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Betting on Herself at 62: Diane Britt Smith’s Bold Pivot to Acting and Midlife Reinvention

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What happens when you quiet the doubts, follow your curiosity, and bet on yourself in midlife?

At 62, Diane Britt Smith is doing just that—redefining retirement and stepping boldly into a new second act career as a commercial actor and model.

In this empowering first guest episode of Season 7, Diane shares how she transitioned from traditional work to chasing red carpet dreams, with encouragement from her actor sons and a fierce belief in her own potential.

Diane’s midlife reinvention story is a masterclass in embracing change with joy, taking smart risks, and living with intention. Whether you're navigating life after retirement or dreaming of a bold next chapter, this episode is for you.

We talk about:

✅ How she moved from “can I really do this?” to confidently booking gigs
🤝 The power of community and encouragement in fueling reinvention
📚 Why preparation and continuous learning are key at any age
🌱 What it looks like to create passion and purpose after retirement
🎯 Overcoming perfection paralysis and building midlife confidence

Plus, I share how Diane’s courage inspired me to reflect on my own bold moves—and how we can all build momentum when we bet on ourselves in midlife.

Whether you're 42, 62, or anywhere in between, this conversation will remind you that reinvention after 60 is not only possible—it can be your most exciting chapter yet.

Connect with Diane:

💡 Resources & Links

🎁 Ready to take your next bold step? Grab one (or both!) of these free gifts to fuel your reinvention:

Loving the show? Text us and let us know! 😊

Kick your midlife fears and uncertainty to the curb and start your Reinvention Rebels journey today. Learn about my audio program, Midlife Reinvention From The Inside Out: 8 Essentials to Greenlight Your Life.

Support the show

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Thanks for joining me, let's reinvent and get inspired together!
Please Share What You Loved
Your feedback means everything to me! If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Castbox or leave a comment at reinventionrebels.com.
Let's connect:

Instagram: @reinventionrebels
Facebook: @ReinventionRebels

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Chapters

1. Reinvention Rebels (00:00:00)

2. Continuous Learning and Self-Betting (00:10:04)

3. Finding Purpose and Passion Beyond Retirement (00:17:09)

4. Discovering Joy and Purpose Through Betting on Yourself (00:28:24)

5. Believing in Yourself for Reinvention (00:35:13)

128 episodes

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Content provided by Wendy Battles. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Wendy Battles or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

What happens when you quiet the doubts, follow your curiosity, and bet on yourself in midlife?

At 62, Diane Britt Smith is doing just that—redefining retirement and stepping boldly into a new second act career as a commercial actor and model.

In this empowering first guest episode of Season 7, Diane shares how she transitioned from traditional work to chasing red carpet dreams, with encouragement from her actor sons and a fierce belief in her own potential.

Diane’s midlife reinvention story is a masterclass in embracing change with joy, taking smart risks, and living with intention. Whether you're navigating life after retirement or dreaming of a bold next chapter, this episode is for you.

We talk about:

✅ How she moved from “can I really do this?” to confidently booking gigs
🤝 The power of community and encouragement in fueling reinvention
📚 Why preparation and continuous learning are key at any age
🌱 What it looks like to create passion and purpose after retirement
🎯 Overcoming perfection paralysis and building midlife confidence

Plus, I share how Diane’s courage inspired me to reflect on my own bold moves—and how we can all build momentum when we bet on ourselves in midlife.

Whether you're 42, 62, or anywhere in between, this conversation will remind you that reinvention after 60 is not only possible—it can be your most exciting chapter yet.

Connect with Diane:

💡 Resources & Links

🎁 Ready to take your next bold step? Grab one (or both!) of these free gifts to fuel your reinvention:

Loving the show? Text us and let us know! 😊

Kick your midlife fears and uncertainty to the curb and start your Reinvention Rebels journey today. Learn about my audio program, Midlife Reinvention From The Inside Out: 8 Essentials to Greenlight Your Life.

Support the show

*********
Thanks for joining me, let's reinvent and get inspired together!
Please Share What You Loved
Your feedback means everything to me! If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Castbox or leave a comment at reinventionrebels.com.
Let's connect:

Instagram: @reinventionrebels
Facebook: @ReinventionRebels

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Reinvention Rebels (00:00:00)

2. Continuous Learning and Self-Betting (00:10:04)

3. Finding Purpose and Passion Beyond Retirement (00:17:09)

4. Discovering Joy and Purpose Through Betting on Yourself (00:28:24)

5. Believing in Yourself for Reinvention (00:35:13)

128 episodes

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