Pivot on Purpose with Lesley Jane Seymour
In this episode of Pivot on Purpose, I sit down with Lesley Jane Seymour, the founder of CoveyClub and host of the Reinvent Yourself with Lesley Jane Seymour podcast. With over 40 years of experience in the magazine publishing business as Editor-in-Chief of Marie Claire, Redbook, and More, Lesley has a wealth of knowledge to share about reinventing yourself at any age and finding joy and fulfillment in midlife.
During our conversation, we dive into Lesley's own journey of reinvention and how she navigated the challenges of a fulfilling career becoming obsolete. We explore how exploring multiple paths for your reinvention can be both fun and crazy, and how the key to expansion and joy in midlife is to always be learning.
We also touch upon:
How when you're talking to women over 40, reinvention will inevitably be part of the conversation because there are so many changes in midlife
Reinvention doesn't have to be huge and scary, and the process of working through the fear and frustration to launch the next thing is the same
Facing our mortality can be a powerful motivator to reassess what's most important
How Lesley is having as much fun as she did in her 20s through her own reinvention
The benefits of reinventing with a group of strangers who have no preconceived notions or expectations of you
Lesley's "lobster effect" and how it's a great equalizer for women in transition
Mindset is crucial to successful reinvention and change can be done with the right support
Fear and excitement can feel a lot alike, and getting curious about what you're feeling can help you navigate the process
Values are likely to change in midlife
Lesley's own reinvention journey, including her move to New Orleans, joining a marching band, and learning to dance.
Overall, this conversation with Lesley Jane Seymour is a must-listen for anyone interested in reinvention, finding joy and fulfillment in midlife, and the power of stepping outside your comfort zone. Tune in to hear her wisdom and inspiring stories.
And if you are considering taking a leap to a more fulfilling and impactful next chapter please download my free guide to help you start getting clear on what you truly want to create in your life now.
