say YES to yourself! | Midlife Reinvention: Real Stories, Bold Moves
Say YES to Yourself! is a top midlife podcast for women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who are reinventing their lives and navigating major life transitions.
This podcast is for you if you're asking:
1. Why do I feel lost as a woman in midlife?
2. Who am I now that my kids are grown and I have an empty nest?
3. Is it too late to reinvent myself in my 40s or 50s?
4. How do I rebuild after a divorce or a major life change?
5. Why do I feel guilty for wanting more for myself in midlife?
6. How do I stop people-pleasing and start putting myself first?
7. How do women reinvent themselves after caregiving or burnout?
8. How do I rebuild confidence and trust myself again in midlife?
9. How do I navigate a midlife transition without losing myself?
10. How do I make a career pivot in midlife that actually feels aligned?
Each week, host Wendy Harrop interviews inspiring women who are reinventing their lives in midlife. From career changes and creative pursuits to empty nest transitions and personal breakthroughs, you'll hear real stories of midlife transformation, courage, and joy.
Topics include: midlife reinvention, starting over after 40, second chapter living, empty nest syndrome, midlife career change, women's empowerment, personal growth for women over 50, midlife transitions, rebuilding after divorce, and finding yourself again in midlife.
Say YES to Yourself! is for midlife women ready to shed outdated expectations, rewrite their stories, and put themselves first—without guilt or apology.
Your best chapter starts now.
say YES to yourself! | Midlife Reinvention: Real Stories, Bold Moves
Saying YES to Finding Your Next with Cindy Carrillo
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In this episode, Wendy and author Cindy Carrillo delve into the transformative process of embracing change and finding your next path in life. Cindy, who shifted from being a CEO to running a ranch and immersion coaching business, shares her insights on overcoming the fears of the unknown and failure. She emphasizes the need for intentionality in our decisions, reframing setbacks as learning opportunities, and not letting fear paralyze us from exploring new possibilities.
Cindy recounts her journey of rediscovering old dreams, finding her ideal property in Colorado, and creating a vibrant new life. She underscores the importance of stepping out of your current reality to gain clarity and realign your life with what truly matters. Wendy and Cindy also explore redefining relationships through divorce and recognizing the voices influencing our decisions. Tune in for a compelling conversation about breaking free from limitations and crafting a fulfilling, authentic future.
About Cindy:
Cindy, a businesswoman for over 45 years, has founded several businesses, including a national B2B company providing work/life services to employees of Fortune 500 companies. After selling her business in 2009, she transitioned to running her own coaching, farming, and short-term rental business on a 35-acre ranch in southwest Colorado. Cindy has extensive experience working with leaders in for-profit, non-profit, and government sectors on leadership development, business growth, and strategic initiatives.
She was the Founder and CEO of Work Options Group, which provided employee benefits to over 1 million employees of Fortune 100 companies. Cindy has served on numerous non-profit Boards and founded the Women’s Council at the Leeds School of Business. She recently published her debut book “Finding Your Nxt – When You’re Ready For the Life You Really Want” and runs an Immersion Coaching Program on her ranch in Colorado to help business leaders find their Nxt.
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