Reinvention at 67: Igniting a Career in Commercials, Sparking Joy & Overcoming Obstacles with Kim Duff Selby

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Welcome to another inspiring episode where we dive into the heart of transformation and empowerment for midlife and older women ready to reinvent themselves. In today’s show, Wendy welcomes 67-year young Kim Duff Selby, a podcast host, speaker and inspirer who has reinvented herself in powerful ways.

Main Themes:

• Empowerment & Reinvention for Women Aged 50-90: Wendy and Kim discuss the revolutionary idea that women can reinvent themselves at any age, breaking through the barriers of ageist stereotypes.
• Self-Affirmation & Resilience: Kim shares insights on the importance of maintaining positivity and leveraging inner wisdom.
• Supportive Communities & Overcoming Adversity: They emphasize the critical role of finding and fostering communities that support women’s journeys of transformation and resilience.
• Media Evolution & Challenging Ageism: The conversation turns to the changing portrayal of older individuals in media and how this impacts public perception.
• The Realities of Rejection in Acting: Wendy and Kim touch on the personal struggles with rejection, particularly in the acting world, and how to cope with such experiences based on Kim's work in commercials.
• Authenticity, Self-Acceptance & Joy: Exploration of the value of being true to oneself, accepting who you are, and finding joy in the journey of personal transformation.
• Introspection & Seeking Help: The guests encourage introspection and stress the importance of reaching out for support when navigating the path of reinvention.

Key Takeaways:

• Embrace who you are at any age and celebrate the opportunity for growth and transformation.
• Understand the significance of resilience and how it can be bolstered by supportive communities.
• Realize the impact of representation in media and strive for authenticity in every aspect of life.
• Recognize the small, incremental steps toward pursuing passions can lead to profound changes.
• Accept that it’s okay to ask for help on your journey and that doing so can be a sign of strength.

Mentioned in this episode: Midlife Reinvention at 60: Challen

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