The Jen Marples Show for Midlife Women

Buckle up, ladies, today we have Patrice Poltzer, a former TODAY Show producer, powerhouse storyteller and online business owner, who’s going to whip us into shape and tell us how we can be more successful in business and life using storytelling as a tool! Storytelling allows you to cut through the online marketing noise and attract the right audience to your business.  Patrice is so inspiring and...

Today, we are doing something a little fun and different! I'm turning the tables on myself, and my good friend Bronwyn Saglimbeni (from episode 101) is interviewing me about my pivot and how I got to where I am today with the podcast, the agency, speaking, and all of it! You've heard bits and pieces over the last few years, but I'm sharing ALL OF IT in this episode! The good, the ba...

Who wants to be strong and live long? ME! And I hope you do, too! Today’s guest is the incredible and indefatigable Dr. Vonda Wright and we are talking about longevity and how to rock our lives now and well into the future. In this episode, we discuss the power of strength training and nutrition in building a strong, healthy mind and body that can handle anything midlife throws your way. Get ready...

Today we’re talking about how to step into our power and Step Into the Spotlight using fashion as a tool and I’m so excited! My beautiful guest today is Laurie Harden, luxury stylist, colorist, and curator of unique jewelry, and frankly one of San Francisco’s best kept secrets. She dresses the who’s who in the Bay Area and around the world and has impeccable taste. I’m just so happy she’s sharing...

The Jen Marples Show episode 153 is here! I think you might know by now that I’m a passionate advocate for midlife women and I want to see all of us rise! On today’s podcast, I’m sharing my tips and tools on how to Step Into the Spotlight to make an impact. This is a masterclass, ladies. School is in session! It can be overwhelming and scary to be the face of your business, have a voice or take a...

Are you wondering what to do with your life? Do you need help with the direction of your life or business? Are you at a crossroads and wish someone could tell you what you're supposed to do next? Are you in the midst of a midlife pivot? Well, ladies, I got you! This week's guest, Natalie Nixon, is a creativity strategist, and she's sharing her tried-and-true techniques, using creati...

You're Not Too F***ing Old! to Step Into the Midlife Spotlight! On International Women's Day, I hosted a virtual State of the State. I had the pleasure of speaking to so many of you about the state of midlife women today, where we've been, and all the exciting opportunities ahead of us. I'm bringing my State of the State to you today as it was potent and powerful and left every...

Dr. Mary Claire Haver, esteemed OB/GYN and the queen of menopause and menopause nutrition, is on today's podcast! She's breaking down her core recommendations for women in their menopause years (which can be half our lives!), including optimal nutrition, exercise, supplements, and hormones. In sum, she's teaching us how to optimize our health to live long, healthy lives and stave of...

The Jen Marples Show episode 149 is here and we’re back baby with a shiny new look and a few updates to the programming, layout, intro and outro - all to help you in the best way I know how! You’ll be hearing a lot more from me moving forward and you’ll be blown away by the fabulous guests I have in the pipeline! You’ll want to listen to the entire episode to hear about some life and business upda...

The Jen Marples Show, a top 2% globally ranked podcast, is dedicated to empowering midlife women so they can power the world! Your host, Jen Marples, is a 50-something entrepreneur, founder of The Jen Marples Agency, mentor to women worldwide, and the ultimate champion and cheerleader for midlife women who wants you to know one thing: You’re Not Too F***ing Old! to step into the midlife spotlight...

The Jen Marples Show episode 148 is here! Today is a quickie with an update on my Women of Impact event on January 23 in the Bay Area, exciting news about the podcast, and some thoughts on honoring the season you’re in right now.  Roll with me as I stumble through a sports analogy on how we need to be mindful of where we are in life right now: pre-season, season, post-season, pre/pre-season.  I do...

The Jen Marples Show episode 147 is here! Grab some coffee and get ready to get FIRED up by my guest today, the incomparable founder of the #hypewomen movement and LinkedIn Top 100 Influencer, Erin Gallagher. And yes, we dig into a juicy conversation about HOW to really hype up and support women! Y'all know this is my reason for being, and today's discussion will leave you feeling inspir...

The Jen Marples Show episode 146 is here! And we’re kicking off 2024 with an incredible and impactful conversation with celebrity astrologer Ophira (Ophi) Edut! She’s helping us plan this year by the stars, and we dig into each sign and what’s in store for all of us. Ophi says 2024 is the year of transcendent leadership, where we find the leader within ourselves instead of looking to others to lea...

The Jen Marples Show episode 145 is here! This year has been nothing short of phenomenal, with incredible women gracing my show, generously sharing their time and wisdom. From deep dives into mental health and relationships to candid discussions about menopause and the intricacies of growing businesses, we've covered it all! I want to send out a heartfelt thank you to all the remarkable women...

The Jen Marples Show episode 144 is here! In today’s quick episode (because I know you’re busy!), I'm reflecting on the year and sharing a few learnings as well as tips on celebrating your wins this year. Yes, you had wins this year and it’s important that you pat yourself on the back! I’m also sharing a few things I’m leaving behind in 2023 to open up new possibilities in 2024. I hope you st...

The Jen Marples Show episode 143 is here! This is the moment for women in midlife to step into their power and create a meaningful impact. My dear friend and special guest, Sherri Hilton, exemplifies this by making a difference in the world. Despite juggling a full-time job and being a single mother, she prioritized her passions and recently launched a podcast and wrote a book! However, Sherri&apo...

The Jen Marples Show episode 142 is here! I know you’re busy, it’s the holidaze, so today’s episode is a quickie! Today, I’m sharing my top ten tips for not losing your midlife shizzle during this holiday dizzle. Here’s a quick list, but make sure to listen to this quickie mini-sode for the tools! Say no. Be kind. Don’t kill yourself trying to be perfect. Have compassion for yourself. Start someth...

The Jen Marples Show episode 141 is here! I’ve got a great show for you today with two of my favorite people who happen to be best friends (since 9th grade!) and business partners, Pam Shipley and Allison Kenney. They are all about debunking the myths around midlife and helping women navigate menopause. Their rallying cry is “this is not our mother’s menopause!” Pam Shipley, is a licensed psychoth...

The Jen Marples show episode 140 is here, and today, we're getting out of our heads and into our hearts. My guest today, Elizabeth Perlman, is exceptional as she's dedicated her life to helping teenage girls and women tap into their intuition and creativity and bolster their self-esteem through writing. Elizabeth shares that historically, women's feelings and embodied experiences ha...

The Jen Marples Show episode 139 is here!   It's my birthday week, and in celebration of turning 54 on November 18, I'm sharing 54 for things I know to be true. Lord have mercy; the older I get, the longer the list becomes, but I created this list in the hopes that it helps you move through something, shift a perspective, take action, or just smile.    We are who we are, and the more we...

I’m talking with one of my favorite people today, Elisa Camahort Page, the co-founder of BlogHer and prolific podcaster, speaker, writer, and consultant. Elisa tells it like it is - she said “I’m here to be helpful, not argue with strangers on the internet.” And, that my friends, is Elisa! We talk about our nuanced experiences in midlife, the challenges of aging parents, career pivots, navigating...

In today’s episode, my guest Sand Symes, a modern medicine woman, spiritual mentor, and ancestral breathwork teacher joins me to talk about how to tap into the divine medicines (innate gifts) we are all born with. These medicines are the true essence of who we are as humans and are our superpowers. By accessing and acknowledging these medicines, we can start to embrace our most authentic selves. S...

In today’s episode, my guest is fellow midlife warrior Julie Flakstad and we delve into the profound experience of midlife, a stage that can feel both liberating yet isolating despite our highly interconnected world. We’re all yearning for deep, authentic relationships where we can openly share the deepest truth about our lives. It's a time when we might mistakenly believe that everyone else...

October is Menopause Awareness Month so we’re breaking down all things perimenopause and menopause today with Dr. Stephanie Culver, Menopause Expert at Pandia Health. Menopause symptoms, left untreated, can cause undue suffering and I don’t believe any woman should suffer! Most of us experience the height of our symptoms just as we are pushing hard with careers, kids, aging parents, and more. That...

I’m coming to you solo this week with a little heart-to-heart chat about our health, the reality, and duality of midlife, my top 12 tips to thrive in midlife, and how getting help for your business or life can set you up for success now and into the new year. My heart-to-heart includes: Noting that October is Menopause Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness month so this is the best month to...