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Ep. 23: Midlife career reinvention, authentic style, and navigating change with Dilara Casey

Ep. 23: Midlife career reinvention, authentic style, and navigating change with Dilara Casey

Update: 2025-09-15
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In this episode of Closet Philosophy, hosts Jennine and Kristen sit down with career consultant Dilara Casey to explore what it takes to reinvent your career and style in midlife. Even if you've taken a decade out from your career, Dilara has tops for everything from making confident pivots to navigating ageism. She shares practical strategies for reframing your story, updating your resume, and embracing change with authenticity.

She also opens up about reclaiming personal style during challenging times and why staying true to your look can be a source of power. The conversation touches on AI's impact on the workplace, the importance of human creativity, and how Equipped Women is helping close the gender gap.

What you'll learn:

  • First steps for successful career pivots

  • How to position volunteer work and nontraditional experience as strengths

  • Concrete strategies to combat ageism and claim your value

  • Why authentic personal style fuels confidence and reinvention

Follow Dilara: 

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Check out her novel, Wherever You Go

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Ep. 23: Midlife career reinvention, authentic style, and navigating change with Dilara Casey

Ep. 23: Midlife career reinvention, authentic style, and navigating change with Dilara Casey

Jennine Jacob and Kristen Philipkoski