In this episode of the Direct Sales Done Right podcast, hosts Melanie Mitro and Katy Ursta sit down with Lauren Hale, a mature beauty influencer and author, for an inspiring conversation about living unapologetically and rediscovering joy in midlife.
Lauren shares her journey from teaching to becoming a business influencer, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and intentionality in both life and business. Together, they explore the challenges women face as they navigate life transitions, redefine their purpose, and challenge societal norms about aging.
Through personal stories and insights, Lauren encourages women over 40 to embrace their journeys, find joy through curiosity and self-reflection, and confidently step into their next chapter.
This episode is a powerful reminder that transformation is a gradual process, and self-discovery is an ongoing journey. Lauren, Melanie, and Katy discuss how vulnerability fosters connection, how journaling can help clarify fears and aspirations, and why self-belief is essential in both personal and professional growth.
They highlight the importance of embracing change, recognizing that fear and failure often go hand in hand, and understanding that everyone’s story shapes their path. Listeners will walk away feeling inspired to show up authentically, trust in their own journeys, and take intentional steps toward fulfillment and success.
Lauren Hale is a kindergarten teacher turned mature beauty influencer. Her goal is to teach women over 40 how to make their make-up work for their needs—instead of trying to make their skin work with the trends from 20-year-olds. She has over 800k followers on her social media platforms, and her work has been featured on Good Morning America, the New York Post, and the Daily Sun. She can now add published author to that list as well.
She lives in Idaho with her best friend and husband, Nic, and their three teenagers, who keep them busy traveling all over the northwest for a truly astounding number of sports tournaments. (And she wouldn’t have it any other way.)
You can find her on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube at @laurenlhale, or visit her website at laurenhalebeauty.com.
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