How to Reinvent Yourself in Midlife With Mal Wrenn Corbin (Ep. 42)

Have you built a life that looks good on paper but no longer feels like the life you want? Investing in yourself may begin with making room for a more authentic path.In this episode, Abbey Henderson talks with Mal Wrenn Corbin, author of Raising Wrens and TEDx speaker, about reinventing yourself and pursuing a more fulfilling second act. Mal shares how her childhood experiences shaped her sense of self-worth, why self-doubt and overthinking can keep you from starting, and how curating your inspiration can expand what you believe is possible. She also explains the gratitude problem, the risk of living according to someone else’s expectations, and why investing in yourself starts with taking one imperfect step forward today.Abbey and Mal discuss:How childhood hardship shaped Mal’s self-worth, ambitions, and willingness to imagine a different futureWhy financial achievement can feel incomplete when your work no longer reflects who you are at your coreHow self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and overthinking can delay the personal reinvention you genuinely wantWhy curating your social media and daily inspiration can expand what you believe is possible in midlifeAnd more!Are you living the life you truly want, or the life others expected you to build? Listen in as Mal shares how investing in yourself, challenging self-doubt, and taking one imperfect step can help you create a more fulfilling second act.Connect with Abbey Henderson: LinkedIn: Abbey [email protected] Website: Abaris Financial GroupFacebook: Abaris Financial GroupFacebook: Abbey Henderson: Trusted Financial Advisor & CoachInstagram: @trustedadvisor_coachLinkedIn: Abaris Financial GroupX (Twitter): Abaris Financial GroupConnect with Mal Wrenn Corbin: LinkedIn: Mal Wrenn CorbinMal's WebsiteMal's TEDx TalkRaising Wrenns: A MemoirYouTubeAbout our Guest: Mal Wrenn Corbin is the author of Raising Wrenns and the creator of the Made for More YouTube series. Drawing from her experiences with childhood poverty, foster care, homelessness, and a long career in financial services, Mal shares a personal message about self-worth, reinvention, and living authentically. She recently delivered her first TEDx Talk, The Gratitude Problem, which explores how gratitude can sometimes leave people feeling tied to someone else’s expectations.