Reinvention Rebels

Have you ever noticed that you are stronger, wiser and more courageous than you think? Those qualities exist within all of us and are key to reinventing ourselves. Sometimes we have to build our Do It Scared muscle to bring them out. 💪🏾 The good news: I have 3 simple strategies to help you build and flex this muscle as you reinvent yourself and crush those big goals of yours! This episode builds...

By the time we reach our 60s, many of us are reinvention pros - we've reinvented ourselves so many times that we've lost track! Each reinvention is part of our journey to evolve into who we are today. And when we're open to "serial reinvention" - giving ourselves permission to become our best selves through reinvention time and time again - anything is possible. Just ask m...

Have you felt apprehensive about making that leap into something new as you reinvent yourself? Ever talk yourself out of it because you're scared of how things might unfold and where you'll land? I've been there before. In fact, more  times than I'd like to admit. 😉 But every time I muster the courage to take that leap toward something, it always works out. I'm stronger a...

What if it was possible to reinvent yourself in your 60s, 70s or beyond? And what if that reinvention helped you feel confident and empowered? Wouldn't you want to go for it and navigate your later years with joy, excitement and satisfaction? Don't you love the idea of finding a tribe of people that "get you" and celebrate all that you are becoming? The good news: it's com...

Are you sick of letting fear and uncertainty get in the way of pursuing your dreams? Are you ready for bold stories from amazing midlife women that inspire you into action? Need a reminder that you're stronger and braver than you think? Season 5 of the Reinvention Rebels podcast is almost here and I can't wait for you to listen! This season's theme - Do It Scared, Do It Anyway! Yes...

Have you ever said YES to someone when you really wanted to say NO?  It's easy to people please at the expense of our own needs. But to stand in your power and be clear about what you're willing or not willing to do?  It's emancipating. And it means we're being true to ourselves. It also means we're establishing and leveraging our boundaries - powerful guard rails to help...

Do you know that you can dream big, overcome self-doubt and reinvent yourself in midlife and beyond? Yes, YOU. 😍 You can live on purpose and invite in new possibilities. You can decide now's the time to pursue your desires. You can ditch others' limiting beliefs and find your reinvention groove. You can finally make yourself a priority. I know it's true based on the amazing midlife...

Want to navigate the holiday season with more ease and grace and less stress? It's all about beginning with the end in mind and being intentional this holiday season. Before we're swept away by all the holiday preparations, take some time for you and make self-care a priority throughout the next several weeks.  I've spent way too many holiday seasons feeling stressed by unrealistic...

How does one reinvent herself in her 60s to blossom and create a life she loves? By cultivating a vibrant and inspiring self-care lifestyle, that's how! Meet Dr. Sheryl Barnes. At 67, this exuberant Reinvention Rebel has navigated challenges and transformed her life, infusing it with abundant joy and purpose. Sheryl's latest reinvention started when she heard fellow Reinvention Rebel Sha...

Have you ever noticed that you have all the answers you need? Yes YOU! It's a fact that they're not always obvious but you are infinitely wise and the answers you seek are within. You just need to figure out how to tease them out and bring them into existence. How to lean in and listen to that wisdom that's bubbling up. Put another way, reinventing ourselves starts within. When we g...

Reinventing ourselves after a divorce is no easy task. In fact, breaking apart our life may be one of the hardest things we can experience. It may mean we come to our reinvention journey reluctantly and not ready to face things. It typically requires shining a light on ourselves and delving into those hard-to-uncover places to make forward progress. No easy task yet full of possibilities when we d...

What happens when you lean into more gratitude in your life? I believe it's a powerful tool that can propel our lives forward in new ways in our reinvention journey. For one, it builds our appreciation for the little things and helps up find joy (even in challenging situations). I like to practice gratitude all year long. But it's hard not to focus on it as we near the end of year. Thank...

What's possible when we find the courage to reinvent and be our authentic selves? When we shed who people think we should be and step into who we truly want and are meant to be? The truth is, anything is possible when we learn to stand up for ourselves. We can use self-empowerment to propel us forward as we reinvent ourselves. There are limitless opportunities to show up and shine, comfortabl...

What happens when we revisit our past experiences as fodder for our current growth and expansion? Have you ever noticed that a fresh perspective can transform an old idea into something new? And those new ideas can help us navigate the reinvention process in interesting, and sometimes unexpected, ways. While we may look to the past and be reminded of things that we didn't like or didn't...

Have you ever caught yourself thinking about what you can't do anymore because of your age? CAN'T isn't in Stephanie Schwartz's vocabulary. This amazing Reinvention Rebel embodies the idea that we CAN reinvent ourselves at any age or any stage.  Age? Just a number that doesn't have to define us. At 85, she's not only talking the talk but also walking the walk as she p...

Have you ever considered that when you give yourself permission to focus on YOU, new possibilities emerge? Or that once you decide to reinvent yourself, things start to move in that direction? Finding more joy and reinventing ourselves with purpose starts with a commitment to ourselves. Our dreams and desires matter.  Our goals matter. And the only way we're going to make them happen is decid...

Ready for a powerful reinvention story that will help you redefine what it means to age with vibrancy, health, and joy? Meet 69-year young Vickie Aigner, an integrative fitness guru who has transformed the lives of hundreds of seniors. Using her virtual Alive, Fit and Free platform, Vickie helps seniors gain strength and energy, build community, and make joyful connections that support vibrant hea...

What would be possible if you created a "perfectly imperfect" mindset? Would you pursue your dreams and not get stuck in the how?  Would you trust that things are unfolding in just the right way? Would you take forward action even though your idea wasn't perfectly formed?  Would you overcome your missteps with grace instead of negative self-talk? The thing is, Reinvention Rebels, th...

How many of us have considered reinventing ourselves by starting a career in politics at 66? Most likely, not many. But that's what my guest, Carol HIll-Evans has done. She has reinvented herself in interesting and bold ways, and in so doing, has created positive and lasting changes in herself and her community. Her story is inspiring, from getting her undergraduate degrees in her 50s to bein...

Ever notice that some people have the unique ability to bounce back from obstacles? The kind of people who can maneuver around daunting roadblocks in their way and make things work. The kind of people who are able to figure out and navigate the craziness and uncertainty of midlife with more ease and grace than many of us. People that can do that have what I call “bounce-back-ability” It doesn’t me...

If someone asked you to model bathing suits and lingerie in your 40-something, plus-sized body and silver hair, would you do it? Would you kick limiting societal beliefs about how a midlife body should look to the curb, lean in and do it anyway? Or would you think of a hundred reasons why you shouldn’t and let the opportunity pass you by? In the case of Reinvention Rebel Rachel Peru, she leaned in...

Do you know that showing up for yourself is a key ingredient in your midlife reinvention secret sauce? Ever notice that paying more attention to your own needs in midlife (aka showing up for yourself) can contribute to deeper happiness and satisfaction? When was the last time you showed up for yourself - and made space for your dreams and desires to be a priority, not a "someday" activit...

I'm so excited -- Season 4 of the Reinvention Rebels podcast starts on September 15! Have you been thinking about reinventing yourself in some way? Are you in midlife and clamoring for a change? Are you in your 60s, 70s, or beyond in need of reinvention role models to remind you about what's possible? Have you ever had that "I want more from my life" feeling but you're not...

Courageous and Bold Reinvention Rebels: Season 3 Highlights Episode What’s possible when women over 50 give themselves permission to reinvent their lives? In this special Reinvention Rebels Season 3 highlights episode, host Wendy Battles shares powerful moments and inspiring clips from some of the bold, courageous, and unapologetic women featured this season. These midlife reinvention stories prov...

What if you listened to your inner wisdom as a guide to pursue your biggest midlife dreams? What if you kicked naysayers to the curb, ignoring their self-limiting beliefs about what you can achieve? And what if you believed in yourself like never before? That's just what 52-year young Reinvention Rebel Jill Carlyle has done! This fierce Rebel has gone for it when others told her not to and sh...