This episode is a little different.

There isn’t one perfect topic or a carefully mapped-out conversation. Instead, we’re sitting down and simply talking — about our stories, our careers, the changes we’ve made, the things we’ve learned, and what life can look like when you decide you’re ready for something different.

After 40, life can come with a strange mix of confidence and uncertainty. You may know yourself better than ever, but you may also find yourself asking new questions:

What do I actually want now? What have I been putting off? What would happen if I finally went for it?

In this episode, Carla and Arabella share more of their personal journeys and some of the reinvention they’ve experienced along the way. We talk about making changes, following something that excites you, listening to yourself, and having the courage to start something — whether it’s a completely new chapter or simply one small step in a different direction.

We also answer some questions and feedback from our audience and let the conversation go wherever it naturally takes us.

Because sometimes reinvention isn’t about completely starting over.

Sometimes it’s about finally giving yourself permission to become the woman you’ve been thinking about becoming.

Whether you’re considering a career change, starting a business, trying something new, changing your routine, pursuing a dream, or simply feeling like you want more from this chapter of your life — this conversation is your reminder:

You don’t have to have it all figured out before you begin.

Your next chapter can start with one decision, one idea, or one brave little “Why not?”

Welcome to another conversation about what the mirror doesn’t always show us.

What does it really mean to anti-age versus pro-age?

In this episode of What The Mirror Misses, we’re having an honest conversation about the difference between fighting the signs of aging and embracing the process while still taking care of ourselves, our skin, our bodies, and our mindset.

Anti-aging can often come from the desire to resist, reverse, or hide the changes that come with getting older — as though aging itself is something we need to defeat.

Pro-aging takes a different approach. It’s about accepting that aging is a natural part of life while being intentional about how we care for ourselves.

In this episode, Carla and Arabella share the treatments, products, rituals, and mindset shifts that have helped them — as well as things they’ve seen make a difference for their clients.

Our Pro-Aging Tips

1. Drink More WaterHydration is one of the simplest places to start. Find a water bottle that helps you track your intake throughout the day and make hydration part of your daily ritual.

2. Microneedling if you were going to invest in one professional facial treatment to support smoother-looking, more refreshed skin, microneedling is one option worth discussing with a qualified professional.

3. TriBella Facial Carla shares her experience with the TriBella facial, a more advanced treatment option available through her salon for those looking to take their skincare treatments to another level.

4. Chemical Peels for concerns such as uneven texture and dullness.

5. Hyaluronic Acid + Salmon DNA/PDRNHyaluronic acid helps attract and retain moisture, supporting a plumper, more hydrated appearance. Salmon DNA/PDRN is a skin-treatment ingredient used in professional aesthetics and skincare for its association with skin regeneration and improved-looking texture and elasticity.

6. Speak to Yourself With More GraceArabella’s first recommendation isn’t a product — it’s the way you speak to yourself.

Constantly focusing on what you dislike about your face, body, or appearance keeps you in an anti-aging mindset. Pro-aging begins with changing the conversation.

The words we repeatedly say to ourselves can influence our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and the way we experience ourselves. Instead of constantly searching for what’s wrong, practice noticing what’s good, what’s changing, and what deserves more compassion.

7. Vitamin C Every MorningA daily vitamin C serum can be a simple addition to a morning skincare routine. Arabella shares two of her personal favorites: Sunday Riley C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening Serum and TIRTIR Vitamin C.

8. Facial Oils + The Ultimate Glow RitualArabella shares her Ultimate Glow Elixir and Ultimate Glow Mist as part of her personal pro-aging ritual for hydrated, luminous-looking skin.

Beautifully hydrated skin can also help makeup sit more smoothly and can change the way you feel about the skin you’re in — rather than constantly trying to cover it.

9. Exfoliate Regularly as we age, maintaining a consistent exfoliation routine can help remove surface buildup and leave skin looking smoother, brighter, and more radiant. Arabella talks about Sunday Riley Good Genes Lactic Acid Treatment as one option.\

Products & Services Mentioned

Carla — Clinique de BelleProfessional aesthetic treatments and products, including the services discussed in this episode such as TriBella, microneedling, chemical peels, hyaluronic acid and salmon DNA/PDRN treatments.

Clinique de Belle⁠

Arabella — Lady B Beauty BoutiqueShop the Ultimate Glow Elixir + Ultimate Glow Mist and discover Arabella’s skincare-infused glow ritual.

Lady B Beauty Boutique — Shop⁠

Sunday Riley — C.E.O. 15% Vitamin C Brightening SerumA vitamin C serum designed to brighten the appearance of skin and support a more radiant-looking complexion. (Sephora⁠)

Sunday Riley — Good Genes Lactic Acid TreatmentA lactic-acid treatment designed to exfoliate, smooth the appearance of texture, and boost visible radiance. (Sunday Riley⁠)

Shop Sunday Riley⁠

In a world where everyone seems to be living their best life, it’s easy to look around and wonder, What am I doing wrong?

In this episode of What The Mirror Misses, we’re talking about comparison, jealousy, social media, and the parts of ourselves we don’t always love admitting exist.

We talk about the carefully edited world of social media — the perfect faces, perfect homes, perfect relationships, perfect careers — and the reality that we’re often comparing our entire lives to someone else’s carefully selected moments.

We also get real about the darker side of being online: the keyboard warriors, the unnecessary negativity, and how to stop allowing someone else’s comment or opinion to take up space in your mind.

But perhaps the most interesting conversation is about jealousy.

What if jealousy isn’t something to be ashamed of? What if it’s actually a clue?

Sometimes the thing we feel jealous of is revealing something we deeply want for ourselves. Instead of judging the feeling, we can get curious about it. What exactly am I wanting? What is this showing me about the life I’d like to create?

From there, we talk about turning comparison into clarity — coming back to gratitude, whether that means gratitude to God, gratitude for where you are, or simply remembering what is already beautiful in your own life — and then taking real steps toward the things you desire.

Because social media may show you someone else’s life…

…but it doesn’t show you the whole story.

And sometimes, what the mirror misses is everything happening behind the reflection.

In our very first episode of What The Mirror Misses, we’re opening up the conversation around perimenopause, menopause, and the changes women experience but don’t always feel comfortable talking about — even with each other.

We talk about hot flashes, changing skin and loss of firmness, intimacy and desire, preparing your body before menopause, strength training, hydration, skincare, and having honest conversations with your partner about what you’re going through.

We also share some of the products and resources we’re exploring along the way, including GLOW Peptides, the Ultimate Glow + Ultimate Glow Mist Ritual, and BedJet — an air-based cooling and warming sleep system.

This is womanhood after 40 - honest, evolving, complicated, beautiful ,and absolutely worth talking about.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

1. GLOW Peptides — CliniquedeBelle.com⁠ Ultimate Glow + 2.Ultimate Glow Mist Ritual — LadyBBeautyBoutique.com⁠ 3.BedJet — Air-Based Cooling & Warming Sleep System — bedjet.com