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Welcome to The After 50 Mic — the podcast where powerful women over 50 pass the mic, speak their truth, and drop the wisdom they’ve earned. I’m your host, Sheila Reynolds — speaker, soul-stirrer, and founder of Born to Flourish — a global movement helping Christian women over 50 rise, heal, and live out their next chapter with unapologetic purpose. Here, we have real conversations with women who’ve walked through the fire, shed the titles, and found their voice again. We talk about identity, faith, boundaries, love, reinvention — and everything we were never taught to say out loud. Because after 50, we don’t whisper. We witness. We testify. And we flourish out loud. So pull up a chair, grab your journal, and prepare for truth that transforms. This... is The After 50 Mic. 🎤
Episodes

Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In this episode of The After 50 Mic, we explore the transformative power of authenticity on the journey to healing and recovery. Inspired by Marlo Ingram’s insights, discover how removing our masks and embracing vulnerability can lead to true freedom, deeper community, and lasting change. Through real-life stories of courage, resilience, and self-acceptance, learn how healing is not a destination but a continuous process that flourishes in connection with others. Be encouraged to take your own step toward wholeness and remember—you are never alone on this path.

Tuesday May 06, 2025
Come As You Are: Embracing Imperfect Faith After 50 Inspired by Novella Fields
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In this episode of The After 50 Mic, we explore the liberating truth that you don’t have to fix your flaws or hide your struggles before approaching God. Inspired by Novella Fields, we discuss how embracing imperfect faith can lead to spiritual renewal, restored confidence, and authentic community—especially for women over fifty navigating life’s transitions. Hear powerful stories of transformation, practical ways to receive grace, and how showing up as you are can spark purpose and healing in every season.

Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Angela Stribling to explore the power of resilience, faith, and perseverance when life feels overwhelming. Angela shares her insights on divine timing and the importance of not giving up, even when the world tells you your story is over. Discover how keeping a "diary of overcoming" can transform setbacks into powerful testimonies and why your most impactful chapters may still be ahead. If you’ve ever felt like your breakthrough is taking too long, this conversation will remind you that it’s not over until God says so.

Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In this episode of The After 50 Mic, we explore how faith can become the driving force behind business breakthroughs, even in the face of impossible odds. Inspired by Alverda McCoy’s powerful testimony, discover how surrendering to divine guidance can transform setbacks into stepping stones and turn adversity into opportunity. Learn how integrating faith into your professional journey can reshape your vision, fuel resilience, and lay the foundation for lasting impact and legacy. If you’re facing challenges that seem insurmountable, this episode offers a fresh perspective on finding purpose and success beyond human solutions.

Tuesday May 06, 2025
The Illusion of Progress: Reimagining Black Leadership Inspired by Nelva Smith
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In this episode of The After 50 Mic, we challenge the narrative of progress in Black leadership development and explore why traditional diversity initiatives have fallen short. Drawing on insights from visionary leader Nelva Smith, we highlight the importance of intentional community building, cross-generational mentorship, and specialized leadership programs that address the unique challenges Black professionals face. Discover actionable strategies to move beyond illusion and create real, measurable change in leadership representation, and learn how your commitment to mentorship can help close the leadership gap.

Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In this episode of The After 50 Mic, we explore how pain and grief can become sacred ground for transformation and purpose. Inspired by Ericka Harris-Thomas, discover how honoring your brokenness and embracing faith through suffering can lead to authentic leadership and community impact. Learn practical steps for rebuilding your life, one small act at a time, and find hope in the journey from ashes to legacy. If you’re searching for meaning after loss, this conversation offers wisdom, compassion, and a path toward purpose that begins right where you are.

Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In this episode of The After 50 Mic, we explore the resilience revolution inspired by Lakisia Mobley, highlighting how Black entrepreneurs are transforming barriers into bridges despite receiving just 0.5% of venture capital funding. Through powerful stories of perseverance, innovation, and community impact, discover how setbacks can become setups for comebacks and why true success is measured not just by personal triumph, but by the doors we open for others. Tune in for actionable insights on reframing obstacles, supporting diverse businesses, and creating lasting change—because resilience isn’t just about bouncing back, it’s about bouncing forward and building a legacy of opportunity.

Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Explore how childhood trauma can shape your brain, relationships, and physical health well into adulthood—and discover why healing is possible at any age. Drawing on new research and practical insights, this episode reveals how understanding your invisible inheritance can unlock resilience, healthier connections, and generational transformation after 50.