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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. 🎤
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Discover how to transform setbacks into stepping stones for success in this inspiring episode of Resilient Reinvention: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities Inspired by Alicia Rhoden. Explore the power of purposeful resilience, the multiplier effect of mentorship, and the art of building networks that foster collective empowerment. Learn actionable strategies to turn challenges into catalysts for innovation and create new pathways for yourself and others. Whether you’re facing rejection or looking to make a meaningful impact, this episode will empower you to engineer transformation from adversity and become an architect of new possibilities.

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Unlock the transformative power of self-belief with insights inspired by Terwanna Watson Weatherspoon. This episode dives into the stories of Black entrepreneurial excellence, revealing how courage, resilience, and authentic self-trust can break barriers and create lasting impact. Discover practical strategies to cultivate belief in yourself, overcome systemic challenges, and inspire collective transformation. Whether you’re at a crossroads or ready to take your next bold step, this conversation will empower you to bet on yourself and redefine what’s possible.

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Explore how Black entrepreneurship is being redefined beyond just access to capital. This episode delves into the power of mentorship, community, and holistic support systems that foster sustainable success for Black founders. Discover real-world examples and actionable insights on building inclusive ecosystems, removing barriers, and advocating for systemic change—unlocking innovation and collective prosperity for all.

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In this episode of The After 50 Mic, we explore how personal grief can become a powerful catalyst for community transformation. Inspired by Trashica Robinson’s journey, we discuss how turning toward pain—rather than away from it—can spark purpose-driven leadership, authentic advocacy, and lasting social change. Discover real-world examples of how lived experience, visibility, and community collaboration can break down barriers and create hope, showing that our hardest chapters may hold the seeds of our greatest contributions.

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In this episode of The Power of After: Transforming Pain into Purpose Inspired by Retta Marie Shouse, we explore the profound journeys of women who have turned their deepest wounds into sources of healing and hope. Discover how transformation can be even more meaningful later in life, why true recovery is a daily practice, and how your greatest pain can become your greatest gift to others. Through inspiring stories and practical tools, learn how to embrace your own "after" and create a new chapter filled with purpose, connection, and authentic impact—no matter your age or what came before.

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In this episode, we explore the transformative power of reinvention after 50, challenging the myth that your most impactful years are behind you. Inspired by insights from Teheara Baker, we discuss how accumulated wisdom, resilience, and lived experience uniquely position Black professionals and women of color for leadership and innovation in their later years. Discover how building community, embracing new roles, and leveraging decades of expertise can lead to profound personal and collective impact. This conversation is a call to rise up, redefine success, and create a legacy that matters—because your story is far from over.

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In this episode of Faith and Family at the Crossroads: Embracing Love and Belief Inspired by Tracy Ellerbe, we explore the powerful intersection of faith, family, and gender identity within Black Christian communities. Through moving stories of parents and advocates, we discover how love and belief can coexist, even in the face of silence, tradition, and societal pressure. Join us as we break the silence, challenge preconceptions, and find hope in the courageous journeys of families navigating faith and affirmation for their transgender children. This episode is a testament to the resilience, compassion, and transformative power of embracing both conviction and unconditional love.

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In this episode of Authentic Reinvention: Turning Vulnerability into Your Business Superpower Inspired by Gwendolyn Jackson, we explore how embracing authenticity and vulnerability can transform setbacks into strengths for Black women entrepreneurs over 50. Discover how sharing your full story—including challenges and reinventions—can fuel resilience, build deeper connections, and become your most powerful business asset. Tune in for inspiring insights and practical strategies to lead with your whole self and turn vulnerability into your ultimate superpower.