You can do everything “right” and still feel lost when the boxes run out. That’s the moment we dig into with Sheree Holt, founder of Why Not Rome, a boutique travel brand created for midlife women who crave culture, community, and real connection. Sheree’s path moves from performer to corporate leadership, then straight into the midlife funk that hits when success stops feeling like you.
We talk about the identity shift so many women over 40 experience but rarely name: the gap between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. Sheree shares what it felt like to leave an unfulfilling job without a perfect plan, how fear and control show up during a career pivot, and why waiting for a single “big epiphany” often keeps us stuck. The real breakthrough, she says, comes from small actions that disrupt routine: new rooms, new people, new choices that slowly reveal what fits.
You’ll also hear practical midlife reinvention tips you can start this week, including how to name your biggest pain points, stop spiraling into self-diagnosis, and use simple tools like journaling and tiny goals to rebuild momentum. Sheree also points you to her free Midlife Playbook so you can create your own next chapter with intention.
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Ways to Connect with Sheree:
Personal site: www.sheree-monique.com
Company: www.whynotroam.com
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