Celebrating Women's Wisdom: Sue Williams on Storytelling, Legacy and Creative Power

Episode Summary:

In this inspiring episode of The Golden Threads Podcast, contributing author Paramjit Oberoi turns the mic on series creator and author Sue Williams. They explore what led Sue to bring together women from all walks of life in four anthology books. Together, they reveal what led women to share their wisdom through the Golden Threads anthology - and what it really means to celebrate your story, creativity, and legacy in midlife and beyond.

“Believe in your dreams, your legacy, your power.” – Sue Williams' Believe poem

Facing life changes often prompts women in midlife to ask two life-shaping questions: “Who am I?” and “What do I want?” In this heartfelt conversation, Sue and Paramjit discuss the power of women’s stories, the importance of self-expression, and why showcasing each others journeys and experiences matters.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• 1:39 - How personal loss and early retirement led Sue to connect with entrepreneurial women - and why their untold stories moved her to action
• 3:56 - The two questions that shape midlife transformation: Who am I? and What do I want?
• 4:30 - Morning Pages and unlocking creativity with Julia Cameron’s journaling practice
• 5:33 - Being uplifted by the energy of inspirational coach Natasha Black
• 6:06 - How the poem Believe! sparked a movement, a book series, and the Believe Oracle Card Deck
• 8:28 - The importance of showcasing and celebrating women’s voices
• 11:25 - How women can embrace the opportunities life offers - at any age
• 12:49 - A rallying cry to believe in your dreams, your legacy, and your power
• 14:14 - Taking time to celebrate our successes, big and small
• 14:35 - The question that invites alignment: “Is that true for me?”
• 15:40 - Creating legacy through anthology books, including a tribute to author Bernadette Whiteside (Believe You Can Live a Life You Love at 50+)
• 21:00 - How the Believe Oracle Cards extend the message from the book cover into daily life
• 21:40 - Why pocket books are powerful tools for sharing focused, impactful wisdom
• 24:00 - The value of capturing and sharing the hard-won wisdom of women aged 50+
• 26:31 - How writing for Golden Threads gave Paramjit a new lease of life
• 27:22 - Why recording an audiobook and podcast takes the authors’ stories into a new dimension

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