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

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.

Reinventing Yourself After 45: Confidence, Purpose, and Powerful Mindset Shifts

Are you over 45, feeling that tug for “something more” — a new career, new confidence, or a renewed sense of purpose? This heartfelt episode is your nudge forward. Pamela Stone and Maya dive deep into the real talk women crave when standing at a crossroads. You’ll be reminded: age is power, not a limit. Key Takeaways: 1. Clarity Determines Your Next Step: Define the role or change you truly want — your brain will show you both the path and your perceived barriers. 2. Rewrite the Rules: The beliefs and strategies that got you here may not bring you where you want to go. Let go of “over-proving” and embrace confident, strategic action. 3. Just Take the Next Step: You don’t need the whole plan — only the courage for what’s right in front of you. You are not late. You are just in time for your next, most powerful chapter.   Claim your free gift: Free 5 minute assessment at buildyourself.com/pam   Stay connected to us: maya@buildyourselfworkshop.com [maya@buildyourselfworkshop.com] www.sheshift.co [http://www.sheshift.co]   Try Audible and enjoy thousands of audiobooks and podcasts you can listen to anytime, anywhere. Use my link https://amzn.to/4tD9kvq [https://amzn.to/4tD9kvq] to start your free trial.

Building Real Wealth in Your 40s, 50s & Beyond

If you have ever looked at your life and wondered, "There has to be more than this," this episode is your invitation to step forward.   In this episode of She Shift, host Pamela Stone sits down with Chamie Townsend, CFP(r), AAMS(tm), CRPC(tm) -- Certified Financial Planner and CEO of Elevated Wealth Advisory Group -- for an honest, empowering conversation about financial planning for women over 40. Whether you are rebuilding after divorce or loss, launching a new business, or simply searching for the confidence to take control of your money, this conversation meets you exactly where you are.   Chamie brings rare candor and deep expertise to the topics women in midlife need most: overcoming money fears, building wealth after 40, late-start investing, and what real financial empowerment actually looks like when your life is changing. Together, they explore why aligning your finances with your values is more powerful than any investment strategy alone -- and why it is never too late to start.   This episode is part of She Shift's Financial Literacy Month series, designed to give women the practical wisdom and confidence to step fully into their financial what's next.   3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR YOUR TODAY: SEO NOTE: Your original takeaways preserved and lightly expanded for search context.   • Pause and Breathe: The unknown can feel overwhelming -- but it is also the doorway to clarity. Give yourself grace as you discover what truly moves you forward. • Start Small, But Start: Do not let fear or "too late" thinking keep you still. Even $25 a month invested, or one new healthy money habit, is real, meaningful progress. • Align With Your Values: Your financial journey is not just numbers on a page. Name what matters most -- and let your spending, saving, and planning reflect those values   Stay Connected:  Website: https://myelevatedwealth.com   I’ve been loving Audible because it makes it easy to keep learning while I’m driving, walking, or doing everyday tasks. If you want to try it, check out the link below https://amzn.to/4tD9kvq [https://amzn.to/4tD9kvq]