What if the only permission you needed to change your life was your own? Discover why tiny steps matter more than big plans in Career & Life Transitions.

Are you waiting on someone else's approval to pursue the next chapter in your career or life? This episode will shift that mindset and help you take a bold, meaningful step toward reinvention - starting today.

Discover how to stop outsourcing permission, silence perfectionism, and move forward even in uncertainty. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next step, this episode will offer the clarity and confidence you need.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to give yourself the green light - without waiting on external validation
  
  
  
• Why small, real-life experiments beat big, abstract plans every time
  
  
  
• A practical body-based tool to help you choose between two directions when you're stuck
  
  
  

🎧 Listen now to reconnect with your inner compass and take your first empowered step toward the life you actually want.

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

What would change if you treated reinvention as a muscle - and finally gave yourself permission to flex it today? Learn how to Reinvent With Confidence by giving yourself Permission first.

If you’re in midlife asking “What’s next?” - stuck between fear, judgment, and the urge to play it safe - this conversation with change expert Jillian Riley shows you how to move from uncertainty to an energizing next chapter. You’ll learn to stop waiting for the perfect plan and start creating momentum with small, doable steps that build clarity and confidence.

In this episode you'll discover how to:

• Reframe fear from a stop sign into proof you’re crossing into new growth - and learn the four fears that secretly keep you stuck.
  
  
  
• Use practical mindset shifts like think small and feel your way so big changes feel less overwhelming and more possible.
  
  
  
• Swap a rigid “destination” plan for a direction mindset, staying open to better opportunities as you go - and strengthen your self-authorization with Jillian’s “permissions” approach.
  
  
  

Press play now to learn the exact micro-moves and mindsets to give yourself permission to begin - and take the first step into your next chapter today.

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https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Permissions-Redefining-Adulting-Century/dp/1963827295
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianreilly/

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

Ever catch yourself asking, “Am I really where I’m meant to be right now?” Learn 3 practices today which will transform your midlife Career & Life Transitions.

If self-doubt keeps whispering that you’re behind on the career change, fitness milestone, or life reinvention you crave, this mini-episode flips the script - showing midlife women how to feel complete today while still chasing exciting goals.

In this episode you will discover:

• A five-item “Already Enough” exercise that turns perceived gaps into proof of your existing strengths.
  
  
  
• A joy-tracking habit that makes every career pivot or wellness goal feel lighter - and actually fun.
  
  
  
• How to map each decade of your life into a personal strengths inventory you can leverage immediately for your next chapter.
  
  
  

Hit play now to walk away in under 10 minutes with three powerful practices that ground you in self-worth and energize your path forward.

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

Ever catch your reflection and wonder, “Am I still the vibrant woman I once was - or is the best already behind me?” Hear how Kavita Ahuja has Reinvented Herself, and, at 59, couldn’t be happier.

If birthdays stir up a mix of nostalgia, self-doubt, and a craving for something more, this candid birthday-episode is your coffee-date pep talk. You’ll hear host Kavita share the raw emotions, lessons, and liberating mindset shifts that turned her own late-50s from “Is this it?” to “I am already whole.”

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why nothing external - job titles, weight goals, even shiny hair - can add to the completeness you already possess.
  
  
  
• A simple, repeat-on-any-birthday practice to tune into your inner voice and let it light up the next step in your career or life.
  
  
  
• Real stories that prove deliberate growth after 50 isn’t just possible - it’s exhilarating.
  
  
  

Hit play now to celebrate 59 years of wisdom in one heartfelt episode - and walk away feeling unmistakably whole.

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

What if the fears, fatigue, and nagging “What’s next?” questions that show up in mid-career could be flipped into forward momentum for the boldest chapter of your life?

If you’re juggling a demanding calendar, second-guessing your next move, or feeling drained by work that once lit you up, this mini-episode speaks directly to you. Kavita Ahuja distills five game-changing mind-shifts - gleaned from candid mountain-top conversations with two women who walked away from “safe” careers - into bite-size practices you can start this week to reclaim energy, clarity, and courage.

In this episode you’ll discover:

1. A simple mental trick to keep fear in the backseat while you stay in the driver’s seat of your career.
   
   
   
2. A three-column “energy audit” that instantly reveals what to delegate, delete, or amplify for sustainable vitality.
   
   
   
3. A 15-minute micro-action formula that proves momentum beats perfection and shows the staircase one illuminated step at a time.
   
   
   

Press play and walk away with five ready-to-use tools to turn midlife uncertainty into your most purposeful momentum yet.

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

What if your fear of success - not failure - is what’s keeping you stuck in your career transition?

In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, we hear from two women who attended the Ikigai in Nature retreat in Switzerland and walked away with transformative clarity. They open up about what it really takes to stop hiding, start trusting themselves, and take that courageous next step toward their true purpose.

If you’re navigating a career transition and craving more meaning in your life, you’ll connect deeply with their stories. Whether you're feeling stuck, unsure of your next step, or simply longing to live with more alignment, the path to your ikigai may be closer than you think.

In this episode you’ll discover:

1. Why fear (even of success) is often the hidden block to career change
   
   
   
2. How tuning into your energy - not just your time - can unlock your purpose
   
   
   
3. What simple steps you can take today to begin rediscovering your ikigai
   
   
   

Listen now to discover how to stop hiding, reconnect with your purpose, and move through your career transition with clarity and courage.

You can find Funda Aşkınoğlu here:
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You can find Galya Ivanova here:

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galyaivanova2021@ yahoo.com

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

Are you letting midlife pass by, or are you using it to build your legacy runway? Discover 5 Micro-Habits - from Flow to Longevity - will Ignite Your Ikigai today!

If you’re feeling uncertain about your next steps in life or career, this episode is your gentle wake-up call. Midlife isn’t a winding down - it's a powerful opportunity to create purpose-driven momentum.

Inspired by the transformative Part 2 conversation with bestselling author and Ikigai expert Francesc Miralles, these five micro habits offer a grounded path forward to realign your life with intention.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• A fresh mindset shift to redefine retirement as your most vibrant chapter yet
  
  
  
• A gentle, longevity-boosting eating habit inspired by Okinawan wisdom
  
  
  
• A practical method to uncover the hidden energizers (and drainers) in your daily life
  
  
  

🎧 Tap play now to begin aligning your daily actions with your deeper sense of purpose - starting today.

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This short quiz will give you a clear understanding of what's holding you back, and how to move confidently forward!

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.

Are you truly living your purpose - or just filling your time?

In this transformative episode, bestselling author and Ikigai expert Francesc Miralles returns for Part Two of our deep dive with Kavita Ahuja into what sustains meaning, flow, and joy in the second half of life.

If you're navigating a life or career transition and craving more than productivity tips, this episode is your permission slip to redefine success on your terms.

Discover how ancient Ikigai principles meet modern science to offer practical ways to reclaim your time, attention, and legacy - especially in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.

In this episode you will discover:

• The 10 rules of Ikigai and how to apply them right now to your modern life

• How to measure flow and use it to track alignment with your purpose
  
  
  
• Simple, science-backed habits to boost your energy, attention, and longevity
  
  Press play now to discover how to build a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside - starting today!
  
  

Ikigai in Madrid is a transformative 4-day retreat taking place from September 25–28, 2025. It is designed for those ready to invest in themselves and create meaningful change. Self-transformation expert Niki Smirni will empower participants with the tools to master self-leadership, guiding them to take control of their lives and become the CEOs of their own journeys. Francesc Miralles, author of Ikigai, will help attendees discover their unique purpose and equip them with insights and strategies to craft personalized action plans for lasting fulfillment. Set against the serene backdrop of Hospes Puerta de Alcalá, this retreat is the perfect space to reset, recharge, and realign personal and professional priorities.

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In this podcast, we delve into the challenges and opportunities that come with midlife career transitions, addressing the importance of change, finding one's Ikigai, and building confidence, especially for women. We explore the impact of limiting beliefs and midlife crises, while also discussing visualization, manifestation, and the journey of self-discovery that leads to reinvention and fulfillment, all while providing valuable career advice.