Ladies Who Leap | Midlife Reinvention, Confidence & Purpose for Women Over 40
by Lisa Andria - Ladies Who Leap
Ready to reinvent your life after 40? Ladies Who Leap™ is the podcast for women over 40 who know there is more waiting for them—but aren't always sure what comes next. Hosted by Second Life Architect Lisa Andria, Ladies Who Leap explores midlife reinvention, confidence, self-discovery, personal growth and finding purpose through honest conversations with women who have made courageous leaps in their lives. Some chose change. Others had change thrust upon them. You'll hear real stories of women navigating career changes, divorce, empty nests, entrepreneurship, retirement, relationships, health and wellness, identity shifts, loss, self-doubt, limiting beliefs and starting over—and discover what helped them create meaningful lives on the other side. There are even some men who share life stories that teach women about the men in your l
Episodes
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How to Reinvent Yourself Through Finding Your Authentic Voice
How do you reinvent yourself, overcome self-doubt, and find the courage to follow your passion—even when life takes you in unexpected directions? In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap™ Podcast, host Lisa Andria, Second Life Architect and Transformation Coach, welcomes Hannah C.…
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Human-Centered Leadership: Lead with Empathy, Trust & Courage
What if the secret to becoming a better leader isn’t having more authority—but becoming more human? In this episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Professional Speaker, Leadership Expert, Executive Coach, and Author Traycee Mayer for a powerful conversation about...
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Women Over 50: Build Video Confidence & Be Seen
What if the very thing making you hesitate to show up on camera—your age, your wrinkles, your gray hair, or your fear of not looking “perfect”—is actually part of what makes you powerful? In this episode of Ladies Who Leap™, host Lisa Andria sits down with Katie Sevenants, an on-camera confidence...
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Midlife Women’s Health: Gut Health, Hormones, Inflammation & Healthy Aging
What if everything you’ve been taught about health is backwards? In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, Lisa Andria sits down with wellness expert, author, and former Pfizer medical representative Alesia Jackson, who made a bold leap—from launching pharmaceutical drugs to…
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Feng Shui, Intuition & Following the Signs That Can Change Your Life
What if your home, your intuition, and the signs around you are trying to tell you something? In this episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Kim Julen, certified Feng Shui practitioner, energy flow expert, intuitive, and founder of Finding Your Fiji and the Angel...
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She Quit Her Career—Then Everything Changed | Gut Health, Grief & Finding Purpose
What if the leap you were terrified to take gave you exactly what you needed for what came next? Olivia King spent 15 years building the kind of career everyone told her she should want. Accounting was stable. She was successful. But inside, she says she was “screaming.” Finally, in 2022, Olivia...
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From Superintendent to Changemaker: Megan Fuciarelli’s Leap Into Authentic Leadership
What does it really mean to impact the world—without trying to save it? In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria talks with Megan Fuciarelli, TEDx speaker, international bestselling author, founder of US² Consulting, and the “Authenticity Amplifier,” about...
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Fitness Over 50: Alicia Jones on Weight Loss, Menopause & Healthy Aging for Women
Can getting healthier after 50 actually feel empowering instead of overwhelming? In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap™ Podcast, host Lisa Andria welcomes fitness expert Alicia Jones, who has dedicated her career to helping women over 50 improve their health, strength, confidence, and...
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Why Couples Lose Intimacy—and How to Reignite Passion
What happens when you still love your partner... but the passion has disappeared? In this deeply honest episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, Lisa Andria sits down with Dr. Virginie Aimard, Erotic Coach for Couples, to explore one of the most misunderstood parts of long-term relationships:...
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The Hidden Psychology of Clutter: Why It's So Hard to Let Go | Michelle Hoff
What if clutter isn't really about your stuff? In this deeply insightful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, Lisa Andria sits down with Michelle Hoff, ICF Certified Life Coach, speaker, CEO of Compassionate Decluttering®, and author of the Amazon bestselling workbook Compassionate…
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How to Find Purpose After a Career Change | Bronwyn Gorman Interview
Have you ever wondered... Who am I now? Whether you've been laid off, retired, become an empty nester, or simply know you're meant for something more, this conversation is proof that your next chapter may become your greatest one. In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, Lisa...
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From Best Kept Secret to Go-To Expert | Podcast Publicity with Christina Lenkowski
Have you ever wondered how some entrepreneurs seem to be everywhere... while others remain the best-kept secret in their industry? In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with podcast publicity expert Christina Lenkowski to explore how one leap...
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Breaking the Silence on Male Stage 4 Breast Cancer | Jake Messier
What happens when a man is diagnosed with a disease most people think only affects women? In recognition of Men's Health Month, host Lisa Andria welcomes Jake Messier, known online as The Guy with Stage 4 Breast Cancer, for a powerful conversation about awareness, advocacy, resilience, and the...
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When Childhood Shame Shapes Your Life & How to Heal It
Have you ever felt like you're not good enough—even after years of personal growth, success, and achievement? In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with licensed psychotherapist and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Kristine Jensen, author of...
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How Solo Travel Changed Her Life: 93 Countries, Courage & Connection
What if one decision could completely change the direction of your life? In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with world traveler, author, and travel expert Caryl Dolinko, whose planned four-month trip to Europe unexpectedly turned into an…
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From Invisible to Empowered: Sharon Vidano on Self-Love, Healing & Finding True Love
What happens when a successful criminal defense attorney realizes she has spent years feeling invisible, unworthy, and disconnected from herself? In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with transformational life coach Sharon Vidano to explore her...
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How I Reinvented Myself & Learned to Love Who I Am
What happens when the host becomes the guest? In this deeply personal and emotional episode of the Ladies Who Leap podcast, Lisa Andria turns the microphone on herself for the very first time. Known for interviewing courageous women who have leapt out of their comfort zones to create lives of...
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From Religious Fear to Spiritual Freedom with Psychic Medium Michele Ogston
What happens when you finally trust the voice inside you? In this deeply moving episode of the Ladies Who Leap podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with intuitive psychic medium, ICF-certified coach, and transformational guide Michele Ogston for a powerful conversation about spirituality…
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How Cancer Changed Everything: Finding Serenity, Healing & Purpose with Bron Watson
What happens when life forces you to stop… and completely rethink who you are? In this deeply moving episode of the Ladies Who Leap podcast, Lisa Andria sits down with Bron Watson — nurse, educator, entrepreneur, founder of The Social Coach, and creator of The Serenity Project — to talk about...
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From Overwhelmed to Organized: How to Escape Mental Clutter & Reclaim Your Life | Lisa Woodruff
If you feel overwhelmed, stuck in mental clutter, or like your life is spinning in chaos… this episode is your wake-up call. In this powerful conversation, Lisa Andria sits down with Lisa Woodruff, Author of Escaping Quicksand:10 Steps to Overcome the Overwhelm of Modern Homelife, founder of...
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It’s Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself | Finding Purpose & Breaking Limiting Beliefs
What if the life you’ve built… isn’t actually aligned with who you are? In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, Lisa Andria sits down with Kim Costa—Top 5% Realtor in Atlanta, creator of The Wheelhouse Method, and author of Live In Your Wheelhouse—to explore what it really means…
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Turn Your Story Into Business Gold: Speak, Write & Publish a Book Fast | Leslie Capps
What if your story wasn’t just something you lived… but your most powerful business asset? In this episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, Lisa Andria sits down with story-first marketing strategist Leslie Capps to explore how women can turn their lived experiences into powerful messaging…
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Heal Your Body Naturally: From Chronic Illness to Holistic Energy Healing | Eva Vennari
What if your body already knows how to heal… and you’ve just never been shown how to listen? In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, Lisa Andria sits down with Eva Vennari, founder of the Elevate Institute, international speaker, and holistic health practitioner who transformed…
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Trusting Her Body After a Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis | Bonnie Strati
In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Bonnie Strati, holistic coach, wellness practitioner, and author of Finding the Calm in the Chaos of Cancer. Bonnie shares her deeply personal journey navigating stage 4 esophageal cancer, while continuing to...
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Your Style Is Your Identity: How Clothing Builds Confidence & Opportunity | Holly Chayes
What if the clothes in your closet could unlock confidence, opportunity, and self-expression? In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria speaks with personal stylist, author, and marketing consultant Holly Chayes about the powerful connection between style…
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Former WA State Senator Mona Das: Women of Color in Leadership, Politics & Big Impact
What does it take to dream big, raise your voice, and step into women’s leadership—even when you’ve never seen someone like you represented in power? In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Mona Das—Speaker, Filmmaker, Entrepreneur, Changemaker…
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From Refugee to Chief Equity Officer: Thymai Dong-Sheehan on Identity, Faith & Courageous Leaps
In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with author, educator, and consultant Thymai Dong-Sheehan to explore a life shaped by courage, faith, identity, and transformation. Thymai’s memoir, The Beauties of My So-Called Asian Life, tells the story of...
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Coming Out at 61: RV Life, Trans Visibility & the Power of Allyship | Michaela Avis
In this deeply moving episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Michaela Avis, founder of CISTER (CIS-TER) (CISTER.COMMUNITY-Web site)— a nonprofit dedicated to empowering cisgender allies to visibly support the transgender community through branded merchandise....
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From Nurse to Joy: Moyra Gorski on Wellness, Menopause & Healing
What happens when life forces you to slow down… and you finally choose yourself? In this powerful and heartfelt episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Moyra Gorski—retired RN, wellness expert, podcaster, entrepreneur, and breast cancer survivor—who has dedicated…
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Build Aligned Offers Without Burnout: AI, Authenticity & Visibility with Lori Young
In this deeply inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Lori Young, creator of Offer Mojo Studio and the visionary behind the AI-powered Offer Mojo Squad. With over 20 years of experience crafting and launching offers, Lori blends intuition, strategy, and...
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Food Freedom After 40: Healing Body Shame, Diet Culture & Self-Love with Angela Yender
What if food freedom, self-love, and lasting wellness had nothing to do with dieting? In this deeply honest and inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, Lisa Andria sits down with Angela Yender, a midlife wellness and weight-shift coach who transformed a 40-year battle with dieting, body...
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Mind-Body Mastery & Reinvention: Suzy Prudden on Healing, Hypnosis & Your Next Chapter - Part Two
Your body is not betraying you. It’s communicating with you. In Part 2 of this deeply transformative conversation on the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, Lisa Andria and Suzy Prudden explore the profound mind-body connection, the role of hypnosis in personal growth, and how listening to your body can...
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The Power of YES: Suzy Prudden on Reinvention, Courage & Creating Success at Any Age - Part One
What if the only thing standing between you and your next chapter… was your willingness to say YES? In Part 1 of this powerful two-part conversation on the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, Lisa Andria sits down with legendary pioneer Suzy Prudden to explore reinvention, courage, mindset, and what it…
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Reinventing Midlife: Tamara-Nicole Gardner’s 12 Guiding Stars for a Soul-Aligned Life
What if everything you thought you “should” be doing was actually the very thing holding you back from your most soul-aligned life? In this transformational episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Tamara-Nicole Gardner — former Commercial Real Estate Attorney,...
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Caregiving Courage & The Carefullist: Katie Kristofic’s Journey from Loss to Leadership
Caregiving changes everything — your identity, your time, your relationships, and your heart. In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, Lisa Andria interviews Katie Kristofic, Founder & CEO of the Carefullist, a first-of-its-kind online resource helping caregivers find the tools,...
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Dancing With Our Selves: Yoga, Trauma & Ego Alchemy with Brittany Hopkins Switlick
In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with best selling author, speaker, and seasoned yoga teacher trainer Brittany Hopkins to explore how trauma, yoga, and ego awareness can transform the way we live, love, and lead. Brittany shares the deeply…
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From Rome to Resilience: Author Alison Rand on Love, Loss & A Poodle’s Wisdom
What does it take to rebuild your life—again and again—and still lead with humor, heart, and hope? In this deeply human conversation, author and voiceover artist Alison Rand joins Ladies Who Leap to share how she found her “solid center” after family fracture, divorce, a life-altering fall in…
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Love, Don’t Fix: Heidi Rome on Non-Speaking Autism, Ethan’s Voice, and Building a Compassion-First Community
In this deeply moving episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, . Inspired by her son Ethan, a non-speaking autistic young man, Heidi shares a life-changing message: love, don’t fix. Heidi recounts the years she spent trying to “fix” autism through endless therapies—until a breakthrough: presuming...
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Beyond Busyness: How Peggy Sullivan Helps Women Reclaim Time, Energy, and Fulfillment
🔥 Are you addicted to being busy? 🔥 In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, I talk with Peggy Sullivan—keynote speaker, author of Beyond Busyness, and creator of the “Busy-Busting Framework.” Peggy shares her story of chasing success until burnout, heartbreak, and a...
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From Burnout to "Rooted Renegade": Holistic Leadership & Intuition with Rebecca Arnold
In this powerful episode of Ladies Who Leap, host Lisa Andria sits down with Rebecca Arnold — certified executive coach, bestselling author, and founder of Root Coaching & Consulting — to unpack how she transformed personal burnout into a repeatable roadmap for holistic leadership. A former...
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From Banking to Healing: Zoraida Morales on Thriving Beyond Cancer
What happens when a high-achieving investment banking leader hears the words “you have cancer”—and decides to rewrite her life? In this heartfelt episode of Ladies Who Leap, Zoraida Morales shares her extraordinary journey from generational poverty and Wall Street pressure to a 13-year…
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From Stage to Service: Elaine Belson on Mantras, Military Courage & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Elaine Belson, a Psychotherapist, Life Coach, Public Speaker, and former U.S. Army officer who knows what it means to take bold leaps. At age 42, Elaine joined the U.S. Army and deployed to Afghanistan…
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Unlocking Leadership Confidence: Lucy Faulconer on Self-Awareness, Growth & the Being Profile®
In this powerful episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria welcomes Lucy Faulconer – a dynamic Leadership Coach, Group Facilitator, and the General Manager of the Being Profile®. With a deep passion for human potential and leadership transformation, Lucy has worked with individuals...
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From McDonald’s to Multi-7 Figures: Lenka Lutonska on Business Energetics & Resilient Success
In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Lenka Lutonska—bestselling author of Energetic Selling and Marketing, creator of Business Energetics®️, International speaker, and leading NLP Trainer and Master Coach. Born in Slovakia, Lenka moved to the…
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Manifest with Sacred Geometry: Amanda Slade on 5D Success
In this powerful episode of Ladies Who Leap, Lisa Andria sits down with Amanda Slade—International Bestselling Author, Transformational Speaker, and Creator of The Diamond Co-Creative System®. Together, they explore how to move from striving to thriving, embrace your soul’s calling, and live in…
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Redefining Success: Kelly Lynn Adams on Confidence, Executive Presence & Leaping Beyond Limits
On this episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Kelly Lynn Adams—Award-winning Business and Life Coach, Brand Strategist, International Speaker, and trauma-informed mentor to executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders. Kelly Lynn’s journey from climbing the corporate...
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The Divine Feminine Rising: New Moon in Virgo – August 22/23
Beautiful souls, this Virgo New Moon is no ordinary lunation—it’s a cosmic reset, the start of eclipse season, and a powerful call for the Divine Feminine to rise within each of us. In this episode of Ladies Who Leap, Lisa Andria - Emotional Transformation Specialist is joined by Alecia Caine,...
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From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust: How Brenda Nahs Helps Women Release Emotional Blocks & Leap Into Lives They Love
What would your life look like if you truly trusted yourself—unconditionally? In this transformative episode of the Ladies Who Leap Podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Brenda Nahs, a multi-certified Hypnotherapist, Master NLP Practitioner, and Transformational Coach devoted to helping...
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Designing a Life You Love: From Sales to Creative Success with Janice Gallardo Walters
Are you a woman over 40 feeling the pull to pivot into a more creative, fulfilling career—but unsure where to begin? In this inspiring episode of the Ladies Who Leap podcast, host Lisa Andria sits down with Janice Gallardo Walters—Graphic Designer, founder of Gallardo Graphics, and creative...
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Cosmic Pulse - The Aquarian Full Moon Portal: The Voice of the Future – with Alecia Caine and Lisa Andria
In this potent and soul-activating episode of Ladies Who Leap, Lisa Andria is joined once again by astrologer and divine feminine guide Alecia Kane for a powerful conversation around the upcoming Aquarius Full Moon on August 9th. 🌕 This is not your typical astrology chat. Together, they dive…
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About this show
Ready to reinvent your life after 40?
Ladies Who Leap™ is the podcast for women over 40 who know there is more waiting for them—but aren't always sure what comes next.
Hosted by Second Life Architect Lisa Andria, Ladies Who Leap explores midlife reinvention, confidence, self-discovery, personal growth and finding purpose through honest conversations with women who have made courageous leaps in their lives.
Some chose change. Others had change thrust upon them.
You'll hear real stories of women navigating career changes, divorce, empty nests, entrepreneurship, retirement, relationships, health and wellness, identity shifts, loss, self-doubt, limiting beliefs and starting over—and discover what helped them create meaningful lives on the other side. There are even some men who share life stories that teach women about the men in your l
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Lisa Andria - Ladies Who Leap