Reinvention After 50: A Woman and Her RV | How a 12,000 Mile Solo Trek Across America Changed My Life with Michelle Fishburne

What happens when a midlife woman embarks on a 12,000 mile solo RV journey across America during the pandemic?A remarkable reinvention story that has changed her life and the lives of thousands of others.When Michelle Fishburne found herself an empty nester without a house, a spouse and a job, she leaned into her strengths (curiosity, a sense of adventure, the willingness to "do it scared") to guide her path. What unfolded was an adventure of a lifetime!She tapped into her inner strength, wisdom and her ability to ask questions (including asking a publisher if her idea was book material).  What resulted is her book, Who We Are Now:Stories of What Americans Lost and Found during the COVID-19 Pandemic.On her solo journey Michelle sat down with hundreds of people across the US to find out what people had learned about themselves and life during the pandemic. What she learned was touching and profound.Michelle also discovered new things about herself. You will love what Michelle shares about:✅ Why being a Reinvention Rebel means getting out of your comfort zone✅ How she developed pluck - spirited and determined courage - through her reinvention journey✅ Why we should embrace, not resist, change✅ How she shifted her mindset from "this part of my life is over" to a life-affirming and fun reinventionThere is so much wisdom, joy and possibility in this episode! Connect with Michelle:Website: https://www.whowearenow.us/Instagram: @Happy_NomadTwitter: @whowearenow Mentioned in this episode:Listen to Sleep Meditation for Women on the Women's Meditation NetworkReinvent Yourself: 3 Ways to Kick Your Fears to the Curb | How to Build Your Do It Scared, Do It Anyway Muscle! Download the Do It Scared Cheat SheetKick your midlife fears and uncertainty to the curb and start your Reinvention Rebels journey today. Learn about my audio program, Midlife Reinvention From The Inside Out: 8 Essentials to Greenlight Your Life. Midlife women ready to reinvent themselves start with being curious about what's possible. Download my free audio, 5 Questions to Spark Your Curiosity & Inspire Your Reinvention Rebel Journey to get started today. Support the show*********Thanks for joining me, let's reinvent and get inspired together!Remember to subscribe to the podcast for more inspiring stories and strategies for personal growth. If this resonated with you, please consider sharing this episode with someone who could use a little spark of inspiration in their life.Let's connect:Instagram: @reinventionrebelsFacebook: @ReinventionRebels

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Dream big, overcome self-doubt and reinvent yourself in midlife! Does this resonate with you? You’re a midlife or older woman and wondering what’s next. You’re tired of putting everyone else’s dreams before your own. You know there’s something more you’re meant to do in your next chapter. Unsure about how to get started and reinvent yourself in midlife? I’ve been there too. It took me 54 years to find my purpose and bold voice. I got curious, flexed my courage muscle and stepped into my greater mission. I reinvented myself unapologetically and I’m loving life – that’s what Reinvention Rebels do. And you know what? You can be a Reinvention Rebel too! I’m your host, Wendy Battles. By day, I work in cybersecurity and help people stay safe online. By night, I’m the host of the Reinvention Rebels podcast. I share stories of brave and unapologetic women, 50-90, who have boldly reinvented themselves to find new purpose and possibilities. These midlife and older women are fierce and inspired. They’ve given themselves permission to shine. They’re all in on reinventing themselves in creative, bold ways (like Mary who started running at 55 and is running in global marathons at 72!)As an inspiring reinvention podcast host, coach and speaker, let me help motivate you to see new possibilities. I share insights, ask compelling questions and share amazing examples of women who have reinvented themselves later in life. It’s never, ever too late for a new chapter. Ready to be bold and find your Inner Reinvention Rebel? Grab your earbuds, hit play and together, let’s become Reinvention Rebels!🎧 Tune into the Reinvention Rebels podcast: www.reinventionrebels.com⬇️Download our FREE audio, 5 Questions to Spark Your Curiosity and Inspire Your Reinvention Rebel Journey https://bit.ly/beareinventionrebel