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EPISODE · Jul 27, 2026 · 42 MIN

SPECIAL EDITION: STARTING AT 50: WHAT IT REALLY TAKES TO REINVENT YOURSELF

from Midlife: Interrupted & Unfiltered · host Anne Schiavone & Melissa McManamy

Special Edition: Starting at 50:  What It Really Takes to Reinvent Yourself with Martha BourlakasWhat does it really take to reinvent yourself in midlife? In this special edition, Anne and Melissa sit down with Martha Bourlakas, founder of Storied Goods, to talk about the mindset, courage, and self-belief it takes to start something new at 50.Martha shares how a simple idea in her kitchen grew into a thriving woman-owned business, and why reinvention isn’t always about becoming someone new — sometimes it’s about finally claiming the part of yourself that was waiting for its turn. This conversation goes far beyond entrepreneurship. It’s about fear of success, fear of failure, learning to stop playing small, letting go of people-pleasing, asking better questions, and trusting yourself enough to take the next step before you feel fully ready.If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late, whether your idea is big enough, or whether you’re allowed to want something that’s fully yours, this episode is for you. Martha reminds us that growth is rarely smooth, but it can still be joyful, meaningful, and deeply worth it.This episode is a powerful conversation about mindset, midlife expansion, and what it means to bet on yourself.

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Special Edition: Starting at 50: What It Really Takes to Reinvent Yourself with Martha Bourlakas What does it really take to reinvent yourself in midlife? In this special edition, Anne and Melissa sit down with Martha Bourlakas, founder of Storied Goods, to talk about the mindset, courage, and self-belief it takes to start something new at 50. Martha shares how a simple idea in her kitchen grew into a thriving woman-owned business, and why reinvention isn’t always about becoming someone...

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