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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
Monday May 05, 2025
Second Acts, Greater Impact: Inspired by Cheryl Stabler
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
In this episode, we dive into Cheryl Stabler’s remarkable journey from personal upheaval to media visionary, exploring how endings can become powerful new beginnings. Discover how Cheryl transformed the pain of divorce and pandemic isolation into a global platform for faith-based storytelling, launching The Unshakeable Woman Podcast and JustFaithTV. Learn how your own setbacks can fuel your greatest impact, why authentic stories matter in today’s media landscape, and how you can participate in building a movement that empowers, heals, and uplifts. Your second act could be your most influential yet.
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
In this episode, we explore the critical importance of persistence, advocacy, and community in Black women's health. Inspired by the work of Elaine Rice, we share powerful stories of women who trusted their instincts, advocated for themselves, and built supportive networks in the face of systemic healthcare disparities. Learn why trusting your body, bringing support to appointments, and sharing resources can be life-saving actions. Discover how collective action and knowledge can help close the gap in breast cancer outcomes and create a future where every woman's health concerns are taken seriously.
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
In this episode, we explore how faith becomes a guiding compass when life’s path is unclear. Through Angela Scott’s powerful journey with breast cancer and the enduring legacy of Black communities, we examine how walking by faith—supported by early action, community, and authenticity—can help us navigate uncertainty. Discover practical takeaways for facing challenges, leaning into support networks, and finding strength in collective resilience when the way forward is hidden.
Monday May 05, 2025
When Your Story Isn’t Over: Inspired by Sabrina Thomas
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
In this episode, we explore the power of refusing to give up when life delivers its toughest challenges. Inspired by Sabrina Thomas, an Amazon bestselling author and breast cancer survivor, we dive into how resilience is built not in isolation but through community, faith, and purposeful action. Hear how sharing your story, leaning on others, and transforming pain into purpose can create ripple effects far beyond your own breakthrough. If you’re facing adversity or feeling like your story is over, this episode will remind you that the pen is still in your hand—and the next chapter is waiting to be written.
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
When life hands you a diagnosis that threatens to rewrite your story, how do you respond? In this episode, we explore how Sabrina Thomas transformed her battle with breast cancer into a movement of healing, authorship, and community. Discover the power of post-traumatic growth, the importance of sharing your story, and how pain can become the raw material for purpose. Learn how resilience, faith, and authenticity can turn personal trials into platforms that inspire and empower others. If you’re searching for meaning in the midst of struggle, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to build something beautiful from your breaking.
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
In this empowering episode, we explore how women over 50 are reclaiming visibility, worth, and voice in a society that too often tries to silence them. Inspired by the Born To Flourish movement, we dive into the power of setting boundaries, embracing authenticity, and building community rooted in truth and unity. Discover how decades of wisdom become a source of strength, and why your most impactful years may be just beginning. Join the revolution of living boldly, honoring your worth, and flourishing unapologetically after 50.
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
Explore how to overcome life’s toughest challenges and emerge stronger in this episode inspired by JoAnne Boykin Thurston. We dive into the unique barriers faced by the Black community, from mental health stigma to workplace discrimination, and highlight the power of community, self-care, and advocacy. Discover practical steps for building resilience, finding support, and transforming obstacles into opportunities for growth and connection. Join us as we redefine what it means to thrive beyond the hump—together.
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
In this episode, we explore how adversity can become the foundation for transformation and triumph. Inspired by Mashekia Hicks’ groundbreaking work, we dive into real stories of resilience, authenticity, and community, revealing how setbacks can be reframed as stepping stones to purpose-filled lives. Discover practical strategies for turning challenges into opportunities, the importance of building while healing, and how your identity can be your greatest strength. If you’re facing obstacles, this episode offers hope, actionable insights, and a reminder that your breakthrough may be just beyond the breaking point.
