Do-Over Divas Podcast

How Hooters Taught Me Everything I Needed To Know


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What do Hooters, career reinvention, and therapy have in common for women after 40? Turns out, some of the most powerful life lessons come from the most unexpected places.

In this episode of Do-Over Divas, we dive into how starting over—and changing careers—led one woman from orange shorts to the therapist’s chair. Therapist Rebecca Stevens shares how her years as a Hooters waitress became the ultimate training ground for life, motherhood, and meaningful work.

From flirting as a survival skill to reading people instantly, this conversation is honest, irreverent, and inspiring. Together, the Divas and Rebecca explore why your so-called messy past may actually be your greatest asset when finding purpose after 40.

We talk about:

  • Reinvention & second acts after 40 — why it’s never too late to pivot

  • Why trauma makes you hilarious — the link between humor and resilience

  • Motherhood & identity shifts — navigating the “hormone hijack” and career changes

  • Waitress wisdom — how service-industry skills translate into emotional intelligence

  • Owning your story — letting go of shame and framing your own “uniform”

    If you’ve ever wondered whether your past chapters actually count toward your future—this episode is your answer.

    ✨ Because no chapter is wasted.

     

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