What should an Over 50 Mom of Six do for ‘Me Time’?

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes award winning entrepreneur and best-selling author Julie Cole to episode eight of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast to discuss the concept of ‘me time’ and what it means to an over 50 mom of six who is an internationally renowned business executive.

Julie is a former lawyer who, with a few ‘mom’ friends, co founded Mabel’s Labels, North America’s leading provider of kids label products. She’s also the author of the best-selling book, Like A Mother: Birthing Business, Babies and a Life Beyond Labels.

“I don’t need people telling me that I need to relax more. Don’t tell me to go for a manicure or to get a massage or in any way project how you relax on to me,” exclaims Julie. “Because quite honestly, this is me winding down. I love this. My work is so enjoyable that it feels like ‘me time’ to me!”

In this interview, Julie reflects on her shift from a law career into entrepreneurship because it gives her the flexibility and freedom, she needs to be the best mother to her six children. She talks about aging out of the ‘mommy’ cohort that is her customer base and describes her approach to parenting in a household full of teenagers. She generously shares the life lessons she’s learned from her hectic, but happy life.

About Julie Cole:

Julie Cole is a lawyer, mom of six and a co-founder and senior director of Mabel’s Labels.

She is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, and sought-after speaker, moderator, keynote and emcee. Julie is no stranger to the media, having appeared on NBC’s The Today Show, CNN, HLN’s Raising America, Breakfast Television, The Marilyn Denis Show, CP24, among many others. Her articles have appeared in The Huffington Post, Today’s Parent, The Globe and Mail, Profit Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, and others.

When Julie is not juggling her busy family and professional life, she’s an engaged community member serving on boards and volunteering. She is passionate about women’s issues, mentoring young entrepreneurs, and social justice.

Resources & Contact Information:

• About Julie Cole
• Mabel’s Labels
• Like A Mother: Birthing Business, Babies and a Life Beyond Labels by Julie Cole
• Big Gorgeous Goals by Julie Ellis
• Oakville & Milton Humane Society
• Halton Women’s Place
• Sound of Music
• United Way Halton & Hamilton
• Anna Epp, photographer
• Helen Tansy, photographer

About the 50 Women Over 50 Podcast:

Sherrilynne Starkie started this show as a creative project with the goal of interviewing 50 women past their 50th birthday to learn how they see the world, what lessons they’ve learned and what advice they have for us all. She’s been blogging and podcasting for 18+ years as part of a successful marketing and communications career and looks forward to learning from the women she will interview.

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