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Through this next episode of The Midlife Reinvention, Kavita Ahuja speaks with Maria Leonard Olsen, who discusses how she navigated her way through a very difficult youth, to now,  after 50, where she has fully embraced life and all its beauty. Her story and guidance will sure to inspire you to take the time to re-evaluate your life, and think of ways to reinvigorate it to become your best self.

Maria Leonard Olsen is a biracial woman whose parents were forbidden by law to marry in the early 1960s. She is an author, attorney, recovery mentor, writing/empowerment retreat leader, and co-host of D.C.’s Inside Out radio show.  Maria graduated from Boston College and the University of Virginia School of Law, served in the Clinton Administration's Justice Department and on numerous charitable boards, and has fostered newborn babies awaiting adoption.  Maria has spoken at the Pennsylvania Women’s Conference, the National March to End Rape Culture, L.A.’s Mixed Remixed Festival, FierceCon LA, the U.S. Department of Justice's Asian American Month Celebration and as a corporate motivational speaker. Her latest book, 50 After 50--Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life, has served as a vehicle to help people across the country reinvigorate their lives and become their best version. 

You can find Maria here:

https://www.marialeonardolsen.com/
https://www.facebook.com/FiftyAfter50/
https://www.instagram.com/fiftyafter50/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marialeonardolsen/

Here are some of Maria's Key takeaways:

1. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness in fact it's a sign of courage and strength
2. Be responsible for your own life and your own happiness
3. Don't set goals

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career and life transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's happiness, purpose and Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs, self-doubt, inner critics and "midlife crises". We discuss visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, as well as career advice & guidance on how to shift your mindset at any age.