Midlife Women Entrepreneurs

Getting back into the dating scene can be intimidating, especially when you're over 50. In this episode, we interview Lori Mendelsohn, dating coach & online profile writer for singles over 50. Lori shares pro tips on getting back into dating and finding meaningful relationships at any age. We're dishing everything on getting ready to date again in mid-life and beyond, answering quest...

Have you ever dreamed about relocating to a new town or city? Maybe you're newly an empty-nester or just looking for a change in mid-life or beyond. Packing up your life and moving to a new place can be scary and exciting at the same time. If you are thinking about relocation, this episode is for you! My guest, Margaret Vandergriff, is the founder of a program called "Your Place Finder&q...

Building a non-profit organization from the ground up is no easy task; it takes dedication, perseverance, and not taking 'no' for an answer. This week, my guest Doina Oncel shares how she built her non-profit organization 'hEr VOLUTION' 9 years ago - an organization focused on helping underserved girls get into the field of STEM. Doina shares her story of immigrating to Canada...

The fear of a career change at any age is scary but even scarier in midlife. The idea of changing careers later in your life is overwhelming, but what's worse is staying in a state of status quo because of fear. In this episode, I invited my friend, Sylvie Linteau, to join me in a conversation on how she left a secure 20-year career as a teacher and shifted her focus to becoming a full-time r...

At one time or another, you've likely experienced self-sabotage. This is when you create stories in your head, act impulsively, damage a relationship, or hinder your goals. In this episode, my guest, PeggySue, returns as we introduce five behaviours of self-sabotage; Rejection, Resentment, Resistance, Revenge, and Repeat. These behaviours can be a repeating cycle, and you're likely actin...

Whether you are a mom, a corporate executive, or an employee, you've experienced some level of burnout - perhaps without even realizing it. Or you're just tired of living in the "sameness" of every day. Taking a step in a new direction is the hardest part - it takes self-worth. Knowing that you can achieve what's on the other side, that you deserve it, and that you have wh...

You're more capable than you think you are, and when you have a growth mindset, your performance will automatically increase. Mindset controls more than 50% of what we actually do. Without the right attitude, we stand in our own way from achieving our fullest potential. It takes courage to get out of our comfort zone. This week, I am joined by Kathy Hartwood as we talk all about mindset. Kath...

"I don't have enough time or money to build a business." - "No one will like what I have to offer." - "I've never done it before; I'm not an expert." We know this negative self-talk all too well. The limiting beliefs or chokeholds make us afraid to take a chance on ourselves. It's time to break free from the chokeholds holding you back. My guest th...

Menopause is a word that carries so many misconceptions, fears, and bullsh*t. In this episode, my guest and I are breaking new ground on the developmental stages of women after 50. Neuropsychiatrist Dr. Louann Brizendine, the NYT bestseller author, joins me in sharing her reframe on menopause, aka The Upgrade. Dr. Louann takes us through some highlights of her new book, The Upgrade - How the Femal...

Confidence is a word that gets thrown around often and can feel intimidating. The truth of the matter though-confidence isn't something born into you; it's a skill developed over time through practice! If you're willing to expand yourself through uncomfortable situations, you can learn any skill. T his week, video & visibility coach Elaine Williams shares the importance of getti...

Many of us have been led down a "stereotypical" life path. You graduate from school, find yourself a spouse who shares similar interests to yours (or not), start a family and work your corporate job for 40+ years... Although we've all been taught this leads to success & happiness -we may feel that something's missing. If you're feeling lost or unfulfilled in the modern...

We all have our own unique stories that need telling, making this episode perfect for YOU! In this week's episode, my guest PeggySue Wells talks about how authors should start their first chapter of storytelling and the importance of taming the gremlin inside you along the way. PeggySue Wells is the author of 30 books and a writing coach. If you have ever dreamt about writing a book, this epi...

There's no such thing as being too old to be your own boss or a shortage of ideas to start a business. All it takes is reframing everyday problems as opportunities. This week's guest, DeBora Rachelle, a master in business, dishes on how she looks at everyday issues and sets out on a path for solving them. DeBora has been in business for over 30 years. As a mom, wife and entrepreneur, she...

What if you could make passive income without starting your own business? That's right - if this is a question you've asked yourself before, then this episode is for you. On this episode, Lynette speaks with Marina Giokas, Social Retail Consultant, who was tired of working for others. Marina realized she could build her community through social retail or teach others how they too can mak...

Life will throw you curveballs. You can choose to find the strength and move forward or crumble under their pressure--but only one thing is certain: when sh*t happens in our lives, we have a choice. In this mother-daughter sit down Lynette & Hailey cover topics like finding purpose, balancing motherhood with ambition, building a successful business/side hustle from scratch, and finding the cou...

We all have days where we feel like nothing is going the way it should. You know that feeling of being stuck in a rut and not being able to see your way out? It's tough, isn't it? But remember, there are always bold changes available for those who wish them. "There's been days when I've thought, 'oh my goodness, I don't know what I'm doing,' but I don&a...

"My biggest fear was that I didn't want to say 30 years from now, I could've done more." March 2020 will forever be etched in our minds as a crisis that changed the world. And for many, it will have set you on a path of self-evaluation, questioning where you are today and asking yourself, "What's Next." On this episode of This Is 50, Lynette Turner reflects on he...

This Is 50 takes an honest look at every day women over 50 who are making sh*t happen. Host Lynette Turner interviews her guests about their personal and professional successes, failures, dreams, and everything in between.