As a mom, you choose to make your children your priority. Their needs and desires are placed above your own. You may put your career on hold, neglect your health and fitness or sacrifice your lifestyle. But, there comes a time when your children really start to become independent. They don't need you as much as they once did. For years, you longed for this moment, so that you can regain a sense of self. However, when it happens, you won't be prepared for it. Listen and join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/

From a thriving corporate career to a thriving beauty business, this entrepreneur is living her dream life. Good Beauté Skincare founder, Kimberly Hairston-Hicks shares her journey of creating a skincare line to address the concerns of melanin-enriched skin. Throughout her career, she pitched to senior management the need to create a line for Black women. They agreed, but never invested. So, she took matters into her own hands and launched her product line. Good Beauté celebrates two years this month, which is a major feat in the competitive skincare market. In this episode, Kimberly shares her journey and inspires women to pursue their own passions. Connect with Good Beaute Founder, Kimberly Hairston-Hicks: Website: https://goodbeaute.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodbeaute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbeaute Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimberlyclark01 Email: [email protected] Listen and join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/

The only way to secure your financial future is to start a business. Entrepreneurship gives you a way to control your destiny and not have your future be completely reliant upon someone else's assessment of you or their perception of your value. This business episode encourages women to take charge of their financial future by jumping into entrepreneurship. Everyone has an idea in them or skills they can leverage. What usually holds people back is fear. Don't let fear stop you. Resource mentioned: Idea to Launch Course www.ideatolaunchcourse.com Listen and join in on the conversation on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/

Whoever said "age ain't nothing but a number" is full of crap. Because with that number, potentially comes a host of other unwanted things. This is why self care is so important. Self care are the buzz words of the moment, but we must all find what works for us. It's individually based. From at-home beauty regimens to spa visits, meditation to beauty sleep, downsizing friendships to growing relationships, the realm of self care is broad. Whatever you choose, commit to preserving your youth for as long as possible. The lack of self care can lead to premature aging and we don't want that. Let's delay the inevitable! This beauty episode encourages women to slow down and gives them permission to find what makes them feel more beautiful. Resources mentioned: FitFineBeauty Facebook Group Food Babe Truvani Collagen Listen and join in on the conversation on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/

Calling all empty nesters or soon-to-be empty nesters! If you look in the mirror and you are unhappy with what you see, you now have the time and the power to change. If you're tired of telling yourself that you don't have time to workout or focus on your looks and your health, write a new story. This body episode encourages women to stop BSing when it comes to taking control of their fitness and overall health and making time to do so. Practice selfish-ism for a better personal outlook. Resource mentioned: FitFineBeauty Facebook Group Healthy Meal Subscription: Daily Harvest Referral Code: RE-866YTR3 Listen and join in on the conversation on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/

As moms, we eventually get to the point where our kids don't need as much of our attention as they once did. So what will we do with all of this extra time bestowed upon us? Start businesses. Change careers. Strengthen relationships. Get fit. Eat better. Get sexy...again. If this sounds like you and you need inspiration to practice selfish-ism, prioritize yourself and pursue your goals in this next phase of your life, then you are in the right place. Listen up! Head over to Instagram to share your thoughts. https://www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/