In this episode, we talk about how to reinvent yourself after divorce in midlife, especially if you’ve spent years following expectations that no longer feel true to you. Brenda Rigney shares her journey of leaving a corporate career for more freedom and purpose, and the powerful lessons she learned along the way. The links mentioned are: 1. Brenda's Aligned AF community

2. Midlife Freedom Club

This conversation is full of inspiration for any midlife women want to find happiness and success on their own terms, proving that it’s never too late to create a life that feels aligned and fulfilling.Brenda Rigney, entrepreneur, community builder, and founder of the Aligned AF mastermind. Brenda shares her raw and inspiring story of midlife reinvention—navigating divorce, leaving a high-powered corporate role, and learning to finally define happiness on her own terms.👉 If you’ve ever found yourself “checking all the boxes” in life but still feeling deeply unfulfilled, this episode will resonate.What We Talk About in This Episode:🌱 The years of coasting in an “unaware state” before realizing change was inevitable💔 Facing the truth about an unhappy marriage and “operationalizing” divorce like a project plan🏝 The pivotal gap year that included travel, reflection, and discovering new purpose💡 How corporate success can mask personal unhappiness—and why entrepreneurship forces deeper self-awareness✨ The importance of defining your own vision, values, and goals in midlife👩‍👧 Breaking generational patterns and teaching her daughters to never live by “shoulds”🌍 Building community and creating impact through her Aligned AF programs

Brenda’s story is a reminder that midlife can be the ultimate invitation to stop living by others’ expectations and design a life that feels free, meaningful, and aligned.