There Is More Than This: Chef Catrina Blackwell on Leaving It All Behind After 45

Dear What's Next: The Woman I Used to Be Can't Come With Me

If you’ve ever whispered, “there has to be more than this,” this episode was made for you. In this heartfelt letter, Pamela Stone speaks directly to the woman who feels her life shifting—the woman who’s shown up for everyone else and now hears her own voice calling for more. You’re not lost or broken; you’re evolving. It’s okay to outgrow old rhythms and dreams. Pamela Stone gently reminds us: growth can feel like loss, but it’s truly the beginning of a new chapter. You’re allowed to let go of who you were—there’s power and freedom in welcoming who you’re becoming. 3 Key Takeaways to Act On Today: 1. Dream: Name one dream you’ve been too afraid to admit you still want. 2. Reflect: Notice what parts of your old self you’re clinging to out of comfort. 3. Rise: Take one small step toward your next chapter, even if it’s just saying yes to curiosity.

Dear What's Next: To The Woman Who thinks It's Too Late

Are you standing at a crossroads, whispering, "There has to be more than this"? In this heartfelt letter, Pamela Stone speaks directly to women 45+ who feel time slipping by and wonder if they've missed their moment. She gently unpacks the myth that it’s ever too late to pivot, reinvent, or dream anew. With wisdom and compassion, Pamela Stone reminds us: you aren’t stuck because of your age—only the story you tell yourself about it. Your next chapter is unwritten and waiting for your courage. 3 Key Takeaways You Can Act On Today 1. Challenge the ‘too late’ narrative — Pause and question the story you tell yourself about missed chances. 2. Identify one dream you’ve set aside — Acknowledge what you still long for and let yourself hope again. 3. Take one small, brave step this week — Make the call, start the class, speak your idea. Your next step is all that matters. You’re not behind. You haven’t missed your moment. Your new beginning starts now.

There Is More Than This: Chef Catrina Blackwell on Leaving It All Behind After 45

Have you ever whispered to yourself, there has to be more than this — and then talked yourself out of believing it? This episode of She Shift is your permission slip to stop waiting. Chef, minister, and entrepreneur Catrina Blackwell joins host Pamela Stone for a deeply honest conversation about what it really takes to leave comfort behind and step boldly into your next chapter. Seven years into building Carol's Kitchen and Catering, Catrina reflects on the faith, courage, and self-love it took to reinvent herself — even when everyone around her expected her to stay exactly where she was. If you're a woman over 45 standing at the edge of something new and wondering if it's too late — this conversation was made for you. In this episode, you'll hear: * Why honoring your shift is the first act of courage * How to release fear and build the support system your next chapter requires * Why self-love isn't a luxury — it's the foundation everything else is built on To Stay Connected: Connect with Catrina Blackwell: (614) 549-9977 If you like to leave me a message go to sheshift.co and leave me a voicemail message Chef Catrina's story reminds us that there is always more waiting on the other side of the leap. If this conversation stirred something in you, keep that momentum going with a great book. Click the link below to start your free trial of Audible Books and explore thousands of titles on reinvention, purpose, and living boldly after 45 — because your next chapter deserves to be heard. Click here https://amzn.to/4tD9kvq [https://amzn.to/4tD9kvq]

Dear What’s Next: I’m Scared and I’m Coming Anyway

If you've ever found yourself at the edge of something new—questioning your career, identity, or purpose—and whispered, “There has to be more than this,” this episode is for you. Pamela Stone speaks straight to the heart of women 45+, reminding us that fear doesn’t mean stop; it means you care deeply about what’s next. You are not alone in feeling afraid. You don’t have to wait until you’re unafraid to step forward. Instead, show up as you are—messy, uncertain, open, and ready. Three Key Takeaways You Can Act On Today: 1. Acknowledge your fear—it means you’re awake and the dream is truly yours. 2. Stop waiting to feel ready—take imperfect action, even if you’re scared. 3. Refuse to shrink to fit—choose courage over comfort and stand tall in your own story. You deserve what comes next. Breathe. Keep rising.

Dear What’s Next: Just Breathe

Are you standing at a crossroads—questioning what’s next in your career, identity, or purpose? In this heartfelt audio letter, Pamela Stone invites you to pause, breathe, and honor the messy, beautiful "in between" you’re living through. This episode isn’t about rushing toward your future; it’s about claiming space right where you are and finding grace in the midst of change. Key Takeaways: 1. Breathe With Intention: Inhale grace, exhale the “should haves.” Give yourself permission to simply be in the moment. 2. Honor the Messy Middle: Transition is uncomfortable—but you are allowed to take up space even before you’ve figured it all out. 3. Write to Your Future Self: Grab your Vision Maid magazine or a journal and pen a letter of reassurance to remind yourself it’s OK to slow down. Summary for the Woman Whispering “There Has to Be More Than This” You are not alone in craving “more." Pamela Stone sees you in this brave, uncertain space between what was and what’s next. This episode is your gentle permission to breathe, embrace the messiness, and trust that your next chapter is already unfolding—even if you can’t see it yet. You matter, right here, right now.