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The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#300: Why Women Lose Their Inner Voice in a Career or Life Transition with Gail HarrisSend us Fan MailAre you navigating a midlife career or life transition and finding it harder than ever to trust what you actually know?When you have spent years making decisions based on responsibility, logic, and other people's expectations, the quieter voice inside you - the one that knows - can become almost impossible to hear. This episode goes beyond strategy and practical steps. It is about what it actually takes to reconnect with yourself when life is asking you to change, and why so many accomplished women are discovering that the most important...
2026-05-0440 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#293: 3 Ways to Find Clarity When Midlife Transitions Have You Feeling LostSend us Fan MailHave you ever looked in the mirror during a midlife transition and wondered not just where you went, but how to find your way back?When career change, perimenopause, divorce, grief, or empty nesting arrive all at once, the sense of not recognizing yourself can feel permanent. But it is not. This mini episode draws on the conversation with grief guide and life coach Marie Crews from Episode 292, and offers three practical, grounding shifts that will help you move from disorientation to self-trust - without waiting until everything feels certain first.
2026-04-0908 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#292: She Never Left - How to Find Your Way Back to Yourself in Midlife Transitions, with Marie CrewsSend us Fan MailHave you ever sensed that the woman you truly are is still in there, but life has made her harder to hear?When you are moving through a life transition, whether it arrives through grief, divorce, perimenopause, career change, or years of putting everyone else first, finding your way back to yourself can feel like the hardest part. This episode offers a grounding, hopeful path forward - one that starts not with a dramatic overhaul, but with a single honest question and a willingness to listen.This conversation with...
2026-04-0639 min
The Optimal Life506. Kavita Ahuja :: Helping Women Reinvent ThemselvesKavita Ahuja is the founder of It's My Time Now!, a career and life transitions consulting firm helping women rediscover and reinvent themselves. She also hosts The Midlife Reinvention Podcast. Learn more at https://itsmytimenowcoaching.com
2026-03-0531 min
Switch, Pivot or QuitFrom 25-Year Corporate Career to Life Coach: Kavita Ahuja on Making Midlife Transitions on Your Own TermsWhat happens when a successful pharmaceutical executive walks away from a 25-year career because the voice inside grew too loud to ignore? Kavita Ahuja, founder of It's My Time Now coaching and host of The Midlife Reinvention podcast, shares her powerful journey of leaving corporate success behind at 50 to help other women navigate major life transitions. From grappling with cultural expectations to that pivotal moment when her sons asked, "Mom, what do YOU really want?"—Kavita reveals why so many accomplished women feel stuck despite looking successful from the outside. Discover how one brilliant scientist with two PhDs rediscovered her pa...
2025-12-1525 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#252: 3 Ways to Reframe Loss, Rediscover Your Ikigai, and Reinvent Yourself in MidlifeSend us Fan MailSometimes reinvention doesn’t begin with a bold leap - it begins with a quiet shift inside.In this heartfelt mini-episode, Kavita Ahuja shares three powerful takeaways inspired by her conversation with entrepreneur Roshini Jaiswal, whose story reminds us that transformation starts long before the outer change appears.In This Episode You’ll discover:How to reframe loss or change so it becomes a starting point, not a setbackWhy your purpose and Ikigai are already hiding in your past expe...
2025-11-1307 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#251: How To Turn Life’s Setbacks into Powerful Midlife Reinventions with Energy and Confidence, with Roshini JaiswalSend us Fan MailWhat if your biggest setback became your greatest reinvention?For women navigating midlife, changes in our bodies, identity, and purpose can feel overwhelming - especially when society tells us we're past our prime. But what if those changes were actually the catalyst for the most powerful chapter of our lives? In this inspiring episode, discover how one woman - Roshini Jaiswal - transformed her personal health crisis into a mission to redefine beauty, confidence, and aging for women over 40.In this episode you’d discover:Ho...
2025-11-1040 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#225: How to Reinvent with Confidence by Giving Yourself Permission First, with Jillian ReillySend us Fan MailWhat would change if you treated reinvention as a muscle - and finally gave yourself permission to flex it today? Learn how to Reinvent With Confidence by giving yourself Permission first. If you’re in midlife asking “What’s next?” - stuck between fear, judgment, and the urge to play it safe - this conversation with change expert Jillian Riley shows you how to move from uncertainty to an energizing next chapter. You’ll learn to stop waiting for the perfect plan and start creating momentum with small, doable step...
2025-08-1140 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#219: Why You Need a Clear Ikigai Strategy To Make Confident Career Transitions, Part Two with Francesc MirallesSend us Fan MailAre you truly living your purpose - or just filling your time?In this transformative episode, bestselling author and Ikigai expert Francesc Miralles returns for Part Two of our deep dive with Kavita Ahuja into what sustains meaning, flow, and joy in the second half of life.If you're navigating a life or career transition and craving more than productivity tips, this episode is your permission slip to redefine success on your terms. Discover how ancient Ikigai principles meet modern science to offer practical ways to re...
2025-07-2131 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#199: How To Successfully Reinvent Your Career With Confidence, with Jane HansonSend us Fan MailAre you standing at the crossroads of your career and life, wondering if it’s too late to reinvent yourself — and how to confidently take that leap?In today’s rapidly evolving world, career reinvention isn't just possible — it’s necessary for aligning your true passion and purpose. If you’re feeling stuck in an old identity, craving deeper fulfillment, or hesitant about stepping into your next chapter, this episode offers real-life inspiration and actionable advice to help you move forward with clarity and courage.In this episode you will:
2025-04-2840 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#175: How to Redefine Success & Confidence During Career & Life Transitions, with Sherry Finkel MurphySend us Fan MailWhat if your next 40 years could be your best yet? Are you ready to redefine midlife and take control of your future with confidence and financial security?Many women over 50 feel stuck between outdated retirement narratives and the pressures of family and career transitions. But what if midlife wasn’t an ending—what if it was a powerful new beginning? In this episode, financial expert and career reinventionist Sherry Finkel Murphy shares how to reframe aging, embrace financial freedom, and confidently step into the next chapter of life.In t...
2025-02-0337 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#167: How To Navigate Major Life Transitions By Balancing Your Health and Hormones, with Dr. Betty MurraySend us Fan MailAre you tired of feeling like your body is betraying you during midlife? What if the key to thriving instead of just surviving is understanding the untold truths about your health, hormones, and happiness?In this episode, Kavita Ahuja sits down with Dr. Betty Murray, a leading expert in women's health, to discuss how hormonal and metabolic imbalances can affect women over 40. Discover why the conventional understanding of menopause is outdated and how empowering yourself with the right knowledge can help you reclaim your vitality, redefine your h...
2025-01-0737 min
The MindFit MethodE169: REINVENTING HAPPINESS: Embracing Change in Careers and Life with Kavita AhujaWelcome to another empowering episode of The MindFit Method Podcast! Today, we're diving into a journey of self-discovery and profound transformation with the incredible Kavita Ahuja, a visionary in the world of personal empowerment and life transitions.
With a passion that ignites change, Kavita guides women through pivotal life moments, helping them to uncover and embrace their wildest dreams and true potential. Get ready to explore how embracing change can lead you to a life filled with more joy, purpose, and fulfillment than you ever imagined. Join us as Kavita shares her wisdom on...
2024-12-0558 min
Menopause MasteryLiving Your Best Life in Midlife with Kavita AhujaLiving your best life in midlife isn't just a nice idea—it's totally within reach. Kavita Ahuja, a Women's Career and Life Transitions Coach and host of The Midlife Reinvention podcast, joins me in talking about finding purpose and joy in this powerful life stage. She shares her own journey of leaving a career that didn't feel right to create something truly meaningful and fulfilling. We dive into the Japanese concept of "ikigai," a beautiful way to uncover what lights you up and aligns with your strengths and values. Kavita gets real about the emotional hu...
2024-11-2741 min
Life Coach BFF Show for Midlife Women - Thrive in Midlife, Women Over 40, Women Over 50, Goal Setting, Navigating Menopause, Purpose Driven Life, Faith, Systems183 | Kavita Ahuja: How Can You Discover Your Ikigai and Reinvent Your Midlife?Episode 183 Life Coach BFF Show
Host Heather Pettey welcomes guest Kavita Ahuja, an expert guide in career and life transitions
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•The concept of Ikigai, a Japanese term meaning "reason for being"- Explanation of the four elements of Ikigai: what you love, what the world needs, what you're good at, and what you can be paid for
•The importance of rediscovering passions and strengths that may have been neglected
•Kavita's program "It's My Time Now" focuses on helping women appreciate themselves and rediscover buried interests
•The benefits of having hobbies in midli...
2024-09-1336 min
THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLifeEp 230: How To Find Your Purpose And Your True Calling In Perimenopause w/ Kavita AhujaDo you feel fulfilled in your life? Did you know that NOT living in alignment with your true purpose creates a great stress in our lives, and since stress equals unhappy hormones, that makes finding your purpose a key part of thriving in perimenopause and beyond.
In this expert interview I talk with author, Certified Women’s Career and Life Transitions Coach, Podcast Host of the popular podcast The Midlife Reinvention, and Founder of It’s My Time Now Coaching, Kavita Ahuja whose expertise significantly impacts the lives of women in a way that empowers them...
2024-08-0846 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#115. Adversity in Career & Life: How to Recognize, Navigate and Overcome Adversity, with Shereen Benzvy MillerSend us Fan MailIn this week’s re-released fan favorite episode, Kavita speaks about Adversity - how to recognize, navigate and overcome it - with Shereen Benzvy Miller. A human rights lawyer by training, Shereen is a senior public servant with a strong record of leadership in delivering timely, innovative and effective business and process transformation in the Government of Canada over the past 20 years. Sharing her daughter’s journey with mental issues, Shereen gives us practical tips on how to deal with adversity, which we can all benefit from, especi...
2024-05-061h 01The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#114. Imposter Syndrome: What it is, and How to Overcome it During Career & Life Transitions, with Sheila BuswellSend us Fan MailHave you ever felt like you're not good enough, no matter how much you achieve? Join us as we dive into overcoming imposter syndrome with Sheila Buswell, CEO, veteran, and author.Imposter syndrome affects countless individuals, especially during major life transitions. Sheila's journey from the army to engineering to entrepreneurship sheds light on how imposter syndrome can impact us all, regardless of our accomplishments.In this episode you will:Learn valuable strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, straight from the experiences of accomplished individuals like Sheila.G...
2024-04-2945 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#112. The Importance of Weightlifting in Midlife; How it builds confidence, strength, and resilience: with Kim RahirSend us Fan MailAre you ready to be inspired by an incredible story of resilience and reinvention?As we navigate the complexities of life transitions, especially in midlife, finding clarity on our next steps can be daunting. In this episode, we delve into a remarkable journey of overcoming adversity and reclaiming vitality. Learn how Kim Rahir, a mother of three diagnosed with MS, defied the odds to become a European Champion in Masters Weightlifting. Discover how her experience led her to transition from journalism to becoming a he...
2024-04-1553 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#110. Resilience Despite Adversity: From Child Welfare to Unstoppable Female CEO, with Victoria PelletierSend us Fan MailHave you ever wondered how some women can thrive despite huge adversity in their way? How do they do it, and how can you learn how to do this for yourself?Discover the journey of resilience as we delve into the remarkable story of Victoria Pelletier, from overcoming childhood adversity to becoming an unstoppable CEO and influential leader.Victoria is a 20+ year Corporate Executive, Board Director, #1 selling author and Professional Public Speaker. As someone who does not subscribe to the status quo, she is always ready for ne...
2024-04-0135 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#108. The Psychology of Midlife: Building Confidence & Leadership in the Workplace, with Dr. Barbara MarkSend us Fan MailDo you feel like this is a pivotal moment in your life - where you may be questioning your career, your sense of purpose or your overall well-being?These questions are normal, especially in midlife, and in this next episode we will discuss the psychology behind why this stage is so crucial and can lead to real personal growth and fulfillment. Enjoy this fascinating conversation with Dr. Barbara Mark who is a recognized expert on the psychology of women and is the leading authority on the midlife stages of a...
2024-03-1846 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#101. On Self Sabotage and Trusting Our Intuition to Build Confidence, with Christina WoodsSend us Fan MailEnjoy the 101st podcast episode with Christina Woods as we discuss the importance of trusting our inner voice and intuition and how we tend to sabotage ourselves - some valuable insights to ponder over upcoming holidays and year ahead!Christina Woods is a licensed Rapid Transformational Therapist®, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Empowerment Coach, and Reiki Master. She combines her background in corporate leadership along with her life experiences in dealing with trauma and abandonment to empower other women to trust their intuition and set themselves free of self-doubt.You can find C...
2023-12-1548 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#98. On Training For Life: Why Building Confidence is Essential for Women, With Amy WilsonSend us Fan MailEnjoy this episode with Amy Wilson as it will surely provide you with some fuel for thought about maintaining a healthy mind and body connection for life. Amy is a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, a certified fitness professional, and a certified nutrition coach , who is disrupting the diet industry and helping her clients take their health back. Amy’s mission is to empower and equip her clients to take charge of their health and find balance in their lives. With over 30 years of experience, Amy specia...
2023-11-1146 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#97. On Becoming an "Erin Brockovich" For Your Cause: Finding True Fulfilment in Midlife, with Sandy RosenthalSend us Fan MailEnjoy this inspiring interview with Sandy Rosenthal - it will prompt you to think of those things that you are passionate about – what is stopping you from going for them? If you have heard about the famous environmental activist, Erin Brockovich, you will be interested to learn about Sandy's story – which is remarkably similar. At the age of 48, Sandy realized that her entire life had prepared her to stand up to the most powerful engineering outfit in the world, and win! After Hurricane Katrina and the federal levee failures in New...
2023-10-2650 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#96. On Dancing With Disruption to Build Confidence in Midlife, with Linda RossettiSend us Fan MailJoin Kavita and other like-minded women for a 6-week Transformational Group Coaching Program – It’s My Time Now! For more information and to register follow this linkEnjoy this powerful episode with Linda Rossetti, and you consider that the disruptions you may be facing in your life, are an invitation for transformational growth. Linda is a business leader, Harvard MBA, and social entrepreneur who is dedicated to advancing our understanding of and response to personal and organizational transformation. She is the author of two books, Dancing with Disrupt...
2023-10-111h 03
Menopause Made Easy with Tanya#75 Reinvent Your Life with Kavita AhujaKavita Ahuja is a career & life transitions coach and we have a lovely conversation.
We chat about:
Listening to our inner voice
Asking yourself, Who am I really? What do I really want? How am I going to get there?
How to feel fulfilled
Inner critic and fear
How to gain courage, confidence, compassion
Shades of grey, not black and white
The Power of Support
The roles we play in life are not our identity
Process of finding yourself
Words and play are powerful
Law of Attraction
You can reach Kavita at...
2023-09-2442 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#95. On Creating Our Own "Lifescape": Building Confidence and Finding Fulfilment in Midlife, with Monique AllenSend us Fan MailJoin Kavita and other like-minded women for a 6-week Transformational Group Coaching Program – It’s My Time Now! For more information and to register follow this linkEnjoy this episode with Monique Allen, and her unique analogy of how we can learn so much from our landscapes and create the lives which we choose, to release that vital and beautiful energy of life. The Founder & Creative Director of The Garden Continuum, Monique has utilized her knowledge as a lifelong gardener, business developer, and educator to bridge the gap b...
2023-09-1652 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#94. On Confusion & Self-Doubt: How to Build Confidence and find Fulfilment in MidlifeSend us Fan MailEnjoy this next episode with Kavita Ahuja, where she goes through a mini training on how to begin to overcome Confusion, Self-Doubt, and Lack of Confidence as you may be transitioning in your career or other aspects in your life.If you are you experiencing a shift in your career which is also affecting other aspects of your life, you may be experiencing the following 3 emotions:Confusion - where do I even begin to figure out what to do and what I really want?Self...
2023-09-0425 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#93. On Living a Life Well Lived: Finding Fulfilment, Building Confidence & Career Reinvention in Midlife, with Sky BergmanSend us Fan MailJoin Kavita and other like-minded women for a 6-week Transformational Group Coaching Program – It’s My Time Now! For more information and to register follow this linkEnjoy this episode with Sky Bergman and her insights on how we can all live a life well lived! Sky is an accomplished, award-winning photographer. Lives Well Lived, celebrates the incredible wit, wisdom, and life experiences of older adults living full and meaningful lives in their later years. You can find Sky here:https://www.lives-well-lived.com/resources T...
2023-08-2253 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#91. On Confidence in Dating after 50 and Loving Yourself First; Finding Fulfilment & Confidence in Midlife with Lisa CopelandSend us Fan MailConnect with Kavita here to learn more about how she can help you make your vision for yourself a reality! Visit her website here!Join our Group Coaching Program - It’s My Time Now!Enjoy the practical tips and sound advice that Lisa Copeland shares in this next podcast episode, as you may be navigating transitions in your relationships!Lisa Copeland is a leading internationally recognized Love Coach and Dating Expert for women over 50. She's the Amazon Best-Selling Author of The Winning Dating Formula For Women Ov...
2023-07-2049 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#88. On Paying it Forward, with Carline BengtssonSend us Fan MailEnjoy this next podcast episode with Carline Bengstton and her beautiful story of paying it forward. What passions do you have which may be buried? Is it time to bring them out now? Carline retired from corporate life following careers within the insurance, military avionics and medical technology industries. Carline immigrated to Minnesota from Jamaica as a child and grew up to marry a native Swede which sealed her affinity for the culture, language, country, and the American Swedish Institute (ASI) community at lar...
2023-05-1638 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#84. On Navigating Adversity, with Shereen Benzvy Miller, and Celebrating our Second Anniversary and IWD, 2023!Send us Fan MailEnjoy this next inspiring podcast episode with Shereen Benzvy Miller as she shares her lived experience, and how we can navigate the adversities in our own lives.A human rights lawyer by training, Shereen is a senior public servant with a strong record of leadership in delivering timely, innovative and effective business and process transformation in the Government of Canada over the past 20 years. She has expertise in shaping strategic policy, guiding and directing key programs, and overseeing operations in both service delivery and regulatory bodies.You can find S...
2023-03-071h 01
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#83. On Our Most Important Relationship in Life, with Kavita AhujaSend us Fan MailJoin host Kavita Ahuja, as she discusses the importance of relationships in our lives, and the most important relationship in our life: Our relationship with ourselves! She also discusses findings from a Harvard Research study looking at the number one thing that makes us happy in life, and helps us live longer. Tune in to hear more!If you are at a transition in your career or relationships, or health - ask yourself first - how am I really doing? If you need support along the...
2023-02-2213 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#82. On Writing Our Own Playbook in Life, with Nancy A ShenkerSend us Fan MailEnjoy this next podcast episode with Nancy A Shenker, as she will make you realize that you can, indeed, write your own playbook - exactly the way you want it to be! A brand growth consultant and content strategist/writer, she established her own business -- theONswitch -- in 2003, when she was close to 50.Nancy published a column called "The Silver Hair PlaybookTM: How to Be a Bad-Ass >50" as well as a guide to dating >50. She recently launched a stand-up act called, “I’m Not Your F*@!cking Grandma!” about per...
2023-02-0642 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#79. On Moving from Tragedy to Inspiration, with Dr. Zhu ShenSend us Fan MailEnjoy this moving podcast episode, as you learn about the incredible reinvention story of Dr. Zhu Shen, from tragedy to inspiration. She shares her vulnerable story about how she "chose to bare my soul to reconnect with my son, reclaim my buried artistic prowess, transforming from a ‘Tiger Mom’ to a ‘Zen Mom’.” Dr. Shen is an award-winning writer, film producer, director working on her first personal documentary feature, JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES , "an ode to the bond between mother and son, told with radical vulnerability and honesty," and “a deeply moving l...
2022-12-171h 13
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#78. On Climbing Our Own Personal Mountains, with Karen SimpsonSend us Fan MailEnjoy this next podcast episode with Karen Simpson, as it is sure to provide you with some food for thought on how you can climb your own personal mountain!Karen wants everyone to become confident identifying and celebrating their awesome. Her career spans over 30 years as a certified HR leader, DEI expert, tech sales professional and, in 2019, she was awarded Canada's #1 Recruiter. Most recently, Karen was President of Lean in Toronto leading a team of 30 who were passionate about helping women become unapologetically ambitious. In her late 50's she be...
2022-12-0547 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#77. On Holistic Nutrition as We Age, with Glenda BrittonSend us Fan MailEnjoy this podcast episode with Glenda Britton. Her passion for holistic nutrition as fueled by her own lived experience, is a lesson for us all to think about our own lifestyle and nutrition and how we can improve our energy, health and life if we follow some simple strategies. After years of being unwell, multiple diagnoses and medications, along with buckets of supplements, the doctors said, "There's nothing more that can be done". She had no choice – out of sheer desperation, she turned to nutrition... Initially having no idea what to do –...
2022-11-2350 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#73. On the Power Trifecta! Women of Color Over 50, with Janice SutherlandSend us Fan MailEnjoy this weeks podcast episode with Janice Sutherland who is sure to inspire you. Her confidence and no nonsense attitude towards life reminds us that - regardless of your age, color, background or experiences - you CAN do this!Janice Sutherland supports women to dream big while achieving their goals and career ambitions. As founder of This Woman Can, an award winning leadership and personal development company rooted in career mentoring for executive women, Janice now helps countless career minded women to re-align their careers while staying true to their values a...
2022-10-0852 min
The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#72. On Celebrating Our Listeners, Our Guests, and Our Podcast Milestones, with Kavita AhujaSend us Fan MailWe are thrilled to celebrate so many things, including that The Midlife Reinvention: A Power Purpose Play Podcast has been selected as one of the Top 20 Midlife Women Podcasts on the web! https://blog.feedspot.com/midlife_women_podcasts/We could not have done this without you, our wonderful listeners, for tuning in every week and for sharing our podcast to your friends and family. You are the reason I am doing this, and it is you I have in mind a...
2022-09-1920 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#69. On Women and Leadership, with Palena NealeSend us Fan MailEnjoy this informative podcast episode on Women and Leadership with Palena Neale. So many pearls to apply into our own lives! How do you lead in your life? At work? In your relationships? What about your health and wellness? Are you taking some time for YOU?Palena is an accredited executive and leadership coach and educator, highly experienced in organizational and leadership development for the private sector, UN, government, non-profit, and academic organizations. She has designed and delivered leadership programs across four continents and founded Unabridged – a leadership development practice providing be...
2022-08-3054 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#67. On Being the Top Sixty Over Sixty, with Helen Hirsh SpenceSend us Fan MailEnjoy this next episode of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast, as Helen Hirsh Spence reminds us to believe in the untapped potential of people, regardless of their age. As Helen so rightly says, "don't ever think it's too late to do anything. It's Not!"Helen is an Age Provocateur, a Mindset Shifter, and Thought Leader who speaks about the positives of ageing and the inherent negatives of ageism. She created Top Sixty Over Sixty, a niche age diversity consultancy, to provide age equity tools and training to businesses, and to support individuals w...
2022-08-1647 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#66. On Being a Warrior of Love, with Emmy RousseauSend us Fan MailEnjoy my conversation with Emmy Rousseau and I hope it gets you thinking about loving yourself first, and that self-love is selfless, not selfish!Emmy Rousseau, Warrior of Love, is the founder of Trinity Transformations and the Holistic Healing Hub. She empowers changemakers to go from feeling flat to in flow, so that they can create the change in the world they were born to make.Emmy is a certified teacher of 22 years, transformational speaker, Emerging Speakers: Visionary Voices Club Mentor, activist, and fitness instructor. She is a contributing...
2022-08-0848 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#65. On the Power of Vision Boards, with Debbi SluysSend us Fan MailEnjoy this episode of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast where I speak with Debbi Sluys about the Power of Vision Boards. It will give you a glimpse into how visioning can help you expand your brain’s potential to see what is indeed possible for your future!Debbi Sluys founder of Dare to Declare is a coach, trainer, and speaker who specializes in helping people expand their brain’s potential to see what is possible for their future with Vision boards. As a former Child Care Director, Debbi has studied personal development for...
2022-07-2347 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#61. On Creatrix Rising: Unlocking the Power of Midlife Women, with Stephanie RaffelockSend us Fan MailEnjoy this week's podcast interview with Stephanie Raffelock - as we discuss everything about the great creative surge that begins in midlife. Women all around us are demonstrating courage and purpose as they stand in the light of truth. Regardless of your age - you can make a difference - and you can find that thing that gets you up in the morning. There is still so much inside of us to discover, to create, and to contribute.Stephanie is an author, blogger, and speaker. Her goal is to inspire women t...
2022-06-0639 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#60. On Reinventing Our Careers in Midlife, with Debra VoorheisSend us Fan MailEnjoy my conversation with Debra Voorheis, on how we can reinvent our careers at any stage in life. Think about your strengths, passions, and how you can weave those into what you want to do moving forward. Look at the breadcrumbs in your life because they may lead you somewhere you never expected. Don't limit yourself or close the door on possibilities!Debra is a senior executive with leadership experience across a broad range of industries, She joined the Bigwin Group with a passion for empowering people and identifying and working w...
2022-05-3051 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#59. Kavita Ahuja: On Life Lessons From a Little Bird!Send us Fan MailJoin Kavita Ahuja in this short solo podcast episode as she tells a story of a little bird who was trapped in her house, and the life lessons we can learn from it. It's all about our comfort zones and how we react when we are taken outside of them. When we, as humans, find ourselves in similar situations - outside of the regular routine, or what we are used to - we also panic. We “fly around” like the little bird - flitting from one place to the next - bangi...
2022-05-2413 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#58. Jack Perez: On Kuel Life & Normalizing Aging for Women!Send us Fan MailI trust you were blown away by Jacqueline (Jack) Perez's incredible positive energy and humor and gained a lot from our conversation. Through her platform, Kuel Life, Jack champions change, normalizing aging for women through curated content and women-driven brands. Jack founded Kuel Life in 2017 and the community grows daily. With over 54 Kuel Life Industry Thought Leaders and 40 women-driven brands, Kuel Life offers women an opportunity to Share, Learn, Shop, and Play with Our Second Act Sisters! Previously, Jack spent 20 years at Summit Strategy Partners, a San Francisco-based marketing and...
2022-05-1648 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#57. Mimi Bishop: On the Modern GenX Woman!Send us Fan MailEnjoy this great conversation with the lovely Mimi Bishop - our joint goal to empower GenX Women will I'm sure motivate you to take some of our tips and build them into your own lives. As she says, there's plenty of time to enjoy what's in front of us, and we have the hard earned wisdom that we may not have had in our 20s or 30s. If we use that life perspective and couple that with what's ahead of us, it can be magical!Mimi is the co-founder of Modern G...
2022-05-0237 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#54. Anissa Buckley: On Becoming UntetheredSend us Fan MailEnjoy today's episode on Becoming Untethered with the wonderful Anissa Buckley. As she says, becoming untethered means letting go of societal expectations, previous expectations of yourself, and letting yourself be who you are today. We are at a unique stage in life because Midlife and the changes it brings affects every part of you: Your Body, Your Mind and Your Soul. Take the time to nurture each leg of the stool, my friend, and your life will be balanced. Anissa has gone from Fortune 500 marketer to successful entrepreneur to global endurance a...
2022-04-1152 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#51. Samra Zafar: On #BreakTheBias, the Trauma of Abuse, & Believing in Our DreamsSend us Fan MailOn this, International Women's Day Week, the theme is #breakthebias and that means imagining a gender equal world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. It is so appropriate to have as our guest on this important week, Samra Zafar. If there is one podcast interview you should listen to of the many that I've conducted, it is this one! Be inspired by Samra's story of resilience, after being forced into a child marriage, and suffering years of abuse. Many of us would have given up after such trauma, but instead, Samra...
2022-03-0750 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#49. Lori Saitz: On Going From Fine to Fabulous! One Year Anniversary Episode!Send us Fan MailEnjoy this, our one year anniversary podcast episode! We are so grateful that you are here, and our mission is to continue to uplift and empower you to make this next stage of your life the best stage ever, on your terms. I speak with Lori Saitz today, on the topics of gratitude, meditation, and going from just Fine to Fabulous. Lori is the CEO of Zen Rabbit and host of the podcast “FINE is a 4-Letter Word.” She’s an award-winning writer, speaker, and broadcaster. And a nationally recognized expert in using gra...
2022-02-2141 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#48. Kavita Ahuja: On Loving Yourself FirstSend us Fan MailOn this Valentine’s Day, enjoy this mini podcast episode where Kavita shares her thoughts on the importance of Love, and Loving Yourself First. She discusses Why she created Power Purpose Play, and why she believes you have the potential to be who you want to be, and do what you want to do. In the process, we can make the world so much more positive. Do you love yourself? Why or why not? Celebrate all the good things about you, and love yourself. “Love yourself first my friends...
2022-02-1408 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#47. Libby Wildman: On the Power of Connections, Our Stories, and Our Liminal EscapesSend us Fan MailI loved my conversation with Libby Wildman, and I hope you do also. One of the greatest things about Libby is that at her core, and as we'll discuss today, Libby loves to help people and is a natural connector. I discovered that myself when we instantly connected and she was so generous as to have me highlighted as a superwoman entrepreneur on her platform A brilliant leader as well, Libby gives us so many wonderful takeaways that we can incorporate into our daily lives. Libby is the head of wealth advisory a...
2022-02-0753 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#46. Shay Stone: On Being Better Than YouSend us Fan MailEnjoy this next podcast episode with Shay Stone. You will love her sincerity, creativity and belief that being better than our own selves every day is a recipe for success, and ensures continuous progress, growth and fulfillment in our lives. Shay is an Author, Life Coach, and Animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Computer Animation at Full Sail University and has been working, professionally, in the film, television and game industry for over 11 years. In the animation industry, Shay is known for her intangible acting ski...
2022-01-3052 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#45. Tanya Willis: On Movement, Nutrition and Mindset over 40Send us Fan MailWe are sure you will be motivated by our next podcast episode as I interview Tanya Willis who helps women over 40 lead a healthy and vibrant life through integrating simple shifts in movement, nutrition and mindset. Tanya has been teaching in the health and fitness industry for 30 years. She is the Founder of Vibrant Living with Tanya and The Willis Method. In 2018, she published her book Cookie Dough in the Dark which is a tell all book about her struggles with food addiction and how she moved through it to live the v...
2022-01-2357 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#44. Jewel Veitch: On Igniting Your Soul's GiftsSend us Fan MailEnjoy this podcast episode as I interview Jewel Veitch as she gives us insights on how we can ignite our soul's gifts to and help us find our purpose. As a seasoned transformational mentor, spiritual guide, author, and speaker in the field of personal and career development, Jewel elegantly explains how to listen to our heart intelligence to answer, what am I to do next? Jewel is the International Best Selling author of True Gifts: Ignite your Soul Magic and Monetize the Highest Expression of your Purpose. She has supported countless women to l...
2022-01-1551 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#41. Rene Washington: On Shining Our Brightest Light in MidlifeSend us Fan MailI'm sure you enjoyed hearing from Rene Washington as much as I enjoyed interviewing her. A true Midlife Maven, Rene has given us so many reasons to take this next stage in our life and run with it! As she so aptly describes, amazing women like you should be running the world!Rene is a master-certified life coach, podcast host, author, and midlife maven. She’s known for her straight-no-chaser style and for successfully coaching women through navigating major life transitions and breaking through what’s blocking them from their goals and...
2021-12-1047 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#40. Jill Lubinski: On Becoming Exactly the Kind of Person You Wish You Can BeSend us Fan MailThe title of this podcast says it all, in that, I'm sure you will agree, Jill Lubinski really is the poster girl for becoming exactly the kind of person you wish you can be. With her major reinvention at the age of 60, Jill, now 77, is the happiest she has ever been. It was such a pleasure to learn from her on how, at any age, we can find internal peace and success. Her energy and enthusiasm for life is contagious, and it was an honour to have her on the show. A...
2021-12-0437 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#39. Lisa Kelly: On Becoming Sober, and Having the Courage to Transform & GrowSend us Fan MailIt was a great pleasure to interview Lisa Kelly, and learn about her struggles and how she became sober, and the courage it took not only to transform herself, but to help inspire others to do the same. We can all learn from Lisa's experience on the importance of harnessing our true infinite potential. Lisa is a 'Mentor In The Art of Living Your Dreams'. She finds joy in inspiring others to find the courage to make the inner changes necessary for external transformation. She loves teaching people to see how p...
2021-11-1948 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#38. Cynthia Hastings-James: On Having Faith in Yourself & Jumping in With Both FeetSend us Fan MailI was so motivated by Cynthia's story as I'm sure you will be too. Who wouldn't be? Going from living on the streets as a teenager to running some of the largest healthcare organizations in Canada, Cynthia is the epitome of having faith in yourself that you can, indeed, figure it out. The fact that she is looking to now rediscover herself after such an incredible career is a testament to how we can all continually evolve, and grow. Cynthia Hastings-James's passion lies in creative problem solving to optimize pop...
2021-11-1450 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#37. Sheri Lerat: On Tragedy & Loss, Resiliency and the Power of HealingSend us Fan MailSheri Lerat will no doubt leave you feeling emotional and inspired as you hear her story of reinvention. Her story of the grief and losses she faced in her life, yet her incredible resiliency and transformation through the power of healing is something we can all learn from. As she so beautifully expressed, "rebirth is the term I would use to convey this next stage of my life as I share my journey from cocoon to butterfly".Sheri founded Karys Layne Candles as a tribute to the beautiful transformation that can...
2021-11-0844 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#36. Deborah Gillis: On the Importance of Our Mental Health and Championing Women's InitiativesSend us Fan MailEnjoy this insightful conversation with Deborah Gillis. Her life's work is an example for us all to realize that we CAN make a difference - in causes that we are passionate about, regardless of obstacles that may be in our way. Deborah is President and CEO of CAMH Foundation - the Center for Addiction and Mental Health based in Toronto. A recognized thought leader on gender equality, diversity and inclusion, Deborah has dedicated her career to driving social change. Deborah’s unique blend of passion, strategic vision and ent...
2021-10-2849 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#35. Karen Herbert: On Our Empty Nest, and Having Healthy Relationships With Our Adult ChildrenSend us Fan MailI so enjoyed having Karen Herbert on our podcast and we have so much to learn from her about dealing with the transition in our empty nest years, especially our changing relationships with ourselves and our loved ones, including our young adult children. Karen is a certified professional coach and the founder and CEO of Themelios Coaching. Karen specializes in helping women embrace and seize the opportunities in the empty nest transition. A mother of three young adults, she has a Master’s degree from Notre Dame and hired her husband, also...
2021-10-2443 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#33. Sara Arnell: On Rising Up From Our "Lobster Moments"Send us Fan MailI thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Sara Arnell, and I'm sure you will as well. Sara offers a look into her personal struggles and how we can all learn from her story. She explains how lobster moments or moments of crisis and triggers can be the turning point for transition, and that we all have the power to "take off our robes, and lose the trappings of what we think defines us" Sara is a former advertising CEO, author and professor at The New School’s Parsons School of Design. Her thir...
2021-10-0840 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#32. Kavita Ahuja: On Being VulnerableSend us Fan MailBe inspired as Kavita, founder of Power Purpose Play speaks from the heart about her thoughts surrounding vulnerability, and how, as Brene Brown describes, “Vulnerability is basically uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure.” We all experience some form of vulnerability at different times in our life. The key is to try to detach yourself from the consequence of your actions, don't be so concerned with external validation, and try and let go of that Gremlin that tells you, "I'm not good enough".There is catabolic ene...
2021-10-0110 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#31. Genein Letford: On Intercultural CreativitySend us Fan MailEnjoy this next episode of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast, where we learn from Genein Letford about Intercultural Creativity, among many other important and relevant topics we can all apply into our lives. As the 2019 LA Lakers Business Woman and the 2015 CA Charter Teacher of the Year, Genein is a national thought leader and creator of the concept of ‘Intercultural Creativity™’. She is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of CAFFE Strategies, and her 7 Gems of Intercultural Creativity is a leading framework that encourages corporations in their diversity and inclusion development. Genein believes creative...
2021-09-2551 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#30. Patti Pokorchak: On Living a Life With No RegretsSend us Fan MailEnjoy this colorful conversation with Patti Pokorchuk. Her positive spirit, no-can-do attitude towards living a life on the edge is both entertaining and inspirational. Patti was NOT a born sales professional. She was the shyest female tech pioneer, proving that ANYONE can learn how to sell, AND love it too. Patti now teaches Entrepreneurial Sales at Ryerson University, in Toronto Canada.A serial entrepreneur since 1992, she helped co-found and run a software business, scaling to multiple 7-figures in sales before opening up her own hobby farm and garden center, desp...
2021-09-1544 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#29. Kavita Ahuja: On Realizing Your DreamsSend us Fan MailJoin Kavita Ahuja, Founder of Power Purpose Play https://powerpurposeplay.ca/ as she muses about the importance of realizing our dreams. She talks about how dreaming is not just for children, and somehow, as adults we have just stopped doing that. Her message is to DARE to DREAM, and that despite our perceived insecurities and lack of confidence, if we put our true intentions out into the world, the realization of our dreams is possible. Kavita celebrates the launch of our signature course: It's My...
2021-09-1008 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#28. Ashton Applewhite: On AgeismSend us Fan MailIt was such a pleasure to speak with Ashton Applewhite on this important topic - her passion for leading this emerging movement to raise awareness of Ageism and how to dismantle it is fascinating, and we can all learn from, and participate in spreading this awareness.Ashton is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, and is a leading spokesperson for the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and to dismantle it. Ashton has been recognized by the New York Times, the New Yorker, National Pu...
2021-08-2853 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#27. Kavita Ahuja: On Turning 55!Send us Fan MailIn this 26th solo episode of The Midlife Reinvention podcast, Kavita Ahuja, founder of Power Purpose Play https://powerpurposeplay.ca/ muses on what it means to her to turn 55 years of age. Society puts so many labels on each of us and how we should behave or what we should be doing at different stages of our lives. Kavita wants to turn those stereotypes on their head and take the word "crisis" out of midlife!Instead, midlife is a time for renewal and rediscovery, and a time when we should be...
2021-08-0715 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#26. Elle AyoubZadeh: On Beautiful Shoes … Walk How You WantSend us Fan Mail I loved my conversation with Elle AyoubZadeh, not only because of her inspirational story of how she created the beautiful brand which is Zvelle, but also because of her warmth, honesty, and courageous views on life and how we should all, Walk How You Want. I'm sure you'll love to hear her wonderful story of starting her own business and her views on empowering women. Elle AyoubZadeh is the Founder, CEO and Creative Director of Zvelle.For Global Citizens enriched by all cultures and connected to all people, Zvelle off...
2021-07-3154 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#25. Neela White: On Longevity Planning, and Caring for Elderly and Dying ParentsSend us Fan MailLearn from Neela White's own personal and tragic story of caring for her elderly and dying parents, and the passion by which she has drawn from her experience to provide insight to the work she does for her clients. Neela's tips to have those open discussion about death and the preparation for it, both financially and emotionally are so important.Neela White is a portfolio manager at 3Macs, a division of Raymond James Ltd., with more than two decades of experience working in the financial industry, providing insight and inclusive wealth...
2021-07-2452 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#24. Wendy Thomas: On Health Scares and the Power of a Positive MindsetSend us Fan MailBe inspired by this next episode of The Midlife Reinvention, where we learn about Wendy Thomas, and her courageous story of surviving an early stage breast cancer diagnosis, and the power of a positive mindset. Her authentic and eloquent words and advice should make us all pause and reflect on what is really important in our lives. Wendy is the Founder of Wendy Thomas Coaching which helps individuals and teams excel in work and life by learning to harness the power of mindset. An early stage breast cancer diagnosis gave Wendy the...
2021-07-1642 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#23. Dena K. Martines: On Numerology, Astrology and the GenXWomanSend us Fan MailBe inspired by the words and wisdom of Dena K. Martines, as we discuss all things numerology, astrology and the GenXWoman! Dena's passion for life and helping others find their purpose is unique, as are her views on how we are just getting started in our 50's. As Dena describes, its about setting life goals not retirement goals at midlife. It's not about winding down - you're just getting started! Dena K. Martines is an ex-corporate executive turned Entrepreneur and Career Strategist. Her mission is to raise the happiness quotient in Co...
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The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#22. Carolyn Ray: On Women and Solo TravelSend us Fan MailEnjoy this conversation with Carolyn Ray. Her passion for travel and living life on purpose is so real and motivating. I love her passion for building communities of women and empowering women to be the change agents in the world. Visit https://journeywoman.com/ to understand the importance of travel and how we can live a life of purpose anywhere we are in the world. Carolyn has over 25 years of experience leading communications and marketing firms as CEO of Interbrand, and launching her own firm AUTHENTICA, to help organizations lead with aut...
2021-07-0450 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#21. Dr. Rupinder Toor: On Women's Health and the Importance of Empowering Women and GirlsSend us Fan MailI so enjoyed my conversation with Dr. Rupinder Toor. Her passion for the advancement of women's health and the empowerment of women and girls and her work in the field of reproductive healthcare is so impressive and important. We can all learn so much from her, and her mission to champion women's health and culturally appropriate healthcare as well. Dr. Toor is the Founder & Medical Director of The IUD Women’s Clinic. She has been a pioneer in establishing women’s health as an area of focus within the scope of Famil...
2021-06-2641 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#20. Kavita Ahuja: On Rediscovering Yourself in MidlifeSend us Fan MailKavita Ahuja, founder of Power Purpose Play, celebrates the 20th episode of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast! As she contemplates the incredible experience it has been, she stresses the fact that Midlife is NOT a crisis - it is an opportunity for each of us to step into our individual greatness and rediscover who we are and bring that out into the world. Kavita discusses what she terms, "The Pyramid of Reinvention" which consists of 6 steps: 1) Rediscovering Yourself - your inventory (skills, talents), your passions, your values, culminating in the discovery of yo...
2021-06-1812 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#19. Caroline Brookfield: On Everyday Creativity and Finding Your Courage to Face ChallengesSend us Fan MailDr. Caroline Brookfield is completely lovely, inspirational as well as entertaining. Her no-nonsense approach to life, creativity and taking on new challenges is so inspiring. Caroline believes that if everyone took small, unconventional actions to embrace their inherent creativity, we could change the world. Her advice is rooted in science, and, by listening to our conversation, I'm sure you will be inspired to seek the edge of your comfort zone and move past that towards your own personal growth.Caroline received honors for her veterinary degree from the Ontario (Canada) Veterinary College, is a...
2021-06-1242 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#18. Alexandra Stockwell: On Long-Term Relationships, Intimacy, Passion & SexSend us Fan MailI thoroughly enjoyed my interview with Alexandra Stockwell, and I'm sure you will also. Her advice on the importance of cultivating long term relationships is so refreshing to understand and implement. A wife of 25 years and a mother of 4, Alexandra believes the key to passion, fulfillment, intimacy and success isn’t compromise--it’s being unwilling to compromise--because when both people feel free to be themselves, and know how to love and be loved for exactly who they are, the relationship is juicy, nourishing, and deeply satisfying. Alexandra Stockwell MD is a Luxur...
2021-06-041h 00The Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#17. Dr. Nicole Cutts: On the Heroine's JourneySend us Fan MailFollow the Heroine's Journey as explained by Dr. Nicole Cutts! In this fascinating and informative episode, Dr. Cutts reveals her insights into the heroine's quest, and topics like innate creativity and cultural competence which are so relevant for us today. She is a wealth of information, and we can all learn how to navigate challenges in our lives through her teachings .Dr. Nicole Cutts is a Keynote Speaker, Author and TV and Radio Commentator. She is also a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Executive Coach, Success Coach and an Organizational Consultant and T...
2021-05-2952 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#16. Sandra Pierce: On Women and MoneySend us Fan MailEnjoy this next episode with Sandra Pierce. Her generosity and kindness of spirit is so evident, and her reinvention into the "Bag Lady of Bay Street" has inspired and helped so many women in her path. Not to mention her philanthropy efforts, Sandra is a force to be reckoned with, and we can't wait to see what she does in the next decades of her life! Sandra Pierce is a Portfolio Manager with RBC Dominion Securities and has been providing investment leadership for over 30 years and has an enviable reputation as an...
2021-05-2145 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#15. Erica Ehm: On Grit, Tenacity, and Continual ReinventionSend us Fan MailEnjoy listening to Erica Ehm's remarkable journey of continual reinvention, influence, creativity and leadership. It will leave you inspired and encouraged to pursue your goals with grit, and with tenacity. I so admire her confidence to go after what she wants. As she says so eloquently, it all starts with you - so what are you waiting for?Erica Ehm is a Canadian Icon, entrepreneur, thought leader and creator. As a VJ or Video Jockey on Much Music - Canada's music station in the 80's and 90's, Erica has since then rein...
2021-05-1453 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#14. Michela Di Carlo: On Crunchy Tales, Pasta & Prosecco!Send us Fan MailEnjoy this next episode of The Midlife Reinvention podcast with Michela di Carlo! Michela's zest for life is infectious and we can learn so much from her carefree and beautiful outlook on life. I'd encourage you all to read Crunchy Tales - as she is on a mission to reset the meaning of middle age, one story at a time. Her words and humor remind us that life is too short not to enjoy it! Michela di Carlo is a former feature writer for the most influential Italian National n...
2021-05-0840 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#13. Emily Barrosse: On Sharing Your Bold StorySend us Fan MailBe inspired as you listen to our next episode of The Midlife Reinvention, where Kavita Ahuja interviews the wonderful, Emily Barrosse. Emily's passion in life is to share women's stories to the world, and to empower them to be their best, bold selves. As Emily so eloquently describes, its important to share our stories, for all the world to learn from. Emily Barrosse is the founder and CEO of Bold Story Press, a unique hybrid publishing house for women authors who want to share their stories with the world.Emil...
2021-04-3043 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#12. Janet Omstead: On the Importance of PlaySend us Fan MailEnjoy this episode of The Midlife Reinvention, where Kavita Ahuja, founder of Power Purpose Play, talks about all things "Play" with Janet Omstead. Janet's practical approach to health and wellness is especially important as we approach midlife. Her zest for life and play is evident, and something we should all try to learn from, and embrace. Janet Omstead is a play expert, author and executive health coach who believes there is no one-size-fits-all for health and wellness outcomes. With over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Ja...
2021-04-2340 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#11. Kavita Ahuja: On AchievementsSend us Fan MailJoin Kavita Ahuja on this special bonus episode of The Midlife Reinvention, as she discusses achievements, and how, especially as women, we need to acknowledge, celebrate and share each of our achievements with the world. It's not about comparing ourselves to others; it's about setting goals within ourselves which we strive to exceed.Kavita Ahuja, host of The Midlife Reinvention Podcast, is the Founder of Power Purpose Play, a Global Platform for Women who are charting a new course in midlife to reinvent themselves. At the age of 53, Kavita, who holds...
2021-04-2113 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#10. Maria Leonard Olsen: On Reinvigorating Your LifeSend us Fan MailThrough this next episode of The Midlife Reinvention, Kavita Ahuja speaks with Maria Leonard Olsen, who discusses how she navigated her way through a very difficult youth, to now, after 50, where she has fully embraced life and all its beauty. Her story and guidance will sure to inspire you to take the time to re-evaluate your life, and think of ways to reinvigorate it to become your best self. Maria Leonard Olsen is a biracial woman whose parents were forbidden by law to marry in the early 1960s. She is an a...
2021-04-1646 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#9. Lisa Mattam: On Beauty, Values & DiversitySend us Fan MailOn this episode of the Midlife Reinvention, Kavita has a far-reaching discussion with Lisa Mattam on topics relevant to many of us as we contemplate our next steps. How can we incorporate our values into our vocation? Lisa is a great example of this. Named by Profit Magazine as one of the Top Ten Emerging Women Entrepreneurs in Canada and recognized by the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce as Female Entrepreneur of the Year, Lisa Mattam is the Founder of Sahajan Skincare, an evidence-based natural skincare line based on the Ancient Science o...
2021-04-0943 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#8. Linda Rossetti: On Women & TransitionSend us Fan MailOn this episode of The Midlife Reinvention, Kavita Ahuja interviews Linda Rossetti, who shares here wealth of experience and research on the topic of Transition. Linda is a Harvard MBA and expert on transition and its impact on individuals and organizations. Her expertise is rooted in diverse roles; as CEO of a VC-backed tech company, as a Board member who led negotiations for a $1.5Bn healthcare merger, and as a C Suite executive at Fortune 500 Iron Mountain. Yet, nothing prepared her for her...
2021-04-0249 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#7. Belinda Clemmensen: On Women and LeadershipSend us Fan MailOn this episode of The Midlife Reinvention, Belinda Clemmensen and Kavita Ahuja discuss Women and Leadership. Belinda's thoughts are so powerful and relevant, and can be applied both personally, and within our organizations. Her whole life has been about helping other women lead their lives to their full potential.A self - described Change Maker, Belinda Clemmensen is the founder of the Women's Leadership Intensive, and the proud co-founder of the Leader Coach Intensive, whose mission is to inspire, empower, support, and equip women to lead the change the world needs. A...
2021-03-2636 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#6. Robin Joy Meyers: On Discovering Your JoySend us Fan MailOn this next interview with Kavita, Robin Joy Meyers discusses how she found her voice and Joy as an adult. Now, as a Joy Architect, she is educating and empowering thousands of women all over the world to do the same. With over 25 years of experience in the corporate and non-profit worlds, Robin married her expertise as a molecular geneticist and the early death of her mother to understand the science of fear and now helps empower women to amplify their voice, embrace change and thrive through life’s transitions. She...
2021-03-1936 minThe Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Ikigai, Deal with Imposter Syndrome & Build Your Confidence in Career & Life Transitions#5. Isabelle Fish: On Creativity and CommunitySend us Fan MailWe can learn so much from Isabelle Fish, on the importance of Creativity and Community in our lives. The story of her evolution from lawyer to businesswoman to patron of craft and design and builder of communities, is sure to inspire you!Isabelle Fish is a crafts and travel insider and the founder of Rue Pigalle. She curates and leads women-only trips for intimate groups of art, crafts and culture lovers who wish to expand their worldview, network and knowledge in a purposeful yet fun way. She launched The...
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