Our SEASON 2 PRIMER with Producer Brett McKenzie

Welcome to Season 2 of Grit, Growth & Gumption and the SUMMER OF MORE! Host Tinsley English kicks off the new season with a deeply personal, laugh-out-loud, and empowering conversation with her podcast producer and dear friend, Brett McKenzie, co-founder of MotiVerse.Together, they reflect on Season 1’s bold moments, and preview what’s to come in this season of “More”—more joy, more honesty, more transformation.Behind the Mic: Brett opens up about her health journey and how Tinsley's show has helped her embrace the importance of normalizing women's health in maintaining a career.Midlife Real Talk: Tinsley and Brett talk brain fog, healthcare gaslighting, and the need to assemble the right care team. Letting Go of Perfection: They unpack the pressure to "bounce back" after medical setbacks and share how vulnerability and delegation became superpowers in leadership.The Power of Saying the Weird Thing: Why women in their 40s+ are done shrinking, done pleasing, and done hiding their brilliance.M.O.R.E. Framework Unpacked: Tinsley introduces her signature leadership and life framework for thriving in midlife:Mastery of SelfOwnership of VoiceReimagining SuccessEmbodying RadianceThis isn’t your mother’s midlife. It’s a call to arms for every woman ready to claim joy, strength, and swagger—whether you’re launching a business, lifting weights for the first time, or just trying to survive a sleepless night. Brett and Tinsley bring humor, honesty, and healing to the mic in a way that makes you feel seen and supported.Assembling your “healthcare squad”: What to look for (and what to fire)Tools for thriving through hormonal shifts and career pivotsTips for leading authentically—without burning outPermission slips for joy, naps, and saying noGet ready for powerhouse guests—menopause specialists, coaches, and women rewriting their stories in real time. Expect truth-telling, myth-busting, and an overflowing toolkit of tips you can bring to your doctor’s office and your next board meeting.“This is not your mother’s midlife.” “Delegation is a gift to your future self.”“I want to be on fire—but not inflamed.”🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.📲 Subscribe, rate, and leave a review if you’re part of the #GritGrowthGumption movement!👉 Follow Tinsley English for more updates: LinkedInJoin Tinsley's Cohort: Tinsley English - Executive Coach for High-Achieving Women#MidlifeLeadership #MoreNotLess #WomenWhoLead #GritGrowthGumption #Motiverse