Turning 40 and Becoming Vulnerable

Deidre Harter’s second marriage was a harrowing journey of lies, fraud, and her husband’s imprisonment, all while she was raising their young son. It took seven years for her to realize she wasn’t satisfied and that she had a choice: either examine what’s going on and make some changes, or bury her head in the sand and keep going. She found the courage to ask the difficult questions: What is really true? What do you want? Where are we going? Deidre emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and embracing one's self-worth in order to make positive changes in life. Deidre was ultimately able to embrace her self-worth in order to make positive changes in her life.Guest Bio Deidre Harter is a CPA who worked in public accounting as a small business advisor (basically a coach working for someone else) and tax consultant for 20 years. She moved into entrepreneurship 13 years ago and started her own coaching program shortly thereafter. A few years later, she met her business partner through divine intervention, combined their "super powers" and founded https://encoreempire.com/ to help ambitious women scale their service-based online business without all the guesswork.They do this through holistic business coaching where they help build the strategies, systems and support entrepreneurs need to create more consistent revenue while getting back their time. It's been rewarding to give so many the power of economic freedom. Deidre believes in building relationships with other women who have a similar mission to explore possibilities for collaboration or referral so we can change the lives of others together.Turning 40 and Becoming VulnerableIn this episode of the Forty Drinks Podcast, Stephanie welcomes guest Deidre Harter who shares a life-altering experience. Deidre discusses her journey through her first adulthood, where she followed the path that others had set out for her, and her subsequent transition into her second adulthood, where she started making decisions based on her own internal compass. She shares the challenges she faced in her second marriage, including her husband's arrest and imprisonment for wire fraud, and how she ultimately found the strength to leave the relationship. Deidre also talks about her shift into entrepreneurship and her current work as a coach and consultant for female entrepreneurs over 40. Throughout the conversation, Deidre emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and the power of embracing one's self-worth and talks about where she found hers.Highlights from the episode include:Deidre's experience of the pressure to follow societal expectationsThe challenges she faced in her marriage and the turning point that led her to leaveThe impact of her life experiences on her personal growth and self-confidenceDeidre's transition into entrepreneurship and her current work as a coach and consultantThe importance of self-reflection and embracing one's self-worthIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, follow, and review the Forty Drinks Podcast.FAQWhat causes personal growth? Personal growth is an individual process, unique to each of us, but there are several elements that are common to many. The first is the impetus for personal growth. That can be triggered by either a major event, usually something painful, or by a feeling of discomfort with the status quo. Sometimes, people find themselves asking uncomfortable questions like, “Is this all there is?” The second thing that’s common to many people about personal growth is the deep practice of self-reflection, looking at past situations and reflecting on behaviors and choices that either led to that outcome, or that could have changed it. Angie Simmons’ personal growth began with coffee with a school friend she hadn’t seen in 20 years who gave her a CD that introduced her to personal development.  And Tara McFarland felt like she was  conditioned to make things work, even if it didn’t feel good for her. When that led to chronic health issues and a breakdown, she finally started to listen to her body - and her heart. Guest ResourcesEncore Empire The Encore Empire PodcastDo you have the Midlife Ick? Download Stephanie’s guide to the Ick to diagnose whether you or someone you love is suffering from this insidious midlife malaise. www.fortydrinks.com/ickListen, Rate & SubscribeApple Podcasts SpotifyAmazon PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSponsorThe Forty Drinks Podcast is produced and presented by Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications