What if your boldest chapter begins after 65?
At a time when many people are winding down, Sheila Agnew chose to bet on herself and step into an entirely new path — becoming a personal trainer at 65 and inspiring older adults to embrace strength, confidence, and possibility.
Now, at 74, Sheila is thriving! She's living proof that it’s never too late to dream bigger, start fresh, and shine brighter. But her story isn’t just about fitness. It’s about faith, resilience, and the quiet power of small steps that lead to extraordinary transformation.
In this conversation, Sheila shares how a chance encounter at a local gym led her to uncover a passion for helping older adults reach their fitness goals, why she believes in starting small, and how even life’s hardest moments — including a battle with early-stage breast cancer — became opportunities for growth, purpose, and deeper joy.
If you’ve ever thought it’s “too late” to make a change, this episode will challenge that belief and ignite your own possibilities.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✨ Reinvention at Any Age – How Sheila reinvented herself at 65 and became a thriving personal trainer
💡 A Spark of Opportunity – The surprising moment that led her to this bold new path
🌱 Start Small, Grow Big – Why starting small can lead to big, lasting change
🙏 Faith & Resilience – How self-belief and community fueled her strength during breast cancer
💖 Serving Through Your Gifts – The power of inspiring and uplifting others
🌟 Thriving at 74 – Why Sheila proves that 74 can be just the beginning
Connect with Sheila:
Instagram: @sheilafitfiftyplus
YouTube: @sheilafitfiftyplus
TikTok: @sheilafit50plus
Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode
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