Women Over 40

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Welcome to Women Over 40, the podcast where we celebrate reinvention, growth, and new passions at midlife. Today, let’s talk about something close to my heart: what it means to reinvent yourself after 40 and why now might be your best time to pursue those dreams you put on hold.

Let’s get right to it. For so many women, reaching 40 can feel like standing at a crossroads. Maybe the kids are getting older, the career you worked so hard to build doesn't light you up anymore, or you just feel that...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, the podcast where we celebrate bold reinvention and the power of women claiming new chapters. Today, we’re getting right into it: reinventing yourself after 40 and pursuing new passions. Whether your 40th birthday just passed, or you’re decades beyond, this is your time to be unapologetically you.

So many of us outgrow roles and routines that once defined us. Maybe you’ve been waking up, commuting, watching TV, and repeating the cycle, feeling like you’re just going through the motions. You’re successful on paper, but...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, the podcast where we shine a bold, unapologetic light on the journey of reinvention after forty. If you’re listening today, chances are you sense that nudge—the urge to pivot, to step into something new, to find purpose and passion for the next act of your life. Let’s skip right past the pleasantries and dive into what it really means to reinvent yourself at this stage. Because, as stories from trailblazers like Toni Morrison, who wrote her first novel at 40, and Vera Wang, who became a fashio...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, where we celebrate reinvention, resilience, and the bold act of pursuing new passions after forty. I’m so glad you’re here, because today’s episode dives directly into what it really means to reinvent yourself after forty—and how women are not just surviving but thriving by daring to step into new chapters.

Let’s get honest—the road we’ve followed up to now might have been carefully mapped by ambition, family, or simply what society expected. But maybe you woke up on your 40th, 50th, even...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, the podcast dedicated to redefining what’s possible for midlife women everywhere. Today, we’re diving right into reinventing yourself after 40—pursuing brand new passions and crafting a life aligned with who you are today.

Let’s get real: hitting 40 can feel like a jolt, a sharp reminder that time is moving and some chapters close whether we’re ready or not. Maybe a marriage has ended, the kids have left home, or your career has started to feel less like a calling and more like a routine...

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Welcome back to Women Over 40. Today we’re diving straight into a topic that’s close to the heart of so many: reinventing yourself after 40 and discovering new passions. If you’ve ever felt like life pressed the reset button in your forties, and you’re wondering, “What’s next for me?”—you’re in the right place.

Let’s skip the pleasantries and get to the main event: a new chapter isn’t just possible in your forties, it’s powerful. Women everywhere are realizing that experience is their superpower. Look at Toni...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, the podcast where today I’m diving straight into one of the most powerful topics out there: reinventing yourself after forty, and how this chapter can be the most passionate, fulfilling one yet.

Let’s get honest—so many of us hit forty and suddenly feel the weight of comfort. Maybe it’s a career that doesn’t excite you anymore, or life circumstances that have shifted—like a divorce, grown kids, or realizing the roles we played in our thirties just don’t fit who we are now. Ac...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, the podcast that’s all about embracing new chapters and championing the journeys of women determined to rewrite their stories after forty. Today, I want to talk about something that resonates deeply with so many of us—reinventing yourself after forty and the thrill of discovering new passions, perhaps for the first time in decades.

Let’s get right to it, because once you hit your forties, you realize time doesn’t wait and neither should you. For some, this age means the kids have left the nest...

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Welcome to Women Over 40. Today, we’re diving straight into reinventing yourself after forty and discovering the power—and the real possibility—of pursuing new passions. For so many women, forty isn’t just a number; it’s more like a launching pad.

Maybe you’ve spent decades building a career, raising a family, or following a script that seemed right twenty years ago. Then, one day, you wake up and realize you’ve changed. What once brought comfort or a sense of security now feels confining. That’s the signal—it’s time...

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Welcome to Women Over 40 and thank you for joining me. Today, I’m speaking directly to any woman who’s ever stood in front of the mirror at 42, 48, or even 59 and thought—what’s next for me? If you’re curious about reinventing yourself after 40 and pursuing new passions, you are in exactly the right place.

Let’s get straight to it. Reinvention after 40 isn’t just possible—it’s powerful. Toni Morrison published her first novel at 40. Vera Wang became a world-renowned fashion designer when she entered her 40s. Ariana Huffington...

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Welcome to Women Over 40. Today, we’re talking about reinventing yourself after 40, specifically about pursuing new passions and stepping boldly into a new chapter of life. For so long, women have been told there’s a window for dreaming big and that window starts to close as we hit midlife. But nothing could be further from the truth.

Take Susan Lister Locke, for example. She grew up by the Rhode Island coast, always wanting to be a fashion designer, but life nudged her in another direction: marriage, running a family busi...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, the podcast that celebrates powerful women redefining what’s possible in midlife and beyond. Today, we’re diving headfirst into the art of reinventing yourself after 40 and uncovering the courage to pursue new passions, whether that means changing careers, discovering creative outlets, or simply giving yourself permission to try something completely new.

So many of us reach our forties with a sense that it’s now or never. For some, that realization hits after life throws a curveball—a divorce, an empty nest, or, as we heard in...

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Welcome to Women Over 40. I’m glad you’re here, because today we’re going to talk about something both exhilarating and a little scary: reinventing yourself after 40 and pursuing new passions. So, let’s get right into it.

Maybe you’ve reached a crossroads in your life or career and you’re asking, “Now what?” Perhaps the kids are grown, your job no longer excites you, or a big life change—like a divorce, a layoff, or even just a realization that it’s time for something new—has pushed you to take sto...

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Welcome back to Women Over 40, the podcast where we embrace new chapters and honor the vibrant power of reinvention. If you’re listening today, it’s because you’re ready for more—from your career, your passions, and from life itself. Maybe you’re asking: what’s next for me? How do I tap into new dreams after forty, whether that means changing careers, reigniting creativity, or launching a brand-new project? Let’s get right into it.

For so many of us, hitting forty might feel like a pivotal crossroads. It’s easy to t...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, the show that dives headfirst into the passions and possibilities that open up after 40. If you’re listening right now, you might be craving more from life—a new career, a creative outlet, or maybe just a fresh start. You’re not alone. Reinventing yourself after 40 isn’t just possible—it’s powerful, and it’s happening everywhere.

Let’s get right to it. Picture Susan Lister Locke, who grew up on the Rhode Island coast dreaming of fashion design but never thought that door would really open. Lif...

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You’re tuned in to Women Over 40—the podcast where we rewrite the narrative about what’s possible at this stage of life. Today, we’re diving straight into the heart of reinventing yourself after 40 and pursuing new passions—because this is the age when transformation isn’t just possible, but powerful.

Now, maybe you’ve spent years in one career or role, and suddenly, you feel restless, or maybe circumstances have shifted, and you’re asking—what now? The truth is, when you cross that milestone birthday, you don’t lose opportunities...

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Welcome back to Women Over 40, the podcast where we celebrate fresh starts, bold dreams, and the fierce, fabulous wisdom that arrives with experience. Today, I want to talk about reinvention—specifically, what it looks and feels like when we decide to pursue new passions after 40.

Turning 40 opens a new chapter. Instead of a crisis, what if this milestone was a calling? Not just to change your circumstances, but to explore the unexplored within yourself. There’s power in knowing that your past does not set the limits for your future. Just...

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Reaching your forties comes with a mix of excitement, uncertainty, and, for so many of us, a realization: life as we know it doesn’t have to look the way it always has. Reinvention at this age isn’t just possible—it’s powerful. Today on Women Over 40, I want to share real stories and practical steps that can turn this decade into your most extraordinary yet.

Let’s start with the truth—the traditional narrative says women peak early, but that’s just not the case. In reality, the world is overf...

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Welcome to Women Over 40. Today, we’re diving right into what it truly means to reinvent yourself after 40, to unearth new passions and step boldly into the next chapter. Whether life veered off the path you expected or you feel a calling for more—this space is for you, and reinvention is not just possible, it’s powerful.

Let’s talk about real women who have done just that. Take Susan Lister Locke, who, as she neared 50, found herself suddenly at a crossroads. When her job in specialty retail ended, rather t...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, where today we’re diving straight into what it means to reinvent yourself after 40 and pursue bold new passions. Turning 40 isn’t just another milestone—it’s a clarion call to step out, take inventory, and ask: what do I really want next? I know this firsthand, and I know I’m not alone. Women everywhere are shaking off outdated expectations and entering the most empowered, creative chapters of their lives.

Maybe you’ve spent years in a career that no longer excites you, or perhaps you feel lik...

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Thank you for joining me on Women Over 40. Today, we’re diving right into one of the most powerful, life-affirming journeys a woman can take: reinventing yourself after 40, and nurturing brand new passions. At this point in our lives, we hear all sorts of messages about what is and isn’t possible. But the reality is, this is the exact moment when reinvention can be the most exciting—because you bring with you a world of lived experience, wisdom, and clarity.

People like the legendary Toni Morrison didn’t even publish...

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Welcome to Women Over 40. Today we’re diving straight into reinvention after 40—how to find and pursue new passions with clarity, courage, and momentum. If you’re feeling that itch to pivot, this is your permission slip to begin, today.

Start where you are, not where you think you should be. Reinvention isn’t a full identity transplant—it’s a series of grounded experiments. CoveyClub profiles women who did just that, like jewelry designer Susan Lister Locke, who approached 50, made simple lists of what she liked, what she didn’t, and what sh...

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Welcome back to Women Over 40, the podcast that’s all about championing reinvention, courage, and new beginnings for women who know their best chapters are unfolding right now. Today, let’s dive straight into one exhilarating truth: you are never too old to pursue new passions or to completely reinvent yourself. Right now, at this very moment in your 40s—or beyond—is the perfect time to launch into a whole new adventure.

Take Toni Morrison, for example. She published her first novel at 40 and went on to win the Nobel Pr...

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Hello and welcome to Women Over 40. Today, we’re jumping straight into one of the most exciting, electric topics: reinventing yourself after forty, and reigniting your passion for life by pursuing new dreams. Midlife isn’t just a turning point—it’s the launch pad for a new chapter, and I want you to think of this episode as your personal permission slip to explore, start over, or get bold in a way you never have before.

Many women over forty feel a tug—a sense that there’s something more, someth...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, where reinvention isn’t just a possibility—it’s a promise. Today, I want to talk about the powerful theme of pursuing new passions after 40 and how this chapter can be the richest, most transformative of your entire life.

There’s a certain myth out there that by the time we reach our 40s, our big chances for change and growth are already behind us. But look around, and you’ll see women everywhere smashing that myth to pieces. Take Vera Wang, who turned her passion for fashio...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, where we throw out the old rulebook and talk honestly about what it means for women to redefine themselves at midlife and beyond. Today, let’s dive into reinventing yourself after 40—and why pursuing new passions at this stage is not just possible but absolutely essential.

There’s a myth that life after 40 is all about settling down, dialing back on ambition, and maintaining the status quo. But reality tells a very different story. Let’s look at women like Susan Lister Locke, who grew up along th...

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If you’ve ever looked in the mirror at 40 or 50 and thought, “What if I did something totally new?”—this episode is for you. Welcome to Women Over 40, where we get right into what it means to reinvent ourselves and chase new passions long after life’s supposed deadlines.

There’s a certain myth that our personal big leaps should be settled by 30. But who set that clock? If you need proof that 40 is just a warmup, look no further than Vera Wang. She didn’t design her first wedding dress until sh...

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Welcome to Women Over 40. Today, let’s dive into the powerful world of reinvention—because starting anew isn’t just possible after 40, it’s often where the most exciting chapters of life begin. Forget the myth that our paths are set in stone by midlife; some of the most inspiring stories in the world are about women over 40 unleashing new passions, finding purpose, and bravely shaping their futures.

Let’s get right to it. Take Toni Morrison, who published her first novel at 40 and later won a Nobel Prize in Literature...

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Welcome to Women Over 40. Today, let’s have an honest conversation about reinventing yourself after 40—specifically, about pursuing new passions and why this chapter could become the most empowering one yet.

Let’s cut right to it. For so many of us, the age milestone of 40 can feel like a crossroads. Maybe your career has plateaued, your kids are grown, or maybe life feels unfamiliar after a divorce or major change. Like Susan Lister Locke, who spent years following the path expected of her—marriage, retail management, raising kids on Nantucke...

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Welcome to Women Over 40. Today, we’re talking about reinventing yourself after 40 and the exhilarating journey of pursuing new passions. Let’s skip the pleasantries and get straight to the heart of it: You’re not starting over. You’re starting wiser.

Turning 40 can feel like waking up in a different life. Maybe the dreams you chased in your 20s have faded, or perhaps responsibilities piled up so high you could barely see yourself over them. Milestones you were “supposed” to hit—career, marriage, kids—might have happened, or maybe not. The world i...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, where we celebrate reinvention, resilience, and the unstoppable spirit of women who are redefining life on their own terms. Today, let’s dive straight into the heart of what it means to reinvent yourself after 40, especially when it comes to discovering and pursuing new passions.

It’s easy to feel that, after decades of juggling careers, family, or societal expectations, your story might be set in stone. But experts — and remarkable women just like you — are proving that is simply not true. Keri Ford, host of Literall...

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You’re listening to Women Over 40, where power, possibility, and reinvention collide. Today, let’s pull back the curtain on what it really means to reinvent yourself after forty—and why this chapter just might be the most exciting yet.

Turning forty often comes with a mix of reflection and restlessness. Maybe you’ve checked the boxes—career, family, milestones—only to find yourself staring at a wall that says, “Now what?” You’re not alone in that feeling. And you are absolutely not stuck. After forty, you have decades of lived wisdom, e...

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Welcome, listeners, to another episode of Women Over 40. Today is all about reinventing yourself after 40 and the endless possibilities that open up when you let yourself pursue new passions. If you’re feeling stuck or wondering if it’s “too late” to shake things up, stay with me—because the most exciting chapter of your life might be unfolding right now.

For so many of us, hitting 40 is like embarking on a new decade with completely different questions. Maybe your career path no longer sparks joy, maybe the kids are grown, or...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, where we dive into the stories of incredible women who have reinvented themselves in their 40s and beyond. Today, we're exploring the journey of pursuing new passions and creating a fulfilling life after 40.

Meet Susan Lister Locke, a woman who once dreamed of being a fashion designer but was discouraged from pursuing it. Instead, she built a life in retail, only to find herself at a crossroads near 50. With a newfound sense of purpose, she started taking art and jewelry-making classes, which eventually led her to...

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Welcome back to Women Over 40. Today we're diving straight in—reinventing yourself after 40 and discovering brand new passions. Let’s be honest, many of us hit midlife and feel an itch to do more, to be more, to finally pursue dreams we once shelved. Maybe the kids are grown, maybe you’ve outgrown your career, or maybe you’ve just realized that “someday” is right now.

Take Vera Wang, who became a design icon not in her twenties, but in her forties. She left behind a prestigious career in figure skating and...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, the podcast dedicated to embracing reinvention, transformation, and bold new chapters. Today, I want to dive straight into a topic that stirs both excitement and anxiety—reinventing yourself after forty. Maybe you’ve hit a crossroads: the career you’ve grown out of, dreams you’ve put on hold, or a restlessness for something that’s just your own. Whatever your reason, let me remind you—you have more power and potential than you might imagine.

Vera Wang became one of America’s most iconic fashion designers afte...

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Welcome to Women Over 40, where we talk real reinvention, big dreams, and new chapters at any age. Today, we’re diving into one of the most exciting parts of life after 40: deciding it’s not too late to find your passion—or even pivot into a completely new field.

Let’s skip the myth that by 40 or beyond, your choices are set in stone. The world is full of stories proving just the opposite. Take Vera Wang. She started out as a figure skater and journalist before entering the fashion design w...

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Welcome back to Women Over 40, the podcast where experience meets empowerment and every new decade is a fresh canvas. Today, let’s talk honestly about what it takes to reinvent yourself after 40—because if you’re listening and feeling that itch for something more, you are not alone, and you are not late.

Many of us wake up in our 40s, look around, and realize something fundamental has shifted. Maybe your career feels stale, maybe your relationships have changed, or maybe you simply crave a sense of personal fulfillment that’s been m...

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From the day you turn 40, the world starts whispering, sometimes shouting, that you’re supposed to have it all figured out—career, family, dreams. But what if you wake up one morning, maybe after the kids have left the nest, or after a promotion that feels more like a dead end, and realize the path you’re on isn’t the one you want anymore? The truth is, reinventing yourself after 40 isn’t just possible—it’s powerful. And you’re not alone. Let me tell you about some women who changed the game after 4...

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Welcome to another episode of Women Over 40, the podcast for every woman ready to step into her next chapter with power, purpose, and curiosity. Today, we’re diving straight into the heart of reinvention after 40—how to pursue new passions, redefine success, and harness the wisdom you already possess.

Turning 40 isn’t a finish line—it’s a launch pad. Just ask women like Toni Morrison, who published her first novel at 40, or Vera Wang, who designed her first wedding dress at 40 before becoming a fashion icon. And there’s Ariana Huffi...