The Baggage Reclaim Sessions Ep. 293: It's Not Too Late: Karen Arthur on Reinventing Yourself in Midlife and Beyond
May 2, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Karen Arthur, a model, designer, podcaster, and author, shares her remarkable journey of transformation after 50. She talks about embracing age gap friendships and the joys of personal growth. Karen reflects on her transition from a 28-year teaching career to amplifying the voices of black women in menopause through her podcast. The conversation celebrates the importance of self-acceptance, navigating societal expectations, and finding joy in midlife reinvention.
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Burnout Sparks Life Change
- Karen Arthur experienced burnout and breakdown from teaching after 28 years, culminating in a dark period questioning her life and work.
- This led her to leave teaching and begin seeking therapy and self-care, opening new life possibilities.
Scarcity Mindset and Money Anxiety
- Anxiety about money often stems from internalized scarcity mindset rather than actual financial lack.
- Reframing money beliefs enabled Karen to access unexpected opportunities.
Modeling Career Post-Teaching
- Karen unexpectedly landed a modeling job appearing on billboards and advertising campaigns after leaving teaching.
- This opportunity came when she embraced abundance mindset and let go of money anxiety.
