EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 14 MIN
Writing My First Book at 61: How Women Over 50 Can Reclaim Their Power
from Chat Off The Mat - For Women Ready To Rise · host Rose Wippich
At 62, I'm publishing my first book challenging society's narrative about women after 50. "Empress Rising" rejects the notion that we should fade into invisibility and instead embraces our power as women who rule our own lives with wisdom earned through experience. • Written because women over 50 are often told to slow down, step aside, and become invisible • Inspired by seeing brilliance, wisdom, and power in women in their 50s-80s • Developed the "Empress" concept as an alternative to the limiting "crone" archetype • The Empress rules in her own right, sits on her throne because she's earned it • Share vulnerable personal stories including breast cancer, toxic relationships, and becoming a yoga teacher at 55 • Every woman has stories of courage, resilience, and reinvention that deserve celebration • Writing this book at 61 because I finally have the clarity and courage to speak my truth • Message that women are not "old" or "too late" regardless of age • Your empress years aren't coming—they're here now "An Empress is a woman who rules in her own right. She sits on her throne not because someone gave her permission, but because she's earned her place there through every triumph and challenge she's faced." Rose's book "Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging" launches October 16th Join the waitlist for "Empress Rising" on my website at rosewippich.com. Let's straighten our crowns and step into our power together. Chat Off The Mat is hosted by Rose Wippich, Energy Alchemist & Empowerment Guide, Reiki Master Teacher, Qigong and yoga instructor, and author of Empress Rising: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom, and Rewrite the Rules of Aging. Rose creates conversations for women ready to explore what’s possible in the next chapter — conversations about wellness, energy, personal transformation, embodiment, and the wisdom that comes with lived experience. For Women Ready to Rise. 📖 Book: EMPRESS RISING: Own Your Energy, Trust Your Wisdom & Rewrite the Rules of Aging. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend and subscribe to Chat Off The Mat. ⭐️ Enjoying the show? Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts Sum Of All Skin Care Affiliate Link: https://sumofall.com/?ref=ROSEWIPPICH Use code: RoseW10 for 10% off Produced by Rose Wippich | Chat Off The Mat © 2026 Rose Wippich
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At 62, I'm publishing my first book challenging society's narrative about women after 50. "Empress Rising" rejects the notion that we should fade into invisibility and instead embraces our power as women who rule our own lives with wisdom earned through experience. • Written because women over 50 are often told to slow down, step aside, and become invisible • Inspired by seeing brilliance, wisdom, and power in women in their 50s-80s • Developed the "Empress" concept as an alternative to the ...
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