Julie Cole on Reinvention, Aging, and Staying Relevant as a Female Founder

What happens when the business you built stays young, but you don't? For many women entrepreneurs, success creates an unexpected challenge. The audience, brand, and identity that helped build the business may stay exactly where they are while your own life continues to evolve. In this episode, Jacquie sits down with Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel's Labels, to discuss aging, entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it means to remain relevant as both a founder and a woman in midlife. Together they explore: • How entrepreneurship changes as you move through different stages of life • The identity shifts many women experience in midlife • Staying connected to your audience when your personal life has evolved • Leadership, reinvention, and building a business that can grow beyond you • The realities of aging in industries that often celebrate youth • Why experience may be a greater competitive advantage than we realize Julie shares honest insights about growing older while leading a brand associated with young families, navigating personal and professional transitions, and redefining success in midlife. Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, executive, or simply questioning what's next, this conversation offers a thoughtful perspective on reinvention, relevance, and the opportunities that come with experience.