Midlife Women Entrepreneurs

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Inspiring stories of midlife women redefining their next chapter. From entrepreneurs launching new ventures to authors publishing their first books, hear candid insights into overcoming mindset blocks, procrastination, and the ups and downs of pursuing a passion-fueled career and life. Host Lynette Turner uncovers the deep desire many women feel to redefine themselves after years of caregiving, working a 9-5, or navigating significant life changes. Through these honest conversations, you'll hear empowering stories about the courage it takes to reinvent yourself and the profound fulfillment that comes from following your passion. It is where listeners gain confidence by hearing relatable stories of reinvention and courage. And an invitation for midlife women to transform their beliefs about midlife into a time for personal growth, expression, and transformation. Lynette covers topics like finding a purpose, balancing motherhood and ambition, building a successful business or side hustle, and finding the courage to reinvent a lifelong career. The real-life stories in this podcast will help you in designing your second act. Subscribe & Glow-up ✨ https://lynette-turner.kit.com/b51ebeac7b

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June 16, 2026Episode 13335 min

133. Hate Social Media? Build This Sales Habit Instead

If you’ve been trying to grow your business but feel exhausted by social media, this episode will feel like a relief. Sena Wheeler, founder of Sena Sea, built a direct-to-consumer seafood business by leaning into one simple habit: a weekly email that connects, teaches, and sells.Sena comes from a fifth-generation fishing family, has a background in nutrition and food science, and built her business while raising three small kids. Her turning point came when she realized email gave her something social media didn’t: a clear connection between what she shared and the sales that followed.In this conversation, we talk about confidence, entrepreneurship, selling without feeling pushy, and how women in business can build momentum without trying to keep up with every trend. If you’re starting over after 40, growing a business in midlife, or looking for a simpler way to stay visible, this episode gives you a practical reminder: your business does not need more noise. It needs one clear system you can repeat.You can find Sena here: https://www.senasea.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorku75Z-egwkRUyqGT9G6mhwr10tKsO0WBaOwsDtiwQhR6habb0 AppleSpotify YouTube Share it with friends who may like it too :)Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettedale/ New: Join me and other midlife women entrepreneurs in my new community!!Link: https://www.skool.com/midlifewomenentrepreneurs/about

June 2, 202636 min

132. Signs of High-Functioning Anxiety

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right,” but you still can’t get past an invisible ceiling, this episode is for you. We talk about the glass ceiling within and how it shows up as over-delivering, people-pleasing, and overthinking, even when you look confident on the outside. My guest is a consultant psychotherapist, psychodynamic mentor, and self-esteem expert with decades in practice. She explains why high-functioning anxiety can masquerade as ambition, why your nervous system can normalize stress until you don’t even notice it, and how micro-trauma creates the invisible scripts that shape your confidence, boundaries, and business decisions.You’ll also get simple, practical steps you can use today: where you’re over-giving to feel enough, where you’re holding back instead of speaking up, and one small action that proves to your brain that the ceiling won’t fall in. Keywords naturally included: midlife reinvention, confidence, purpose, entrepreneurship, starting over after 40, women in business.You can find Lisa here: https://welcome.empoweredmomentum.com/AppleSpotify YouTube Share it with friends who may like it too :)Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettedale/ New: Join me and other midlife women entrepreneurs in my new community!!Link: https://www.skool.com/midlifewomenentrepreneurs/about

May 21, 2026Episode 13130 min

131. Starting Over With Nothing But Stories

In this episode of Midlife Women Entrepreneurs, Lynette Turner speaks with author Ana Hebra-Flaster about her memoir Property of the Revolution, a powerful family story about being forced to leave Cuba as a child. Ana shares what happened when her family had 48 hours to leave their home, taking only one suitcase, one change of clothes each, and none of the heirlooms or belongings that had shaped their life.But this conversation is not only about what was lost. It is about what stayed. Ana talks about the courage of her elders, the family stories that became her inheritance, and the phrase her mother lived by: Ponte Guapa, which means to make yourself brave. Her story reminds us that confidence is not always something we feel first. Sometimes we build it by taking the next brave step.For women navigating midlife reinvention, starting over after 40, entrepreneurship, purpose, or writing their own story, this episode offers a deeper look at how the past shapes who we become. Ana also shares why writing can be a path to healing, even if your story never becomes a published book. Sometimes your story matters because it helps you understand yourself. Sometimes it matters because it gives someone else permission to be brave too.You can find Ana here: https://www.heartcastmedia.com/about-us/AppleSpotify YouTube Share it with friends who may like it too :)Find me on Instagram: https://anacubana.com/ New: Join me and other midlife women entrepreneurs in my new community!!Link: https://www.skool.com/midlifewomenentrepreneurs/about

May 12, 2026Episode 13031 min

130. Stop Building a Business That Drains You

What happens when your business looks successful from the outside, but behind the scenes you are exhausted, underpaid, and quietly wondering how much longer you can keep going? In this episode of Midlife Women Entrepreneurs, Lynette Turner sits down with Molly Rolland, founder of HeartCast Media, to talk about rebuilding a business that is simple, profitable, and aligned with the life you actually want.Molly shares the turning point that made her close a business that looked impressive on paper but left her depleted. With 18 employees, 160 artists, and a three-story building in Washington, DC, everything looked like success. But she was pouring into everyone else while no one was asking if she had anything left. Her story opens up a bigger conversation about confidence, purpose, entrepreneurship, and starting over after 40 without repeating the same burnout patterns.This episode is for women in business who are tired of chasing visibility, social media approval, or offers that do not convert. You’ll learn how to look at what people will actually pay for, how to simplify your business model, why passion is not enough, and how podcasting can work as a real business development tool when used with strategy.You can find Molly here: https://www.heartcastmedia.com/about-us/AppleSpotify YouTube Share it with friends who may like it too :)Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettedale/ New: Join me and other midlife women entrepreneurs in my new community!!Link: https://www.skool.com/midlifewomenentrepreneurs/about

April 30, 2026Episode 12928 min

129. Why “So This Is It” Hits Hard After 50

What if the problem isn’t that you gave up on a dream, but that you never had a big dream to begin with? In this episode, Debbie Weiss shares what happened when she hit 50 and realized she’d spent most of her life taking care of everyone else. She was burned out, overwhelmed, and quietly thinking, “So this is it.”Debbie breaks down how midlife reinvention can start without a massive plan. She explains her “sprinkle” approach, tiny commitments that rebuild self-trust and confidence, even in seasons of grief and responsibility. You’ll hear how she used small steps to change her health, face financial stress, and eventually create a new path that includes books, products, and speaking.If you’re starting over after 40, craving more purpose, and wondering where your confidence went, this will hit home. It’s a practical conversation about midlife reinvention, purpose, and entrepreneurship for women in business who feel stuck but know there’s more in them.You can find Debbie here: AppleSpotify YouTube Share it with friends who may like it too :)Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettedale/ New: Join me and other midlife women entrepreneurs in my new community!!Link: https://www.skool.com/midlifewomenentrepreneurs/about

April 23, 2026Episode 12834 min

128. You Don't Need to Fake It to Make It in Your Business

If your business marketing feels polished but flat, this episode will help you see why. Lynette Turner sits down with Shawna Suckow, author of Small Is Your Superpower and host of the Underestimated Podcast, to unpack why small businesses often lose traction when they try to sound too corporate, too perfect, or too broad.In a special hot seat segment, Katherine joins the conversation so you can hear Shawna apply her framework in real time. That makes this episode especially useful because you do not just hear the ideas. You hear how to use them in an actual business scenario.Shawna explains why trust is shifting away from big brands and toward smaller businesses that feel human, specific, and emotionally real. She shares simple examples of what makes people stop scrolling, how storytelling builds credibility faster than features and benefits, and why narrowing your message actually helps the right people find you.This is a powerful conversation for women in business who are navigating midlife reinvention, building confidence, and trying to grow with more purpose. If you are starting over after 40, refining your entrepreneurship journey, or learning how to market with more clarity and less performance, this episode gives you practical ways to stand out without pretending to be something you are not.You can find Shawna here: https://www.thebuyerinsider.com/ AppleSpotify YouTube Share it with friends who may like it too :)Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettedale/ New: Join me and other midlife women entrepreneurs in my new community!!Link: https://www.skool.com/midlifewomenentrepreneurs/about

April 9, 2026Episode 12728 min

127. Flexible Income Idea More Midlife Women Should Consider

A lot of midlife women want more flexible income now, not five years from now. But instead of finding a real path, they end up stuck in research mode, buying courses, second-guessing themselves, and giving up before they ever test what could actually work. In this episode, Lynette talks with voice actor and coach Carrie Olsen about one career path many women have never seriously considered: voiceover.Carrie shares how she went from new mom and corporate employee to full-time voice actor working from home. She breaks down the real lanes in voiceover, how the industry has changed, what AI is changing, and why you do not need a stereotypical “voiceover voice” to begin. More importantly, she explains the smarter way to explore a new direction without overspending or getting overwhelmed.This conversation is really about more than voiceover. It is about midlife reinvention, confidence, purpose, and entrepreneurship. It is about starting over after 40 in a way that is practical, grounded, and honest. If you have been sitting on an idea, waiting until you feel more ready, this episode will help you take a smaller, smarter first step.Carrie also shares a free gift for listeners: https://gift.carrieolsenvo.com/lynette AppleSpotify YouTube Share it with friends who may like it too :)Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettedale/ New: Join me and other midlife women entrepreneurs in my new community!!Link: https://www.skool.com/midlifewomenentrepreneurs/about

April 2, 2026Episode 12639 min

126: How to Invite People to Buy Without Feeling Pushy

If selling makes you tense up, this episode will help.In this conversation, sales strategist Nikki Rausch breaks down how to sell without sounding pushy, aggressive, or awkward. She explains why most people skip key steps in the sales process, how to create curiosity without “dog-calling,” and what to say when someone shows interest in your offer.We also talk about why discovery calls fall flat, how to create safety in a sales conversation, and what to do if you’ve quietly put your offer out there but you’re still hiding it.Inside this episode: Why selling should feel like an invitation, not a pitch Nikki’s “dinner party” reframe for sales The 5 steps of the Selling Staircase What “Here Kitty Kitty” means in business How to create curiosity without over-explaining Why skipping steps makes people pull away The discovery questions that help you earn trust Nikki’s simple 7-day plan to become more open for business Nikki also shares a free gift for listeners: Seal the Deal Questions that Close Sales Go to: yoursalesmaven.com/MWEAppleSpotify YouTube Share it with friends who may like it too :)Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettedale/ New: Join me and other midlife women entrepreneurs in my new community!!Link: https://www.skool.com/midlifewomenentrepreneurs/about

March 25, 2026Episode 12532 min

125. You're Not Burned Out, You're Misaligned

Have you ever watched someone online and thought, “I could do that,” but then you stayed in the safer version of your business anyway?In this episode, alignment coach Barb Scala breaks down alignment in a practical way. Not fluffy. We talk about what misalignment actually looks like, how it’s different from burnout, and why it often shows up in midlife when your old identity no longer fits.Barb also shares a simple journaling prompt you can do this week to start uncovering what you’re meant to do next, plus how to shift from selling tasks to selling transformation so you can price and position your work based on value.If your business feels heavy, unclear, or like you’re forcing yourself through it, this conversation will help you clean up your message, simplify your offer, and move forward with more confidence.Guest – https://www.bloomwithbarb.com/AppleSpotify YouTube Share it with friends who may like it too :)Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettedale/ New: Join me and other midlife women entrepreneurs in my new community!!Link: https://www.skool.com/midlifewomenentrepreneurs/about

March 19, 2026Episode 12443 min

124. Human Design Explained - What Is Your Type?

Have you ever done everything “right” in your business and still felt drained? In this episode of Midlife Women Entrepreneurs, we break down Human Design in plain English and show you how it can help you understand how you’re wired to use your energy, make decisions, and build a business that fits your real rhythm. My guest is Human Design practitioner Mel McSherry. Mel explains why Human Design is not a checklist and why it can take time to truly integrate, because you’re undoing years of conditioning. We talk through the five energy Types and what your Type and decision-making Authority can change in your marketing, your consistency, your boundaries, and your daily pace. You’ll also hear a simple starting point if you’re brand new: where to get your chart, what to look at first, and how to avoid turning Human Design into another way to judge yourself.New: Join me and other midlife women entrepreneurs in my new community!!Link: https://www.skool.com/midlifewomenentrepreneurs/about Guest – https://www.melmcsherry.com/AppleSpotify YouTube Share it with friends who may like it too :)Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettedale/