Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs: The Reality of Running a Business After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast

EP #118: Realizing that the Answer is to Work for Yourself in Midlife with Cindy Bayles

Today’s episode is with Cindy Bayles. Cindy is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who started a custom t-shirt business together with her husband when he lost his job, and then found her passion for doodle therapy after being a stay-at-home mom for 30 years. In this episode, you will learn: * How realizing that the answer for your happiness is to work for yourself in midlife. * Why doodling is fast, easy, and effective for personal growth. * What it's like to discover that no one but us gets to decide what happens next in our lives. * Why it's important to dream bigger and be open to your actual potential in midlife. Connect with Cindy at: * https://doodletherapyuniversity.com/ [https://doodletherapyuniversity.com/] * https://www.facebook.com/doodletherapyuniversity/ [https://www.facebook.com/doodletherapyuniversity/] * https://bearskinscustomink.com/ [https://bearskinscustomink.com/] * https://www.facebook.com/bearskinscustomink/ [https://www.facebook.com/bearskinscustomink/] * https://youtube.com/@doodlewarrioruniversity?si=-YnNk9G8DkBKuHk2 [https://youtube.com/@doodlewarrioruniversity?si=-YnNk9G8DkBKuHk2] CONNECT WITH SUZY: Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs: Are you a 50+ woman business owner or entrepreneur who’s dealing with navigating classic midlife issues that are affecting the way you run your business? We’re looking to interview guests just like you from a wide variety of different businesses! Apply now: www.midlifeinterviews.com [https://suzy-rosenstein.newzenler.com/fp/witme-podcast-application]. LISTEN HERE [https://apple.co/3uScK4q] for iTunes and HERE [https://suzyrosenstein.com/category/entrepreneurspodcast/] for Suzy’s website. HAPPINESS BREAKTHROUGH COACHING SESSION: Imagine having a private 2-hour coaching call to get some solid clarity about what's holding you back and be confident about your next steps forward! Time for a breakthrough! Limited spots available. Book here [https://suzyrosenstein.com/breakthrough-calls/]. THE WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE® ACADEMY: The “Academy” is an exciting, life changing, 12-month, online group coaching program and community for midlife women. You will develop a roadmap to help you go from being unclear about what you want to be crystal clear about how to create a more fun, meaningful, and regret free next chapter! Head over to www.womeninthemiddleacademy.com [http://www.womeninthemiddleacademy.com/] and apply and book your free call. I can help you find what’s missing so that you love your life after 50. WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE SHOP: https://suzyrosenstein.com/shop/ [https://suzyrosenstein.com/shop/] BUY SUZY’S BOOK: 50 Ways to Celebrate Life After 50: Get Unstuck, Avoid Regrets, and Live Your Best Life: www.50waystocelebrate.com [http://www.50waystocelebrate.com/] and Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1777480108] and other online booksellers. Email your feedback: info@suzyrosenstein.com [info@suzyrosenstein.com] Enjoy the Show? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-in-the-middle-entrepreneurs-the-reality/id1734438878], Spotify, and all the places you listen to your favorite podcasts, including Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2SYpF5rnEBhLnRQlCEH6xt]. Leave us a review on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-in-the-middle-entrepreneurs-the-reality/id1734438878].

EP #117: Allowing Your Knowledge to do the Heavy Lifting in Midlife with Tina Brinkley Potts

Today’s episode is with Tina Brinkley Potts. Tina is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who empowers individuals who crave a life of autonomy and fulfillment by helping them build and scale businesses around their unique intellectual assets. In this episode, you will learn: * The importance of allowing your knowledge to do the heavy lifting in midlife. * Why you possess enough knowledge and wisdom right now to have a thriving business. * Why systems, processes, and technology are your business's best friends. * Why when you choose yourself and put yourself first, your life and business will reveal themselves and help you live in joy. Connect with Tina at: * https://www.tinabrinkleypotts.com/ [https://www.tinabrinkleypotts.com/] * https://www.happyhealthywholerich.com/ [https://www.happyhealthywholerich.com/] * https://www.instagram.com/tinabrinkleypotts/ [https://www.instagram.com/tinabrinkleypotts/] * https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinabrinkleypotts/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinabrinkleypotts/] * https://www.facebook.com/tinabrinkleypotts [https://www.facebook.com/tinabrinkleypotts] CONNECT WITH SUZY: Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs: Are you a 50+ woman business owner or entrepreneur who’s dealing with navigating classic midlife issues that are affecting the way you run your business? We’re looking to interview guests just like you from a wide variety of different businesses! Apply now: www.midlifeinterviews.com [https://suzy-rosenstein.newzenler.com/fp/witme-podcast-application]. LISTEN HERE [https://apple.co/3uScK4q] for iTunes and HERE [https://suzyrosenstein.com/category/entrepreneurspodcast/] for Suzy’s website. HAPPINESS BREAKTHROUGH COACHING SESSION: Imagine having a private 2-hour coaching call to get some solid clarity about what's holding you back and be confident about your next steps forward! Time for a breakthrough! Limited spots available. Book here [https://suzyrosenstein.com/breakthrough-calls/]. THE WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE® ACADEMY: The “Academy” is an exciting, life changing, 12-month, online group coaching program and community for midlife women. You will develop a roadmap to help you go from being unclear about what you want to be crystal clear about how to create a more fun, meaningful, and regret free next chapter! Head over to www.womeninthemiddleacademy.com [http://www.womeninthemiddleacademy.com/] and apply and book your free call. I can help you find what’s missing so that you love your life after 50. WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE SHOP: https://suzyrosenstein.com/shop/ [https://suzyrosenstein.com/shop/] BUY SUZY’S BOOK: 50 Ways to Celebrate Life After 50: Get Unstuck, Avoid Regrets, and Live Your Best Life: www.50waystocelebrate.com [http://www.50waystocelebrate.com/] and Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1777480108] and other online booksellers. Email your feedback: info@suzyrosenstein.com [info@suzyrosenstein.com] Enjoy the Show? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-in-the-middle-entrepreneurs-the-reality/id1734438878], Spotify, and all the places you listen to your favorite podcasts, including Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2SYpF5rnEBhLnRQlCEH6xt]. Leave us a review on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-in-the-middle-entrepreneurs-the-reality/id1734438878].

EP #116: Falling in Love with Money as a Midlife Bookkeeper with Krista McLellan

Today’s episode is with Krista McLellan. Krista is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who helps entrepreneurs set up their business to succeed and get comfy with the “F” word- “finances,” so they can get on the road to financial freedom. In this episode, you will learn: * What it's like to fall in love with money. * How to turn tragedy into motivation. * How my guest's experience became a catalyst and driving force behind her business. * How to navigate unique challenges of single mompreneurship. * What it's like to have a passion to empower other women with lessons from adversity. Connect with Krista at: * https://bit.ly/Kristas10ways [https://bit.ly/Kristas10ways] * https://moneymakingmammas.com/ [https://moneymakingmammas.com/] * https://www.instagram.com/moneymakingmammas/ [https://www.instagram.com/moneymakingmammas/] * https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredmammas/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/empoweredmammas/] CONNECT WITH SUZY: Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs: Are you a 50+ woman business owner or entrepreneur who’s dealing with navigating classic midlife issues that are affecting the way you run your business? We’re looking to interview guests just like you from a wide variety of different businesses! Apply now: www.midlifeinterviews.com [https://suzy-rosenstein.newzenler.com/fp/witme-podcast-application]. LISTEN HERE [https://apple.co/3uScK4q] for iTunes and HERE [https://suzyrosenstein.com/category/entrepreneurspodcast/] for Suzy’s website. HAPPINESS BREAKTHROUGH COACHING SESSION: Imagine having a private 2-hour coaching call to get some solid clarity about what's holding you back and be confident about your next steps forward! Time for a breakthrough! Limited spots available. Book here [https://suzyrosenstein.com/breakthrough-calls/]. THE WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE® ACADEMY: The “Academy” is an exciting, life changing, 12-month, online group coaching program and community for midlife women. You will develop a roadmap to help you go from being unclear about what you want to be crystal clear about how to create a more fun, meaningful, and regret free next chapter! Head over to www.womeninthemiddleacademy.com [http://www.womeninthemiddleacademy.com/] and apply and book your free call. I can help you find what’s missing so that you love your life after 50. WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE SHOP: https://suzyrosenstein.com/shop/ [https://suzyrosenstein.com/shop/] BUY SUZY’S BOOK: 50 Ways to Celebrate Life After 50: Get Unstuck, Avoid Regrets, and Live Your Best Life: www.50waystocelebrate.com [http://www.50waystocelebrate.com/] and Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1777480108] and other online booksellers. Email your feedback: info@suzyrosenstein.com [info@suzyrosenstein.com] Enjoy the Show? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-in-the-middle-entrepreneurs-the-reality/id1734438878], Spotify, and all the places you listen to your favorite podcasts, including Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2SYpF5rnEBhLnRQlCEH6xt]. Leave us a review on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-in-the-middle-entrepreneurs-the-reality/id1734438878].

EP #115: You’re Never Too Old to Reconnect with Yourself in Midlife with Debbie Weiss

Today’s episode is with Debbie Weiss. Debbie is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who became an author after being widowed in her late 50s. In this episode, you will learn: * Why reconnecting with yourself in midlife is important. * Why you need to stop blaming circumstances and take responsibility for the direction of your life. * Why self-care needs to be your number one priority when caring for others. * Why you need to stop saying "I can't" and replace it with "maybe I can!" Connect with Debbie at: * https://www.debbierweiss.com/ [https://www.debbierweiss.com/] * https://www.facebook.com/groups/maybeican [https://www.facebook.com/groups/maybeican] * https://www.instagram.com/debbie.r.weiss/ [https://www.instagram.com/debbie.r.weiss/] * https://www.youtube.com/@debbierweiss [https://www.youtube.com/@debbierweiss] * https://www.tiktok.com/@debbierweiss [https://www.tiktok.com/@debbierweiss] * https://medium.com/@debbie_44494 [https://medium.com/@debbie_44494] * https://asprinkleofhearts.com/ [https://asprinkleofhearts.com/] * https://www.amazon.com/Second-Thought-Maybe-Can/dp/1950476685/ref=sr_1_8 [https://www.amazon.com/Second-Thought-Maybe-Can/dp/1950476685/ref=sr_1_8] * https://maybeicanwithdebbieweiss.buzzsprout.com/ [https://maybeicanwithdebbieweiss.buzzsprout.com/] CONNECT WITH SUZY: Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs: Are you a 50+ woman business owner or entrepreneur who’s dealing with navigating classic midlife issues that are affecting the way you run your business? We’re looking to interview guests just like you from a wide variety of different businesses! Apply now: www.midlifeinterviews.com [https://suzy-rosenstein.newzenler.com/fp/witme-podcast-application]. LISTEN HERE [https://apple.co/3uScK4q] for iTunes and HERE [https://suzyrosenstein.com/category/entrepreneurspodcast/] for Suzy’s website. HAPPINESS BREAKTHROUGH COACHING SESSION: Imagine having a private 2-hour coaching call to get some solid clarity about what's holding you back and be confident about your next steps forward! Time for a breakthrough! Limited spots available. Book here [https://suzyrosenstein.com/breakthrough-calls/]. THE WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE® ACADEMY: The “Academy” is an exciting, life changing, 12-month, online group coaching program and community for midlife women. You will develop a roadmap to help you go from being unclear about what you want to be crystal clear about how to create a more fun, meaningful, and regret free next chapter! Head over to www.womeninthemiddleacademy.com [http://www.womeninthemiddleacademy.com/] and apply and book your free call. I can help you find what’s missing so that you love your life after 50. WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE SHOP: https://suzyrosenstein.com/shop/ [https://suzyrosenstein.com/shop/] BUY SUZY’S BOOK: 50 Ways to Celebrate Life After 50: Get Unstuck, Avoid Regrets, and Live Your Best Life: www.50waystocelebrate.com [http://www.50waystocelebrate.com/] and Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1777480108] and other online booksellers. Email your feedback: info@suzyrosenstein.com [info@suzyrosenstein.com] Enjoy the Show? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-in-the-middle-entrepreneurs-the-reality/id1734438878], Spotify, and all the places you listen to your favorite podcasts, including Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2SYpF5rnEBhLnRQlCEH6xt]. Leave us a review on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-in-the-middle-entrepreneurs-the-reality/id1734438878].

EP #114: Successfully Reinventing Yourself in Midlife with Laura Doman

Today’s episode is with Laura Doman. Laura is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who works on camera in film, TV, commercials, industrials, and print, and in voice over for commercials and corporate, and creative projects. In this episode, you will learn: * What it's like to successfully reinvent yourself in midlife. * Why you might be holding yourself back from what you want to accomplish most. * Why you may be surprised when you realize you have more skills that can be applied to so many new ventures. * Why it's important to minimize regrets in life and seek to realize your potential. Connect with Laura at: * https://lauradoman.com/ [https://lauradoman.com/] * https://youtube.com/@lauradoman [https://youtube.com/@lauradoman] * https://linkedin.com/in/lauradoman [https://linkedin.com/in/lauradoman] * https://facebook.com/laura.v.doman [https://facebook.com/laura.v.doman] * https://instagram.com/laura.v.doman [https://instagram.com/laura.v.doman] CONNECT WITH SUZY: Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs: Are you a 50+ woman business owner or entrepreneur who’s dealing with navigating classic midlife issues that are affecting the way you run your business? We’re looking to interview guests just like you from a wide variety of different businesses! Apply now: www.midlifeinterviews.com [https://suzy-rosenstein.newzenler.com/fp/witme-podcast-application]. LISTEN HERE [https://apple.co/3uScK4q] for iTunes and HERE [https://suzyrosenstein.com/category/entrepreneurspodcast/] for Suzy’s website. HAPPINESS BREAKTHROUGH COACHING SESSION: Imagine having a private 2-hour coaching call to get some solid clarity about what's holding you back and be confident about your next steps forward! Time for a breakthrough! Limited spots available. Book here [https://suzyrosenstein.com/breakthrough-calls/]. THE WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE® ACADEMY: The “Academy” is an exciting, life changing, 12-month, online group coaching program and community for midlife women. You will develop a roadmap to help you go from being unclear about what you want to be crystal clear about how to create a more fun, meaningful, and regret free next chapter! Head over to www.womeninthemiddleacademy.com [http://www.womeninthemiddleacademy.com/] and apply and book your free call. I can help you find what’s missing so that you love your life after 50. WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE SHOP: https://suzyrosenstein.com/shop/ [https://suzyrosenstein.com/shop/] BUY SUZY’S BOOK: 50 Ways to Celebrate Life After 50: Get Unstuck, Avoid Regrets, and Live Your Best Life: www.50waystocelebrate.com [http://www.50waystocelebrate.com/] and Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1777480108] and other online booksellers. Email your feedback: info@suzyrosenstein.com [info@suzyrosenstein.com] Enjoy the Show? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-in-the-middle-entrepreneurs-the-reality/id1734438878], Spotify, and all the places you listen to your favorite podcasts, including Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2SYpF5rnEBhLnRQlCEH6xt]. Leave us a review on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/women-in-the-middle-entrepreneurs-the-reality/id1734438878].