Reinvention Rebels

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...

How does a burnt-out opera singer reinvent herself as someone who uplifts souls and helps people shine? An interesting journey of self-development full of twists and turns, that's how. 50-year young Franzie Jean-Louis is living on purpose in "rebelicious" ways! The self-proclaimed Mental Fitness Coach is on fire, sharing her light and radiance in the world and helping other people f...

What kind of reinvention magic can we create in our 60s? What if we leaned into our inner voice, trusted our gut, and created something that added value to the world in fun and inspiring ways? And what if that creation included working side by side with our best friend to help women find their empowered voices through comedy improv? Such is the awakened and adventurous reinvention journey of 61-ye...

What if your 80s included ample amounts of art appreciation, community involvement, and pursuing those things that light you up? What if being 89 meant vibrant living, memoir writing, and inspiring others about what's possible? This is the story of my very special guest, my mom, Elaine. ❤️ In addition to mom, I also call her an almost-90 phenom. She is quite the Reinvention Rebel. She's...

What happens when you welcome in support to enable forward progress toward a goal or dream? It makes a difference, right? Reinventing ourselves and stepping into whom we're meant to be is no small task. We can go it alone or we can choose to walk that reinvention path with others. I believe it's deeply empowering (and more effective) when we work together toward our reinvention goals. Th...

Can you imagine embarking on something new at exciting that you've never done before in your late 70s and sharing it with the world? That's just what happened when an almost-80 year young travel writer couldn't globetrot thanks to the pandemic. With time on her hands, she created an award-winning travel podcast, at 79, with listeners in over 110 countries. Meet the energetic and eng...

In what ways do you cultivate self-compassion in your life? Do you know that self-compassion is a powerful elixir to navigate midlife with more grace, confidence, and joy? It's true -- self-compassion is a potent ingredient in your midlife recipe for reinvention success. Spend a little time with Dr. Ellen Albertson and you'll learn about her own journey to deeper self-compassion and self...

What if at 71 you felt the strongest and most empowered you've felt in your body, EVER? It's possible as my guest, Reinvention Rebel Mary Newell, can attest. At 71-years young, Mary is vibrant, healthy, athletic and strong. So much so that she's run in marathons around the world and has no plans to stop. Ever. Even cooler? She didn't start running until she was 55, proving it&a...

What's possible when you lean into your dreams, take action and then let go? Ever notice that things unfold in a simpler (often less stressful!) way? That when we're willing to make forward progress AND trust things are moving in our direction, we can get a lot further than when we try to control every step of the way? (I'm a recovering control freak myself. You too?) Letting go can...

What if turning 50 sparked a reinvention revolution inside of you that inspired action? And what if that inspired action led to impacting and elevating 50-something women everywhere, spreading joy, hope and inspiration? That's just what my guest, fierce and fabulous Tracie Momiem has done! This 51-year young Reinvention Rebel is all about creating community, cultivating joy and leaning into h...