S1 Ep. 12: Reclaiming Identity: Renee Devore’s Transformation from School Principal to Empowerment Mentor - Part 2

What if losing everything turned out to be the greatest freedom you could ever experience? In this episode of “Carrie, It’s Not That Serious”, Renee Devore shares how walking away from her successful career, moving to Mexico, and even surviving a literal wildfire became turning points that led her to discover her truest self. Carrie Hunter and Renee Devore dive deep into the costs of following the rules, the challenges high-achieving women face, and how embracing radical change and setting boundaries are the real keys to living authentically. You’ll hear honest stories of reinvention, confronting the “boxes” society tries to keep us in, and finding genuine empowerment by leading from within. Plus, discover how Renee Devore is helping other women break free from expectations and build bold new lives.Episode Overview00:00 - Starting over: Selling everything and moving to Mexico00:56 - Why Renee Devore gave her career one last shot03:32 - Breaking rules: Redefining life and success on your own terms05:16 - The real price of change and chasing freedom08:24 - Midlife tunnels, boxes, and new beginnings10:01 - How surviving a wildfire and losing everything shifted her mindset13:33 - The power and necessity of setting boundaries16:32 - Reinvention: Empowering midlife women and community building21:21 - The surprising challenges of entrepreneurship and constant self-discovery24:24 - What it truly means to be a woman in power25:47 - Key takeaways: Just go for it!Connect with Renee Devore:Website: www.reneedevore.comCampfire Convos on Sunday evenings for midlife women looking for community and connection: https://soul-growth.kit.com/915f34b76aInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/renee__devore/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachreneedevore/