Life Mastery Lounge Podcast

Build a Business That Supports Your Life with Coleen Stubbs

What if growing your business didn't mean working longer hours or feeling constantly overwhelmed? In this episode of The Life Mastery Lounge, I sit down with Coleen Stubbs, founder of Simplified CEO Systems [http://www.simplifiedceosystems.com] and a serial entrepreneur who has built and sold eight businesses, to explore how creating simple systems can give you back your time, energy, and peace of mind. If you're a midlife entrepreneur juggling work, family, and everything in between, this conversation will help you rethink what success really looks like. Coleen shares practical strategies for simplifying your business, automating repetitive tasks with heart, and creating systems that support your life instead of running it. In this episode we discuss: ✔ Why complicated doesn't mean successful ✔ The hidden cost of busy work ✔ Three simple automations every business owner should have ✔ How to nurture client relationships without feeling overwhelmed ✔ Creating a business that gives you freedom instead of burnout ✔ Why your systems should feel personal—not robotic Whether you're just starting your business or looking to simplify what you've already built, you'll leave this conversation with practical ideas you can implement right away. 🎙️ Don't forget to subscribe for more conversations that help midlife women build meaningful lives and businesses with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Connect with Coleen: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleen-stubbs-simplified-ceo-systems/] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/simplifiedceosystems] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thebalancedlifeceo/] Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@SimplifiedCEOSystems] Join her Skool Group [https://www.skool.com/simplified-ghl-mastermind/about] And as always learn more about LM Magazine [https:/:thesarafernandes.com] Life Mastery Circle [https://lifemasterycircle.teachery.co/monthly-lmc] #midlife #midlifewomen #entrepreneurs #startingabusiness #sidehustle #buildingabusiness #smallbusiness #womenentrepreneurs

Finding Yourself Again in Midlife with Laureen Quick

Are you navigating a major life transition after 50 and wondering what's next? In this episode of The Life Mastery Lounge Podcast, Sara Fernandes sits down with Laureen Quick, coach, speaker, writer, and creator of the Next Chapter Summit, to explore what happens when life no longer fits the way it once did. Many women reach midlife feeling caught between who they used to be and who they are becoming. Whether you're experiencing an empty nest, career change, divorce, retirement, or simply a deep desire for something more, this conversation offers a compassionate and practical perspective on moving forward. Laureen shares her powerful Emotional Terrain framework and explains why self trust, emotional safety, and community are essential during times of change. Together, Sara and Laureen discuss how women can reconnect with themselves, embrace uncertainty, and create a meaningful next chapter. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why life transitions after 50 can feel so overwhelming • The meaning of "threshold moments" and how they shape personal growth • How to rebuild self trust and confidence • The role emotional safety plays in transformation • Laureen's Emotional Terrain framework: Descent, Shedding, Reclaiming, and Radiance • Why community matters during seasons of change • How to begin creating your next chapter with intention If you've been feeling stuck, lost, or unsure about what comes next, this conversation will remind you that you're not alone and that a meaningful new chapter is still waiting to be written. Connect with Laureen:Your Next Chapter Blog https://laureenquick.substack.com [https://laureenquick.substack.com] Unscripted & Unstoppable Podcast https://laureenquick.substack.com/s/unscripted-and-unstoppable-conversations [https://laureenquick.substack.com/s/unscripted-and-unstoppable-conversations] LM Magazine is partnering with Laureen for the "Next Chapter Summit" - register here: https://mailchi.mp/b777c8544c8c/h9qfjnes37 [https://mailchi.mp/b777c8544c8c/h9qfjnes37] Finding Your Inner Bearings Session https://calendly.com/laureenquick/finding-your-inner-bearings [https://calendly.com/laureenquick/finding-your-inner-bearings] The book Laureen mentioned: Georgia: A Novel of Georgia O'Keeffe by Dawn Tripp (Author) Format: Kindle Edition https://amzn.to/4eBZ0hZ [https://amzn.to/4eBZ0hZ] 🔗 Subscribe to Life Mastery Magazine: https://go.thesarafernandes.com/introduction-page-6095 [https://go.thesarafernandes.com/introduction-page-6095] 🔗 Explore the Life Mastery Circle: https://lifemasterycircle.teachery.co/monthly-lmc [https://lifemasterycircle.teachery.co/monthly-lmc] #MidlifeWomen #LifeTransitions #WomenOver50 #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #MidlifeReinvention #LifeAfter50 #NextChapter #WomenEmpowerment #LifeMasteryLounge midlife womenlife transitions after 50women over 50personal growth for womenmidlife transformationself discoveryfinding purpose after 50empty nest syndromemidlife coachingwomen's empowermentlife after 50next chapterreinvention after 50self trustemotional wellnesspersonal developmentlife transitionsmidlife journeySara Fernandes Laureen QuickLife Mastery Lounge

Financial Planning for Women: Building Security, Confidence, and Strong Connections with Ana Dominguez

Are you confident in your financial future? In this episode of The Life Mastery Lounge, Sara Fernandes sits down with financial professional Ana Dominguez de Chaux to discuss financial planning, investing, retirement preparation, and the importance of building authentic professional relationships. Together they explore: • Why financial planning matters at every stage of life• Common fears women have about money and investing• How to build financial confidence• Creating a financial safety net and backup plan• The importance of financial education• How authentic networking creates opportunities and support• Building professional relationships based on trust and collaboration Whether you're planning for retirement, building a business, navigating a life transition, or simply looking to feel more confident about your finances, this conversation offers practical guidance and encouragement.✨ Connect with Ana:https://www.facebook.com/groups/babelnetworkingstayconnected [https://www.facebook.com/groups/babelnetworkingstayconnected]✨ https://www.facebook.com/anadomshaw [https://www.facebook.com/anadomshaw]✨ Subscribe to LM Magazine:https://go.thesarafernandes.com/introduction-page-6095 [https://go.thesarafernandes.com/introduction-page-6095]✨ Learn more about the Life Mastery Circle:https://lifemasterycircle.teachery.co/monthly-lmc [https://lifemasterycircle.teachery.co/monthly-lmc]✨ Connect with Sara Fernandes:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-fernandes-lifemastery/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-fernandes-lifemastery/]#FinancialPlanning #WomenAndMoney #FinancialConfidence #PersonalFinance #WomenEntrepreneurs #FinancialSecurity #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #LifeMasteryLounge#FinancialPlanning #WomenAndMoney #FinancialConfidence #PersonalFinance #WomenEntrepreneurs #FinancialSecurity #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #LifeMasteryLounge #RetirementPlanning #WomenOver50 #WomenEntrepreneurs#MoneyMindset #FinancialLiteracy #NetworkingForWomen#ProfessionalNetworking #LifeMasteryMagazine #SaraFernandes

Midlife Career Change: Finding Freedom, Purpose, and Confidence with Benedicte Flouriot

Are you considering a career change in midlife? Wondering if it's too late to reinvent yourself professionally? In this episode of The Life Mastery Lounge, Sara Fernandes sits down with coach and entrepreneur Bénédicte Flouriot to discuss professional transitions, personal growth, and the power of curiosity and freedom in creating a meaningful career. Together they explore:• How to navigate a career transition with confidence• The role of self-discovery in professional growth• Why curiosity can open unexpected opportunities• Reinvention in your 20s, 30s, and 40s• Balancing ambition, stability, and personal fulfillment• Letting go of expectations that no longer serve you Whether you're considering a new career path, starting a business, or simply feeling called toward something different, this conversation offers thoughtful insights and practical encouragement. https://www.instagram.com/horizonsstellaires/ https://www.instagram.com/beneisontheroad/ https://www.horizonsstellaires.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnDpxtqEZI2L9qVhYzAN3voGhIi_IQ-Yapv0jkG09ymDkCvrIXeZlixY_XeEY_aem_EcZV0pi9MFcc48Kls1HZgA ✨ Subscribe to LM Magazine [https://go.thesarafernandes.com/introduction-page-6095] ✨ Learn more about the Life Mastery Circle [https://lifemasterycircle.teachery.co/monthly-lmc] ✨ Connect with Sara Fernandes [https://thesarafernandes.com] #CareerTransition #MidlifeCareerChange #ProfessionalReinvention #PersonalGrowth #WomenOver50 #WomenEntrepreneurs #SelfDiscovery #CareerCoaching #MidlifeWomen #LifeMasteryLounge #WomenInBusiness #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscovery #CareerCoaching #MidlifeWomen #PurposeDrivenLife #LifeMasteryLounge #SaraFernandes #MidlifeReinvention * career transition * midlife career change * professional reinvention * career change after 50 * career change after 40 * personal growth * self discovery * women's career development * finding purpose * midlife reinvention

How to Achieve Lasting Change: 3 Steps to Clarity, Confidence, and Control | Rebecca Babcock

How to Achieve Lasting Change: 3 Steps to Clarity, Confidence, and Control | Rebecca Babcock What actually creates lasting change in midlife? In this episode of The Life Mastery Lounge Podcast, Sara Fernandes sits down with coach and speaker Rebecca Babcock to explore the deeper work behind personal transformation, self trust, and rebuilding your life from the inside out. Rebecca shares her powerful journey from personal crisis to becoming a coach for high-achieving women who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or disconnected from themselves. Together, they discuss why clarity must come before action, how women lose themselves in constant responsibility, and what it really takes to create meaningful, sustainable change. This conversation is especially for women navigating reinvention, career transitions, burnout, people pleasing, emotional overwhelm, or the quiet feeling that life no longer fits who they are becoming. Inside this episode: • Why more productivity is not always the answer • The hidden patterns keeping women stuck • How to rebuild self trust after burnout or overwhelm • Why clarity comes before confidence • The role of boundaries and self awareness in personal growth • Rebecca’s framework: Clarity, Confidence, and Control • Reinvention in midlife and learning to choose yourself again One of the most powerful reminders from this conversation: “You cannot create lasting change from constant survival mode.” Connect with Rebecca Babcock:Website: https://rebeccababcockcoaching.com [https://rebeccababcockcoaching.com/] About Sara Fernandes: Sara is a Clarity & Growth Mentor helping midlife women get organized, focused, and finally follow through. Through The Life Mastery Lounge Podcast, LM Magazine, and the Life Mastery Circle, she helps women create realistic plans for rebuilding their life or business with structure, support, and self trust. ✨ Free Resource: Download Create Your Next 12-Weeks In A Weekend eBook: thesarafernandes [https://go.thesarafernandes.com/create-your-next-12-weeks-in-a-weekend-page] ✨ Join the next FREE Life Mastery Masterclass: https://go.thesarafernandes.com/webinar-registration [https://go.thesarafernandes.com/webinar-registration]