Reinventing Yourself After 50: From Teacher to Author with Odemaris Mendoza of Blue Maris Creative

Have you ever felt a quiet pull to create something that honors where you’ve been — and who you’re still becoming?In this heart-centered episode of The Sock Drawer Podcast, Lisa Begley sits down with Odemaris Mendoza, author and founder of Blue Maris Creative, whose debut novel The Gifts of El Jíbaro celebrates Puerto Rican heritage, courage, and the power of starting over at any age.After 34 years as an educator, Odemaris followed her creative calling — blending business, purpose, and art into a new chapter of meaning.