The After 50 Mic

The Burden You Were Never Meant to Carry: Choosing Freedom After 50 Inspired by LaShawn Sam

In this episode of The After 50 Mic, Sheila Reynolds explores the hidden weight of unforgiveness and how it can hold us back from true freedom and healing. Drawing on personal insights and spiritual wisdom, she challenges listeners to recognize the burdens they've carried for others and offers practical steps to begin the process of letting go. Discover how forgiveness is an act of self-liberation, why your future is worth more than your past, and how one small step can lead to a lighter, more empowered second act.

Your Best Days Ahead: Faith, Courage, and Reinvention Inspired by Robin Burch

In this episode of The After 50 Mic, we dive into the powerful message that your best days are still ahead, no matter your age. Inspired by Robin Burch’s faith-fueled approach to midlife reinvention, we explore how Black women over fifty can break free from limiting narratives, embrace new beginnings, and step boldly into their next chapter. Discover practical insights on leveraging life experience, building supportive networks, and taking courageous steps toward your dreams. Be encouraged to see midlife as a launchpad for purpose, growth, and joy—reminding you that your story is still unfolding and your greatest impact is yet to come.

Recognizing Unsafe People at Work: Guard Your Heart and Flourish Inspired by Hope B

In this episode, we dive deep into how to recognize unsafe people and environments at work, especially for Black women over fifty. Learn why trusting your instincts, documenting patterns of disrespect, and prioritizing your well-being are essential for protecting your peace and purpose. Drawing on research, faith, and lived experience, this conversation offers practical steps to help you guard your heart, make empowered decisions, and flourish in your second act.

Progress Is Sacred: The Journey of Resilience and Faith Inspired by Sharron (Debora) DeWitt

In this episode of The After 50 Mic, we explore how progress is a sacred journey shaped by resilience, faith, and the courage to keep moving forward—even when the path is unclear. Inspired by Sharron DeWitt’s wisdom, we discuss how real transformation happens in the midst of struggle, not at the finish line. Discover how overcoming obstacles, reframing challenges, and empowering others can create a ripple effect of growth in your life and community. Be encouraged to take bold steps, trust the process, and remember that your progress uplifts everyone around you.

Flourishing Against the Odds: Faith, Resilience, and Black Entrepreneurship Inspired by Renee Boons

In this episode of The After 50 Mic, Sheila Reynolds explores the shifting narrative of Black entrepreneurship, highlighting how faith, resilience, and optimism are fueling a new era of success for Black professionals over fifty. Drawing on insights from visionary leader Renee Boons, discover how cities like Atlanta and Dallas are creating thriving ecosystems for Black business owners, and learn practical ways you can support and expand opportunities in your own community. Be inspired to embrace your calling, take intentional action, and flourish in your second act with confidence and faith.

Resilience Is Not the Goal: Building Equity and Justice Inspired by Charnetta Haywood

In this episode, we explore how resilience, while often celebrated, can become a trap when it masks the systemic barriers Black women face in the workforce and entrepreneurship. Inspired by Charnetta Haywood’s story, we examine the wage gap, underrepresentation in high-paying industries, and the importance of shifting from individual survival to collective advocacy for equity and justice. Discover how true empowerment comes from community, policy change, and creating a world where Black women’s strength is honored not by their ability to endure, but by the opportunities and support they are given from the start.

Flourishing Against the Odds: Black Excellence, Faith, and Legacy Inspired by Wilda Marble

In this episode of The After 50 Mic, Sheila Reynolds explores how Black professionals and entrepreneurs are flourishing against the odds by leveraging faith, community, and strategic support. Drawing on insights from visionary leader Wilda Marble, discover how cities like Washington, D.C. and Dallas are nurturing Black excellence through intentional ecosystems, access to networks, and powerful representation. Be inspired to recognize your own role in building legacy, supporting the next generation, and stepping boldly into your purpose—proving that with faith and action, flourishing is possible at any stage of life.

Whole and Flourishing: Becoming Your Best Self Before Partnership — Inspired by Felesia Ledet

In this episode of The After 50 Mic, we explore how becoming whole and purpose-driven in your single years lays the foundation for powerful partnerships and personal fulfillment. Host Sheila Reynolds shares insights from Felesia Ledet’s journey, highlighting the importance of cultivating your gifts, building intentional community, and owning your value—long before saying “I do.” Discover how resilience, faith, and self-possession can help you thrive in every season, overcome systemic barriers, and walk boldly in your calling. This episode is a call to invest in yourself, nurture your networks, and flourish as the woman God created you to be—right now.