In this heart-to-heart conversation, I'm joined by my dear friend Michele Smith as we dive into the beautiful journey of midlife and how to embrace this season with purpose, community, and faith. Michele shares her personal story of rediscovering herself after her children left home and how she's now empowering other women through her Midlife Mandate movement.

Episode Highlights:

**[2:45]** Michele and I celebrate the beauty of divine connections and how podcasts allow us to introduce our friends to our friends.

**[15:27]** "I woke up and just was in a rough place. It was hard. I had spent my entire life raising my kids and pouring into them and being mom. And all of a sudden, I woke up and I had all of these emotions and this perimenopause and I didn't know what was going on mentally, physically..." - Michele shares her raw experience of the challenging transition into midlife.

**[29:56]** Michele reveals how investing in herself through Brooke Thomas's mastermind helped her realize her "dreamer had been broken" and set her on a path to healing and purpose.

**[30:15]** "You weren't meant to do it on your own. We're created for community." - A powerful reminder that we need each other, especially in seasons of transition.

**[48:30]** Michele shares what living bold means to her and encourages women not to wait: "Your someday is right now. God is calling you to it right now. It doesn't mean you have to do it all right now, but start. Just start."

Resources Mentioned:

- Connect with Michele on Instagram: @themichelesmith (Michele with one L)

- Website: themichelesmith.com

- Midlife Mandate 12-week program: themichelesmith.com/mandate

Ready to Embrace Your Midlife Mandate?

Don't wait for "someday" to step into your purpose! Connect with Michele on Instagram or through her website to join the Midlife Mandate community. Let's rise up together as queens in midlife and beyond! 💕

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