Turning 40: Life, Transformation, and Growing Pains

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow sits down with guest Danielle Perkins to explore the life-altering experience of turning 40. They discuss how this milestone shifts our understanding of success, motherhood, and what truly matters in life. Together, they face the uncomfortable realities of growth—losing jobs, relationships, and plans—while emphasizing the importance of self-discovery. Join them to learn how to embrace peace, purpose, and the creation of a lasting impact.Who is Danielle Perkins?Danielle Perkins is a storyteller, strategist, and soul-rebuilder in her late 30s, walking boldly toward 40 with lessons learned the hard way. A solo mom, creator, and community builder, she centers her work on transformation, resilience, and the art of beginning again. After navigating loss, career resets, and the growing pains of rebuilding her life from the ground up, she now empowers others to pivot with purpose. Through podcasting, self-care practices, and candid conversations about healing and identity, Dani helps people find clarity in their chaos and direction in their detours. Her mission: show that starting over isn’t a setback — it’s a strategy.You can find Danielle:On the web: https://itisidanimarie.com/On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itisidanimarieOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itisidanimarie/ On Threads: https://www.threads.com/@itisidanimarieOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itisidanimarie/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itisidanimarieOn FanBase: https://www.fanbase.app/@itisidanimarieOn LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/itisidanimarieDanielle has lots of freebies here: https://growing-with-dani.lovable.appWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/4Zvm_02HWi0Rate this episode on IMDB: TBA********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.x.com/ASATS2013On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.comVisit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.comSign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribeSign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJOCheck out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: December 4, 2025