Reinvention Rebels

Wendy Battles

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Dream big, overcome self-doubt and reinvent yourself in midlife! Does this resonate with you? You’re a midlife or older woman and wondering what’s next. You’re tired of putting everyone else’s dreams before your own. You know there’s something more you’re meant to do in your next chapter. Unsure about how to get started and reinvent yourself in midlife? I’ve been there too. It took me 54 years to find my purpose and bold voice. I got curious, flexed my courage muscle and stepped into my greater mission. I reinvented myself unapologetically and I’m loving life – that’s what Reinvention Rebels do. And you know what? You can be a Reinvention Rebel too! I’m your host, Wendy Battles. By day, I work in cybersecurity and help people stay safe online. By night, I’m the host of the Reinvention Rebels podcast. I share stories of brave and unapologetic women, 50-90, who have boldly reinvented themselves to find new purpose and possibilities. These midlife and older women are fierce and inspired. They’ve given themselves permission to shine. They’re all in on reinventing themselves in creative, bold ways (like Mary who started running at 55 and is running in global marathons at 72!)As an inspiring reinvention podcast host, coach and speaker, let me help motivate you to see new possibilities. I share insights, ask compelling questions and share amazing examples of women who have reinvented themselves later in life. It’s never, ever too late for a new chapter. Ready to be bold and find your Inner Reinvention Rebel? Grab your earbuds, hit play and together, let’s become Reinvention Rebels!🎧 Tune into the Reinvention Rebels podcast: www.reinventionrebels.com⬇️Download our FREE audio, 5 Questions to Spark Your Curiosity and Inspire Your Reinvention Rebel Journey https://bit.ly/beareinventionrebel

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Embracing Failure: Turning Setbacks into Stepping Stones for Success on Your Reinvention Journey

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04/20/23 • 14 min

This week I'm talking about the power of failure to help us thrive in new ways.
I've personally seen how my own perceived failures have led to my best successes.
Not always in the way I anticipated or wanted, but it's always worked out in the end.
In this episode, I explore the power of failure and how it can set us on a course for success as we reinvent ourselves.
I also discuss three ways that failure can contribute to our success: by building our persistence muscle, offering lessons we need to learn, and helping us see new possibilities. Join me as I delve into the first of these three points, and stay tuned for upcoming solo episodes where I'll explore the other two.
It's the first of a 3-part series about how powerful failure can be to catapult us forward - even when it doesn't feel good at all. (because honestly, when does failing ever feel good? 😉)
Tune in to hear:
✳️ Three specific ways that failure can contribute to our success
✳️ The power of persistence to turn failures into growth opportunities
✳️ How quitting a corporate job to become a health coach was a failure that lead to my ultimate success
Need some inspiration as you navigate reinvention? It's all about perspective and the willingness to "fail forward".
Pop in your ear buds, relax and let's get inspired to see failures as paving the way to our personal growth.
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Navigating Midlife Reinvention at 55: Mindset Shifts, Fitness Journeys, and Doing It Scared with Dahlia Douglas-Ingram
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Reinvention Rebel Update - Embracing the Journey of Transformation at 71: From Local Beginnings to a Global Vision with Katurah Bryant

Reinvention Rebels

01/11/24 • 34 min

Join me, your host Wendy, on a journey of discovery and inspiration with the incredible Katurah Bryant, a 71-year-young Reinvention Rebel who exemplifies the transformative power of reinventing one's life.
Part of my Where Are They Now mini-series, I'm excited to welcome Katurah back to the show after our interview over 3 years.
Listen in as she shares the latest chapter in her Zola Experience saga, which now beautifully extends its healing reach from adults to adolescents and launches Zola Kids.
This is a celebration of resilience and the pursuit of purpose at any age, highlighting the shared curiosity and hunger for growth that unites all of my guests.
As we mark the first anniversary of Zola's status as a 501c3 organization, Katurah and I explore the profound impact it's making globally, including its remarkable expansion into Thailand. Hear about the trained leaders spearheading wellness circles, and the upcoming integration of Zola into Thailand's carceral and reentry systems.
The parallels in Connecticut are just as impactful, and through Katurah's narrative, we're reminded of the global vision for healing that emerged amidst the pandemic, reinforcing her commitment to service despite the hurdles thrown her way.
This episode is powerful - Katurah demonstrates that we can reinvent at any age or age stage - we're never too old.
How did she do it? She was open to new possibilities. Listen to how she embraced the wisdom of synchronicity, self-trust and divine timing to light her reinvention path.

There are so many gems in this beautiful episode that can help you see what's possible in your own reinvention journey.
Connect with Katurah:
Website: thezolaexperience.org
Email: [email protected]
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2020 Reinvention Rebels episode with Katurah

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Bold, Fierce & Unapologetic Midlife Reinvention Stories: Reinvention Rebels Season 2 Highlights

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12/02/21 • 32 min

What happens when you find a tribe of A-MAZ-ING women, 50 to 90 years young, and ask them to share their bold and inspiring reinvention stories? Pure pro-age, reinvention magic, that's what!
Season 2 of the Reinvention Rebels podcast is a wrap. I am eternally grateful for each of these beautiful souls who graced me with their presence over the last 6 months!
The end of the season also means it's time to walk down memory lane with a highlight episode. These amazing stories of boldness, courage, self-permission, resilience and pro-age badassery will have you excited to think about your own life!
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Episode 1: 53-year young Kelley Norcia - Helping Women 50+ See Their Inner & Outer Beauty
Episode 2: Solo World Traveler and Whiskey Intern at 61 with Natalie Wester
Episode 3: Ready to Reinvent? Let's Get Curious
Episode 4: 50 is the New 50: Live BOLD with Loukia Mastrodimos
Episode 5: How I Reinvented Myself as a Published Author at 62 with Arlene Walker
Episode 6: Flex Your Muscle, Find Your Courage & Reinvent Your Life
Episode 7: Reinvention at 70: Purpose, Persistence & Positivity with Barbara Healy
Episode 8: Reinventing My 70s - Modeling at 72, Kickboxing at 74 with Carolyn Doelling
Episode 9: Reinvention at 61 - Liberated & LIT with Ife Michelle Gardin
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Reinventing My 50s: Good Girl Gone - How I Ditched Perfectionism and People Pleasing to Find My Authentic Self with Wendy Hutchinson

Reinvention Rebels

11/17/22 • 50 min

What's possible when we find the courage to reinvent and be our authentic selves?

When we shed who people think we should be and step into who we truly want and are meant to be?
The truth is, anything is possible when we learn to stand up for ourselves.
We can use self-empowerment to propel us forward as we reinvent ourselves. There are limitless opportunities to show up and shine, comfortable in our skin.
That's exactly what happened to my extraordinary guest, Wendy Hutchinson.
A lifelong people pleaser and self-proclaimed good girl, Wendy grew tired of putting everyone else before herself.
Instead of complaining, she did something about it.
She reinvented herself in bold ways and learned a lot about herself along the way. She shared so many powerful insights in our conversation:
✅ How learning how to love herself helped her see new possibilities
✅ Why perfectionism is a dream killer
✅ How she shed old aspects for herself to embrace who she really is - her authentic self
✅ Why reinvention is an inside job and not about acquiring "more stuff"
✅ How we can build our stress tolerance and learn to set boundaries during our reinvention journey (because some people will be resistant to the new, empowered you)
✅ Why we have to look at the stories we've been telling ourselves and determine if they're true
I love Wendy's reinvention story. I love the wisdom she shares. I love how she ditched people pleasing to emerge as a passionate, happy and fierce version of herself.
She reminds us that we can all find our Reinvention Rebel groove too. Each of us in our own unique way.
I can't wait for you to listen to her empowering story!
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Website: Alinea Life Coaching
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Reinventing Yourself After 50: Reinvention Rebels Season 4 Highlights Episode | Bold & Unapologetic Midlife Women that Inspire!

Reinvention Rebels

01/06/23 • 23 min

Do you know that you can dream big, overcome self-doubt and reinvent yourself in midlife and beyond?
Yes, YOU. 😍
You can live on purpose and invite in new possibilities.
You can decide now's the time to pursue your desires.
You can ditch others' limiting beliefs and find your reinvention groove.
You can finally make yourself a priority.
I know it's true based on the amazing midlife and older women I interview - Reinvention Rebels who have reimagined life in their 50s and beyond to find new purpose and possibilities!
They remind us that anything is possible if we believe it's so.
Ready to get inspired to spark your reinvention journey? Lean in and listen to this season 4 best-of episode and soak up the abundant reinvention wisdom these Rebels share.
Check out highlights from my fabulous guests and then listen to the full episodes - again, or for the first time!

✅Reinventing My 50s: Just Say Yes! How I Crushed Self-Doubt and Became a Silver-
Haired Midlife Model with Rachel Peru

✅Reinvention at 72: A Season of Serving - Public Servant, Politician & Policy Maker
with Carol Hill-Evans

✅Reinvention at 69: How I Created "Alive, Fit & Free" - a Community of Sexy, Smart
and Strong Modern Seniors with Vickie Aigner

✅Reinventing My 80s: Taking Center Stage - How I Launched a Full-Time Acting
Career with Stephanie Schwartz

✅Reinventing My 50s: Good Girl Gone - How I Ditched Perfectionism and People
Pleasing to Find My Authentic Self with Wendy Hutchinson

✅Reinvention After Divorce – How a Marriage Breakdown Led to a Personal
Breakthrough with Nina Blaicher

✅Reinvention in Your 60s: How I Created a Self-Care Lifestyle & Gave Myself
Permission to Blossom with Dr. Sheryl Barnes

But wait, that's not all!
I've also chosen my top 3 favorite solo episodes from season 4 too. These are the episodes where I share my own reinvention challenges, what I've learned and how I'm continuing to grow.
✅Learning How to Show Up for Yourself is Key to Reinvention Success
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Midlife Reinvention at 60: Challenging Ageist Stereotypes, Creating Community, and Cultivating Joy with Mimi Ison

Reinvention Rebels

02/29/24 • 46 min

Join me in the first episode of Season 6 - Own Your Awesome - as we explore the transformative power of midlife reinvention and the journey to embrace age positivity with my guest Mimi Ison.
At 60. Mimi, is a beacon of the pro-age movement and shares her personal narrative of breaking free from ageist stereotypes.
At 50, significant life events became the catalyst for a remarkable life overhaul. Mimi shares her shift from a caffeine-fueled existence to a world of wellness, cooking, and regular exercise, all while educating herself on the nuances of midlife transitions like perimenopause and menopause.

Her story is a testament to the profound impact of mindset and the potential for a fulfilling second act, underscoring the necessity for proactivity and self-care as we navigate the complexities of middle age.

You'll hear:

✳️How she overcame analysis paralysis and the fear of imperfection that can stall us from taking action.
✳️ How taking a kickboxing class has created a decade-long journey of strength, joy and self-improvement.
✳️ What she wants to be able to do physically when she's 80 (it's so inspiring!!).
✳️ Why taking imperfect action can lead to growth and unforeseen opportunities.
✳️ How we can use people we admire to motivate us (instead of feeling jealous of them).
✳️ How Mimi has built resilience and community during midlife (and you can too!).

We had an amazing conversation that is full of wisdom and insight about how we can navigate midlife on our terms and grow into who we truly want to be.

Tune in for our discussion that celebrates the collective journey of midlife transformation and the joy of continuous growth!
Connect with Mimi:
Blog: heymiddleage.com
Instagram: @heymiddleage
Threads: @heymiddleage

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Reinventing My 80s: Taking Center Stage - How I Launched a Full-Time Acting Career with Stephanie Schwartz

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11/03/22 • 52 min

Have you ever caught yourself thinking about what you can't do anymore because of your age?
CAN'T isn't in Stephanie Schwartz's vocabulary.
This amazing Reinvention Rebel embodies the idea that we CAN reinvent ourselves at any age or any stage. Age? Just a number that doesn't have to define us.
At 85, she's not only talking the talk but also walking the walk as she pursues her passion as a full-time actor.
She’s not holding back, leaning into new opportunities, challenging herself and
finding immense joy in the journey.
You will love her story about how she nurtured a childhood interest in the arts over decades. From getting started in grade school to appearing in plays alongside her students as a college professor. Now retired, she has abundant time to pursue this passion.
I love what she shares about:
✅ How she started acting in mid-life and restarted 20 years later
✅ Why we should try things we haven't done
✅ Why we should accept invitations and try new things
✅ How rejection helps us grow
✅ Why self-acceptance is so important
✅ How she's learned to be more patient
✅ Why it's so important to ask for what you want
That's just tipping the iceberg on the wisdom she shared.
This episode reminds me that there are endless possibilities for us to shine, lean into our talents, express ourselves and find deep joy.
Get inspired by Stephanie's Reinvention Rebel journey.
Connect with Stephanie via email: [email protected]
Mentioned in this episode: Reinvention at 50+: Accelerate Your Reinvention Journey with Self-Commitment, Purpose and Passion******
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Reinvent Yourself: 3 Ways to Kick Your Fears to the Curb | How to Build Your Do It Scared, Do It Anyway Muscle!

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03/09/23 • 23 min

Have you ever noticed that you are stronger, wiser and more courageous than you think?
Those qualities exist within all of us and are key to reinventing ourselves.
Sometimes we have to build our Do It Scared muscle to bring them out. 💪🏾
The good news: I have 3 simple strategies to help you build and flex this muscle as you reinvent yourself and crush those big goals of yours!
This episode builds on the recent episode, Reinvent Yourself: Why You Should Do It Scared and Do It Anyway! | How to Take Action in the Midst of Your Fears. (take a listen before or after for more inspiration!)
The prior episode explored what it means to do it scared and why we should go for it. Now we're talking "the how" - how do we actually reinvent ourselves when we're feeling scared, unsure or less than confident.
I'm sharing all my Do It Scared secrets that have helped me build my confidence and kick uncertainty to the curb as I reinvented myself.
Tune in to learn:
✳️ Why the "how" is just as important as your why for reinventing yourself
✳️ Why you must build your self-belief muscle to gain confidence and take that leap
✳️ How to tap into your inner wisdom to build a Do It Scared mindset
✳️ How you can use others' successes as inspiration for your own reinvention journey
✳️ How to build your "Reinvention Dream Team" that always has your back and encourages you when you can't encourage yourself.
There is wisdom, hope and possibility in this episode not to mention a mini Do It Scared roadmap! I can't wait for you to listen to this episode.
And you'll love the cheat sheet I have for you so that you can get started with building your Do It Scared muscle.
Reinvention calls on us to get to know ourselves - to dig deep, uncover our why and overcome our doubts along the journey. It's a muscle-building experience that can encourage inspired action!
Come join us, listen and Do It Scared!
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Reinventing My 50s: Just Say Yes! How I Crushed Self-Doubt and Became a Silver-Haired Midlife Model with Rachel Peru

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09/22/22 • 41 min

If someone asked you to model bathing suits and lingerie in your 40-something, plus-sized body and silver hair, would you do it?
Would you kick limiting societal beliefs about how a midlife body should look to the curb, lean in and do it anyway?
Or would you think of a hundred reasons why you shouldn’t and let the opportunity pass you by?
In the case of Reinvention Rebel Rachel Peru, she leaned in, quieted her naysayer mind, and created a whole new, empowered life.
Rachel celebrates her body just the way it is, reminding us that every body is a beautiful body in all our exquisite shapes and sizes.
She’s built body confidence, not just in herself but others too.
And she started a fabulous podcast, Out of the Bubble, that celebrates stories of empowered midlife women finding their voice and groove, expanding their lives in kickass ways.
In this encouraging, I-can-do-anything interview, I love what Rachel shares about:
✅ How she found midlife confidence and went for it
✅ Why it's so important to say Yes to our dreams, no matter our age
✅ How curiosity helped kickstart her modeling career at 46 (you'll love her story!)
✅ How she shifted her mindset to one of self-acceptance
✅ How skydiving helped increase her comfort zone
✅ What she learned from sharing others’ stories on her podcast and what inspires her most about midlife women
And that’s just a tiny piece of what makes Rachel a fierce Reinvention Rebel. She shares abundant midlife wisdom in uplifting ways.
I can't wait for you to listen and soak up her expansive ideas about what midlife can be for any of us. Lean in and then consider what your reinvention story might look like.
Connect with Rachel:
Website: rachelperu.co.uk
Instagram: @rachelperu1Twitter: @rachel_peruLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachel-peruFacebook: Rachel Peru
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Midlife Reinvention: How to Find Your Reinvention Sweet Spot (Pssst....It's an Inside Job)

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02/17/24 • 16 min

Join me, Wendy Battles, on a special solo journey as I explore the nuances of hitting that ReInvention sweet spot in midlife and beyond.
Reflecting on my personal reinvention path, I share stories of voice acting aspirations and my later pivot into nutrition and health coaching, underscoring the persistence needed and the importance of turning a deaf ear to the doubters.
This narrative sets the stage for season six of Reinvention Rebels, which promises to illuminate the transformative tales of women who've mastered the art of owning their awesome - the women you'll meet in the upcoming season are nothing short of amazing!
Listen in as I also introduce my audio program "Midlife ReInvention from the Inside Out: Eight Essentials to Greenlight your Life," a culmination of lessons learned and wisdom gleaned from my own reinventions and inspiring women who've been guests on the podcast.
I delve into the idea that reinvention is more than a change; it's an inward journey towards our truest desires. In fact, we already have all the answers. It's our work to uncover those answers as we reinvent. In fact, it's that quiet reflection that led me to start the Reinvention Rebels podcast.
Stay tuned for the upcoming season - it kicks off in a few weeks with my friend Mimi's powerful story of reinvention at 60, sure to resonate and inspire you.
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Check out my new audio program, Midlife ReInvention from the Inside Out: Eight Essentials to Greenlight your Life-designed for midlife women interested in learning how to live on purpose.
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