Bold, Audacious Living: How to Stop Playing Small After 50

Does this sound familiar? You’ve done everything “right” and still feel like you’re holding yourself back. Today’s guest wants you to know that after 50, it’s time to stop playing small and consider that the boldest chapter of your life isn’t behind you. Rather, it’s waiting on the other side of a single courageous step. Audley Stephnson built his entire philosophy around one word: audacious. From an unexpected internship that led nowhere, to becoming the commissioner of a Canadian basketball league, to launching a podcast that grew to 600+ episodes, Audley’s journey is a masterclass in what becomes possible when you stop waiting for permission. In our conversation, we talk about how to recognize the thread of courage that’s been running through your own life all along, how to challenge the beliefs that no longer serve you, and how sharing your messy, imperfect, real story can be the very thing that gives someone else permission to begin. In this episode, you’ll discover: What “audacious” actually means and why it’s self-defined, not one-size-fits-all (this reframe alone might change everything for you). How to spot the red thread of courage that’s already running through your life, even if you haven’t recognized it yet. A powerful tool for challenging the beliefs that once served you but are quietly keeping you stuck in patterns you’ve outgrown. Audley’s BOLD Framework — four principles for outlasting adversity, living your truth, and choosing growth even when life is hard. Why sharing your story — not a polished, finished version, but the real one — is one of the most powerful gifts you can give another woman. How we are all “undefeated” by our hardest moments — and how that reframe can shift everything when you’re in the middle of a valley. If you’ve been sitting on a dream or a pivot, this episode will remind you that you’re already more audacious than you think. About My Guest Audley Stephenson is the host of the Audacious Living Podcast, with over 600 episodes dedicated to helping people live life boldly through real conversations and purposeful action. He’s also the author of Living Your Best Audacious Life Ever: How Unleashing Your Inner Greatness Can Change the World. From his early days as a sports podcaster with media credentials in NBA locker rooms, to serving as commissioner of a Canadian basketball league, Audley’s life is a living example of what happens when you say yes before you feel ready. He lives and breathes the philosophy that audacity — in whatever form it takes for you — is always worth it. Connect with Audley: Website: bestaudaciouslife.com Podcast: Audacious Living Podcast Book: Living Your Best Audacious Life Ever (coming Fall 2026) Resources & links mentioned: The BOLD Framework: Better than yesterday | Outlast adversity | Live your truth | Disrupt the norm Gloria’s L.O.V.E. Method: Let go and let God | Open your heart to receive | Value your uniqueness | Embrace your divinity Podfest — the podcasting conference where Gloria and Audley first met Design Your Life, Your Way – next steps: Learn more about working with Gloria Grace at gloriarand.com Take my Personal Power Archetype quiz to help you identify your strengths for designing your next chapter: bit.ly/PersonalPowerQuiz If this episode spoke to you, leave us a review. Follow/subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode. Share this with a friend who’s ready to take a bold step but needs a little permission. Connect with me on LinkedIn @GloriaGraceRand to continue the conversation about midlife, courage, and living on purpose.