The 40-Year-Old Bride: Finding Love (and Yourself) After 40 with Stacey Beaman

Many people marry later in life—but dating, partnering, and planning a wedding after 40 is a whole different vibe. In this heart-first convo, my dear friend Stacey Beaman—multi-passionate entrepreneur, co-founder of Plyojam, and newly engaged 40-something—shares how a career pivot, a pandemic slow-down, and one perfectly timed Tinder message led to a grounded, joyful love with her fiancé, Ryan. We talk consistency over chaos, moving in (with the Star Wars collectibles), sharing dog custody with an ex, and why hope + self-trust matter more than timelines. Plus: her forest-chapel proposal and a rapid-fire “40-Year-Old Bride” gift-registry game.About our guestStacey Beaman is a marketer and movement maker. She runs a small-business marketing practice and co-founded Plyojam, a sexy, sweaty, super-fun cardio dance format empowering thousands to shake it out and feel amazing. Spiritually centered and community-driven, Stacey believes the world thrives on the love and grace we offer each other.IG: @staceybeeman What we coverHealing, identity, and dating after a brief first marriageLetting your career be your love story—for a seasonThe injury + pandemic pause that clarified what she really wantedSafety, sanity, and swipe stories (including a “Tinder Swindler”-era stakeout by yours truly 🙋🏻‍♀️)Meeting her now-fiancé from high school—decades later—via TinderWhy consistency is Stacey’s greenest flagMoving in after 40: compromise, communication, and… vintage Jabba the HuttSharing custody of a dog with an ex (and what that says about character)The forest-chapel proposal at Mammoth’s Twin LakesAdvice for brides-to-be in their 40s, 50s, 60s: stay open, don’t “waste the wait,” and rethink the “perfect package”Stacey’s takeaways:“My business was my love story for a long time.”“Consistency is the green flag. No games—just steady care.”“Don’t waste the wait. Live fully so you’re interesting to yourself, too.”“Love rarely arrives in the package you pictured. Focus on what actually matters.”Connect with Stacey:Instagram: @staceybeamanDM for small-business marketing support & Playa Jam class infoConnect with Carrie:Instagram: @carriemurrayYouTube: Carrie On!Web: carrie-murray.comSponsors of this episode:Ready for TED with Toni Purry — 8-week program to craft your big idea and hit the red circle.Two Peacocks Travel — group adventures for women that blend connection, growth, and purpose.