Midlife isn’t a crisis — it’s an invitation.
So what’s holding you back?
In this episode of the Power Of Women Podcast, host Di Gillett sits down with Maz O’Connor, a woman who made the bold decision to sell everything in Australia and start a new life overseas. First in Bali and now India…in her 50’s. Her story is a reminder that reinvention isn’t about discarding who we’ve been. It’s about carrying our courage, resilience and experience into the next chapter.
You’ll hear:
- Why midlife reinvention is about conviction, not crisis
- How courage and clarity fuel personal growth after 50
- Why financial independence is the foundation of women’s empowerment.
Key takeaways :
- Start small: reinvention doesn’t have to mean selling everything.
- Back yourself, especially when no one else is.
- Create a strategy before you leap.
- Surround yourself with women who’ve walked the path before you.
- Courage as a quiet force that fuels big life shifts.
Maz said:
“Courage is that quiet voice that whispers—and that we ignore. But when we find stillness and finally listen, it gets louder.”
“I took a massive step and sold everything. It doesn’t have to be that big, but it does have to be intentional.”
“Reinvention isn’t about starting from scratch. It’s about starting with you.”
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
14:53 Midlife Reinvention: Embracing Change
27:00 Empowering Women in Their Third Act
28:06 Mindset and Career Paths
29:35 Empowering Women Through Business
30:33 Navigating Ageism and Embracing Technology
33:45 Innovations in Wellness and AI
37:33 Living Intentionally and Building a Legacy
44:28 Courage and Reinvention in Midlife
51:08 Overcoming Fear and Building Financial Independence
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