Episodes

Alright, friends. Get ready to meet one of the most heart-centered, unstoppable women I’ve had the pleasure of chatting with. Carolyn Boras is nearly 70, and instead of retiring quietly after 45 years in education, she decided to totally reinvent herself. How iconic is that? Note: This episode includes a brief, sensitive moment that may be triggering for some listeners. Please take care while listening. After a serious health scare, Carolyn didn’t just heal; she asked bigger questions. Question...

Midlife isn’t the end of your story — it’s the beginning of an extraordinary new chapter! In this powerful episode of Thrive After 45, we welcome the remarkable Wendy Alexander, a Career Coach who is redefining what it means to pivot with purpose. Wendy’s journey is one of resilience, transformation, and fearless reinvention. From navigating the corporate world as a hiring manager for multimillion-dollar projects to surviving domestic violence and financial hardship, she knows firsthand what it...

Thrive After 45 - Episode 2 | Rewrite Your Success Welcome back to Thrive After 45! This is the space where we redefine YOU time—for you, by you, because of you. I’m Denise Drinkwalter, a Midlife Renewal Coach, here to help women embrace their power, purpose, and potential. In this episode, I sit down with Sherrika Sanders, a powerhouse in accounting and leadership with over 15 years of experience navigating high-stakes corporate transitions. From mergers to IPOs, she’s been at the forefront ...

In this episode of Thrive After 45™, we welcome Dr. Lisa Petty, a Spiritual Life Coach, Feminine Leadership Mentor, and holistic wellness expert with over two decades of experience. Lisa’s journey has taken her from holistic nutrition to earning a PhD in Social and Cultural Health, where she explored the barriers that prevent women from prioritizing their well-being. Her personal spiritual awakening led her to study neo-shamanic energy medicine, and today, she blends science and spirituality to ...