At 24, Eimear thought she’d already missed the boat. No “real” job. No obvious path. Just a string of mismatched roles and a heavy sense of being behind.
Now, decades (and multiple reinventions) later, she’s here to call BS on the myth that it’s too late.
In this unapologetic and fire-fueled episode, Eimear busts open the cultural conditioning that tells women in midlife to sit down, shrink back, and stay small. She shares personal stories, surprising stats, and powerful examples of women who didn’t start their most meaningful work until their 40s, 50s, or beyond—reminding you that your timing isn’t wrong… it’s just getting good.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
- [00:01:10] Feeling behind at 24 and the myth of missing the boat early
- [00:03:45] Midlife and the invisible timeline we’re pressured to follow
- [00:05:58] Surprising stats about midlife success and female entrepreneurs
- [00:07:12] Reinvention stories: Vera Wang, Julia Child, Louise Hay & Maya Angelou
- [00:13:15] Aging, visibility, and the pressure to "look good for your age"
- [00:22:50] Seeing yourself beyond qualifications and old identities
- [00:24:35] A free resource to spark new ideas for your next chapter
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Midlife isn’t a dead end—it’s a powerful new beginning
- The “timeline” you think you’re behind on? Total nonsense
- Reinvention is possible at any age (and often more powerful later)
- Women in their 50s+ are starting businesses, running households, and holding massive financial power
- The pressure to stay youthful is a distraction from your real value
- It’s never too late to choose yourself
QUOTABLE MOMENTS
“I thought I’d missed the boat—and I was only 24.” — Eimear Zone
“It’s not that I need more sleep. I’m just 55. And fuck it—that’s okay.” — Eimear Zone
“The world is afraid of powerful women. So it tries to distract us with wrinkles and waistlines.” — Eimear Zone
📥 Grab the free download mentioned in the episode:
A list of second-chapter ideas to spark more freedom, purpose, and possibility in midlife.
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CONNECT WITH EIMEAR
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