All of us have looked in the mirror and asked ourselves: “Am I too old to wear this?” Or: “Does this make me look old?” Cultivating your personal style in midlife doesn’t come without challenges. Our bodies are changing. The way the world sees us is changing. We want to look our best, but we also want to be comfortable. What are the rules about dressing as we get older? Are there rules? In this episode, New York based style expert Elysha Lenkin has tips for dressing in every season of your life so that you can feel confident and authentically yourself. A big part of the process is eliminating pieces in your closet that no longer serve you. You will love Elysha’s suggestions for taking risks and adding creativity and style into your life.

To learn more:

The Guided Closet Cleanout Challenge: https://elyshalenkin.com/al_gcc

Website: https://elyshalenkin.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elysha_nyc/

FB group, Closet Shopping Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/elyshalenkinstyle/

FREE QUIZ to FIND YOUR IT FACTOR and discover your ON-CAMERA style: https://elyshalenkin.com/ital_quiz

I started yoga in 2023 after being very skeptical about it as a confirmed adrenaline junkie. I’m now closing in on 500 classes. I’ve learned so much about myself through yoga. It’s not just about physical health, but about mental and spiritual health as well. And while it’s great for people of any age, there is growing research that it is specifically helpful to people in midlife and can even prolong life. Doctors and scientists report that it lowers your heart rate and your blood pressure, reduces stress and helps prevent injuries from other activities, like running. In this episode I’m talking to a yoga teacher about her personal transformation through yoga and the joy it brings to her students. Amy Boerner calls herself an “evangelical yogi.” After listening to this interview you will understand why!

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Good JuJu Yoga & Retreats

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In this episode, we talk to Sairan Aqwari who achieved the American dream by coming from Iraq to build a career in the United States as a successful engineer. It wasn’t an easy transition coming from the Middle East and building a life in the United States, but with dedication and hard work she was able to find here what she had always dreamed about—personal and professional success. Then, suddenly, in midlife, she realized that the messages she and other women were getting about reinventing themselves were negative. She says: “I was navigating feelings of stagnation, questioning whether I was truly living up to my full potential. It was daunting to imagine reinventing myself at a stage in life when many believe it’s too late.” Determined to quiet the negative voices and to help other women do the same, she began coaching women. Her goal is to help them define their passion, recognize their potential, and make an income in their new chapters. You will enjoy our lively conversation with practical tips on how to silence the naysayers, unlock your hidden talents, and begin again.

To learn more about Sairan:

https://www.instagram.com/sairanaqrawi/