Akilah Willery

Melanated Midlife

Education EN ↓ 29 episodes

Welcome to your ultimate resource for midlife career transitions, downsizing hacks, personal growth, and empowerment for women of color who are over 50. Join me, Dr. Akilah Willery, your midlife reinvention strategist, as I guide you through the challenges and opportunities of midlife re-alignment. We'll explore career pivots, minimalism and financial wellness. You'll find actionable advice, inspiring stories, and practical tips designed to help you embrace change with confidence. This content is tailored for midlife professionals, who are ready to redefine success and live life on their own t...

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Akilah Willery

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Create A Holiday Connection List 17.12.2025 8:13

In this episode, we are emphasizing the importance of being present during the holiday season. Let's prioritize meaningful connections over material obligations by creating a 'holiday connection list' instead of a shopping list. The conversation highlights the significance of intentional relationships and the joy that comes from connecting with loved ones. Get my book: https://a.co/d/1RGMHML Looki...

Worried About Your Job & Over 50? 17.12.2025 1:02:15

In this episode, I sat down with Zach Nunn, founder of Living Corporate, for a candid conversation on work in 2025: layoffs, DEI backlash, AI hype, and how midlife professionals can protect their income and well-being. We unpack why work loyalty often goes unrewarded, how companies use AI as a scapegoat for cuts, and what over 40 and over 50 professionals must do now to stay marketable. Zach share...

Why community and relationships matter for women over 50 17.12.2025 1:13

This episode is actually a reposting of my guest appearance on the Dr. Will Show, the mobile university for educators interested in edupreneurship. This was my third time visiting with Dr. Will. We dove deep into my reflections and lessons learned from hosting a live event for this community, insights from my book, as well as some overall goals for more ways to serve this community in the very nea...

Shift the Way You Work over 50 17.12.2025 14:08

Get my book: https://a.co/d/enqxBIH Visit my website: http://melanatedmidlife.com In this episode of the Melanated Midlife Podcast, Akilah Willery discusses the challenges faced by midlife professionals, particularly women, as they navigate their careers after 50. She emphasizes the importance of shifting mindsets around work, disengaging from overworking, and focusing on impact rather than effort...