Lyndsey Simpson | Career Reinvention

It's never too late to redefine yourself and your career. You can set the parameters and the purpose. By midlife we've gained skills that are perfect for dipping your toe back into work (if you've been an at home parent), volunteering or changing direction. With the average life expectancy now of 80 years plus, that's a heck of a long time from midlife to be doing something you don't enjoy or just 'settling'. If the pandemic has shown us anything, we know we can often work from anywhere. For many jobs we are not bound by geography, set hours or even set months of the year! Attitudes towards retirement age are outdated.

We're joined by Lyndsey Simpson of 55/Redefined, the UK’s champion for the over-50s. Describing themselves as disruptors, they challenge the status quo, rejecting the idea that the most dynamic part of life is before 50. They advocate for age diversity, positivity and inclusion across all areas of life. We couldn't agree more!

On every episode we want to bring you real voices of our listeners who may inspire you to try new things, take a risk, reinvent yourself in midlife. Justine Johnson of Birdie London teamed up with a friend back in 2017 when she was facing the empty nest. Undaunted by not having a clothes merchandising background, she and Theresa just went for it! Between them they now have a thriving business selling gorgeous Merino wool activewear. Listen to Justine at the end of this episode.

If you want to skip our nonsense chatter (but why would you?! LOL) you can go straight to the good bit with Lyndsey at around 11:18

Join hosts Liz and Michelle redefining life over 50 as empty nesters, embracing the highs and lows of midlife with celebrity guests and experts, sharing a laugh on their podcast sofa. We talk about real concerns, issues, and fun topics that affect us, our friends, and our family. 

Midlife is not just about the menopause (although we’d be the first to admit it’s right up there!) but it is a time of adventure, change and reset - with plenty of opportunities and challenges along the way. 

Whether we’re chatting about ‘boomerang kids,’ diet failures (and occasional successes!), pro-ageing, travel, changing relationships, or inspiration for new jobs or activities, there’s always room for one more on our sofa.

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