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When life keeps changing in ways you never planned, how do you begin again? Marquetta Williams lost her sight, her partner of 14 years, her dad, and her children’s father. She also faced a stage two breast cancer diagnosis. Today, she continues building, sharing her story, and creating space for other women to share theirs. On this episode of Table Talk Tuesday, Pamela Stone sits down with Marquetta, CEO of Envision Proven Success, a Columbus nonprofit that shares the stories of women navigating domestic violence, human trafficking, re-entry, and rehabilitation. For the midlife woman navigating loss or wondering what comes next, this conversation offers an honest look at rebuilding your life, finding support, and taking one step forward—even when you don’t have everything figured out. In this episode: How losing her sight led Marquetta to start a magazine. The mission behind Envision Proven Success and its 13th magazine issue. Navigating grief and finding purpose through personal experiences. The “rusty nail” story and what it reveals about moving toward change. Building a support system and finding the courage to ask for what you need. Her upcoming podcast, We Don’t Look Like What We’ve Been Through, and one action you can take this week. Key takeaways: Give yourself room to feel. Marquetta shares her personal approach to acknowledging difficult emotions and then choosing a next step. Everyone’s grief moves at its own pace. Speak up about what you need. Support can begin with an honest conversation. Let success reflect where you are today. Sometimes, success starts with waking up and giving yourself another chance. Write your vision down. Date it and note where you are in your life. Give your what’s next a place to begin. Connect with Marquetta & Envision Proven Success Website: envisionprovensuccess.com⁠ Email: [email protected] Phone: 614-344-1188 Magazine: Contact Envision Proven Success for the 13th issue, current pricing, and print availability. Sponsorship and advertising: Visit the sponsorship page on the organization’s website. Episode sponsor Regina, CEO of Vet Extravaganza, shares an event supporting veteran small business owners on November 6 at Vets Memorial in Columbus. Confirm event details with the organizer before attending. Take your next step with She Shift Wondering what’s next for you? Text SHIFT to 614-674-0074 to receive your free link to the She Shift app. All visions are possible.

Have you ever felt tired of settling, even when your life looked good on the outside? In this personal Dear What’s Next letter, I’m sharing my own story of midlife reinvention—the quiet frustration, the fear of the unknown, and the shifts that started changing how I saw myself and what I wanted. This letter comes from my table. From remembering the woman I used to be and realizing she might be you. For years, I showed up for the job, the family, and everyone else while quietly wondering, “Is this it?” I stayed in what I call the settling lane because it was familiar. I knew the rules. I knew how much of myself I had to fold up to stay there. What changed began with a shift in my mindset, my environment, and what I was willing to admit I wanted for my life. In this letter, I share: What settling looked and felt like in my own life. Why fear of the unknown kept me choosing the familiar. How I began questioning thoughts like “It’s too late” and “Who do you think you are?” Why I needed different conversations and influences around me. What happened when I sat at my table and honestly wrote down what I wanted next. If you’re feeling stuck in midlife, questioning your purpose, or ready to rediscover yourself, I hope you recognize a little of your own story in mine. Your reflection for this week Sit at your own table. Take out a piece of paper and give yourself ten minutes to answer: “What do I want for my life now?” Write from the perspective of the woman you are today. Don’t polish it. Don’t justify it. Let yourself be honest. Two questions to take with you: Where am I settling because the familiar feels safer than the unknown? What is one shift I’m ready to make in my mindset or environment? Find your starting point If the blank page feels intimidating, take the Reinvention Quiz and access the free She Shift app: https://she-shifting.base44.app If you recognized yourself in this letter, leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. Share this episode with a midlife woman who needs to hear that she can want more for her life. Follow She Shift: Midlife Reinvention for Women, hosted by Pamela Stone, for personal letters and honest conversations about confidence, identity, purpose, and discovering what’s next. Rediscover. Realign. Rise.

What does it take to turn an idea into a movement? This week on Table Talk Tuesday, Pamela Stone sits down with Regina Rembert, founder of Think Veterans First, a Columbus, Ohio nonprofit leading a nationwide movement to champion the economic power of veteran-owned businesses. Regina is a 22-year Army Reserve veteran and a proud Buckeye. She started Think Veterans First in 2020, during the pandemic, because no “shop local” movement was centered on veteran-owned businesses. Now she’s building a network, hosting expos that draw people from across the country, and creating an app to make veteran-owned businesses easy to find. In this episode: How the pandemic pushed Regina to start Think Veterans First The Vet Ohio Expo: 43 businesses in 2021, and exhibitors now coming from across the country Owned By a Vet, an app in the works that will list veteran-owned businesses nationwide A story about Precision Pest Control, an Air Force veteran’s business Why supporting veterans is more than financial Advice for veterans with a business idea they keep putting off Upcoming events: Buy Vet Business Expo Friday, October 23 | 1:00-4:00 PM Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH A kickoff to Buy Veteran Week (Nov 1-8). Shop and network with veteran-owned businesses. VetStravaganza Friday, November 6 | Doors 6:30 PM, program 7:00-10:00 PM Villa Milano, Columbus, OH A celebration of Think Veterans First’s sixth year, with five veteran acts, judges, awards, a buffet dinner, a cash bar, and a live band. Tickets: $50 veterans | $75 general public | Table of 8: $400 Search “VetStravaganza” on Eventbrite, or register at thinkveteransfirst.org/vetstravaganza Connect with Think Veterans First: Website: www.thinkveteransfirst.org (volunteer tab on the site) Email Regina: [email protected] Monthly newsletter (first Sunday of each month): send Regina your email to join Also on Facebook and LinkedIn Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and introduction 01:00 Meet Regina Rembert 03:00 Founding Think Veterans First 05:00 Building a nationwide network 07:00 The Owned By a Vet app 08:00 Veteran success stories 11:00 Upcoming events: Buy Vet Business Expo 13:00 VetStravaganza 16:00 Newsletter, website, and wrap-up 18:00 Advice for aspiring veteran entrepreneurs 19:30 Closing and sign-off Be a guest: Are you a nonprofit leader with a vision? Table Talk Tuesday is looking for its next guest. Email [email protected]. Table Talk Tuesday is a Vision Made Media production. Every episode starts with a vision and ends with impact.

Hi Midlife Friend,   You're sitting at the table. The house is quiet. And in front of you is a blank page, because you don't know your what's next yet.   In this week's Dear What's Next letter, I'm talking about the two feelings that showed up when I looked at my own blank page: scared and excited. Both at the same time. And why you don't have to pick one.   In this letter: Why the blank page isn't a failure. It's a starting line. The two feelings that show up when you start over A three-line exercise to find your thread What to do when the words won't come (hint: pictures)   Your three lines (ten minutes, no editing): When did I last feel alive? What am I tired of tolerating? What would I try if nobody was watching?   This week's mantra: I am not waiting to be ready. I am rising as I go.   Not sure what your lines are pointing to? Take the Reinvention Quiz and find out which version of you is ready to be introduced: she-shifting.base44.app   Write back: What's on your page? Which line was easiest, and which one stopped you? Email [email protected]. I read every one.   New Dear What's Next letters every Friday.

Welcome to She Shift, where midlife women welcome to rediscover themselves, reignite their passions, and rise boldly into what’s next. I’m your host, Pamela Stone, your midlife reinventor. This week’s episode is for every woman who’s ever swallowed her pain, convinced herself she’s just being dramatic, and stayed silent because others “have it worse.” If you’ve ever tucked your struggles away and called it strength, it’s time to unlearn that habit. Pamela Stone delivers a heartfelt letter to women who talk themselves out of the healing they truly deserve. She reminds us that pain is not a competition, urges us to stop minimizing what hurts, and calls out the myth that self-abandonment is strength. Healing starts with honesty—naming the hurt, even for just five minutes, and refusing to shrink from your own truth. If you’re unsure about your next chapter or feel alone carrying invisible burdens, this episode is your invitation to honor your feelings and take the first step toward what’s truly next. Write back: What's one hurt you've been minimizing? Name it. Then send it to us at [email protected], or keep it for yourself. Either way, it counts. You don't have to carry it silently anymore. Your truth is welcome here. Stay Connected 🎧 Listen: Apple Podcasts · Spotify · iHeart · Audible · Podbean 📺 Watch: She Shift TV on YouTube 🌐 sheshiftpodcast.co 📖 Go deeper in VM Magazine: visionmademagazine.com 💌 Know a woman who's always "the strong one"? Send her this episode.

Welcome to She Shift, the podcast for midlife women who are ready to rediscover themselves, reignite their passions, and step boldly into their next chapter. In today's episode, Pamela Stone speaks directly to the woman who has spent years making herself smaller for others' comfort. Starting from a candid moment in a fitting room and moving to the unspoken rules women over 45 are told to follow, Pamela explores how we've learned to disappear, not just in our wardrobes but in our ambitions, opinions, and laughter. If you've felt that whisper of "there has to be more," this letter is your permission to stop shrinking and start taking up space, in your closet and in your life.   1.Identify where you shrink. Notice how you make yourself small at home, at work, or in your self-image. Awareness is the first step to change. 2.Try one bold move. Wear the bright color, speak up in the meeting, or reclaim a long-held dream. One act of courage spills over into every area of your life. 3.Redefine your worth. Wanting more isn't selfish. It's a sign of growth. You deserve to take up space. You were never meant to fit. You were meant to rise. Stay Connected Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Audible, and Podbean Watch on YouTube: She Shift TV Instagram: @she_shift_podcast_ Share this episode with a woman who's ready to stop shrinking.   Reset. Realign. Rise. Why Listen? Inspiration and practical steps for midlife women seeking reinvention Warm, relatable storytelling from Pamela Stone, The Midlife Reinventor Tools for confidence, empowerment, and unlocking your “what’s next” Ready to stop shrinking and start shining? Listen now and share with a friend who needs this encouragement. Subscribe, rate, and review She Shift to help more women find their voice and rise to their next chapter.   If you are ready for your reinvention check out the She Shift app https://she-shifting.base44.app

As we move through midlife, many of us find ourselves asking, “What’s next?” For Victoria of Gather & Hook, the answer came through an unexpected source: picking up the crochet hook she learned to use as a child, and creating a space for women to rediscover themselves through creativity and connection. In the latest episode of the She Shift podcast, Victoria shared her journey of pivoting careers, her belief in the therapeutic power of repetitive motion, and why gathering with others—free from life’s distractions—can provide the calm and clarity so many women over 45 are searching for. 3 Key Takeaways: Purposeful Creativity: You can’t count stitches and life’s problems at the same time. Creative pursuits like crochet are a mindful way to give your brain a rest and become present in the moment 11:18. The Power of Sisterhood: Building a diverse, supportive sister circle is essential. Different perspectives help you move forward with clarity and confidence 22:07. It’s Never Too Late: The best age to start something new? “Today. Whatever age you are today,” says Victoria 27:59. To all the women ready to reignite their passions and embrace their next chapter: take one small step. Whether you pick up a hook, a notebook, or a paintbrush, you are never too old to begin again.

Table Talk Tuesday is back. And it's back with a room full of women who decided cancer would not get the final word. In this episode, I sit down with the leadership and models of At The Table, a Columbus, Ohio nonprofit that supports, educates, and empowers women cancer survivors — with a specific focus on African American women. We talk about their annual signature benefit, the Still I Rise Survivor Fashion Show, celebrating its 9th year on September 27 at 3:00 PM at Columbus Academy. Why a fashion show? Because cancer takes more than your health. It takes your confidence. Treatment changes your body. Chemo changes your hair. You stop recognizing the woman in the mirror. The runway gives that back. One model walked into the casting call topless after losing both expanders — and found her community in that room. This one gets real. Survivors share their diagnoses, their first time claiming the word "survivor," and what it means to walk a runway and say I am still here, I am still beautiful, my story is still being written. What we cover  • Why At The Table chose fashion as the platform for survivor advocacy  • How confidence gets rebuilt after cancer treatment — and why that matters beyond one event  • The sisterhood that forms at casting calls and rehearsals  • Why men belong in this conversation too (men get breast cancer, and families carry the weight)  • What happens after the runway: support groups, education, resources, scholarship  • The Denise Pittman Scholarship and the 9th Community Service Excellence Award  • Event details: lavender and gold, surprises at the door, why you should arrive on time If this episode moved you, do three things. Get your ticket at attrinc.org before Friday. Share this with a woman who needs to hear that her story is still being written. And subscribe to Table Talk Tuesday so you don't miss the next community leader at this table. Follow:   • At The Table: www.attrinc.org  • At The Table on Facebook: search "At The Table" for videos, survivor highlights, and resources  • She Shift Podcast: www.sheshift.co  • Vision Made Magazine: www.visionmademagazine.com  • She Shift TV (YouTube): watch the full video version

Hi Midlife Friend, Dear What’s Next, Nobody warned you about this silence. Not the peaceful quiet you daydreamed about in the middle of the chaos. The quiet that comes after the last car pulls out of the driveway. After the last box is loaded. After the door closes and you’re standing in a house that is suddenly, impossibly still. The house is quiet. And instead of peace, what you feel is somewhere between grief and panic. In this week’s Dear What’s Next letter, Pamela Stone speaks directly to the woman in the empty room — the mom who spent two or three decades building an identity around noise, and now can’t stop asking now what? In this letter: • Why empty nest grief doesn’t make you ungrateful — and why “now what?” is the most honest question you’ve asked in twenty years • How your identity got built around the schedule, the carpools, the meals planned around other people’s hunger • The truth about guilt: loving them and mourning the role are not opposites • Why the empty room is an opening, not an ending • The interests you shelved — the business idea, the art, the travel, the unfinished degree — and why she never left • One small practice for this week: sit in the quiet without filling it • The question to carry into your weekend (don’t answer it too fast) If you’re navigating empty nest syndrome, a midlife identity shift, or the strange grief of a chapter ending well — this letter is for you. Dear What’s Next... the house is quiet, but I am not done. I am just beginning again.   Chapter Markers Adjust these to your final audio before publishing — wrong timestamps make the player jump to the wrong spot. 00:00 — The silence nobody warned you about 01:00 — Two things you need to know first 02:15 — Two decades of an identity built around noise 03:30 — The guilt: loving them and mourning the role 05:00 — The turn: the empty room is an opening 06:30 — Start small — one hour that belongs to you 08:00 — The question to carry into the quiet Sponsors VM Magazine — Free Digital Issue Rediscover. Reignite. Rise. Get your free digital issue of VM Magazine, the magazine for women 45+ writing their next chapter. www.visionmademagazine.com Audible — Free 30-Day Trial The quiet is a good time to fill your own cup. Start a 30-day free trial and listen to the books that meet you where you are. Start your free trial Affiliate link — your support keeps She Shift going at no extra cost to you.

This episode is for the woman in midlife who already knows what she wants to do next and is waiting for a green light that isn’t coming. Whether you’re navigating a career change after 45, rebuilding after a divorce, or finally starting the thing you shelved twenty years ago — this one names what’s actually in your way. 3 takeaways for your next chapter: (05:15) You are the authority. No supervisor, spouse, or outside voice sits above your own wisdom. You’re the matriarch of your life now. (07:32) Let go of the old narratives. You can leave the room, start over, or rest — without consensus and without outside approval. (07:43) Own your reinvention. The next chapter begins the moment you stop asking and start signing your name at the bottom of the page. Take your next step: Take the She Shift Reinvention Quiz to find out which of the six reinvention paths you’re walking https://she-shift-path.base44.app

As women navigating the exciting (and sometimes daunting) "what's next," we often find fear shouting at us loud, unrelenting, immediate. But, as Pamela Stone reminds us, while fear is temporary, regret settles in, quiet and enduring, growing heavier each year we wait. If you've been holding back on launching that business, going back to school, writing your book, or simply stepping into your own new chapter—this is your sign to start. 3 Key Takeaways for You: Fear fades, regret remains: Fear screams in the moment, but once you take action, it quiets. Regret sticks with you every year you postpone your dream. Starting is the win: Success isn't always the final outcome—sometimes, the simple act of choosing yourself and taking the first step is a victory in itself. One small action is all it takes: You don't need a full reinvention overnight. Send the email, make the call, write that paragraph, or sign up for the class—just start. Your next chapter isn't waiting for you to be fear-free. It's asking you to begin anyway. --- Stay Connected 🎧 Follow She Shift wherever you listen to podcasts. 📺 Watch on YouTube: @SheShiftTV 📖 Read VM Magazine: https://fliphtml5.com/bookcase/rpsci/ Share this episode with a woman ready to discover what's next. She Shift — Where Women 45+ Rediscover What's Next. --- LEARN MORE Ready to move past fear and leap into what's next? Click on She Shift Reinvention App created to support your journey https://she-shift-path.base44.app AFFILIATE LINKS Listen on Audible: https://amzn.to/4tD9kvq Get episode clips on Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/?via=9f3257 --- #SheShift #Reinvention #WomenInMidlife #NoMoreRegret #Leadership

Welcome to an episode created for every woman who feels stuck, watching the years roll by and whispering, "There has to be more than this." The conversation focused on reclaiming your next chapter when change—like AI or layoffs—takes the decision out of your hands. A key theme that emerged was the power of embracing forced transitions not as setbacks, but as opportunities to finally pivot toward your own dreams and rediscover your superpower. The discussion explored how waiting for permission holds us back, and why the time is now, not someday. 3 Key Takeaways You Can Act On Today Stop Waiting: The permission slip you're looking for? It's already yours. Don't let another year pass while you wait for "the right time." Own Your Experience: Your past and all you've built are not a liability—they're your superpower. Seek Support & Community: Reach out, share your story, and connect with others walking the same reinvention journey. You are not alone. Your next chapter starts now. --- Stay Connected 🎧 Follow She Shift wherever you listen to podcasts. 📺 Watch on YouTube: @SheShiftTV 📖 Read VM Magazine: https://fliphtml5.com/bookcase/rpsci/ Share this episode with a woman ready to discover what's next. She Shift — Where Women 45+ Rediscover What's Next. --- AFFILIATE LINKS Listen on Audible: https://amzn.to/4tD9kvq Get episode clips on Podpage: https://www.podpage.com/?via=9f3257

Have you ever quietly wondered, “There has to be more than this?” If you’re navigating midlife reinvention and wondering what’s next, this conversation is for you. In this episode of She Shift: Conversations for Women in Midlife, Pamela Stone sits down with Lillie Jones-Perry, Executive Producer of Full Figure Fling, for an honest conversation about confidence, purpose, body image, overcoming old labels, and finding the courage to show up fully in midlife. Lillie shares her journey of refusing to let age, size, or other people’s expectations determine what’s possible for her. Together, Pamela and Lillie explore what it means to rediscover yourself, embrace who you are today, and move confidently toward your next chapter. In This Episode, You’ll Discover How to rebuild confidence in midlife Why old labels don’t have to define your next chapter How body image can shape the way women see themselves Why it’s never too late to pursue something new How showing up authentically can open new possibilities Why your size, age, or past doesn’t determine what’s next 3 Key Takeaways You Can Act On Today 1. Speak to yourself differently. Look in the mirror and say, “I love me, all of me.” Confidence starts with changing the conversation you have with yourself. 2. Stop allowing old labels to make today’s decisions. What someone said about you years ago doesn’t get to determine who you become next. 3. Give yourself permission to take up space. You don’t have to wait until you lose weight, feel completely confident, or have everything figured out. Show up as the woman you are right now. Meet Lillie Jones-Perry Lillie Jones-Perry is an Executive Producer, Writer, Actress, creative strategist, project manager, educator, and civic advocate who uses storytelling as a catalyst for social change. As Executive Producer of Full Figure Fling, she is part of creating space for fuller-figured women to be seen, celebrated, and represented. Through her creative and community work, Lillie champions authentic storytelling, purposeful leadership, and the power of owning your voice. Pamela’s Takeaway What stayed with me from this conversation is that reinvention doesn’t require us to become someone else. Sometimes the shift is finally giving ourselves permission to fully become the woman who has been there all along. Midlife isn’t the time to shrink because of our age, our size, our past, or other people’s expectations. It’s an opportunity to rediscover what we want, reignite what we’ve put aside, and confidently rise into what’s next. Continue Your Shift with: 🎧 Follow She Shift: Conversations for Women in Midlife for more honest conversations about confidence, purpose, reinvention, and navigating what’s next in midlife. 📖 Read VM Magazine for more stories and resources created for women ready to Rediscover • Reignite • Rise. Here is your complimentary issue https://online.fliphtml5.com/uhuwvj/wsfa/index.html 💬 Share this episode with a woman who needs the reminder that it’s not too late—and she doesn’t have to become someone else before she starts. She Shift: Conversations for Women in Midlife Because your next chapter is still yours to write. Are you ready for your shift click here https://calendly.com/visionsmadellc/talkwithpam   Remember, you are the co-author of your story. Shift happens when you choose it.

The conversation focused on the real struggles many women over 45 face when contemplating a new beginning. It’s easy to let fear—of being “too old,” of failure, of others' opinions—hold you back from reinventing your life and pursuing your true passions. But a key theme that emerged was this: the cost of waiting is greater than the risk of starting, and regret lasts much longer than any fear you feel today. Top Takeaways for Women Over 45 Ready for a Fresh Start: Waiting Creates Regret. Every day spent waiting for the “right time” results in missed opportunities and years of wondering “what if.” Take Action First, Confidence Will Follow. The discussion explored how confidence isn’t a prerequisite—it grows after you take that first brave step toward change. It’s Never Too Late for Reinvention. Whether you dream of starting a business, going back to school, traveling, writing a book, or rediscovering your own joy—your next chapter is ready to be written. To all women 45+, if you’re uncertain, stuck, or scared it’s too late: trust that small steps today lead to transformation tomorrow. Don’t let fear make your decisions; your best years, passions, and possibilities are waiting. Ready to rediscover yourself? Start your journey with She Shift—a community empowering women in midlife to take back their story, reignite their passion, and rise to what’s next.

If you’ve ever looked at your life and quietly wondered, “There has to be more than this,” you’re in the right place. This episode of She Shift brings together honest, heartfelt conversation about embracing what’s next—especially for women over 45 who are ready to reset their mindset and rediscover themselves. The discussion explored the courage it takes to ask the hard questions, set boundaries that honor your peace, and stop people-pleasing so you can finally step into your true purpose. You’ll hear stories, practical steps, and reminders that you are not alone on this path. There is more, and you are worthy of claiming it. 3 Key Takeaways You Can Act On Today Pause and Reflect: Give yourself permission to pause before reacting or committing, allowing your mind and spirit to align with your true desires. Set Boundaries: Protect your peace by clearly and consistently setting boundaries, even if it feels uncomfortable. Celebrate Your Wins: No victory is too small. Celebrate every step forward and recognize your progress on this journey. Stay Connected 🎧 Follow She Shift wherever you listen to podcasts. 📺 Watch on YouTube: @SheShiftTV 📖 Read VM Magazine: https://fliphtml5.com/bookcase/rpsci/ Share this episode with a woman ready to discover what’s next.   She Shift — Where Women 45+ Rediscover What’s Next.