Over the years, people have often referred to me as the Queen of Reinvention. I tend to push myself into uncharted territory, taking on new challenges and embracing the possibility of change. That willingness has led me through three distinct professional chapters, from technology training to leadership development to my current life’s work in public health and gerontology, a journey I’m now deepening by pursuing a doctorate in public health.

So you can imagine my delight when I met someone else with a similar spark—a kindred spirit who sees aging not as an ending, but as a beginning. That someone is Wendy Battles, host of the Reinvention Rebels podcast.

Wendy and I connected through the Age-Wise Collective, a network of podcasters who are passionate about improving the well-being of people over 50, with a special emphasis on women. We come from different backgrounds but share a common belief: the second half of life can be the most powerful, creative, and joyful chapter yet.

And Wendy? She embodies that belief in every way.

Wendy describes herself as a Midlife Reinvention Architect—a woman who not only reinvented herself but now helps others do the same. On her podcast, Reinvention Rebels, she interviews bold, inspiring women between the ages of 50 and 90+ who have reimagined what’s possible in midlife and beyond.

From launching new careers in their 60s, to traveling solo in their 70s, to rocking an unapologetic style and joy in their 80s, these women are defying convention and rewriting the aging narrative. Each episode is a lesson in courage, self-expression, and thriving at any age.

Wendy’s message is clear:
Reinvention isn’t just possible—it’s powerful.

🎧 Listen and be inspired at ReinventionRebels.com or on your favorite podcast platform. it will change the way you think about aging—and what’s still ahead.