Aging with Purpose and Passion

Life Lessons from a Cancer Survivor: Andrea Woolf


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In this captivating episode of "Aging with Purpose and Passion," host Beverley Glazer welcomes Andrea Woolf, a dynamic speaker, best-selling author, and the inspiring founder of Ignited Women of Impact.

With over 35 years of coaching experience and a recent triumph over breast cancer, Andrea dedicates her life to empowering women to overcome obstacles and live their most ignited lives. From her early days in the corporate world to her transformative role as a life coach,

 Andrea shares how her battle with triple negative breast cancer redefined her approach to life and work. Her story is filled with resilience, positivity, and actionable insights that will leave you feeling inspired and motivated.Listeners will delve into Andrea's unique coaching philosophy, discovering how to stay positive and forward-focused even in the face of adversity.

Andrea offers practical advice for women over 50 on reinventing their lives, dreaming big, and taking concrete steps to achieve their goals. Learn how simple daily practices, like wearing bling, can help you stay focused on positivity and progress.
Key Takeaways:
  • Early Coaching Instincts: Andrea's coaching journey began at just three years old in her mother’s salon, highlighting her lifelong passion for helping others.
  • Career Transition: Andrea's shift from a high-powered corporate role to a fulfilling coaching career stemmed from a pivotal realization of her true calling.
  • Cancer Survival: Andrea's battle with triple negative breast cancer inspired innovative ways to maintain positivity and support others, including writing a motivational book.
  • Daily Positivity: Simple practices, such as wearing bling daily, helped Andrea stay positive and combat worry, fear, and self-doubt during her cancer treatment.
  • Reinvention for Women Over 50: Andrea emphasizes the importance of dreaming up new life visions and living with purpose, advising women over 50 to capture and follow their dreams.
Notable Quotes:
  1. "This was the biggest opportunity of your coaching life, to actually walk your own talk." – Andrea Woolf
  2. "I made buddies who would come by during the day and in the evening because I kept a kitchen." – Andrea Woolf
  3. "Wear bling bling every day. Every single day. And I've kept my word since that day while I was still getting chemo three years ago." – Andrea Woolf
  4. "You can always find a little sparkle somewhere." – Andrea Woolf
  5. "Dream it up. Capture it with notes, because we often forget stuff. So capture it and then start to organize it so that you can get into action with it." – Andrea Woolf
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