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

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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Out of the Bubble: Are you a "Reinvention Rebel?" with Pro-age influencer, speaker and podcast host Wendy Battles

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09/22/22 • 41 min

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

Transcript Summary

In this episode titled "Reinventing My 50s: Just Say Yes! How I Crushed Self-Doubt and Became a Silver-Haired Midlife Model with Rachel Peru," Rachel Peru shares her inspiring journey of breaking out of her comfort zone and becoming a body confidence activist in her late 40s. From starting as a volunteer model at a charity fashion show to signing with a London agency and modeling for renowned brands, Rachel's story emphasizes the power of saying yes and trying new things. She discusses the impact of social media in creating authentic connections and the joy she finds in being a role model for her children. The conversation delves into body positivity, representation in the modeling industry, and the importance of self-compassion and supporting each other in positive body image conversations. Overall, this episode offers empowering insights and encouragement to embrace reinvention and discover one's capabilities at any age.

Transcript

Rachel: I never imagined I would be asked to model swimwear or lingerie. And so saying yes again to that was like, "Okay, I'm going to do this." Even though it was way out of my comfort zone, I came back from actually as a different person, I came back so much more confident in my body and also the reaction from other women of my age group are like, "I see somebody that's got a body like mine." I'm your typical average body. I'm a UK size 14-16. I've got long gray hair. It fel

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

How did Rachel Peru start her modeling career?

Rachel Peru started her modeling career in her late 40s and continues to model in her early 50s. She got signed by a London agency, which made her take modeling more seriously.

Who did Rachel Peru model swimwear for and where?

Rachel Peru had the opportunity to model swimwear for a campaign with Ashley Graham and Lizzo in the Bahamas. This experience boosted her confidence.

What does Rachel Peru focus on modeling now?

Rachel Peru now focuses on modeling lingerie and enjoys it.

What is the main message Rachel Peru promotes about personal growth?

Rachel Peru believes in saying yes to opportunities and embracing curiosity, as they can lead to new experiences and personal growth.

What is the name of Rachel Peru's podcast?

The name of Rachel Peru's podcast is not provided.

How does Rachel Peru believe social media can help build connections?

Rachel Peru believes that social media, particularly Instagram, can help build authentic connections and create a sense of community.

How did Rachel Peru start her reinvention journey?

Rachel Peru started her reinvention journey by skydiving at the age of 40 to push herself out of her comfort zone.

What free resource does Wendy offer related to reinvention?

Wendy offers a free audio resource called "5 Questions to Spark Your Curiosity and Inspire your Reinvention Rebel Journey" in the show notes.

What is the focus of Rachel Peru's podcast?

Rachel Peru's podcast features inspiring stories of women who have reinvented themselves.

What is a favorite story mentioned in the podcast?

A favorite story mentioned in the podcast is about Jo Moseley, who started paddleboarding in her mid-50s and achieved remarkable accomplishments, including a 127-mile paddleboarding challenge and writing a book.

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