It Has to Be Me Claiming Power In Midlife | 041
Feeling like your best years are behind you?
Jen Marples—entrepreneur and podcaster—shares how she is helping women in midlife step out of the shadows and go after what they want!
Jen’s big wake-up call came when 25 years in the high-pressure world of corporate marketing and PR left her burnt out, exhausted, and struggling with health problems. Her work and clients were getting the best, her husband and kids were getting the crumbs, and there was nothing left for her.
The tipping point came when things were on the verge of blowing up her marriage. Jen let go of managing the crises of her clients, and took a sabbatical to prioritize health, family, and quality of life in her 50’s.
Friends and colleagues were also having their own mid-life epiphanies, and doing more in their second act than they had in their first! This new generation of women post 50 were defying stereotypes about aging, thinking bigger, and redefining success.
Jen saw the possibilities of collective activation. Harnessing the energy, she launched two new ventures: a communications agency magnifying the impact of female leaders and women-owned businesses, and a podcast with the mission statement: You’re not too f**king old!
Jen’s rallying cry will have you deciding It Has To Be Me!
TESS’S TAKEAWAYS:
- Choose your circle wisely. What you expect to find will be your experience.
- Collaboration among women is more powerful than competition.
- You just need one accountability partner to combat fear and start.
- Start before you’re ready—courage comes before confidence.
- Midlife is an opportunity to do the things you’ve always wanted to do.
- Your definition of success and happiness is the only one that matters.
- No is your friend. So you can say yes to the right things.
- The Mission: You're not too old to go after what you want.
ABOUT JEN MARPLES
A seasoned entrepreneur with years of experience in marketing, communications, and public relations, Jen Marples is a speaker, podcaster, event host, and founder of the Jen Marples Agency.
After spending 25 years crafting messages for global brands and fortune 500 companies, Jen’s communications firm now magnifies the impact of women-owned businesses, and female leaders and solopreneurs.
Jen interviews female thought leaders on her podcast, The Jen Marples Show to help women over 40 rock the second half of their lives with the mantra: You’re not too f***ing old!
Dedicated to championing women of all ages, Jen hosts live networking and collaboration events.
CONNECT WITH JEN MARPLES
Website: https://jenmarples.com/
The Jen Marples Show: https://jenmarples.com/podcast/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/jennifermarples/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenmarples/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/thejenmarplesshow/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jenmarples
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenmarples/
Meet Tess Masters:
Tess Masters is an actor, presenter, health coach, cook, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend, published by Penguin Random House. She is also the creator of the Skinny60® health programs.
Health tips and recipes by Tess have been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Real Simple, Yoga Journal, Yahoo Health, Hallmark Channel, The Today Show, and many others.
Tess’s magnetic personality, infectious enthusiasm, and down-to-earth approach have made her a go-to personality for people of all dietary stripes who share her conviction that healthy living can be easy and fun. Get delicious recipes at TheBlenderGirl.com.
Connect With Tess:
Website: https://tessmasters.com/
Podcast: https://ithastobeme.com/
Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/
Recipes: https://www.theblendergirl.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblendergirl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblendergirl/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirl
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/
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