The GenX Remix - Midlife, Laughs, and Next Acts

Midlife Mindset Reset with Cheryl Fischer

In this episode of Gen X Remix, host Tabatha Jones, The Corporate Escape Sherpa™, sits down with Cheryl P. Fischer to explore the power of mindset in navigating midlife transitions. Cheryl shares her journey from international business to teaching, and ultimately to coaching, offering a candid look at the challenges and opportunities that come with reinvention. Tabatha and Cheryl discuss practical strategies for overcoming career and relationship hurdles, managing emotions, and embracing self-care. This episode provides actionable tools and insights for midlife women looking to strengthen self-awareness, cultivate resilience, and step confidently into their next chapter. ⏱️ Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Introduction and Sponsorship 01:11 – Welcome and Guest Introduction 01:42 – Cheryl’s Remix Story 03:02 – Navigating Career Changes 03:53 – Mindset and Coaching Insights 05:42 – Challenges and Strategies for Midlife Women 09:04 – Identifying and Managing Emotions 12:48 – Practical Tips for Self-Care and Personal Growth 25:27 – Final Thoughts and Contact Information ________________________________________________ 🔗 Connect with Cheryl Fisher 🌐 check out: www.cherylpfischer.com [http://www.cherylpfischer.com] 📱Connect With Cheryl on Instagram: www.instagram.com/cherylpfischer [http://www.instagram.com/cherylpfischer]  [http://www.instagram.com/cherylpfischer] 💼Connect With Cheryl on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cherylpfischer [http://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylpfischer] 📱Connect With Cheryl on Facebook: www.facebook.com/cheryl.p.fischer [http://www.facebook.com/cheryl.p.fischer] _______________________________________________ 🔗 Connect with Your Host, Tabatha Jones Career Advancement & Leadership Coach | The Corporate Escape Sherpa™ Helping Gen-X women build businesses (and lives) that actually feel good. 📱 Instagram: @coach_tabatha 📩 Email: tabatha@corporateescapesherpa.com 🌐 Websites: empowered-leader.com [empowered-leader.com]| corporateescapesherpa.com [corporateescapesherpa.com]

Body Confidence Remix: Midlife Edition with Terry Tateossen

In this episode of Gen X Remix, host Tabatha Jones, The Corporate Escape Sherpa™, sits down with Terry Tateossen, founder of The House of Rose, to explore what’s possible when you decide midlife is a beginning — not a decline. Terry shares her powerful story of shedding 80 pounds, breaking free from emotional eating, and reinventing both her health and business at age 42. Together, Terry and Tabatha unpack the realities of perimenopause, the importance of strategic eating, and how self-sabotage quietly shows up when women feel disconnected from themselves. This conversation goes beyond weight loss and wellness. Terry speaks candidly about reclaiming confidence, embracing your true self, and making bold, aligned choices in midlife — even when it feels uncomfortable. Packed with practical steps and mindset shifts, this episode is an inspiring roadmap for women ready to redefine how they feel, live, and lead in their next chapter. ________________________________________ ⏱️ Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Introduction and Sponsor Message 01:11 – Welcome to Gen X Remix 01:39 – Meet Terry: Reinventing at 42 03:05 – Terry’s Transformation Journey 05:55 – Understanding Perimenopause & Midlife Health 09:05 – Coaching, Strategy, and Sustainable Lifestyle Changes 15:15 – Recognizing and Overcoming Self-Sabotage 20:03 – Rediscovering Confidence, Energy, and Spark 24:50 – Embracing Midlife, Aging, and Freedom 33:35 – Final Thoughts & Farewell ________________________________________ 💡 Today’s Sponsor — The Freedom Builder System For just $57/month, get the tools and support you need to confidently leave corporate and build a business that feels good: ✨ Biz Builder AI: A custom AI with five “Sherpas” to help you pick the right business idea, build offers, map your runway, and market yourself without sounding cringe. ✨ Freedom Builder Community: Live support, accountability, and training — like having your Corporate Escape Sherpa in your pocket 24/7. 👉 Learn more: https://www.corporateescapesherpa.com/the-freedom-builder-system [https://www.corporateescapesherpa.com/the-freedom-builder-system] ________________________________________ 🔗 Connect with Terry Tateossen 🌐 check out: www.thehouseofrose.com [http://www.thehouseofrose.com] 📱Connect With Terry on Instagram: www.instagram.com/how.good.can.it.get [http://www.instagram.com/how.good.can.it.get] 🎥 Check out: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV5cbTm9ZUw&ab_channel=MasterYourPresence ________________________________________ 🔗 Connect with Your Host, Tabatha Jones Career Advancement & Leadership Coach | The Corporate Escape Sherpa™ Helping Gen-X women build businesses (and lives) that actually feel good. 📱 Instagram: @coach_tabatha 📩 Email: tabatha@corporateescapesherpa.com [tabatha@corporateescapesherpa.com] 🌐 Websites: empowered-leader.com | corporateescapesherpa.com

The Job Offer Remix: Own Your Value and Negotiate Like a Leader with John Gates

In this episode of Gen X Remix, host Tabatha Jones, The Corporate Escape Sherpa™, sits down with John Gates, author and founder of Salary Coach, to pull back the curtain on salary negotiation — and why so many professionals leave significant money on the table. With decades of experience in corporate recruiting and executive compensation, John shares how he helps C-suite executives and senior leaders increase their compensation packages by 10–20% through strategic, collaborative negotiation. He breaks down the myths that keep people — especially women — from negotiating confidently and offers practical scripts that turn uncomfortable conversations into win-win outcomes. Tabatha and John explore how to navigate a competitive job market, understand the recruiter’s perspective, and evaluate job offers beyond base salary. Packed with real-life success stories and actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen for midlife professionals ready to unlock six-figure opportunities and advocate for their true value. ⏱️ Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Introduction and Sponsorship 01:10 – Welcome to Gen X Remix 01:40 – Meet John Gates: Salary Negotiation Insights 03:27 – John’s Career Journey 05:33 – The Salary Coach Method 06:15 – Negotiation Success Stories 13:18 – Gender Differences in Negotiation 20:14 – Navigating a Competitive Job Market 23:53 – Effective Salary Negotiation Strategies 30:22 – Understanding the Recruiter’s Perspective 32:19 – Strategies for Accepting Job Offers 33:11 – Managing Fear and Anxiety in Negotiations 34:31 – Dissecting and Negotiating Job Offers 40:48 – Client Success Stories 44:53 – Why Negotiation Is Non-Negotiable 45:10 – John’s Book: Act Your Wage 46:30 – Building Credibility and Consulting Businesses 50:48 – Final Advice & How to Connect with John 55:02 – Conclusion and Next Steps ________________________________________ 💡 Today’s Sponsor — The Freedom Builder System For just $57/month, get the tools and support you need to confidently leave corporate and build a business that feels good: ✨ Biz Builder AI: A custom AI with five “Sherpas” to help you pick the right business idea, build offers, map your runway, and market yourself without sounding cringe. ✨ Freedom Builder Community: Live support, accountability, and training — like having your Corporate Escape Sherpa in your pocket 24/7. 👉 Learn more: https://www.corporateescapesherpa.com/the-freedom-builder-system [https://www.corporateescapesherpa.com/the-freedom-builder-system] ________________________________________ 🔗 Connect with John Gates 🌐 check out: www.salary.coach [http://www.salary.coach] 📱Connect With John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngates-salarycoach/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngates-salarycoach/]  🎥 Check out: 👉 https://youtu.be/xsc8VycS3QE?si=03n1dF6xbTqGdAM7 [https://youtu.be/xsc8VycS3QE?si=03n1dF6xbTqGdAM7] ________________________________________ 🔗 Connect with Your Host, Tabatha Jones Career Advancement & Leadership Coach | The Corporate Escape Sherpa™ Helping Gen-X women build businesses (and lives) that actually feel good. 📱 Instagram: @coach_tabatha 📩 Email: tabatha@corporateescapesherpa.com 🌐 Websites: empowered-leader.com [empowered-leader.com] | corporateescapesherpa.com [corporateescapesherpa.com] ________________________________________

Mikell's Remix: Don't Just Lean In...Push!

In this episode of GenX Remix, host Tabatha Jones, The Corporate Escape Sherpa™, sits down with Mikell Reed Carroll — pageant coach, international title holder, and attorney — to explore what reinvention really looks like when life throws you a curveball. Mikell shares her powerful story of turning a lifelong passion for pageantry into a thriving business, even after being diagnosed with a rare disease that led to double hip surgeries. From entering pageantry at 20, earning major titles in her 30s and 40s, and ultimately launching Carroll Crown Consulting, Mikell proves that confidence, resilience, and belief in yourself don’t have an expiration date. Together, Mikell and Tabatha discuss the mindset shifts required to pursue big dreams in midlife, how adversity can sharpen purpose, and why self-belief is the foundation of every successful next act. This episode is an inspiring reminder that no matter your age, background, or setbacks — it’s never too late to rewrite your story and build something extraordinary. ⏱️ Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Introduction and Sponsorship 01:11 – Welcome to Gen X Remix 02:07 – Meet Mikell Reed Carroll 03:27 – Mikell’s Pageantry Journey 07:18 – Launching Carroll Crown Consulting 09:24 – What a Pageant Coach Really Does 21:42 – Overcoming Health Challenges & Hip Surgeries 28:25 – What’s Next: Future Plans & Final Reflections 35:14 – Conclusion & Call to Action 💡 Today’s Sponsor — The Freedom Builder System For just $57/month, get the tools and support you need to confidently leave corporate and build a business that feels good: ✨ Biz Builder AI: A custom AI with five “Sherpas” to help you pick the right business idea, build offers, map your runway, and market yourself without sounding cringe. ✨ Freedom Builder Community: Live support, accountability, and training — like having your Corporate Escape Sherpa in your pocket 24/7. 👉 Learn more: https://www.corporateescapesherpa.com/the-freedom-builder-system _______________________________________ 🔗 Connect with Mikell Reed-Carroll 📱Connect With Mikell on Instagram: @carrollcrownconsulting  ________________________________________ 🔗 Connect with Your Host, Tabatha Jones Career Advancement & Leadership Coach | The Corporate Escape Sherpa™ Helping Gen-X women build businesses (and lives) that actually feel good. 📱 Instagram: @coach_tabatha 📩 Email: tabatha@corporateescapesherpa.com 🌐 Websites: empowered-leader.com | corporateescapesherpa.com

Remix Your Style in Midlife with Gail Scott

Rediscovering Confidence and Style in Midlife with Gail Scott In this episode of Gen X Remix, host Tabatha Jones, The Corporate Escape Sherpa™, sits down with Gail Scott, personal wardrobe stylist and champion for midlife women ready to reconnect with their confidence and authenticity. Gail shares her own midlife career pivot and how it led her to help women feel powerful again through intentional wardrobe choices, color analysis, and modernized makeup techniques. Together, Gail and Tabatha unpack why investing in yourself isn’t vanity — it’s self-respect — and how small shifts in style can have a massive impact on confidence, presence, and energy. From closet editing and shopping smarter to avoiding common midlife makeup mistakes, this conversation reframes style as a tool for reinvention. Gail reminds listeners that midlife isn’t a time to fade into the background — it’s an invitation to step fully into your best, most authentic self. ⏱️ Episode Breakdown: 00:00 – Introduction and Sponsorship 01:11 – Welcome to Gen X Remix 01:51 – Meet Gail Scott 03:24 – Gail’s Midlife Career Shift 05:42 – Empowering Midlife Women Through Style 07:06 – Building a Wardrobe Styling Business 11:28 – Why Appearance Still Matters 15:17 – Closet Editing & Smarter Shopping Tips 22:41 – The Emotional Impact of Clothing 26:09 – Understanding Color Analysis 27:34 – Choosing the Right Shoes 32:38 – Retailers Finally Listening to Midlife Women 33:17 – Footwear Solutions for Problematic Feet 33:39 – How Stylists Find the Right Brands 33:59 – Trendy and Comfortable Shoe Options 35:59 – Makeup Mistakes in Midlife 36:32 – Navigating Skin & Bone Structure Changes 40:22 – Updating Makeup Techniques 43:38 – Eyebrows and Their Power 48:27 – Why Color Analysis Is a Game-Changer 49:49 – Practical Fashion Tips for Midlife Women 53:19 – Connecting with Gail & Final Thoughts ________________________________________ 💡 Today’s Sponsor — The Freedom Builder System For just $57/month, get the tools and support you need to confidently leave corporate and build a business that feels good: ✨ Biz Builder AI: A custom AI with five “Sherpas” to help you pick the right business idea, build offers, map your runway, and market yourself without sounding cringe. ✨ Freedom Builder Community: Live support, accountability, and training — like having your Corporate Escape Sherpa in your pocket 24/7. 👉 Learn more: https://www.corporateescapesherpa.com/the-freedom-builder-system [https://www.corporateescapesherpa.com/the-freedom-builder-system] ________________________________________ 🔗 Connect with Gail Scott 📱@yourcolorstyle [https://www.instagram.com/yourcolorstyle] 📱@gailsscott [https://www.instagram.com/gailsscott/]  LinkedIn Gail Scott and Your Color Style ________________________________________ 🔗 Connect with Your Host, Tabatha Jones Career Advancement & Leadership Coach | The Corporate Escape Sherpa™ Helping Gen-X women build businesses (and lives) that actually feel good. 📱 Instagram: @coach_tabatha [https://www.instagram.com/coach_tabatha/] 📩 Email: tabatha@corporateescapesherpa.com 🌐 Websites: empowered-leader.com [https://www.empowered-leader.com/] | corporateescapesherpa.com [https://www.corporateescapesherpa.com/]