Episode 40: Inspired Tenacity: Sharing Stories That Shift the World with Cathy Derksen

from Taboo Talk with Sarah · host Cathy Derksen, Sarah Jordan-Ross

🔑 Key Topics & TakeawaysWhy your story matters, even if you think it doesn’t The process and power of multi-author books to launch your writing journey The surprising ripple effects of giving women a platform to speak Creating global community and connection through publishing Breaking the old model of aging and rewriting what life after 50 can look like 💬 Memorable Quotes“Everyone over the age of seven has a story that will inspire someone else.” – Cathy Derksen“Life is too short to stay stuck. Don’t just survive—create your next chapter.” – Cathy Derksen“Our older people are an untapped natural resource. Let’s listen to them before we lose them.” – Sarah Jordan-Ross ⏱️ Key Moments & Timestamps00:30 — How Cathy’s books are born from real women and real transformation 02:08 — From medical genetics to storytelling: Cathy’s unexpected career pivot 04:36 — The magic of Passion, Purpose & Possibilities and how community shaped it 07:26 — Behind the scenes of the Inspired Tenacity author community 10:18 — Times Square billboards and global retreats 14:18 — Wild author stories (yes, someone was hit by lightning—twice!) 18:20 — From stuck to published: the transformation of one 75-year-old woman 21:57 — Why one caring adult can change everything 25:03 — Where the name “Inspired Tenacity” came from — and why it matters 33:36 — Midlife, menopause, and breaking up with society’s “retirement” model 37:54 — Intergenerational wisdom, and why older women are not obsolete 39:50 — Final encouragement: Yes, YOUR story matters — and it's time to share it 👥 Guest Highlight: Cathy DerksenCathy is the founder of Inspired Tenacity Global Publishing, a platform that helps women worldwide become published authors by contributing chapters to powerful multi-author books. Her work spans over a dozen published titles, international retreats, Times Square billboards, and a growing global community of empowered women lifting each other up through story.📍 Website: inspiredtenacity.com

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In this empowering episode, Sarah is joined by international bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Inspired Tenacity Publishing, Cathy Derksen. Together, they explore the healing power of storytelling, how women can rise from trauma to triumph, and the surprising journeys that lead us to purpose. Cathy opens up about her own transformation from medical genetics and financial planning to helping women become authors and changemakers — proving it's never too late to rewrite your story. This is for the storytellers, the late bloomers, the over-50 warriors, and anyone wondering if their voice matters. Spoiler: it does.

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