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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 27 MIN

EP #135: Navigating an Unexpected Business Pivot After the Loss of a Spouse with Shawna Hicks-Cranston

from Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs: The Reality of Running a Business After 50 - Midlife Coach Podcast

Today’s episode is with Shawna Hicks-Cranston. Shawna is a woman in the middle entrepreneur who had to re-think parts of her business after her husband died.In this episode, you will learn:How to navigate an unexpected business pivot after the loss of a spouse.How a franchise allows our guest to have a better work life balance.You can own your own business and still take a vacation.Why you should share the knowledge and grow your business, team, and community connections.Connect with Shawna at:https://locations.postnet.com/fl/lakewood-ranch/11161-e-state-rd-70https://www.facebook.com/PostNetFL171/https://x.com/PostNetFL171https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawna-hicks-cranston-2254ab6/Connect with Suzy:Take the New Midlife Quiz! Get unstuck and learn what your future self is craving so that you can take steps to regret-proof your life! Free! Only takes about 90 seconds. www.midlifequiz.comMidlife Happiness Jumpstart Experience: Enjoy a powerful experience of tiny joys and big shifts! Get ready for 14 Days of Happiness “Boosts,” which are tiny, science-backed actions delivered to your inbox daily, with a private WhatsApp group for connection and sharing together. Each happiness boost only takes approximately 5 - 10 minutes or less and builds your momentum for more of the same. Feel more grounded, present, and connected to more happiness now! Sign Up HereWomen in the Middle® Entrepreneurs: Are you a 50+ woman business owner or entrepreneur who’s dealing with navigating classic midlife issues that are affecting the way you run your business? We’re looking to interview guests just like you from a wide variety of different businesses! Apply now: www.midlifeinterviews.com. LISTEN HERE for iTunes and HERE for Suzy’s website.HAPPINESS BREAKTHROUGH COACHING SESSION: Imagine having a private 2-hour coaching call to get some solid clarity about what's holding you back and be confident about your next steps forward! Time for a breakthrough! Limited spots available. Book here.THE WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE® ACADEMY: The “Academy” is an exciting, life changing, 12-month, online group coaching program and community for midlife women. You will develop a roadmap to help you go from being unclear about what you want to be crystal clear about how to create a more fun, meaningful, and regret free next chapter! Head over to www.womeninthemiddleacademy.com and apply and book your free call. I can help you find what’s missing so that you love your life after 50.WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE SHOP: https://suzyrosenstein.com/shop/BUY SUZY’S BOOK: 50 Ways to Celebrate Life After 50: Get Unstuck, Avoid Regrets, and Live Your Best Life: www.50waystocelebrate.com and Amazon and other online booksellers.Email your feedback: [email protected] the Show? Don’t miss an episode, subscribe via iTunes, and all the places you listen to your favorite podcasts, including Spotify.Leave us a review on iTunes.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themidlifecoach_suzy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themidlifecoachLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzyrosenstein/

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