EPISODE · Jan 25, 2026 · 35 MIN
Ever felt like society wants you to be invisible after 60?" Fiona Lambert is here to change that narrative!
from Liberté - Free to Be · host Rachel Peru
Fiona Lambert on Ageism, Reinvention & Why Women Are Far From Invisible After 60In a society where age is too often mistaken for irrelevance, Fiona Lambert is powerfully rewriting the narrative.In this inspiring episode, Fiona—one of the UK fashion industry’s most influential figures—shares her extraordinary journey of reinvention, confidence, and purpose after 60. After a 37-year career shaping major high-street brands including Jaeger, for Marks & Spencer, Next, and George, Fiona found herself facing redundancy just three months before her 60th birthday. What could have been a breaking point became a defining moment.Fiona opens up about the emotional impact of ageing in an industry obsessed with youth, admitting, “The sound of saying I was 60 felt old in my head.” That feeling will resonate deeply with many women who don’t recognise themselves in society’s narrow definition of ageing.This conversation tackles ageism head-on, including the stark reality that while people over 60 make up a quarter of the population and control over a quarter of the UK’s wealth, they appear in just 3% of advertising. Rather than shrinking, Fiona chose visibility—and action.Determined to explore what her body was truly capable of, Fiona committed to fitness, strength, and health. She went on to share her personal training and nutrition, with realistic, accessible fitness advice for women with busy lives. What began as a personal challenge soon evolved into a thriving online platform and a renewed sense of purpose.At the heart of Fiona’s philosophy is mindset. Drawing on her background in life coaching, she explains why comparison is never a strong enough motivator and why personal purpose matters far more than chasing someone else’s image. Her bestselling book, Invincible Not Invisible, reflects this belief—encouraging women not just to change their bodies, but to reclaim confidence, visibility, and self-belief.Fiona also shares the five principles that underpin her approach to life and wellbeing:Purpose. Preparation. Perseverance. People. Positivity.This episode is a rallying call for women to prioritise self-care, challenge outdated narratives around age, and step fully into the next chapter of their lives—with strength, clarity, and confidence.As Fiona so powerfully asks:“Why should women become invisible at 60?”Topics covered:Ageism and visibility • Reinvention after 60 • Women and confidence • Fitness and strength over 60 • Mindset and purpose • Life after redundancy • Fashion industry insights • Personal development • Nutrition and wellbeing • Empowerment at every ageThank you for listening to the Liberté – Free to Be podcast. I hope this episode has left you feeling informed, reassured and inspired.If it has, I’d love you to join the free Liberté Lifestyle Hub on Facebook, a growing community of over 300 women making new connections and supporting one another.Come and say hello on Instagram: @libertefreetobe @rachelperu1If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, review and share — your support truly means the world to me. Keep being fabulous Rachel x
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Fiona Lambert on Ageism, Reinvention & Why Women Are Far From Invisible After 60In a society where age is too often mistaken for irrelevance, Fiona Lambert is powerfully rewriting the narrative.In this inspiring episode, Fiona—one of the UK fashion industry’s most influential figures—shares her extraordinary journey of reinvention, confidence, and purpose after 60. After a 37-year career shaping major high-street brands including Jaeger, for Marks & Spencer, Next, and George, Fiona found herself facing redundancy just three months before her 60th birthday. What could have been a breaking point became a defining moment.Fiona opens up about the emotional impact of ageing in an industry obsessed with youth, admitting, “The sound of saying I was 60 felt old in my head.” That feeling will resonate deeply with many women who don’t recognise themselves in society’s narrow definition of ageing.This conversation tackles ageism head-on, including the stark reality that while people over 60 make up a quarter of the population and control over a quarter of the UK’s wealth, they appear in just 3% of advertising. Rather than shrinking, Fiona chose visibility—and action.Determined to explore what her body was truly capable of, Fiona committed to fitness, strength, and health. She went on to share her personal training and nutrition, with realistic, accessible fitness advice for women with busy lives. What began as a personal challenge soon evolved into a thriving online platform and a renewed sense of purpose.At the heart of Fiona’s philosophy is mindset. Drawing on her background in life coaching, she explains why comparison is never a strong enough motivator and why personal purpose matters far more than chasing someone else’s image. Her bestselling book, Invincible Not Invisible, reflects this belief—encouraging women not just to change their bodies, but to reclaim confidence, visibility, and self-belief.Fiona also shares the five principles that underpin her approach to life and wellbeing:Purpose. Preparation. Perseverance. People. Positivity.This episode is a rallying call for women to prioritise self-care, challenge outdated narratives around age, and step fully into the next chapter of their lives—with strength, clarity, and confidence.As Fiona so powerfully asks:“Why should women become invisible at 60?”Topics covered:Ageism and visibility • Reinvention after 60 • Women and confidence • Fitness and strength over 60 • Mindset and purpose • Life after redundancy • Fashion industry insights • Personal development • Nutrition and wellbeing • Empowerment at every ageThank you for listening to the Liberté – Free to Be podcast. I hope this episode has left you feeling informed, reassured and inspired.If it has, I’d love you to join the free Liberté Lifestyle Hub on Facebook, a growing community of over 300 women making new connections and supporting one another.Come and say hello on Instagram: @libertefreetobe @rachelperu1If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, review and share — your support truly means the world to me. Keep being fabulous Rachel x
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