Reinvention Rebels

What if your boldest chapter begins after 65? At a time when many people are winding down, Sheila Agnew chose to bet on herself and step into an entirely new path — becoming a personal trainer at 65 and inspiring older adults to embrace strength, confidence, and possibility. Now, at 74, Sheila is thriving! She's living proof that it’s never too late to dream bigger, start fresh, and shine brighter. But her story isn’t just about fitness. It’s about faith, resilience, and the quiet power of sm...

What if the thing you’ve been dreaming about doesn’t fall apart…but actually works out? So often in midlife, we get stuck in a cycle of “what if it fails?” thinking. What if people judge me? What if I’m too old? What if I’m not ready? But here’s the game-changing question I want you to hold close: What if it works out? In this solo episode of Reinvention Rebels, I’m exploring how shifting the question changes everything in your midlife reinvention journey. Instead of focusing on fear, you can...

What if the secret to your next bold move isn’t outside of you, but within? In this empowering episode, intuitive coach and reinvention guide Ronnie Ann Ryan shares how tuning into your inner wisdom can be the key to navigating midlife reinvention with more ease, confidence, and clarity. Ronnie knows firsthand the power of trusting the signs, building your “intuition muscle,” and embracing the unknown. Through personal stories and practical tools, she invites us to stop second-guessing oursel...

Have you ever felt the nudge to try something new…but weren’t sure you were ready? In this solo episode, I’m sharing what it really looks like to bet on yourself in midlife — even when you don’t have it all figured out. Reinvention isn’t about having the perfect plan, it’s about trusting the next right step, embracing the unknown, and showing up with curiosity. I’ll share what’s unfolding in my own reinvention story (yes, another one!) and how making small, soul-led bets is helpin...

What happens when life throws you into a caregiving role you never expected? For professional organizer Janet Taylor, it meant putting her business on hold, stepping up for her beloved mom, and discovering a new layer of strength, purpose, and reinvention. In this inspiring and heartfelt episode, Janet shares how she navigated the intense, emotional, and often overwhelming journey of midlife caregiving — and how her organizing superpowers became her greatest ally. ✨ You’ll hear how Jane...

What happens when two bold midlife women stop asking “Who am I to do this?” and start asking “Why not me?” You get Midlife Private Parts—a revealing, empowering new anthology that explores the raw, real, and often unspoken truths about midlife womanhood. In this episode of Reinvention Rebels, I’m joined by the dynamic duo Dina Aronson and Dina Alvarez, co-editors of Midlife Private Parts: Revealing Essays That Will Change the Way You Think About Age. Together, we dive into: ✨ Why visibi...

What would you attempt if you stopped letting age define your limits? 💥 At 74, Mary Newell isn’t slowing down—she’s speeding up. Three years after she first joined us on the podcast, Mary is back and more unstoppable than ever. Since our first conversation in 2021, she’s continued to challenge what’s possible in her 70s, racking up more achievements and embodying the bold spirit of reinvention. Once a quiet bookworm with no interest in athletics, Mary transformed herself into a fierce, goal-d...

Age Boldly: Rachel Lancaster on Midlife, Menopause & Magnificence What if a midlife diagnosis could change your life for the better? At 41, Rachel Lankester was told she was in early menopause—and it rocked her world. But instead of letting it define her, Rachel turned this life-altering news into fuel for transformation. Her journey became the spark for Magnificent Midlife, a global movement empowering women over 40 to challenge ageism, rewrite the menopause narrative, and step boldly in...

What happens when you quiet the doubts, follow your curiosity, and bet on yourself in midlife? At 62, Diane Britt Smith is doing just that—redefining retirement and stepping boldly into a new second act career as a commercial actor and model. In this empowering first guest episode of Season 7, Diane shares how she transitioned from traditional work to chasing red carpet dreams, with encouragement from her actor sons and a fierce belief in her own potential. Diane’s midlife reinvention s...

In this short but powerful solo episode, I’m kicking off a brand-new season of Reinvention Rebels with a personal reflection on what it really means to bet on yourself in midlife. At 55, I decided to take a chance on something that lit me up — starting this very midlife podcast — even though I had no guarantees it would succeed. That one bold move launched a reinvention journey I couldn’t have imagined, opening doors to new opportunities, from creating cybersecurity videos (totally unex...

Welcome to Season 7 of Reinvention Rebels — the podcast where midlife women rise, shine, and boldly reinvent what's next. In this short trailer, host Wendy Battles invites you to rediscover your power, reimagine your purpose, and remember this truth: it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. Whether you're 45 or 75, your story is still unfolding—and the best chapters may be yet to come. If you're ready to bet on yourself, even when no one else does, you’re in the right place. Reinvention isn’...

What if a tiny idea cooked up in your kitchen at 56 turned into a national beauty brand—and sparked a bold midlife reinvention? That’s exactly what happened to Angel Cornelius, a healthcare administrator turned beauty entrepreneur who’s transforming how midlife women care for and celebrate themselves. Now in her 60s, Angel is the visionary founder of Maison 276, a pro-age beauty brand on a mission to normalize aging, support our evolving beauty needs, and help us love the skin we’re in....

What if the key to rocking midlife with more confidence, joy, and ease was already within you? Spoiler alert: it is! And that key is self-compassion—a powerful superpower that can transform how you navigate midlife and beyond. Dr. Ellen Albertson knows this firsthand. A fierce and fabulous 60+ Reinvention Rebel, she’s mastered the art of self-compassion to fuel her many reinventions. From overcoming midlife insecurities to stepping boldly into new possibilities, she’s proof that self-compassi...

What happens when you stop letting self-doubt hold you back and start giving yourself permission to explore, grow, and reinvent? For Natalie Wester, it meant stepping into a life of adventure, self-discovery, and midlife confidence. At 61, she embarked on a 70-day solo trip around the world with just a carry-on, proving to herself (and the rest of us!) that reinvention has no age limit. In this inspiring conversation, Natalie and I dive into what it truly means to embrace self-permission—the ...

If you’re a midlife woman, chances are you’ve thought about your greying hair—whether to embrace it, color it, or figure out what’s next. Sound familiar? 🤔 No matter where you are in your hair journey, this episode is for you! I’m resharing my inspiring conversation with Robin Salls, founder of Tangled Silver, the first-ever magazine for silver-haired women. 🌟 Robin is on a mission to redefine what it means to go grey, helping women embrace their silver strands with confidence, joy, and a sen...