If work has been your identity for 30 or 40 years, who the hell are you when nobody needs you at the office anymore? What happens when a workaholic retires and suddenly loses the title, routine, and sense of being needed? Stella Fosse & Graham Bird join me to talk about the uncomfortable identity shift after retirement and how they turned that void into creativity, purpose, and a very different next chapter. The Maturepreneur Podcast For Those Too Inspired to Retire Same Mission. Bolder Approach. Stella Fosse writes sexy stories as a creative antidote to the ageism and sexism older women face in society. She champions older women’s creativity by leading the Crone Authors Together forum. She is co-founder of CroneHub, an online resource showcasing older women's culture including books, podcasts, movies and more. She also blogs about issues of interest to Women of a Certain Age, including creativity, romance, and older women’s health. Stella’s books are available at your local bookseller and online. Her 2025 book, Rock On: Power, Sex and Money after 60, was shortlisted for the Nonfiction Award by Advantages of Age. Graham Bird works with smart people to solve challenging problems. He is skilled in building strategic relationships, brand development and marketing, product management and customer experience. Graham has extensive international experience at the senior management level in technology companies, aviation, and not-for-profit organizations. He is a Chartered Marketer, certified by the UK Chartered Institute of Marketing. His specialties include branding & identity, strategic marketing, customer experience programs, not-for-profits, product management, certification programs, facilitation, public relations, sales management, Intellectual Property licensing, and trademark management. Graham is co owner GIGAmacro and is publisher and publicist at Baubo Books, and the co-founder of CroneHub.org. 📧 Email: stella@stellafosse.com graham@enigmaconsult.com 🌐 Website: www.stellafosse.com gigamacro.com 🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/stellafosse https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahambird/ JOIN A LIVE COACHING SESSION Each month we feature a live coaching episode with Jannette. Want to be in the love seat to receive Jannette’s input on a specific challenge or gnarly business issue? In this fast and frank session Jannette will dig down to the core problem and provide some insights on how to adjust so you get the positive results you are looking for. This coaching session is a $250 value, but free for you! Apply here to be on the show: 👉 https://jannettescalendar.as.me/PodcastCoachingGuest **** Thanks for listening to the Maturepreneur Podcast — where experience isn’t a liability… it’s your unfair advantage. Unlock the Vault Want more than just this great conversation? Inside The Vault, you’ll get exclusive tools, guides, and resources from our guests — the real stuff they actually use. Sign up once. Get access to powerful, free resources on an ongoing basis! 👉 https://maturepreneur.world/the-vault Share This Episode If this episode made you think—don’t keep it to yourself. Send a link to this show to someone who needs a reminder that they’re #not done yet! Feedback Got thoughts? I want them. Let us know how to improve the show, what content you would find valuable, or just share your insights and inspirations with me! 📧 Jannette@bodacity.ca Subscribe & Review Please hit subscribe and leave a review. Not only do we super appreciate it… but It helps more people like you know they are not alone in their reinvention or ‘keeping going’ journey!. Want Me on Your Podcast or Stage? I love providing the right-fit audience with inspiration and insights that are thought-provoking and practical. We promote your show or event and I aspire to be your best guest ever; so let’s talk. 👉 https://www.bodacity.ca/speaker-oppor... For detailed speaking information head over to our website at: www.maturepreneur.world You are not done because you, your voice, your wisdom, your expertise, and your heart make a difference and are needed now, more than ever! So pitter-patter… let’s get at ‘er my friend! .
