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How I Reinvented My Life After the Empty Nest: A Journey from Law to Art and Coaching | The Making of Me

23 min · 1. juli 2026
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What if the empty nest wasn't the end—but the beginning of the most meaningful chapter of your life? In this inspiring episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Julie Waas shares her remarkable journey from a career in law to becoming an internationally recognized artist, bestselling author, and coach. Shaped by the experience of raising a child with autism and witnessing her own mother's struggle with depression after her children left home, Julie found the courage to reinvent herself in midlife and create a life filled with purpose, creativity, and impact. 🎯 In this episode, you'll discover: * How the empty nest can become an opportunity for personal reinvention * The lessons Julie learned from transitioning from law to art and coaching * How raising a child with autism shaped her perspective on life and purpose * Why so many women struggle with identity during midlife transitions * The importance of giving yourself permission to explore something new * How to overcome the fear of starting over and embrace a new chapter with confidence If you're navigating a major life transition, searching for renewed purpose, or wondering whether it's too late to pursue a dream, this conversation will remind you that reinvention is always possible—and your next chapter could be your best one yet. 🔗 Connect with Julie Waas: https://juliewaas.com/ [https://juliewaas.com/] 🔗 Connect with Julie Waas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julierebywaas/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julierebywaas/] 📌 Don't forget to: 👍 Like this video if it helped you 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode 💬 Comment below — Have you ever reinvented yourself or started over in a new season of life? #JulieWaas #EmptyNest #MidlifeReinvention #PersonalGrowth #LifeTransitions #WomenEmpowerment #Purpose #SelfDiscovery #Coaching #ArtCareer #Mindset #MakingOfMePodcast #Inspiration #NewBeginnings #Podcast

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