I've had this idea for a while - interview past guests to see where their reinvention journey has taken them - how they've grown and what have they've learned about themselves.

Stories of growth are powerful. Usually because they involve some degree of stumbling or confusion before we really figure things out. 😆

You'll find that in this first Where are They Now interview with the fierce and fabulous Barb Nangle.

Barb's reinvention journey has been a mix of gaining clarity, trying things, figuring out what works and what doesn't, and trying again.

Her reinvention story is both encouraging and validating! (sometimes it takes multiple do-overs!)

In the episode Barb shares:

✅how her reinvention journey evolved over the past three years - from a podcast host to a dedicated boundaries coach.
✅her biggest lesson learned from her unfolding journey -- realizing that she is unstoppable.
✅why resilience, boundary setting, and embracing one's awesomeness are key to reinventing
✅the importance of persistence and why we need to reimagine and pivot to reach success.
✅why we need to keep the focus on ourselves and learn to pour from the overflow.

And so much more - you will love this powerful, full-of-wisdom episode!

Connect with Barb:

Podcast: Fragmented to Whole
Instagram: @higherpowercoaching

Mentioned in the episode:

• 2020 Reinvention Rebels episode with Barb

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Hello, Reinvention Rebels, I've missed you!

After a longer-than-expected hiatus, I'm back and excited to share some inspiring, empowering, and invigorating content with you. My absence was due to the loss of my mom, a true Reinvention Rebel herself, whose spirit continues to guide and inspire me.

I'm excited to share what's on the horizon in coming months.

We'll explore some exciting new stories, starting with a four-part mini series at the end of November called 'Where Are They Now?' We'll reconnect with four remarkable women from season one who continue to redefine and rediscover themselves.

Brace yourselves for an awesome Season 6 that's not too far away, with a theme that's close to my heart - 'Own your Awesome'.

Get ready to step into your greatness as you meet a line-up of inspiring women aged between 50 and 90. Listen in as they share their incredible journeys, sparking ideas for your own reinvention.

Also on the horizon is my eight-part audio series 'Midlife Reinvention from the Inside Out: Eight Essentials to Greenlight your Life'. This program explores eight core elements needed for becoming a Reinvention Rebel. And if you're ready to remind yourself (and the world!) that you're a Reinvention Rebel, check out the new line of  swag in our store!

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Remember when your only limits were as far as your imagination could take you?

When you believed you could become anything, and age was simply a number—not a barrier?

In this special Season 5 Highlights episode of Reinvention Rebels, host Wendy Battles celebrates eleven extraordinary women who prove that midlife reinvention is possible at any age.

These inspiring women didn't wait for permission. They embraced uncertainty, challenged outdated beliefs about aging, and boldly reinvented themselves on their own terms.

Were they scared?

Absolutely.

Did they let fear stop them?

Not for a second.

Their stories are living proof that reinvention has no expiration date.

Whether you've been dreaming about a career change, a creative passion, a new adventure, or simply living more authentically, these conversations will remind you that your next chapter is still waiting to be written.

In this Season 5 highlights episode, you'll discover stories of women who:

✨ Launched meaningful new careers and businesses after 50

✨ Turned unexpected setbacks into powerful new beginnings

✨ Traveled the world solo and embraced adventure

✨ Pursued athletic goals they never imagined possible

✨ Followed lifelong creative dreams

✨ Redefined what it means to grow older with purpose and possibility

 Featured Reinvention Rebels 

✅Wendy Green, 69,   Host of the Hey, Boomer podcast
✅Patricia Melton,  Embracing reinvention with courage and curiosity
✅Michelle Fishburne,  A remarkable 12,000-mile solo RV journey across America during the pandemic
✅Randye Kaye, 70 -  Reinventing herself...again
✅Dahlia Douglas-Ingram, 55,  Redefining fitness, confidence, and aging on Instagram
✅Robin Salls,  Founder of the first magazine created exclusively for silver-haired women
✅Ana Tajder,  How a personal breakdown became the beginning of profound midlife reinvention
✅Kathy Murray, 62 -  Award-winning triathlete proving it's never too late to pursue bold goals
✅Jenn Baljko,  Walking from Bangkok to Barcelona in search of purpose and possibility
✅Ellen Pankey, 74, Reinvention after surviving a life-threatening accident
✅Lisa Franco, 66 -  Turning a passion for antiques and WWII love letters into her first published book  66

These remarkable women challenge ageism, embrace possibility, and remind us that courage isn't the absence of fear—it's taking the next step anyway.

When one woman chooses to reinvent herself, she expands what's possible for the rest of us.

If you've been wondering whether it's "too late" to begin again, let these inspiring stories remind you that it's never too late to bet on yourself.

Download the Do It Scared, Do It Anyway Cheat Sheet. to help you take your own next bold step.

Season 6 is just around the corner, and I can't wait to introduce you to even more incredible women who are redefining what's possible in midlife and beyond.

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Here's a little secret: asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, but a catalyst that propels us towards our goals and dreams.

The truth is, asking for help isn't always easy, it's something I have grappled with at times.

But let me share with you how this simple act of asking for help transformed a live event at the recent International Festival of Arts and Ideas into a Reinvention Rebels podcast episode that can inspire your reinvention journey.

It all started with a technical challenge for which I had no answer, but with the guidance of my amazing team, we made it happen.

The result? A dynamic conversation with two  inspiring and remarkable women, Ellen Pankey and Lisa Franco.

The opportunity to speak at the Festival was amazing and I'm so happy we could re-broadcast this conversation for our Reinvention Rebels audience as an episode. If you didn't have a chance to listen last week, you're in for a treat.

In this short episode, I’m spilling the beans on the power of asking for help and how it made all the difference for me.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why we should ask for help more readily (people WANT to help us!)
✅ How I was specifically able to overcome my challenges by asking for help
✅ How asking for help propels us forward as we reinvent ourselves

I know so many capable women are used to doing everything themselves. I’ve so been there.

But there’s so much grace in letting our guard down, being open and partnering with others to help us on our journey.

Whether you're just starting out or have been on this journey for a while, I hope this episode will inspire you to get a little help from your friends as you take action towards your dreams.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Reinventing Midlife with Courage and Resilience: Kathy Murray's Journey from Expat to Triathlon Triumph
• Reinvention After 50: Why and How to Ask for Help to Jump Start Your Reinvention Journey
• Bee Cyber Fit podcast

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Welcome to the first Reinvention Rebels live episode! An episode filled with inspiring reinventions and empowering journeys - a conversation that redefines the concept of personal growth. 

This episode was recorded at the International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven, Connecticut on June 20, 2023.

I'm thrilled to share the microphone with two incredible guests - Ellen Pankey and Lisa Franco. They take us down their unique paths of transformation, shedding light on the trials and triumphs that come with reinventing oneself.

74-year young Ellen awoke from a coma eight years ago and had to reinvent herself out of necessity. She had to relearn everything from walking to talking to eating. How she’s reimagined her life is remarkable including starting a YouTube channel in her 70s, going live twice a week to share her art and wisdom.

66-year young Lisa serendipitously discovered a bundle of World War II love letters in an antique shop that sparked her reinvention as an author, capturing a beautiful love story. Her reinvention journey has evolved including becoming chief promoter and marketer and growing beyond her discomfort with public speaking to share her compelling story.

Both are full of so much wisdom and inspiration!

In this powerful and engaging live episode, you’ll learn:

✳️ why stepping out of our comfort zone is so important to reinventing ourselves

✳️ how we can reinvent ourselves by taking action, trusting our intuition, and getting support from others

✳️ why reinvention is not just about changing what you do but also discovering who you are as Lisa and Ellen have done.

Listen closely as we discuss Lisa and Ellen's diverse reinvention paths and how we can find relatable elements in each others' stories. This episode will delight and inspire you into action!


Connect with Ellen:
Email: [email protected]
YouTube: gquattraditionzs

Connect with Lisa:
LinkedIn: Lisa Franco
Website: mydearestdarlingbook.com

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Midlife is no joke. Full of unexpected peaks and valleys.

Our changing bodies. Caring for kids and/or parents. Making tough decisions about our future. 

It feels like the path isn’t always clear, right? 

We may stumble and fall yet we are wise and perceptive.

What if we leaned into the signs around us to help guide our path?

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✳️ how awakening to ourselves helps us on our reinvention journey

✳️ why deep listening is a powerful catalyst to creating new midlife possibilities

✳️ how we can navigate our journey with more ease, even when faced with challenges.

Find a quiet space, relax and soak up some Reinvention Rebels wisdom. It’s never too late to awaken to the wisdom that’s within all of us.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Reinventing Midlife with Courage and Resilience: Kathy Murray's Journey from Expat to Triathlon Triumph
• Failing Forward Series, Part 1: Embracing Failure: Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones for Success on Your Reinvention Journey
• Failing Forward Series, Part 2: Embracing Fear and Reinventing Midlife: 3 Ways Life Lessons Helped Me Overcome Failure
• Sign up for the Midlife MOJO Virtual Summit, June 18-22

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast, where we have the fearless Jen Baljko joining us to share her incredible journey of reinvention. Throughout her life, Jen has bravely embraced change and sought joy in every new experience.

At 25, she packed up her car and drove across the US to start a new life. At 33, she sold everything she owned and moved abroad. At 44, she walked across two continents with her partner. At 50, she committed to living the rest of her days as a joy journey.

Most especially, you can’t help but be inspired by Jenn’s story of trekking from Bangkok, Thailand to Barcelona, Spain over 3.5 years and the many insights she gained.

Tune in to learn:

✅ What Jenn discovered about herself during her cross-continental journey (so many aha moments!)

✅ Why creativity and intuition are key to reinventing ourselves in midlife

✅ How she discovered joy and purpose in life and how you can too

✅ How the power of fearlessness can help us break through our self-imposed limitations

✅ Why it’s important to redefine success and happiness in our lives as we age

Join us and learn from Jen's incredible experiences as we dive into the world of reinvention and finding joy in life. Her inspiring story will motivate you to take the next step in your life, no matter how small, and trust the reinvention process.

Connect with Jenn:

Website: alwaysonmyway.com
Website: jenniferbaljko.com
Facebookgroup: Fierce Awakened Woman
Documentary: Bangkok Barcelona on Foot

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Ever feel like you've lost your mojo in midlife?

What if you could reclaim it and transform your life in ways that truly light you up?

Join me in this special episode of the Reinvention Rebels podcast as I share some exciting details about the upcoming Midlife Mojo Virtual Summit from June 18-22.

I'm honored to be one of 25 midlife influencers bringing you this free event!

Get ready to be inspired as we discuss:

✅getting in tune with our bodies
✅ healing and nurturing our self-image
✅ reigniting relationships and
✅ dreaming bigger so we can feel more purposeful and passionate about our lives.

You won't want to miss the incredible lineup of women featured in the summit, including authors, podcasters, speakers, coaches, and experts in their fields who are ready to motivate and inspire you!

Not only will you have the opportunity to work on yourself, but you'll also be able to connect with other like-minded women in the Midlife Mojo Facebook group.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to focus on yourself, be intentional, and be reminded that we're never alone. Sign up for the Midlife Mojo virtual summit, running from June 18th to 22nd, and let's reclaim our midlife mojo together!

Mentioned in the episode:

• From Failure to Gratitude: A Personal Midlife Reinvention Story
• Sign up for the Midlife MOJO Virtual Summit, June 18-22

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I'll never forget the moment when I realized that my health coaching career wasn't going as planned.

I was in my mid-40s. I had quit my corporate job to pursue my dream.

But I wasn't making any money AND it ends up it wasn't my true passion.

I was failing and felt awash with shame.

But instead of letting that perceived failure define me, I learned to embrace the power of appreciation and gratitude to shift my mindset and open up new possibilities – like eventually creating this podcast!

It was a long reinvention path, not an overnight turnaround but I figured it out.

I believe we can all figure it out and repoint ourselves in the direction of our dreams, despite failures along the way.

Join me in this episode as I share my personal journey and how it's never too late to reinvent ourselves and embrace the opportunities that come with aging and evolving.

Listen in to the final episode of our 3-part series on failure as I reveal how embracing appreciation and gratitude can transform your mindset and open up exciting new possibilities in your reinvention journey.

In this episode you’ll discover:

✳️ Why having gratitude for our failures is key to moving forward

✳️ My own experiences failing at health coaching and what it revealed

✳️ How shifting the way we think about setbacks can lead us to extraordinary new paths.

Our failures offer us amazing opportunities to grow if we’re open to them.

Pop in your earbuds and soak up some Reinvention Rebels wisdom about how appreciation for our failures is just what we need to move forward.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Reinventing Midlife with Courage and Resilience: Kathy Murray's Journey from Expat to Triathlon Triumph
• Failing Forward Series, Part 1: Embracing Failure: Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones for Success on Your Reinvention Journey
• Failing Forward Series, Part 2: Embracing Fear and Reinventing Midlife: 3 Ways Life Lessons Helped Me Overcome Failure
• Sign up for the Midlife MOJO Virtual Summit, June 18-22

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Ever thought about reinventing yourself in midlife? This episode will motivate you about what’s possible!

When I first met Kathy Murray, I was inspired by her courage and determination to reinvent herself in midlife, facing challenges head-on and turning them into opportunities to grow. From relocating to Germany and navigating life as an expat, to becoming an award-winning cheerleading coach and breaking stereotypes with the Atlanta Tri Sisters, Kathy embodies the spirit of a true Reinvention Rebel.

In today's episode, 62-year young Kathy shares her multi-faceted reinvention journey of overcoming personal obstacles, like learning a new language, dealing with racism, and conquering her fear of swimming to compete in multiple triathlons.

Tune in to hear how Kathy:

✅Used her passion for fitness to find her purpose and calling

✅Navigated racism and language barriers to create an award-winning cheerleading team in Germany

✅Challenged the stereotypes surrounding black people and swimming

✅Turned challenging situations into opportunities for growth

✅Found supportive networks as she reinvented herself

Kathy's story serves as a testament to the importance of resilience, faith, and having a strong support system when navigating life's challenges. As we dive deep into her multifaceted reinvention journey, we hope her experiences inspire you to reevaluate your own passions and pursue new opportunities with bravery and confidence.

Join us for this captivating conversation, and let Kathy's insights on perseverance and reinvention fuel your own journey towards self-discovery and growth.

We all can unleash our Inner Reinvention Rebel!

Connect with Kathy:

Website:  fit-bodies.net
Instagram: @tribaby1
Facebook: Kathy Murray

Mentioned in this episode:

• Reinventing Yourself: Unlocking Creativity and Purpose Through Stillness
• Download my "Do It Scared, Do It Anyway" Cheat Sheet
• Download my audio cheat sheet, 5 Questions to Spark Your Curiosity and Inspire Your Reinvention Journey.

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