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EPISODE · Jul 23, 2025 · 24 MIN

20 : It's NEVER Too Late: Inspiration for Finding Your Creative Voice in Life's Third Act

from Life is Delicious- Inspiration for Thriving in Midlife and Living Well with Joy, Purpose, Vitality, and Self Love. · host Marnie Martin- Midlife Mentor, Empowerment Coach, Happiness Expert, Best Selling Author

Send us Fan MailHow Midlife Women Can Stop People Pleasing, Set Healthy Boundaries and  Live With Intention ...Writing Their Own Recipe For A Life That Feeds Their Soul.Ready for a Midlife Boundary RESET?  Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESET____________________________________________________________________________________________What if your greatest creative chapter could begin at 75? Mershon Neisner proves this possibility as she shares her remarkable journey from social worker to entrepreneur to author, with her first book published on her 75th birthday and her fourth completed just before turning 80.Mershon's story dismantles ageist assumptions about creativity and reinvention. As she recounts her path through multiple career transitions - starting as a social worker at 21, launching a marketing communications business with distinctive pink business cards at 43, becoming a certified life coach, and finally embracing authorship in her seventies - we witness the power of staying open to life's unexpected nudges. Her writing career began with a simple encouragement from a neighbor who, after just two hours of conversation, insisted Mershon needed to write a book.The conversation takes a poignant turn as Mershon discusses her first book, "Mom's Gone, Now What," which explores the experience of motherless daughters through interviews with 50 women who experienced maternal loss in various circumstances. As a "motherless daughter of a motherless daughter," Mershon transformed personal tragedy into a resource for others navigating similar grief.Her latest creation, "It's Mostly Good to Be Martha," introduces readers to an 89-year-old protagonist who becomes an amateur sleuth in her assisted living community. The character embodies Mershon's approach to aging - maintaining vibrant friendships, staying physically active, nurturing curiosity, and embracing new adventures. As scientific research confirms, creativity and continuous learning protect our brains and keep us young at heart regardless of chronological age.Ready to reimagine what's possible in your own life? Listen for inspiration to pursue creative dreams at any age, and remember: it's never too late to begin something new. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts for a chance to win a copy of Mershon's book and connect with her newsletter for monthly inspiration.https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca/bookshelf ( Happy Is Not An Accident)Find Marnie Martin here: Website : https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca ( Podcast) and           https://www.MarnieMartin.com ( Voice Over )Email: [email protected] the FREE Facebook Community here:Life Is Delicious Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/lifeisdeliciousCONNECT WITH MERSHONEmail her at [email protected] to get a copy of her book(s) and join her monthly newsletter.Find her books on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08CZZP8NRSupport the showLOVING THIS CONTENT? Become a Supporter of the SHOW HERE: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2405011/supporters/newFIND MARNIE HERE:https://lifeisdelicious.superpatch.comWebsite : https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca                Join the FREE Facebook Community here: MINDSET MASTERY FOR MIDLIFE WOMENhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/24181886758064052Get your FREE COPY of the MIDLIFE MANIFESTO HEREReady for a Midlife Boundary RESET?  Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESETBuy my Guided Journal: "HAPPY IS NOT AN ACCIDENT" orTHE LIFE IS DELICIOUS Weekly and Monthly Planner here:https://www.LifeIsDelicious.ca/bookshelfIf this episode resonated with a full body YES!…→ Share it with a woman you love who needs to hear this message→ Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Spotify

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Send us Fan Mail How Midlife Women Can Stop People Pleasing, Set Healthy Boundaries and Live With Intention ...Writing Their Own Recipe For A Life That Feeds Their Soul. Ready for a Midlife Boundary RESET? Click here for YOUR FREE 5 Day RESET ____________________________________________________________________________________________ What if your greatest creative chapter could begin at 75? Mershon Neisner proves this possibility as she shares her remarkable journey from social wo...

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