Late Starters Club Andrea Vahl

Today I have an announcement to make that is a little bit heart breaking because I truly believe in the inspiration that the Late Starters Club has been sharing with the world. It is so important that we chase our dreams no matter what stage of life we are at. Our actions not only inspire younger generations but motivates our peers to see what is truly possible in this world.
 
And one of the lessons that I needed to learn was that I can not do it all. At this time I will be taking a break from the Late Starters Club podcast to give a deeper focus to other areas of my life and business. However, I really want this message to continue, so if you (or someone you know) might be interested in co-hosting the podcast so that we can continue to tell the most inspiring mid-life stories, please reach out to me.
 
I am so grateful to all of you who have been on this journey with me. I see your comments and emails that let me know how much you have been inspired by these stories as well and I am thankful for each and every one of them.
 
I wish you all the best of luck and remember…it’s never too late to follow your dreams.
 
00:00 The Struggle of Wearing Too Many Hats
01:23 The Exciting Growth of Comedy Side Gig
02:30 The Importance of Chasing Dreams Midlife and Beyond
03:15 The Power of Inspiration and New Beginnings
04:26 Invitation for Co-hosting the Late Starters Club Podcast
05:19 Gratitude and Reflections
05:45 Conclusion and Final Remarks

Have you had a lifelong dream to live overseas and haven't made that happen yet? Maybe things have gotten in the way like family, jobs, life. My guest today, Christine Gritmon didn't let that stop her. 
 
Last year, Christine turned her lifelong dream into reality by moving her entire family from the US to the UK. Join us in today's episode as Christine opens up about the hurdles and cultural differences she’s encountered along the way.
 
Christine Gritmon empowers professionals to step into their personal brands in a bigger, bolder way on social media. And you can do it, she'll teach you how! She’s spoken on stages worldwide and is a frequent expert guest on podcasts, live streams, and blog posts, as well as hosting her own weekly podcast, Let’s Talk About Brand.
 
[00:48] Welcome Christine Gritmon
[02:20] When Christine started thinking about moving to a new country 
[07:48] The moments when Christine considering returning home to New York
[11:22] How Christine decided where she wanted to move with her family
[15:25] How they're handling the culture shock of a new country
[20:18] What happens when we get out of our bubbles
[23:53] The challenges and most unexpected joys after moving her family overseas
[29:37] Christine’s favorite quote
[31:10] Connect with Christine
 
Get all of the details on the website at https://latestartersclub.com/173-living-the-dream-overseas-with-christine-gritmon/
 
Listen to Christine's Podcast - Let's Talk About Brand: https://www.gritmon.com/ltab
 

Have you ever poured your energy into something, only to find the road filled with obstacles? Today, my guest is Sarah Clay, whose varied career has taken unexpected turns. We'll talk about how she became a LinkedIn trainer for companies and entrepreneurs and the journey that led her to this point.
 
During the pandemic, Sarah faced a major shift after losing 85% of her clients. However, she turned this setback into an opportunity by redirecting her focus to LinkedIn training. 
 
Tune in to this episode to get insights from Sarah on resilience, the value of life experience, and the importance of finding joy in your work.
 
[00:00] Welcoming Sarah Clay
[02:00] From aspiring lawyer to film producer to social media expert
[05:36] How Sarah pivoted from serving clients to teaching LinkedIn
[08:48] Why Sarah wasn't scared by losing most of her clients overnight
[13:56] The advantages Sarah had by launching a new venture during her midlife
[16:44] How to focus your energy as an entrepreneur with limited time and resources
[21:02] The key lesson Sarah learned after she launched a membership
[24:20] Sarah's visions for 2024
[26:10] Sarah's favorite quote
[27:44] Connect with Sarah
 
Episode Resources Social Media Marketing World
  Connect with Sarah Clay Website: Sarah Clay Social 
LinkedIn: Sarah Clay Social 

In this episode of the Late Starters Club, I am interviewing Leigh Shulman who shares her later-in-life journey of traveling the world, writing a book, and starting a successful business.
Leigh is the founder of the Inspired Writer community, details how she decided to uproot from Brooklyn, NY with her young family to explore the world and eventually settle in Argentina. We discuss the importance of setting boundaries, believing in oneself, and being 'selfish' when pursuing personal dreams, including writing projects. Leigh shares her philosophy that individuals should trust themselves, their capabilities, and their experiences especially when starting later in life.
[00:00] Welcome Leigh Shulman
[01:18] The decision to leave Brooklyn
[02:57] How did she afford to travel so extensively?
[04:34] Did they make travel plans or just feel their way through their destinations?
[07:51] The power of communities
[10:01] What was it like to continuously travel with a young child?
[13:26] How did the Inspired Writers Community Start?
[15:49] Meeting Face to Face
[17:41] Why we need to be more selfish 
[20:26] Take Your Writing Seriously
[23:30] Advice for starting to write later in life?
[25:41] Leigh's Favorite Quote
 
Get resources from the show at https://latestartersclub.com/171-writing-your-own-story-with-leigh-shulman/
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Join The Late Starters Club Mastermind We're looking at business builders, business starters, and business burnout. People who are looking to start something new or grow their existing business. Or maybe you're just burnt out from something that you've been doing and you're not sure what to pivot into and what to do next. We are passionate about getting people into something new and growing it. And we know the strategies that work and we are great at getting people on that right path and keeping people accountable. So if you are curious about the mastermind or one of these tracks and want to learn more about, go to latestartersclub.com/mastermind and fill out the form to show us your interest. We'll get back in touch and see if it's the right fit for you. We're excited to work with these small groups of people and change people's lives, and we would love the opportunity to work with you.
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This week on Late Starters Club I'm talking with Barry Karch, host of the Running For Your Life podcast. Barry has been training for a marathon after a 20-year hiatus from running. We talked about what motivated him to get back into running and his yearly Misogi (see the link below to learn more). He talks about this year's defining goal of climbing the equivalent of Everest in the 29029 Challenge in Snowbasin, Utah. 
 
The most common theme that comes up in our discussion is how much more we find joy in the journey over the completion of a challenge later in life and our ability to be grateful for what we can do (even on the bad days).
 
Barry didn't begin his fitness journey until his late 30s, then took a 20-year break and is now back at it enjoying it more than ever.  It's never too late to get started!
 
[00:00] Welcome Barry Karch
[01:49] How did Barry re-discover the joys of running
[04:02] Barry has learned to run smarter, not harder 
[06:31] Why Barry signed up for a marathon after not running for 20 years
[15:33] The motivation behind Barry's transformation
[24:12] Barry talks about what it means to set a Misogi Challenge 
[25:47] Barry’s Favorite Quote
[27:15] Connect with Barry
 
Episode Resources 29029 Everest Challenge Misogi Challenge   Connect with Barry Karch Podcast: Running For Your Life Facebook: Barry Karch Instagram: Barry Karch  
Get all show notes on the website at: https://latestartersclub.com/170-finding-new-motivation-with-barry-karch/
 

I don't know about you, but I love planning out my year and setting goals and reflecting on how my past year went and being super intentional about what I want the next year to look like. In today's episode, I'm going to dive deep into what I do to brainstorm my goals for the next year. And I'm going to give you some tools and questions you can use to set your year up.
Some of the things I will share with you:
[01:27] Questions to Reflect on the Year
[02:27] Review Last Year’s Business Plan
[05:06] Reflecting on the Word(s) of the Year
[08:08] Final Thoughts for 2023 / 2024 Planning
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Get the show notes at: https://latestartersclub.com/169-questions-to-kick-start-2024/
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Join The Late Starters Club Mastermind We're looking at business builders, business starters, and business burnout. People who are looking to start something new or grow their existing business. Or maybe you're just burnt out from something that you've been doing and you're not sure what to pivot into and what to do next. We are passionate about getting people into something new and growing it. And we know the strategies that work and we are great at getting people on that right path and keeping people accountable. So if you are curious about the mastermind or one of these tracks and want to learn more about, go to latestartersclub.com/mastermind and fill out the form to show us your interest. We'll get back in touch and see if it's the right fit for you. We're excited to work with these small groups of people and change people's lives, and we would love the opportunity to work with you.
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