Discover why midlife isn’t the end—it’s the perfect time to rewrite the rules, unlock your potential, and build the business you’ve always dreamed of.

In today's episode, the impressive Brenda Rigney and I explore the transformative journey of embracing midlife, from redefining career paths to discovering personal fulfillment. Brenda is a midlife business coach, entrepreneur, and founder of the Aligned AF Community, dedicated to empowering women to transition from corporate careers to thriving entrepreneurship. With over three decades of leadership experience across industries, Brenda specializes in helping midlife women leverage their skills, passions, and values to build purposeful and sustainable businesses.

Throughout this episode, Brenda shares insights from her transformative journey from corporate executive to entrepreneurial coach. She discusses how her midlife pivot began with a reevaluation of her values and priorities, inspired by personal challenges such as divorce and professional burnout. Brenda highlights the importance of leveraging one's skills, passions, and experiences to identify a business niche and create a sustainable, scalable signature offer. She also speaks about the value of community, collaboration, and setting boundaries to maintain a balanced life. Brenda's Aligned AF Community reflects her commitment to empowering midlife women to explore entrepreneurship affordably and effectively, providing practical tools and fostering a supportive network.

Tune in to this episode 188 of The Joy Found Here to hear Brenda Rigney’s empowering journey of reinvention, her insights into aligning values with purpose, and her practical strategies for transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Midlife as a launchpad for leadership (1:22)
• A defining moment at 23 (6:23)
• Quitting corporate for self-reinvention (9:11)
• Rediscovering creativity and values (13:05)
• Building a purpose-driven business (20:27)
• The power of community and collaboration (22:55)
• Finding your sweet spot and creating a signature offer (29:51)
• Breaking free from the hustle: systems and boundaries (39:49)
• Final takeaways and joining the Aligned AF community (43:14)

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