One Woman's Midlife Journey Through Community with LeEllen Smith

Talk to KimThis week Kim shares her conversation with LeEllen Smith. She shares her journey of founding OutsideIn, a social enterprise and recovery program in Troy, Tennessee. Discover how she turned community needs into empowering opportunities for women, creating a ripple effect of hope and transformation.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Midlife with Courage and Guest LeEllen Smith00:23 LeEllen's background and the founding of OutsideIn01:06 Community challenges and the motivation to create jobs02:13 The early days: making products from T-shirts06:33 Evolving product lines and social impact08:06 Redefining success and purpose in midlife10:32 The importance of community and support for women15:52 Transitioning to a recovery-focused organization19:37 The house as a recovery residence and community impact23:42 The women of OutsideIn and their growth stories33:11 Training women for leadership and new opportunities38:59 The community's acceptance and the power of kindness42:34 How to support OutsideIn and its mission45:10 Closing thoughts and gratitude for community supportLearn more at the link below:Website - https://outsideinworks.comSupport the showHave you been listening to Midlife with Courage™ and thinking, "That's me"?Now it's time to take the next step.It's Not J.U.S.T. You™ is a transformational 4-week workshop designed for women who are ready to stop shrinking themselves, take up space, and live more boldly. Together, we'll uncover the subtle ways we make ourselves smaller, explore why those patterns exist, and practice the tools to communicate with confidence, set healthy boundaries, and step fully into the life we deserve.If you're ready to move from inspiration to transformation, I'd love to have you join us this September.Click HERE for Priority Access. The podcast starts the conversation. The workshop is where the transformation begins.****************************Find Your Vitality Today!We all know our skin changes in midlife and we know there are a lot of products out there making promises. I have found one that delivers and I'd love to have you join me by trying it out yourself. Go to the link below to find out more about this luxurious facial serumhttps://vitalitybioskin.com/products/vitality-society-founding-circle***************************Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Bold Women Thriving After Forty with Kim Benoy? Sen...