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Most people worry about getting hurt doing something bold. Dierdre Wolownick reminds us that turning into a couch potato can be even more dangerous. At 66, she became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan, one of Yosemite’s most iconic walls. But her real ascent began long before that, when she decided to stop accepting limits and start writing her own story.
In this episode of Embrace the Encore, Marie Wallace sits down with Dierdre Wolownick to explore what it truly means to reinvent yourself at any stage of life. A professor, musician, marathoner, author, and lifelong adventurer, Dierdre has lived many lives and built each one through curiosity, courage, and persistence. Her latest book, Success in 7 Steps, turns those lessons into a clear, actionable method for anyone ready to pursue their dreams, no matter how far away they seem.
Dierdre shares how running marathons in her 50s and climbing El Capitan in her 60s reshaped her understanding of fear, how journaling became her greatest teacher, and why success isn’t about talent but about having a method. Her story is proof that reinvention is not a one-time act. It is a lifelong habit of saying yes to what calls your heart.
Tune in to episode 16 of Embrace the Encore to rediscover what’s possible when you stop asking, “Am I too old?” and start asking, “What’s next?”
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- How Dierdre defines reinvention and why it’s an ongoing process (3:20)
- The simple method behind her book, Success in 7 Steps (4:20)
- Why staying on the couch can be more dangerous than climbing rocks (6:10)
- How running marathons at 54 led her to discover a new version of herself (8:10)
- The mental shift that helped her see limits as choices, not rules (13:50)
- What climbing El Capitan taught Dierdre about trust, courage, and tenacity (15:30)
- The three categories that shape her Seven Step Method (24:20)
- How journaling can be your greatest tool for clarity and growth (30:20)
- What “Embrace the Encore” means to Dierdre and how she’s living it (39:40)
Connect with Dierdre Wolownick:
- IMDb
- Get a copy of Success in 7 Steps by Dierdre Wolownick
Let's connect!
- Website
- Email: [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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By Marie WallaceMost people worry about getting hurt doing something bold. Dierdre Wolownick reminds us that turning into a couch potato can be even more dangerous. At 66, she became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan, one of Yosemite’s most iconic walls. But her real ascent began long before that, when she decided to stop accepting limits and start writing her own story.
In this episode of Embrace the Encore, Marie Wallace sits down with Dierdre Wolownick to explore what it truly means to reinvent yourself at any stage of life. A professor, musician, marathoner, author, and lifelong adventurer, Dierdre has lived many lives and built each one through curiosity, courage, and persistence. Her latest book, Success in 7 Steps, turns those lessons into a clear, actionable method for anyone ready to pursue their dreams, no matter how far away they seem.
Dierdre shares how running marathons in her 50s and climbing El Capitan in her 60s reshaped her understanding of fear, how journaling became her greatest teacher, and why success isn’t about talent but about having a method. Her story is proof that reinvention is not a one-time act. It is a lifelong habit of saying yes to what calls your heart.
Tune in to episode 16 of Embrace the Encore to rediscover what’s possible when you stop asking, “Am I too old?” and start asking, “What’s next?”
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- How Dierdre defines reinvention and why it’s an ongoing process (3:20)
- The simple method behind her book, Success in 7 Steps (4:20)
- Why staying on the couch can be more dangerous than climbing rocks (6:10)
- How running marathons at 54 led her to discover a new version of herself (8:10)
- The mental shift that helped her see limits as choices, not rules (13:50)
- What climbing El Capitan taught Dierdre about trust, courage, and tenacity (15:30)
- The three categories that shape her Seven Step Method (24:20)
- How journaling can be your greatest tool for clarity and growth (30:20)
- What “Embrace the Encore” means to Dierdre and how she’s living it (39:40)
Connect with Dierdre Wolownick:
- IMDb
- Get a copy of Success in 7 Steps by Dierdre Wolownick
Let's connect!
- Website
- Email: [email protected]
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.