The Middlescence Revolution: Redefining Life After 45 with Barbara Waxman

Finding Purpose Beyond Your Career with Amanda Brinkman

What happens when your career ends—especially a career filled with meaning, impact, and purpose? In this inspiring episode of the Finishing Strong Podcast, nationally renowned brand expert, speaker, and creator of the Emmy-nominated Small Business Revolution, Amanda Brinkman, opens up about her journey of reinvention after Season 6 of the show wrapped. Amanda shares how: * She transitioned from corporate executive to full-time entrepreneur and founder of Sunshine Studios, * She discovered that purpose isn’t something you “find,” but something you live moment to moment, * Her work with small businesses across America shaped her view on impact, meaning, and the power of storytelling, * And why so many people feel lost when their job ends—because our identity is often tied to what we do. This conversation is rich with insight for anyone navigating midlife transitions, career shifts, reinvention, or the search for meaning after decades of work. Amanda Brinkman Resources * Amanda Brinkman - website: https://amandakbrinkman.com * The Purpose Pursuit Course: https://amandakbrinkman.com/purposepursuit * The Purpose Pursuit - Speaking Reel: https://youtu.be/xm5iv-qsvSA * Small Business Revolution Series: https://youtube.com/@smbizrevolution?si=Spm6v_WbIVPMQQvO * Do Well By Doing Good - Speaking Reel: https://youtu.be/QRZCXTvDhS4 You can learn more about Finishing Strong at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.finishing-strong.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or register for our upcoming workshop and Retirement Coaching Session.

Finding Your Flourish: A Conversation with Carolina Lasso

How do you go from a successful but taxing career to a life of purpose and flourishing? In this episode of the Finishing Strong podcast, we're joined by Carolina Lasso, a leadership expert, author, and facilitator at the Modern Elder Academy. After a high-pressure career at companies like Google and American Express, Carolina hit a wall. She shares her incredible story of transformation, moving from surviving to thriving and finding her purpose. We talk about her book, "The Path to Flourishing," and how to integrate your faith as you navigate a new chapter. If you're looking for inspiration to redefine your own path, this episode is a must-listen! To learn more about Carolina and what she does, visit ⁠https://www.carolinalasso.com/⁠ [⁠https://www.carolinalasso.com/⁠] You can learn more about Finishing Strong at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.finishing-strong.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.finishing-strong.org] #FinishingStrong #FaithAndPurpose #LiveWithPurpose #Retirement

The Middlescence Revolution: Redefining Life After 45 with Barbara Waxman

Forget the "midlife crisis." What if this stage of life is actually a second adolescence—a time of incredible transformation and potential? On the latest Finishing Strong podcast, we're joined by gerontologist and longevity expert Barbara Waxman. We dive deep into: 🔹 Middlescence: Why ages 45-65+ are a powerful new life stage, not a decline. 🔹 Preferment: Ditching the outdated concept of "retirement" for a portfolio of what you prefer to do. 🔹 The 3 Spans of Longevity: It's not just about living longer (lifespan) or avoiding disease (health span), but the crucial third span that most people miss. 🔹 Purpose vs. Meaning: How to find your "little p purpose" and why chasing a "Big P Purpose" can be paralyzing. Barbara gives us the research-backed framework and the empowering language to navigate this chapter with intention and joy. To learn more about Barbara and what she does, and even get to take the Seven Lifestyle Levers Assessment [https://assessment.barbarawaxman.com/], visit ⁠⁠https://barbarawaxman.com/ [https://barbarawaxman.com/] You can learn more about Finishing Strong at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.finishing-strong.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.finishing-strong.org] #FinishingStrong #FaithAndPurpose #LiveWithPurpose #Retirement

Beyond Money: Redefining Retirement with Cyn Meyer

Most retirement advice focuses on money, but what about your purpose, identity, and wellbeing? In this episode of the Finishing Strong Podcast, we sit down with Cyn Meyer, author of The Rewire Retirement Method, to explore what it truly takes to thrive in retirement beyond financial planning. Sin shares her practical 3-step system to gain clarity, embrace micro-steps, and build unstoppable momentum for a meaningful retirement. We also discuss the emotional stages of retirement, the power of neuroplasticity, and why finding purpose matters more than ever. 👉 If you’re approaching retirement, already retired, or simply rethinking what this next season of life could look like, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on how to flourish mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. 📘 Get Cyn Meyer’s book The Rewire Retirement Method on Amazon. [https://www.amazon.com/Rewire-Retirement-Method-Aimless-Amazing-ebook/dp/B0CX2QM35G?ref_=ast_author_mpb] You can learn more about Finishing Strong at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.finishing-strong.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ [www.finishing-strong.org] or register for our upcoming workshop and Retirement Coaching Session.

Redefining Retirement: Aligning Faith, Purpose, and Fulfillment in Midlife

Ever wondered how to have an epic retirement? In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into transitioning from full-time work with expert Beck Wilson, Australia's leading voice on modern pre-retirement, as she shares her incredible insights on finding happiness in this next chapter. From her best-selling book 'How to Have an Epic Retirement' to her upcoming release 'Primetime', Beck is redefining what it means to thrive in midlife and navigate pre-retirement with faith and purpose. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Bec Wilson Website: https://www.epicretirement.com.au/Get to earn more about Finishing Strong at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.finishing-strong.org⁠⁠⁠⁠