Evolving Women

What if finding your power isn't about becoming someone new but remembering who you were before the world told you who to be?In Part 2 of this powerful Evolving Woman conversation, Teresa Lisum and transformational leader, author, speaker, and coach Marcia Martin explore what it means to stop giving away your power and begin trusting the wisdom within yourself.Marcia explains how we can unintentionally hand our authority to teachers, mentors, leaders, systems, money, status, and other external measures of success. Resources can help us grow but problems begin when we assume someone else has the answer instead of using their wisdom to help uncover our own.The conversation goes deeper into fear, vulnerability, authenticity, self-worth, wealth, spirituality, and the power of becoming present enough to consciously choose how we respond to life.In Part 2, you'll discover:How we unknowingly give our power awayWhy the answers ultimately have to come from withinThe difference between learning from someone and surrendering your authority to themWhy fear can keep us trapped behind a false version of ourselves Marcia's “three faces” conceptWhy everyone is carrying fears we can't seeHow comparison distorts our perception of other peopleWhy money and status aren't the same as personal powerHow to define wealth for yourselfWhy being centered creates space for conscious choiceHow your breath can bring you back into the present momentMarcia offers a powerful reminder: mentors, books, workshops, and teachers can all be valuable resources - but your life requires your answer.✨ If this conversation speaks to you, save it, share it with another woman who needs this reminder, and subscribe to Evolving Woman for more conversations about becoming more fully yourself.💬 What does being in your power mean to you? We'd love to hear your answer in the comments.00:00 How We Give Away Our Power01:00 Remembering Who You Really Are02:00 Teachers, Mentors & Finding Your Own Answers03:10 The Answer Is Within You04:00 Moving Through Fear04:30 The Three Faces We Show the World06:00 Finding Your Authentic Self07:00 Befriending Your Fear08:00 Why We All Pretend08:45 Everyone Is Afraid of Something10:00 The Hidden Power in Knowing We're All Human11:30 Comparison & Intimidation12:00 The Illusion of Other People's Success13:45 Money, Success & Personal Power15:00 What Does Wealth Mean to You?16:00 Wisdom vs. Status18:00 Success Doesn't Guarantee Happiness19:30 Authenticity & Living From Your Power20:15 Astrology, Intuition & the Bigger Picture24:00 The Age of Aquarius & Times of Change24:45 Trusting That Change Can Lead Somewhere Better25:55 Your Choices Define Your Response27:00 Recognizing Your Automatic Patterns29:30 The Space Between Trigger and Response30:00 Use Your Breath to Return to the PresentThree Key Takeaways1. Learn From Others Without Giving Them Your Power. 2. Behind the Fear Is Your Authentic Self3. The Space Before Your Reaction Is Where Your Power Lives.🤝Connect with Marcia Martin:💥Web: 💥LinkedIn: 💥💥🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

What if your next chapter could begin at any age?In Part 1 of this inspiring Evolving Woman conversation, Teresa Lisum sits down with transformational leader, author, speaker, and coach Marcia Martin, who is approaching 80 - and embarking on another reinvention of herself.After decades of coaching, training, speaking, and impacting hundreds of thousands of people, Marcia is returning to an interest that began when she was 18 and pursuing a new chapter in astrology.But this conversation goes far beyond reinvention.Marcia and Teresa explore why we're so quick to compare our beginnings to someone else's success, why everything meaningful starts small, and how the experiences we call “failures” may actually be teaching us exactly what we need for the next stage of our lives.In Part 1, discover:Why you're never too old to reinvent yourselfThe importance of starting before everything is figured outWhy meaningful growth begins with one small stepThe danger of comparing your beginning to someone else's successWhy social media can distort our expectationsHow rejection and failure can prepare us for what's nextWhy stepping back can help us see our experiences differentlyYou don't have to know exactly where your evolution will take you. Start with the seed. Nurture it. Let yourself learn. And allow the next version of you to emerge.✨ If this conversation encourages you, subscribe to Evolving Woman and share this episode with a woman who's wondering whether it's too late to begin again.And continue with Part 2, where Marcia and Teresa go deeper into finding your power, fear, authenticity, self-trust, and why the answers we're searching for may already be within us.00:00 Meet Marcia Martin00:30 Who Is Marcia Today?00:55 Reinventing Herself at Nearly 8003:20 Permission to Pivot at Any Age04:25 Creating Impact in a New Way06:20 From 30 People to Hundreds of Thousands08:10 Every Big Dream Starts Small09:35 The Social Media Comparison Trap12:20 Trust the Process of Growth12:50 What If This Is the Lesson You Need?14:15 Rethinking Failure15:15 When Fear Predicts the Worst17:20 Why Old Patterns Take OverThree Key Takeaways:1. Reinvention Doesn't Have an Expiration Date2. Start With One Seed3. Failure May Be Part of the Preparation🤝Connect with Marcia Martin:💥Web: 💥LinkedIn: 💥💥🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

What happens when the life you carefully planned takes a completely different path?Sue Lehman thought she knew exactly how her story would unfold: college, marriage, children, career, and eventually retirement. Instead, life brought unexpected loss, divorce, changing relationships, career shifts, and plenty of moments that left her wondering, Now what?Eventually, that winding path led Sue somewhere she never expected - leaving a decades-long career as an attorney and starting her own business later in life.And she discovered something important along the way: you don’t have to keep doing something simply because you’re good at it, other people expect it of you, or it looks impressive from the outside.In this episode of Evolving Women, Teresa and Sue have a candid and often funny conversation about reinvention, asking for help, learning new skills, family roles, technology, menopause, and finally reaching an age where other people’s opinions carry a little less weight.In this conversation, you’ll discover:Why life rarely follows the straight line we imaginedHow unexpected changes can lead to greater fulfillmentWhy starting something new after 50 isn’t too lateThe freedom that comes from caring less about other people’s expectationsWhy women often struggle to ask for helpHow Sue went from avoiding technology to building a tech-focused businessWhy your job title doesn’t determine your worthThe importance of recognizing your own unique strengthsWhy supporting others can be a strength—not a lesser roleWhether you’re considering a career change, starting a business, entering retirement, learning something completely new, or simply wondering what comes next, Sue’s story is a reminder that your next chapter doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.You’re allowed to change direction. You’re allowed to choose what fulfills you. And you’re definitely not too old to try something new.💬 What’s something you’d still love to learn, start, or reinvent in your own life?👍 Like this episode if it resonated with you, and subscribe for more Evolving Women conversations about growth, reinvention, confidence, and creating what’s next.🎯 What You’ll Learn:✅ Your Life Doesn’t Have to Follow the Original Plan✅ You’re Allowed to Choose Fulfillment Over Status✅ There Is No Expiration Date on Learning🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site🤝Connect with Sue Lehman:💥Web: https://keepitsimplewithsue.com💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suels67/💥FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093481117676 💥Email: [email protected] #WomenOver50 #MidlifeReinvention #StartingOver #WomenEntrepreneurs #CareerChange #PersonalGrowth #SecondAct #EvolvingWomen

What if the adventure that changes your life begins when everyone else

thinks it's too late?At nearly 60 years old, Lin Bruce made a decision that would transform the way she saw herself. With no long-distance cycling experience, she signed up to ride a bicycle across the United States - over 3,000 miles in 60 days.She was scared.She questioned herself.And she did it anyway.Now, at 87, Lin shares the life lessons she learned from thousands of miles on a bicycle - and why courage isn't about being fearless. It's about taking one small step, then another, until you discover what you're truly capable of.In this inspiring conversation, you'll discover:Why it's never too late to pursue a dreamHow to move forward even when you're afraidThe power of taking life one step at a timeWhy fear is contagious and courage can be tooHow celebrating small wins builds lasting confidenceWhy age doesn't define what's possibleThe mindset that keeps you growing throughout lifeWhether your dream is traveling, starting something new, changing careers, improving your health, or simply believing in yourself again, this episode is a reminder that your story isn't finished yet.

🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site🤝Connect with Lin Bruce:💥Web:[email protected]

What if you didn't need to have your entire life figured out?In this inspiring episode of Evolving Woman, Teresa sits down with intuitive guide, author, and workshop facilitator Teresa Wornstaff to explore what it truly means to live in alignment with your authentic self. Together they discuss intuition, courage, healing, boundaries, curiosity, and learning to trust the next step - even when the full path isn't visible.Drawing from her own journey from corporate executive to intuitive teacher, Teresa shares practical wisdom about overcoming fear, releasing societal conditioning, and embracing personal evolution with greater confidence and self-trust.

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🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

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What if preparing for surgery involved more than medical appointments and paperwork?In this fascinating episode of Evolving Woman, Teresa sits down with anesthesiologist, medical intuitive, and founder of Oshun Energy Medicine, Dr. Kaye Brundidge, to explore how mindset, intuition, preparation, and collaboration can dramatically influence the healing journey.Drawing on decades of experience in anesthesiology, neuroanesthesia, yoga, and intuitive practice, Kaye shares how Western medicine and complementary healing approaches can work together - not in opposition - to help patients feel more informed, empowered, and confident before surgery.In this episode, you'll discover:Why mindset matters before surgeryThe connection between intuition and healingHow fear impacts recoveryPractical ways to prepare physically, mentally, and emotionallyWhy patients should become active partners in their own healing. The role of intention in achieving better outcomesHow science and intuition can work togetherWhether you have an upcoming procedure, are supporting a loved one through surgery, or simply want to understand the mind-body connection more deeply, this conversation offers hope, practical wisdom, and a refreshing perspective on healing.✨ If this episode inspired you, please Like, Subscribe, and Share it with someone preparing for surgery or navigating a healing journey.

Kaye Brundidge

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaye-brundidge-md-45a70910/

🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

What if the biggest thing standing between you and the life you want is learning to trust yourself?In this thought-provoking conversation, Teresa sits down with "trusted thinking partner" Vicki Smith to explore why so many women struggle with self-trust, permission, decision-making, and embracing life's unexpected twists.Vicki shares her remarkable journey - from working in animation and television production to website strategy, motherhood, and ultimately becoming a trusted thinking partner who helps women gain clarity during life's biggest transitions.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:✅ Trust Yourself More Than Your Fear✅ You Don't Have to Have It All Figured Out✅ Clarity Often Comes Through Conversation🤝Connect with Vicky Smith:💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickysmithnyc/[email protected] 🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

What if the stress, anxiety, or emotional patterns you've been carrying aren't just in your mind—but stored in your body?In this heartfelt conversation, Teresa sits down with somatic performance coach April Wyett to explore how trauma, breathwork, nervous system regulation, and intentional living can help women reconnect with themselves and find greater peace.April shares her deeply personal story - from a traumatic childhood and life as a military spouse living in Japan to discovering Reiki, somatic healing, and the transformative power of breathwork. Together they discuss why healing doesn't have to be forceful, how our bodies protect us, and why slowing down may be the most courageous thing we can do.In this episode you'll discover:How trauma is stored in the bodyThe science behind nervous system regulationWhy breathwork can be life-changing when practiced safelyThe importance of trauma-informed healingHow limiting beliefs shape our livesWhy celebrating small wins mattersThe power of slowing down and living with intentionIf you've been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation offers gentle encouragement and practical wisdom to help you reconnect with your body, your breath, and your authentic self.

🤝Connect with April Wyett:💥Web: https://livingwithintention.co/💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilwyett/Somatic Performance Coach ~ Ease Your Mind & Body for better clarity, confidence, and performance.Recalibration Experience High-Capacity Women: https://livingwithintention.co/the-recalibration-experience/Pause and Rise Bali Retreat: https://livingwithintention.co/bali/YouTube Living With Intention | April Wyett https://www.youtube.com/@livingwithintention.aprilwyettKindness Worldwide Meditation Registration: https://www.eco-sam.com/events 🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

What if the life you've always dreamed about is still waiting for you?In this inspiring episode of Evolving Women, Teresa Lisum sits down with filmmaker Melissa Davey, whose remarkable journey proves it's never too late to completely reinvent your life.After spending decades building a successful corporate career, Melissa reached age 60 and asked herself one simple question:"What do I really want to do?"That question led her on an extraordinary path - from an unexpected encounter with filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan to producing award-winning documentaries that celebrate resilience, purpose, and the limitless possibilities of starting over.Melissa shares how following curiosity, embracing uncertainty, and taking unexpected detours completely transformed her future.If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to pursue your passion, begin again, or create something meaningful, this conversation is exactly what you need.In this episode you'll discover:• Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself• How small detours can lead to life-changing opportunities• The mindset that helps overcome fear and self-doubt• Why you don't have to know everything before getting started• How purpose creates energy at every stage of life

🤝Connect with Melissa Davey:💥Web: https://melissadavey.com/💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-davey--16484b6/🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site

Have you ever felt like you're meant for more - but something keeps holding you back?In this powerful episode of Evolving Women, Teresa Lisum welcomes coach, TEDx speaker, and nervous system expert Caren Cooper for an honest conversation about conditioning, self-sabotage, personal responsibility, and what it really takes to step into your authentic self.Together, they explore why so many women spend years playing small, staying quiet, and following rules that were never truly theirs - and how awareness, nervous system regulation, and mindset shifts can help create lasting change.If you've been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or ready for a new chapter, this conversation offers both compassion and practical tools for moving forward.

🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site🤝Connect with Caren Cooper:💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carencooper/