What if the next chapter of your life was not about slowing down, but about finally stepping into your most authentic self?

In this episode of Embrace the Encore, Marie Wallace sits down with transformational coach and keynote speaker Andie Henrich, whose story of reinvention is both powerful and deeply relatable. After more than 25 years leading business transformations at IBM and Infosys, Andie left the corporate world for a mission that fuels her soul: guiding women through midlife transitions with clarity, courage, and authenticity.

Andie shares her journey from corporate burnout to creating a life rooted in alignment, service, and impact. She opens up about battling self-doubt, navigating menopause, and the turning point when she realized a familiar but unfulfilling career was no longer the right path. Now, as the founder of Authenticity Ignited, she helps women reclaim their voice, release guilt, and embrace midlife as a season of wisdom, freedom, and possibility.

Authenticity, Andie explains, is not only a personal practice. It is also a competitive advantage in business and leadership. In this conversation, she reveals the practices that keep her grounded, the tough choices that brought her life back in line with her values, and the legacy she hopes to leave for her children and future generations of women.

Tune in to episode 11 of Embrace the Encore, a call to action reminding us that reinvention is not optional but the path to living with purpose and joy.

• The moment Andie knew it was time to leave corporate and reinvent herself (04:33)
• The fears and imposter syndrome she faced during her transition and how she overcame them (07:56)
• Why authenticity is the foundation for fulfillment and leadership (10:06, 11:35)
• How midlife can be the most powerful season for reinvention (15:02)
• The patterns of guilt and self-doubt she sees in women she coaches (18:08)
• The first steps women can take when they feel stuck or disconnected from their dreams (21:06)
• Why authenticity builds trust and long-term success in business (23:32)
• Her personal signs of burnout and the radical steps she took to break free (28:05)
• The role of discomfort in transformation and why growth requires leaving your comfort zone (36:21)
• The legacy Andie hopes to leave and her message for every woman over 50 (41:40)

Connect with Andie Henrich:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

Let's connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Email: [email protected]

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What if your next chapter was the one that truly defined your legacy?

In this episode of Embrace the Encore, Marie Wallace sits down with visionary entrepreneur Sarah Kugelman, whose career is a masterclass in spotting opportunities and seizing them, regardless of age. Sarah has founded three groundbreaking beauty brands, each aligning with seismic shifts in the industry: Gloss.com, Skin Iceland, and now, All Golden, her mission-driven skincare and haircare line celebrating women over 45.

Sarah opens up about her relentless approach to entrepreneurship, her commitment to combating ageism, and how she is redefining what it means to stay relevant, confident, and daring in your 60s. From raising millions in venture capital to building brands that change cultural conversations, Sarah’s story is proof that reinvention is not just possible, it is powerful.

You will hear why mentorship for women entrepreneurs matters more than ever, and the mindset shifts that make reinvention feel exciting rather than intimidating. She also shares the beauty and wellness practices that keep her feeling her best, along with the strategies she uses to stay focused and manage stress while running a business.

Tune in to episode 10 of Embrace the Encore and discover why your next chapter could be your boldest move yet.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Sarah reflects on how spotting personal “voids” in the market led to three successful beauty brands (02:40)
• The moment she raised $5 million in a single day and quit her job (04:20)
• Why All Golden is about changing the conversation around women over 45 (06:00)
• Lessons on resilience, risk, and reinvention from a serial entrepreneur (11:00)
• The sobering statistic that drives her mission to mentor women (12:50)
• How she is disrupting damaging messages about aging (15:00)
• The simple but powerful confidence-boosting details built into her brand (17:10)
• Her self-care and wellness routines for staying energized as a founder and mom (20:30)
• The daily gratitude and mindset practices that set her up for success (23:20)
• What “Embrace the Encore” means to Sarah (34:40)

Connect with Sarah Kugelman:

• Website
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• X
• All Golden

Let's connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Email: [email protected]

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Why most women don't see their experience as one of their most valuable assets?

Whenever someone says things like: "I just stayed at home all these years," or "I held the same position for decades in this company," they forget they didn't "just" do that. It is never too late to start writing a new chapter in our lives, and any experience is valuable.

In this episode, we learn about the mindset changes every "seasoned one" must make for successful midlife transitions from the amazing Linda Ellen Anderson. Linda is a seasoned Realtor with 30+ years of experience selling homes and developing training programs for agents. She is also someone who walks her talk, since when she hit her later midlife, decided to transform her training experience into a new career, and got Certified as a John Maxwell Speaker, Trainer, Teacher, and Mindset Skillset Coach.

Throughout this episode, you'll hear Linda's journey from a top-producing real estate agent to training and mentoring agents to becoming a Certified Mindset Skillset Coach. Linda also talks about why women in later midlife or, the "seasoned ones" have all they need to transition into new career paths if they wish to, the importance of mentoring and coaching, strategies to deal with limiting beliefs, and much more.

Tune in to episode 9 of Embrace the Encore and learn how to transform your life experience into the most powerful asset of your next big step.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Linda reflects on the mindset changes every 40+ women should consider during life transitions (7:10)
• How can women improve their leadership skills (12:20)
• Linda shares strategies to overcome limiting beliefs (18:20)
• Every challenge is a learning experience (25:00)
• Linda explains what a Mindset Skillset Coach does (35:00)
• What does Embrace the Encore mean to Linda (41:20)

Connect with Linda Ellen Anderson:

• LinkedIn
• Phone: (916) 508-1677
• Email: [email protected]

Let's connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Email: [email protected]

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What if the only thing you need to live a life by design, free of chronic stress responses and anxiety, is getting your power of choice back?

Stress is particularly skilled in kidnapping our capacity to make rational decisions. Therefore, the bigger the number of stressors in our lives, the smaller the chances of making good choices.

In this episode, we learn how to rescue ourselves from red zones and stop turning every decision into a stress response from the delightful Isabelle Tierney. Isabelle is an internationally renowned Speaker and Educator and a sought-after Licensed Therapist whose work impacted the lives of thousands globally. She is the creator of the Methodology, a groundbreaking technique that helped individuals of all ages, families, and global corporations such as L'Oreal to transform their habitual reactions into conscious and positive responses.

Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Isabelle's traumatic childhood and the creation of the Methodology, initially conceived to transform her life. Isabelle also explains what it means to be in the red zone and why every decision we make there comes from a cranky, irritable, and frustrated version of ourselves.

Plus, you'll hear about why it is crucial to get our power of choice back, why you shouldn't relax in yellow zones, practical tips to take yourself out of the red zone directly into the green zone, and so much more.

Tune in to episode 8 of Embrace the Encore and discover the steps to stop living a reactive, stress-based life by default and start living a fulfilling life by design.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Isabelle's traumatic childhood and its impact on her life (2:40)
• The Methodology was Isabelle's lifesaver (7:10)
• How to get out of the red zone in three steps (9:20)
• Feel good habits. What are they and how they can help us (18:50)
• We need stress responses; we don't need them to be chronic (26:30)
• Who you become in the red zone is not your fault but it is your responsibility (32:20)

Connect with Isabelle Tierney:

• Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Get Isabelle's FREE Ebook: Change Your Habits, Change Your Life
• Learn more about Isabelle's Methodology
• Hear about Loretta’s story and other success stories

Let's connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Email: [email protected]

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How much money do you have? How much have you saved? How much of it is liquid?

These are the questions most financial advisors will start with. Why? Because they want to know how much money they can make from you?

In today's episode, we discover a completely different approach to personal finances from the wonderful Marla Sofer. Marla is the Founder and CEO of Knomee, a company created to help people make better financial choices, align money and values, and use their finances to live a purposeful and meaningful life. She is also a Startup Advisor, Keynote Speaker, and Alum of BlackRock, Microsoft, J.P. Morgan, and Carta.

Throughout our conversation, Marla talks about the moment she realized something was broken in the financial services industry, decided to take action, and created Knomee. She also talks about why most women struggle to take control of their financial lives, the financial challenges women over 50 have to deal with, and the pitfalls of lacking financial literacy.

Plus, Marla talks about how Knomee can help women take control of their finances, align money with their values and goals, make informed decisions about their finances and wealth, and more.

Tune in to episode 7 of Embrace the Encore and discover why Marla deeply believes that financial wellness is meant for everyone.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• What led Marla to create Knomee (4:00)
• How societal norms contribute to women's lack of interest in finances (6:50)
• What can Knomee do to help women get in charge of their finances (10:00)
• Marla talks about the conversations about finances we must have (25:20)
• Tips for women who want to take control of their financial lives (27:00)
• Marla's top financial tips for women over 50 ( 33:40)

Connect with Marla Sofer:

• LinkedIn
• YouTube
• Facebook
• Get started with Knomee

Let's connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Email: [email protected]

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"Once you're in your radiance, you won't need to have that many clothes; you literally can have fewer clothes because they'll all harmonize with each other." - Jann Taber.

This week, on the second installment of our two-part interview with Jann Taber, we dive deeper into the three Cs and the four radiances' colors, shapes, and personality traits.

In this second part of our conversation, Jann explained in detail each one of the four radiances: the monarch, the lover, the warrior, and the magician. You'll learn which colors and shapes suit better each radiance, and why they choose and feel more comfortable in them.

Additionally, Jann talks about the misconceptions women might face when exploring their color scheme, what happens when one item of clothing is misaligned, the best approach to exploring one's radiance, and more.

Tune in to episode 6 of Embrace the Encore and reveal your best version by discovering and connecting with your radiance.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Jann Taber dives deep into the concept of the three Cs (3:10)
• Jann talks about what defines each one of the radiances (6:00)
• What are the challenges women might face when figuring out their color scheme (12:30)
• What happens when an item of clothing is out of place (16:20)
• How finding one's radiance can contribute to our self-development journey (20:30)
• What does Embrace the Encore mean to Jann (26:00)

Let's connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Email: [email protected]

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Do you ever find yourself drawn to certain colors at the store, only to feel unsure about them once you put them on?

In today's episode, the first installment of a two-part series, I invite you to meet the remarkable Jann Taber. After many years as a Public Relations Expert, Jann transitioned her focus to empowering women, guiding them to unlock their color and style radiance. As the visionary and Founder of Radiance, Jann guides her clients toward clarity, confidence, and charisma.

Building on Suzanne Caygill's work on the four seasons of color, Jann dove deeper and uncovered the four basic radiances. She observed that each color vibrates uniquely, and each of us responds differently to those vibrations.

Throughout our conversation, Jann emphasizes the significance of embracing your radiance to feel at ease in your skin, to be in radiance, and how, by doing this, every woman raises their confidence and presence instantly. Discover Jann's extraordinary journey from a thriving corporate career to entrepreneurship, personalized shopping, and fashion styling. You’ll also hear Jann’s perspective on common misconceptions about fashion and style, and so much more.

Tune in to episode 5 of Embrace the Encore to discover your radiance, and never again worry about what fits you and what doesn't.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Jann talks about her transition from working in a male-dominated industry to empowering women through Radiance (5:50)
• The impact of using the right colors and style (8:00)
• The transformative effects of discovering one's color (12:40)
• Common misconceptions about dressing and makeup debunked by Radiance (17:00)
• Exploring the three C's of being in Radiance (27:40)

Let's connect!

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Email: [email protected]

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"It's important to know that we don't have to have it figured out before we start. We learn in business how to get better in business."

Today, Caterina Rando joins us to reveal how women can monetize their mastery, nurture and empower themselves through a thriving community, and find fulfillment in every stage of their lives. Caterina is a Mentor, Sought-after Speaker, Author, Business Transformation Coach, and Podcaster on a mission to help women be more strategic, present themselves more authentically, and sell with integrity as a consequence. 

Throughout this episode, Caterina talks about the entrepreneurial gene that runs in her family, her first entrepreneurial endeavor, and why she decided to work specifically with women. Caterina also shares her thoughts on selling without being salesy or pushy, how to transform ourselves and our business through the power of community, and advice for women who feel stuck and unfulfilled in their careers. 

Additionally, Caterina shares excellent self-development strategies, the benefits of adding getaway time to your life's SOP, and much more.

Tune in to episode 4 of Embrace the Encore and let Caterina help you gather the courage you need to start your own business and thrive. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About Caterina's background and upbringing (3:10)
• Why Caterina decided to work exclusively with women (7:00)
• What are the challenges most women have to deal with in entrepreneurship? (11:00)
• Caterina's advice for those who feel stuck and unfulfilled (19:20)
• Caterina talks about the community's multiple benefits (27:30)

Connect with Caterina:

• Website
• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Twitter
• YouTube

Let's connect!

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram 

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"If you combine everything I've ever experienced in my life, all in one piece, becoming a widow is 10 times worse than that. That's hard for me to wrap my brain around. Because I'll be okay, I'll be strong, and there are more days now than not that I am strong. But it's only because of God, literally him supporting me through people like you."

In this episode, I'm joined by the extraordinary Pati Rader, a longtime friend, Consultant, Writer, and widow going through a new chapter in her life, to talk about loss, grief, and how to avoid getting swallowed by the sadness of losing the love of our lives. 

Throughout our conversation, you'll hear Pati and her late husband Ken's fabulous love story and the barriers and fears the relationship tore down from day one. You'll also hear Pati's reaction to Ken's cancer diagnosis, how they went through that battle, and what they did to ensure the relationship's legacy outlived them. 

Pati also talks about how starting a blog helped her cope with Ken's loss, shares practical advice for those struggling with losing a loved one, and much more. 

Tune in to episode 3 of Embrace the Encore and be inspired by Pati's resilience, love of life, and endless optimism in this new chapter of her life. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• A bit about Pati's background before meeting Ken (3:00)
• How Pati and Ken's love story started (8:00)
• About Pati's new chapter (19:10)
• The diagnosis that changed Pati's life forever (23:20)
• How writing has helped Pati cope with the pain and the grief of losing Ken (34:10)
• Writing is something you do for yourself. Don't try to impress anyone (44:20)
• Pati shares practical advice for those dealing with the loss of a loved one (46:00)
• What Embracing the Encore means for Pati (48:20)

Connect with Pati:

• PLRader.com
• LinkedIn

Let's connect!

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram 

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"Don't come to the end of your life without realizing your passions and dreams and facing the you you could have become but didn't."

In this episode, I'm joined by the inspiring Lisa Brys to talk about purpose, legacy, second chances, and reinvention. Lisa is a Professional Organizer, Owner of TimeWorks Professional Organizing, Author, Creator of Precious Gems, and the Host of The Lisa Brys Show. 

Throughout our conversation, you'll hear about Lisa's journey to becoming a professional organizer and the accident that put things in perspective and forced her to change and reconstruct her business right when she was having great success. You'll also hear Lisa's thoughts on legacy, purpose, and success. 

Additionally, Lisa talks about how to identify your passion and the Precious Gems, a system she developed people can use to understand their personalities, strengths, and blind spots. You'll also learn about Lisa's resilience, the moment she had to gather the pieces and reinvent herself again after a massive loss, and much more. 

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• About how Lisa discovered she wanted to be a professional organizer (2:30)
• The first big step back in Lisa's life (5:10)
• What keeps you going? (10:40)
• Tips and advice to identify your passion (14:10)
• What are the Precious Gems, and how can we use them to know us better? (20:00)
• How to deal with success (26:50)
• How Lisa knew she was in the right place (32:00)

Resources:

• Book: Lisa Brys - The Secret to Getting and Staying Organized: Discover the Superpower of Your Personality Type

Connect with Lisa:

• Website
• Email: [email protected]

Let's connect!

• Email: [email protected]
• Instagram 

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