betting on yourself

Midlife Reinvention, Caregiving & Betting on Yourself with Renée T. White

Midlife Reinvention, Caregiving & Betting on Yourself with Renée White When Midlife Reinvention Inspires Growth & Change What does it mean to keep evolving in midlife — especially when life asks more of you than you ever expected? In this thoughtful and deeply personal episode of Reinvention Rebels, Wendy Battles talks with sociologist, academic leader,…

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Reinventing at 54: Why Being “Too Much” Was Actually Just Enough with Oneika Mays

Reinventing on Your Own Terms, Not Someone Else’s What if the very thing people told you was “too much” about you was actually your greatest gift? What if it was about reinventing on your own terms? In this soulful conversation, Wendy talks with Oneika Mays — meditation teacher, storyteller, and author — about what it…

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Reinventing at 61: How I’m Betting on Myself in 2026 (Without the January Pressure)

How I’m Reinventing and Betting on Myself in 2026 (Without the January Pressure) As a new year begins, many of us feel the pressure to rush into resolutions, big goals, and nonstop productivity. In this short solo episode of Reinvention Rebels, I’m sharing a different approach to starting the year — one rooted in listening,…

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Reinventing at 56: How Yvonne Marchese Turned Playfulness Into Her Midlife Superpower

Reinventing Midlife with Joy and Fun At 48, breaking up with her snooze button sparked a major shift for Yvonne Marchese. What began as one small change opened the door to reconnecting with herself, challenging ageist beliefs, and rediscovering what is possible in midlife. Now at 56, she lives a joyful, multi-passionate life shaped by…

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