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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2025 · 28 MIN

Episode 8: Waking Up Dreaming

from Fearless & Forty · host Susan Norgren

🎙️ Episode 8: "Waking Up Dreaming" – Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Midlife In this powerful episode of Fearless and Forty, we're having a real and heartfelt conversation about what it means to wake up dreaming—to feel the spark of possibility and purpose reignite in midlife. We’re talking about the rise of the entrepreneurial spirit among women in their 40s and beyond, and how this season of life is uniquely positioned for bold moves, reinvention, and fearless pursuit of dreams we may have once put on the back burner. But here's the thing—we're not doing it alone. We unpack the importance of community—why the people you surround yourself with matter more than ever. From cheerleaders to accountability partners, we explore how encouragement, collaboration, and aligned energy can elevate our growth and keep us moving forward. ✨ In this episode, we dive into: Why midlife might actually be the best time to start something new The generational shifts that fuel our desire for purpose-driven work—whether you identify as a Millennial, part of the so-called “Lost Generation,” or somewhere in between How the trailblazing (and sometimes limiting) examples of our parents’ generation shaped our views on work, security, and passion The deep, soul-level fulfillment that comes from finally choosing yourself Whether you're launching a business, pivoting careers, or simply allowing yourself to dream bigger—this episode is your reminder that it’s never too late, and you are never too much. This is for the dreamers, the doers, and the ones just now giving themselves permission to believe again. 💬 Let us know what dreams you’re waking up to—we’re in this together. #FearlessAndForty #WakingUpDreaming #MidlifeMagic #EntrepreneurSpirit #WomenWhoBuild  

🎙️ Episode 8: "Waking Up Dreaming" – Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Midlife In this powerful episode of Fearless and Forty, we're having a real and heartfelt conversation about what it means to wake up dreaming—to feel the spark of possibility and purpose reignite in midlife. We’re talking about the rise of the entrepreneurial spirit among women in their 40s and beyond, and how this season of life is uniquely positioned for bold moves, reinvention, and fearless pursuit of dreams we may have once put on the back burner. But here's the thing—we're not doing it alone. We unpack the importance of community—why the people you surround yourself with matter more than ever. From cheerleaders to accountability partners, we explore how encouragement, collaboration, and aligned energy can elevate our growth and keep us moving forward. ✨ In this episode, we dive into: Why midlife might actually be the best time to start something new The generational shifts that fuel our desire for purpose-driven work—whether you identify as a Millennial, part of the so-called “Lost Generation,” or somewhere in between How the trailblazing (and sometimes limiting) examples of our parents’ generation shaped our views on work, security, and passion The deep, soul-level fulfillment that comes from finally choosing yourself Whether you're launching a business, pivoting careers, or simply allowing yourself to dream bigger—this episode is your reminder that it’s never too late, and you are never too much. This is for the dreamers, the doers, and the ones just now giving themselves permission to believe again. 💬 Let us know what dreams you’re waking up to—we’re in this together. #FearlessAndForty #WakingUpDreaming #MidlifeMagic #EntrepreneurSpirit #WomenWhoBuild

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