Midlife Reinvention for Moms | Mom To MORE®

Sharon Macey
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You've spent years raising your family, supporting everyone around you, and building a life centered on motherhood. Now you're asking the question so many women face in midlife: What's next for me? Mom to MORE® is the award-winning, top-ranked podcast helping stay-at-home moms, midlife moms, and empty nesters reinvent themselves with confidence and purpose. Hosted by Sharon Macey — 2025 Silver Signal Award winner in the Curators Shaping Culture category — the show explores what happens after the hands-on parenting years, when women begin redefining identity, ambition, and possibility. Each episode features inspiring conversations with women who have turned their hidden mom résumé into second-act careers, businesses, creative ventures, and meaningful new paths. You'll also meet intentional hybrid moms building businesses and creative work in the in-between hours of motherhood. Hear real stories of women who have: • reinvented themselves after years as stay-at-home moms • launched businesses and passion projects in midlife • rediscovered identity and purpose after the kids grew up • turned life experience into new opportunities Along the way, you'll gain practical insights, inspiration, and tools to help you navigate midlife reinvention, life after motherhood, and your next chapter with confidence. Because motherhood was never the end of your ambition — it was the training ground for what comes next. Your reinvention starts now.

  1. 5d ago

    How One Mom is Raising 4 Kids Across Cultures While Building a Global Company | Elodie Ferchaud

    This week on Mom to MORE®, Sharon sits down with Elodie Ferchaud, co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Boundless Life, a global community helping families live, work, and learn around the world. A French mother of four raising her children across cultures, Elodie shares how an unexpected loss reshaped her perspective on life, motherhood and what is truly possible. Elodie opens up about building a company while raising four children, the power of community and why motherhood has made her a stronger leader. She discusses slow travel, raising global citizens, navigating cultural expectations around motherhood and creating a life aligned with her values rather than society's script. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about reinvention, courage, community, and giving yourself permission to imagine a different kind of life. [00:00] Introduction [03:17] Raising Four Children Across Cultures [05:02] What Daily Life Looks Like Living Abroad [07:23] Why Community Is Essential for Families [10:04] Raising Global Citizens Through Travel [13:38] How Grief Became a Turning Point [17:30] Building Boundless Life From an Idea to a Global Movement [20:04] Marketing a Lifestyle That Didn't Exist Yet [21:24] The Countries Where Boundless Life Operates Today [23:09] Why Reinvention Requires Community [25:17] How Motherhood Made Elodie a Better Leader [29:48] Navigating Cultural Expectations of Motherhood [31:55] Advice for Moms Who Want Something More [33:48] Elodie's Vision for Her Next Great Adventure   Meet my guest, Elodie Ferchaud Website: https://boundless.life/ Instagram: @boundless.life, @eloferchaud    Want to interview Sharon? Connect here.   Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here.   Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.   Keep an eye out for episode #67 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Libby Ward, author of Honest Motherhood. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

  2. Jun 29

    Thyroid Cancer in Women: What Your Doctor Isn't Screening For with Dr. Rashmi Roy

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon sits down with endocrine surgeon and thyroid cancer specialist Dr. Rashmi Roy to discuss a health issue that affects women at significantly higher rates than men - yet rarely gets the screening it deserves.  As one of the highest-volume thyroid surgeons in the United States, Dr. Roy is leading ground-breaking research on thyroid cancer screening and advocating for the kind of early detection that can change - and save - women's lives.. Dr. Roy explains the difference between thyroid nodules, goiters, and thyroid cancer, why normal thyroid bloodwork does not rule out cancer, and the symptoms women should never ignore. She also shares insights from her nationwide thyroid ultrasound screening program and offers practical advice on advocating for your own thyroid health. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation about prevention, early detection, and the simple steps every woman can take to become more informed about her thyroid health. [00:00] Introduction [02:39] Why Thyroid Cancer Is Rising in Women [04:43] Understanding Thyroid Nodules, Goiters, and Cancer [06:20] What Thyroid Screening Research Is Revealing [07:59] Symptoms Women Should Never Ignore [09:45] Why Normal Bloodwork Doesn't Rule Out Thyroid Cancer [14:09] Inside Dr. Roy's Mobile Thyroid Screening Program [16:04] When and How Often Women Should Get a Thyroid Ultrasound [17:17] What to Do If You Receive a Thyroid Nodule Diagnosis [22:15] Why Thyroid Screening Isn't Standard Practice Yet [25:13] Simple Ways to Monitor Your Thyroid Health at Home [27:31] Questions Every Woman Should Ask Her Doctor About Thyroid Health   Meet my guest, Dr. Rashmi Roy Dr. Roy's Goiter Guru YouTube Channel Website: https://thyroidcancer.com/ Instagram & TikTok: @goiterguru Dr. Roy's essential questions every woman should ask their doctor   Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com   Want to interview Sharon? Connect here.   Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here.   Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.   Keep an eye out for episode #66 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Elodie Ferchaud, Co-founder of Boundless Life. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

  3. Jun 8

    2 Moms, 9 Kids, Zero Regrets: Meghan Caponiti and Kristin Price Hocker Are Finding Fabulous After 50

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon sits down with Meghan Caponiti and Kristin Price Hocker, co-hosts of the new podcast Finding Fabulous. Both women were navigating major midlife shifts, from empty nests and aging parents to unexpected health crises, and found themselves searching for what comes next. Their stories are honest, funny, and deeply relatable. Together they talk about the messy middle, the fear of starting over, the hidden skills motherhood builds, and why midlife is the perfect time to create something new. Tune in for a conversation filled with honesty, humor, reinvention, and the reminder that you are never behind, you're just one small step away from your next chapter.  [00:00] Introduction [02:54] How Meghan and Kristin first met [05:46] Becoming stay at home moms and early identity shifts [08:58] The hidden skills motherhood quietly builds [10:33] Kids, personalities, and the Groundhog Day years [12:50] Entering the messy middle [14:36] Feeling stuck and taking the first step [17:34] Why so many women reinvent in their 50s [19:41] Chase your talents, not your dreams [20:50] Kristin's medical crisis and survival story [26:20] The birth of Finding Fabulous Meet my guests, Meghan Caponiti and Kristin Price Hocker: Podcast: Finding Fabulous available on. Spotify,  Apple and all platforms. Instagram:  @findingfabulouspod Meghan: @hernextmoves Kristin: @kristinpcan   Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com Want to interview Sharon? Connect here. Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here. Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn. Keep an eye out for episode #65 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Dr. Rashmi Roy, Endocrine Surgeon and the thyroid Goiter Guru. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

  4. May 25

    Reframing Reinvention: Choosing Adventure with Anne Taylor Hartzell

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon welcomes author, speaker, and entrepreneur Anne Taylor Hartzell. Creator of the Choose Adventure Mindset and author of All Who Wonder: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change, Anne shares how motherhood, empty nest life, and a quiet dorm room drop-off inspired her next chapter. Anne opens up about leaving agency life to create flexibility for her family, learning to trust her intuition, reframing fear as curiosity, and taking small brave steps toward what's next. She also shares her five-step Choose Adventure framework and encourages women to stop shrinking and start building lives with fewer regrets and more adventure. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about motherhood, midlife, creativity, courage, and reframing that devil on our shoulder we call fear into curiosity. [00:00] Introduction [03:07] Leaving Agency Life to Create More Flexibility for Family [05:41] The Reinvention Skills Motherhood Quietly Teaches You [08:21] The Empty Nest Moment That Sparked Anne's Next Chapter [13:07] The Real Cost of Playing It Safe in Midlife [15:02] Midlife Choices of Shrinking Back or Choosing Growth [16:11] Injury, Stillness & Finally Beginning the Book [18:52] Reframing Fear as Curiosity During Seasons of Change [21:11] Anne's Five-Step Choose Adventure Framework [24:25] Why You Don't Need to Feel Ready to Start Something New [29:20] Creating Community, Connection & Support for Women in Midlife    Meet my guest, Anne Taylor Hartzell: Read Anne's book: All Who Wander: A Guide To Finding Your Path In Seasons Of Change.  Podcast:  All Who Wander on Spotify, Apple or  wherever you listen in. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiptravelmama Website: https://www.annetaylorhartzell.com/    Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com   Want to interview Sharon? Connect here.   Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here.   Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.   Keep an eye out for episode #63 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Kristin Price Hocker & Meghan Caponiti, Co-hosts of Finding Fabulous podcast and we dive into the process of their dual reinvention. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

  5. May 11

    From SAHM to CEO: How Susan De Marco Turned an 11-Year Resume Gap Into Her Superpower

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes CPA, CEO, and former stay-at-home mom Susan DeMarco. With an MBA, a background at major firms like Merck and PricewaterhouseCoopers, and now serving as CEO of Brand K Partners, Susan's journey is a powerful example of what's possible after a career pause. In this conversation, Susan shares how stepping away to raise her four sons didn't diminish her capabilities rather it strengthened them. She opens up about the challenges of re-entering the workforce after a long resume gap, the unexpected silence she faced, and how taking a step "below" her experience ultimately led her to leadership. Tune in for an honest conversation about redefining career paths, recognizing the hidden value of motherhood, building flexible workplaces, and trusting that the long way around can still lead exactly where you're meant to be. [00:00] Introduction [02:42] Choosing Motherhood and Raising Four Sons [05:10] Leadership Skills Learned Through Motherhood [08:28] The Rewards of Staying Home with Kids [09:29] How to Talk About the Resume Gap [13:18] The Reality of Returning to Work After a Career Break [15:26] Taking a Job Below Your Experience Level [17:10] Creating a Flexible Work Culture for Parents [20:29] Balancing Work, Motherhood, and Self-Care [25:24] Rethinking Family Leave and Support for Moms    Meet my guest, Susan De Marco: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ftmom2ceo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-de-marco-mba-cpa-349399206/ Website: https://www.brandkpartners.com   Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com   Want to interview Sharon? Connect here.   Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here.   Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.   Keep an eye out for episode #63 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Anne Taylor Hartzell, Founder of Hip Travel Mama and author of All Who Wander: A Guide To Finding Your Path In Seasons Of Change. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

  6. Apr 27

    Raising Kids to Raising Capital: Shana Moore's Unexpected Midlife Reinvention

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes founder and CEO Shana Moore, the visionary behind WeSkreech, a startup focused on personal safety through innovative sonic technology. After 25 years as a stay-at-home mom raising four children, Shana reached a point where she began asking what was next, leading her into an unexpected chapter as an entrepreneur. In this conversation, Shana shares her transition from full-time motherhood to startup founder and the mindset shifts that came with stepping into a completely new role. She reflects on the resilience, patience, and problem-solving skills she built over the years, and how they carried into this next phase, along with navigating fear, uncertainty, and learning as she goes. Tune in for a grounded and honest conversation about reinvention, starting something new later in life, and what it looks like to take small, steady steps forward even when you are not fully sure where they will lead. [00:00] Introduction [02:58] Shana's transition from teacher to stay-at-home mom [04:20] The realities of motherhood through different stages [06:02] Skills from motherhood that translate into entrepreneurship [09:30] Recognizing opportunity and starting WeSkreech [11:06] Navigating fear and taking daily action [13:19] The inspiration behind WeSkreech and the startup journey [18:07] Highs, lows, and lessons from building a business [20:37] Stepping into a new identity as a founder [23:53] Advice for women who feel it's "too late" to start [26:47] Defining her "more" and evolving identity   Meet my guest, Shana Moore: Website:https://weskreech.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weskreech/   Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com   Want to interview Sharon? Connect here.   Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here.   Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack.   @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.   Keep an eye out for episode #62 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Susan De Marco, the woman who went from SAHM to CEO of Brand K Partners. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥ GGQ17o8r0e8YwaUthlAX

  7. Apr 13

    Redefining Success: Samantha Yanks on Motherhood, Media & Reinvention

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes media strategist, founder, and editorial leader Samantha Yanks. With over 25 years in media including Vogue, Gotham and Hamptons magazines, she now leads Samantha Yanks Creative, co-founded The Connecticut Edit, and is editor-in-chief of Westport, Weston & Wilton Magazine. In this conversation, Samantha shares how she's navigated motherhood and career without chasing balance, instead building a life rooted in presence, support, and strong family values. She also opens up about stepping away during COVID to support her daughter and how that season led to creating something meaningful together. Tune in for a candid conversation about non-linear careers, motherhood and leadership, resilience through change, and redefining success in different seasons of life. [00:00] Introduction [02:48] Samantha's career journey and life in media [04:05] Rethinking work-life balance as a mom [06:44] Growing up with a working mom and generational influence [09:02] Creating a family mission statement and shared values [15:36] What motherhood gives that a career never could [17:53] Modeling emotional regulation and boundaries for kids [21:22] Stepping away from corporate life during COVID [24:19] Building The Connecticut Edit with her daughter [27:51] Returning to media and leading local publications [34:31] Philanthropy and involvement with Near & Far Aid [38:21] Samantha's vision for her "more" and what's next Meet my guest, Samantha Yanks: Instagram: Samantha Yanks: https://www.instagram.com/samanthayanks The Connecticut Edit: https://www.instagram.com/theconnecticutedit/ Westport, Weston & Wilton Magazine: https://www.instagram.com/westportmagazine/ Samantha Yanks Creative: https://www.samanthayanks.com/ The Connecticut Edit website: https://www.theconnecticutedit.com Westport, Weston & Wilton Magazine/Moffly Media https://mofflylifestylemedia.com/publications/westport/   Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com Want to interview Sharon? Connect here. Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here. Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.   Keep an eye out for episode #61 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Shana Moore, Founder of Weskreech, sonic defense personal safety alarms. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

  8. Mar 30

    Mom With a Mic: Dorothy Cascerceri Simone on Infertility, Courage, and Reclaiming Her Voice

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes media personality, podcast host, and storyteller Dorothy Cascerceri Simone, the voice behind That Greenwich Life. Dorothy has worn many professional hats including celebrity journalist, television host, producer, live event emcee, luxury travel writer, and now podcast host and auctioneer. In this honest conversation, Dorothy shares how motherhood reshaped her ambition and led her to create an intentional hybrid mom life, designing her work around her children while still pursuing creative opportunities that energize her. She also opens up about her infertility journey, including multiple miscarriages and a late stage pregnancy loss. Tune in for a candid conversation about resilience, reinvention, vulnerability, and redefining success in motherhood and career. [00:00] Introduction [02:14] Dorothy's "intentional hybrid mom" approach to work and motherhood [05:05] Why motherhood came at the perfect time in her career [09:18] Finding her voice through podcasting [14:35] Her infertility journey and late-stage pregnancy loss [18:02] Breaking the silence around miscarriage and infertility [22:23] Lessons learned from hardship and healing [25:05] Launching That Greenwich Life and hosting live events [29:13] Discovering an unexpected talent as a live auctioneer [32:05] The mom skills that translate into career success [35:10] Celebrity interviews, boundaries, and motherhood lessons [37:46] Advice for women doubting their next chapter [42:23] Dorothy's vision for her "more"   Meet my guest, Dorothy Cascerceri Simone: Website https://www.dorothyontv.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dorothyontv Podcast That Greenwich Life   Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com   Want to interview Sharon? Connect here.   Inspired to start on your next chapter? Book a free 15 minute mentorship call here.   Follow @momtomore on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Substack. @Sharon Macey on LinkedIn.   Keep an eye out for episode #60 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Samantha Yanks, Editor in Chief of Westport, Weston & Wilton magazine and cofounder of The Connecticut Edit. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

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You've spent years raising your family, supporting everyone around you, and building a life centered on motherhood. Now you're asking the question so many women face in midlife: What's next for me? Mom to MORE® is the award-winning, top-ranked podcast helping stay-at-home moms, midlife moms, and empty nesters reinvent themselves with confidence and purpose. Hosted by Sharon Macey — 2025 Silver Signal Award winner in the Curators Shaping Culture category — the show explores what happens after the hands-on parenting years, when women begin redefining identity, ambition, and possibility. Each episode features inspiring conversations with women who have turned their hidden mom résumé into second-act careers, businesses, creative ventures, and meaningful new paths. You'll also meet intentional hybrid moms building businesses and creative work in the in-between hours of motherhood. Hear real stories of women who have: • reinvented themselves after years as stay-at-home moms • launched businesses and passion projects in midlife • rediscovered identity and purpose after the kids grew up • turned life experience into new opportunities Along the way, you'll gain practical insights, inspiration, and tools to help you navigate midlife reinvention, life after motherhood, and your next chapter with confidence. Because motherhood was never the end of your ambition — it was the training ground for what comes next. Your reinvention starts now.

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