When ‘Having It All’ Isn’t Enough - E043 Alese Johnston

IN THIS EPISODE What would you do if the life you built… no longer felt like yours? In this powerful and deeply human conversation, I sit down with Alese Johnston, who made a bold and unconventional decision at 69 years old—she walked away from a life that looked beautiful on the outside but felt misaligned on the inside. This isn’t a story about loss.  It’s a story about truth, courage, and what becomes possible when you finally listen to yourself. If you’ve ever felt like you’re living a life that looks right but doesn’t feel right, this episode will hit home. ✨ In This Episode, We Explore: The quiet realization that your life no longer fits  Why “having it all” can still leave you unfulfilled  The courage it takes to walk away—from identity, comfort, and expectations  What it actually means to “start over” later in life  How curiosity can become your compass  Letting go of everything that no longer aligns (literally and emotionally)  Redefining success on your own terms 🔑 Key Takeaway: Reinvention isn’t reckless—it’s honest.  And it’s never too late to choose a life that truly feels like your own. 💭 Questions to Reflect On: Where in my life am I settling for “good enough”?  What feels out of alignment that I’ve been avoiding?  If I trusted myself fully… what would I change? Guest Bio - Alese Johnston Alese Johnston is a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and advocate for redefining aging with vitality. As co-founder of StorageTrader, the first platform enabling fractional investment in self-storage facilities, she has spent over a decade in the self-storage industry. She shares her expertise in her book, Beyond the Locks. Alese is a seasoned speaker who thrives on engaging audiences with thought-provoking insights. She has spoken on stage at the ISS World Expo in Las Vegas, the Exit Planners National Conference, and various industry events. Her ability to blend expertise with an engaging, relatable style makes her a sought-after voice on entrepreneurship, investment strategies, and navigating personal reinvention. Beyond business, Alese is deeply passionate about longevity, healthspan, and the power of reinvention. She founded the Fabulous70 Challenge, a movement proving that turning 70 is not a time to slow down—but to speed up, take on new experiences, and challenge outdated beliefs about aging. An experienced mentor and investor, Alese serves as board chair emeritus of the Arkansas Angel Alliance and consults with startups at The Forge and The Venture Center in Little Rock. She has represented Arkansas investors at the Angel Capital Association’s National Conference and is a graduate of the ACA’s Angel University. Alese’s leadership and impact have been widely recognized, including being named an Arkansas Business Power Woman (2021) and one of About You Magazine’s Most Intriguing Women (2023). She is an alum of Leadership Greater Little Rock (Class 21) and Leadership Arkansas (Class 12). When she’s not speaking, writing, or mentoring, Alese can be found hiking, dominating Beat Saber, rocking out to her favorite music, and indulging in her love of sci-fi films. Above all, she is a proud mom and grandmother, embracing life with curiosity, adventure, and a relentless pursuit of what’s next. 🌿 Connect with Erin Currin: If this episode resonated with you, you’ll love the work we do inside my programs designed to help you reconnect with what truly matters and create a life that reflects it. 👍 If This Spoke to You: Like the video Subscribe for more conversations like this Share with someone who might need to hear it 🎙 About the Podcast: The Want to learn more about exploring what it means to live a fulfilling life?Subscribe to the YouTube channel here.