Midlife Career Transitions: Fear, AI, and the Power of Starting Over With Andrea Clement | EP 18

In this episode of A Holistic Dose, Tiffany and Jeanette sit down with freelance writer, PR consultant, and former recruiter Andrea Clement to talk about the realities—and possibilities—of making a career change after 50.

We sit down with Andrea to explore how the “career collateral” you’ve built over time can become your greatest asset in life’s next chapter. With her wealth of experience across multiple careers, Andrea offers candid insights on reinvention, resilience, and why it’s never too late to pivot.

Episode Summary Ready to level up your midlife career? In this episode of A Holistic Dose, former recruiter and career columnist Andrea Clement— now a media professional who also freelances for the Atlanta-Journal Constitution's Aging in Atlanta —shares real-life stories of reinvention, re-imagination, and resilience, including her own. This is for anyone considering a total career transition and wondering, “Is it too late to start over? Spoiler: it’s not.”

What We Cover:

• Why midlife pivots are about meaning, not metrics
• The transformational mindset—how to embrace change authentically and enthusiastically
• Practical advice for pivoting with courage, confidence, and clarity
• Leveraging and optimizing your work experience for success in a new field

About Andrea Andrea Clement writes career and aging-focused stories for the Atlanta Journal‑Constitution’s Aging in Atlanta section. A former recruiter turned career columnist, media maven, and freelance writer, her experience in hiring and recruiting coupled with her own multiple career reinventions make her a seasoned guest to illuminate midlife pivots with real-world tips and examples of successful professional transformations.

Resources referenced in this episode:

• Aging in Atlanta: Challenging but rewarding: Making a major career change later in life

• U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook – explore job trends, pay ranges, and career outlooks

• LinkedIn Learning & LinkedIn Premium – expand your skills and connect with recruiters

• Professional associations & local networking groups – affordable classes, certifications, and relationship-building opportunities

• YouTube tutorials & webinars – free ways to learn new skills and test out career paths

Connect with Andrea:

• Websites: CareerCollateral.com, Clem.co
• LinkedIn: Andrea Clement
• Instagram: @abcjr

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