly skilled in kidnapping our capacity to make rational decisions. Therefore, the bigger the number of stressors in our lives, the smaller the chances of making good choices. In this episode , we learn how to rescue ourselves from red zone...

How much money do you have? How much have you saved? How much of it is liquid? These are the questions most financial advisors will start with. Why? Because they want to know how much money they can make from you? In today's episode, we discover a completely different approach to personal finances from the wonderful Marla Sofer. Marla is the Founder and CEO of Knomee, a company created to help peo...

"Once you're in your radiance, you won't need to have that many clothes; you literally can have fewer clothes because they'll all harmonize with each other." - Jann Taber. This week, on the second installment of our two-part interview with Jann Taber, we dive deeper into the three Cs and the four radiances' colors, shapes, and personality traits. In this second part of our conversation, Jann expla...

Do you ever find yourself drawn to certain colors at the store, only to feel unsure about them once you put them on? In today's episode, the first installment of a two-part series, I invite you to meet the remarkable Jann Taber. After many years as a Public Relations Expert, Jann transitioned her focus to empowering women, guiding them to unlock their color and style radiance. As the visionary and...

"It's important to know that we don't have to have it figured out before we start. We learn in business how to get better in business." Today, Caterina Rando joins us to reveal how women can monetize their mastery, nurture and empower themselves through a thriving community, and find fulfillment in every stage of their lives. Caterina is a Mentor, Sought-after Speaker, Author, Business Transformat...

"If you combine everything I've ever experienced in my life, all in one piece, becoming a widow is 10 times worse than that. That's hard for me to wrap my brain around. Because I'll be okay, I'll be strong, and there are more days now than not that I am strong. But it's only because of God, literally him supporting me through people like you." In this episode, I'm joined by the extraordinary Pati...

"Don't come to the end of your life without realizing your passions and dreams and facing the you you could have become but didn't." In this episode, I'm joined by the inspiring Lisa Brys to talk about purpose, legacy, second chances, and reinvention. Lisa is a Professional Organizer, Owner of TimeWorks Professional Organizing, Author, Creator of Precious Gems, and the Host of The Lisa Brys Show.&...

Have you ever woken up one day and asked yourself, “ Where has the time gone?” Whether you’re 40, 60, or 80, it can be a stunning realization to realize that life has been passing you by. But once you have that urgency, you can truly understand the power of embracing the second act—of reclaiming your passion and rewriting your story. Welcome to episode one of Embrace the Encore . I’m Marie Wallace...

The Embrace The Encore Podcast with Marie Wallace. Coming July 13th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.