Midlife Revolution Unleashed

Stacy M. Lewis & Wayne Dawson
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Welcome to Midlife Revolution Unleashed—the podcast that empowers midlife professionals, entrepreneurs, and change-makers of color to step boldly into their next chapter! Hosted by Stacy M. Lewis, a seasoned nonprofit executive and the Midlife Momentum Coach, and Wayne Dawson, The VIP Coach, this show is your go-to resource for unlocking resilience, wisdom, and purpose in midlife. Stacy is a dynamic advocate for women’s empowerment, helping midlife women gain clarity, confidence, and unstoppable momentum. Wayne specializes in leadership and career transformation, equipping men with the strategies to break barriers and elevate their success. While they each bring a unique focus, both coaches are deeply committed to serving and uplifting people of color navigating midlife transitions. Together, they’ll help you redefine success, break through limitations, and play your biggest game yet—whether you're pivoting in your career, launching a passion project, or simply leveling up in life.  💡 Get inspired, take action, and revolutionize your midlife journey. Tune in and thrive! 🎙

  1. 6d ago

    The Revolution at 100 - Saging Not Aging

    Episode 100 lands with a question that cuts through all the noise: what do you know now that you did not know 10, 20, even 30 years ago and what are you going to do with it? We celebrate the milestone by getting honest about midlife wisdom, battle scars, and the strange gift of perspective that only comes from living long enough to have receipts. If you have ever wished you could sit across from your younger self and give them a warning and a blessing at the same time, you will feel right at home here. We talk about why midlife is not just aging, it is saging. That means letting go of perfectionism, stopping the endless comparison game, and building real midlife confidence rooted in lived experience. We revisit the lessons that keep coming up across our seasons: relationships require intention, rest and joy belong alongside ambition, and you have more agency than you think. We also name the expensive gap between what you know and how you live, because that gap quietly drains peace, time, energy, and purpose. You will hear us coach through practical reflection questions, from what you believe more strongly now to what you are assuming has to stay the same. We get real about unlearning, self-care, and parenting adult children with healthier boundaries, plus why coaching, therapy, and trusted community can sharpen you when you cannot see the full 360 of your own life. If this conversation helps you claim what is still possible, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people find Midlife Revolution Unleashed. Our Gifts to You: Coach Wayne's Life Balance & Self-Care Wheel Coach Stacy's Word Shift Worksheet Send us Fan Mail Subscribe @CoachStacyMLewis and @CoachWayneVIP midliferevolutionpodcast@gmail.com Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, Amazon  💃🏽Stacy M. Lewis thestacymlewis.com Connecting Conversation LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram 🎩Wayne Dawson viptransformativeliving.com Discovery Call LinkedIn | Facebook | In...

    The Revolution at 100 - Saging Not Aging

  2. Sep 22

    Don't Start Over, Start From Here

    You don’t need a fresh start to create a new season you need a truthful starting point. We’re digging into the midlife urge to “start over” and why it can feel so tempting after a setback, a career change, divorce, retirement, or just that quiet sense of discomfort that says, “I can’t do this like I used to.” The problem is simple and confronting: wherever you go, there you are. And by midlife, you’re bringing history, wisdom, relationships, and battle scars that don’t disappear just because you change your zip code. We talk about the real cost of chasing a reset, especially when perfectionism sneaks in and convinces you to wait for the perfect time. Then we shift into what midlife reinvention actually looks like: using what you’ve learned as fuel. Your failures are not a verdict, they’re feedback. Your past is not just weight, it’s evidence that you’ve survived hard things and built skills you can carry forward. To make it practical, we share coaching questions you can ask yourself right now: What are you trying to get away from? What pattern keeps repeating? What have you learned that deserves to come with you? What do you actually want now? We also introduce our “Start From Here” experiment: Keep, Release, Choose and take one observable step within 48 hours. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review telling us what you’re choosing next. Episodes referenced: Retirement Isn’t An Ending; It’s A Redesign Of Purpose, Structure, And Freedom What If Love Means Letting Go Of Control...Of Your Adult Children The Power of Pause: Why Rest Matters More Than Hustle Still Becoming: Expanding the Vision for Your Future SelfSend us Fan Mail Subscribe @CoachStacyMLewis and @CoachWayneVIP midliferevolutionpodcast@gmail.com Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, Amazon  💃🏽Stacy M. Lewis thestacymlewis.com Connecting Conversation LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram 🎩Wayne Dawson viptransformativeliving.com Discovery Call LinkedIn | Facebook | In...

    Don't Start Over, Start From Here

  3. Jun 26

    Crush The Ants And Keep Moving

    Season finales can feel like a wrap, but we treat this one like a handoff. We’re looking back on season three with gratitude and a little “whew,” then turning the spotlight toward what really matters in midlife: what you believe about yourself now, what you’re no longer available for, and what dream still has a pulse. We talk through the themes that kept showing up again and again for our Midlife Revolution Unleashed community: the burden of “not enoughness,” the fight for self-worth, and the power of keeping your receipts when your mind tries to erase your wins. We dig into communication in relationships, emotional honesty, and why strength isn’t pretending to be invincible. If automatic negative thoughts keep popping up like ANTs, we name that pattern and share ways to pause, breathe, and rewrite the narrative with intention. We also spend time on identity and becoming because midlife isn’t the end of the story. It’s still possible to leap, to shift direction, and to build a “third age” that’s active and purpose-filled. And we get specific about coaching, not as hype or pressure, but as a real power partnership that helps you feel seen, heard, and supported while you move toward alignment, belief, and forward momentum. Subscribe, share with a midlifer who needs this message, and leave a review so more people can find the community we’re building. Episodes Mentioned: Still Becoming: Expanding the Vision for Your Future Self Midlife Becoming: What Stays, What Goes, What Grows Send us Fan Mail Subscribe @CoachStacyMLewis and @CoachWayneVIP midliferevolutionpodcast@gmail.com Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, Amazon  💃🏽Stacy M. Lewis thestacymlewis.com Connecting Conversation LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram 🎩Wayne Dawson viptransformativeliving.com Discovery Call LinkedIn | Facebook | In...

  4. Jun 19

    Midlife Becoming: Whats Stays, What Goes, What Grows

    You ever look at your life and think, I’m not who I used to be, but I’m not totally sure who I’m becoming either? That middle space can feel disorienting, especially when the world assumes midlife means you’ve got everything figured out. We slow that moment down and tell the truth: midlife can hold grief and possibility at the same time, and both deserve to be named. We talk about the pressure of the “by now” checklist: the career should be settled, the money should be right, the family stuff should be simpler, and your emotions should be under control. Then real life shows up with kids heading to college, caregiving, shifting bodies, changing energy, and responsibilities that keep stacking. We explore why asking for help is a turning point, especially for men carrying the expectation to perform strength, and why honesty is the first step in any real midlife transformation. From there, we get into the identity shift at the heart of personal growth. If you’ve ever confused your title with your worth, or your role with your whole self, you’ll feel this one. We share reflection questions to help you assess where you are in your own life, what labels you’re ready to challenge, and what truth you’re finally mature enough to believe. We also offer a practical “leave behind list” and a simple writing exercise: “In my next season, I need more ___ because ___,” with examples on courage, truth, joy, discipline, rest, and boundaries. If you’re navigating a midlife transition and want your second half to be your best half, press play, share this with a friend, connect with the coaches, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation. And don't forget to subscribe/follow the Midlife Revolution Unleashed Send us Fan Mail Subscribe @CoachStacyMLewis and @CoachWayneVIP midliferevolutionpodcast@gmail.com Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, Amazon  💃🏽Stacy M. Lewis thestacymlewis.com Connecting Conversation LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram 🎩Wayne Dawson viptransformativeliving.com Discovery Call LinkedIn | Facebook | In...

  5. Jun 12

    Your Time Is Valuable So Choose Your Yes Carefully

    Your calendar can look “full” and still feel empty. That’s the midlife moment we’re naming today: every yes matters, not because you’re out of time, but because you finally know what your peace, energy, and presence are worth. We take on a deceptively simple question that can change everything: what still deserves your yes?  We talk candidly about why saying yes becomes automatic, from lack of focus to pressure, fear, tradition, and the guilt that masquerades as responsibility. We also challenge the idea that every open door is your assignment. Sometimes the most mature move in midlife leadership is stepping back, noticing ego, and letting the right opportunity belong to someone else. The real win is alignment: saying yes to what matches your values, your priorities, and the season you’re actually in.  To make this practical, we lay out four categories of yes (obligation, opportunity, assignment, alignment) and share our SACRED discernment framework: Season, Alignment, Capacity, Reason, Energy, and Direction. It’s a simple midlife coaching tool you can use before you commit, so you can respond with a clean yes, a clear no, a grounded not now, or even “give me some time to reflect.” If you’ve been craving better boundaries, more self-trust, and decisions that support the life you’re building, this conversation is for you.  Here's your free S.A.C.R.E.D resource; Subscribe, share the episode with a friend who overcommits, and leave a review so more people can find Midlife Revolution Unleashed. What’s one thing you’re ready to stop saying yes to? Send us Fan Mail Subscribe @CoachStacyMLewis and @CoachWayneVIP midliferevolutionpodcast@gmail.com Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, Amazon  💃🏽Stacy M. Lewis thestacymlewis.com Connecting Conversation LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram 🎩Wayne Dawson viptransformativeliving.com Discovery Call LinkedIn | Facebook | In...

  6. Jun 5

    You Can Learn To Finish Without Burning Out

    Unfinished projects are not harmless background noise, they take up real estate in your mind. We feel that cost even more in midlife, when “I’ll get to it later” starts to sound less like flexibility and more like a leak in our energy, confidence, and peace. So we get honest about what’s still open in your life, why it stays open, and how to finish in a way that honors your season instead of shaming you into burnout.  We break down the most common reasons people do not follow through: perfectionism, goals that are too big or too vague, distractions that multiply, losing motivation when the “why” gets blurry, and misalignment when an old plan no longer matches current values. We also name a quieter barrier that shows up for a lot of high-capacity people: not wanting to ask for help. Along the way, we talk about the real cost of incompletion, including mental clutter, anxiety, self-comparison, and the identity trap of believing you are “not a finisher.”  Then we offer a clear path forward with our FINISH framework for finishing what you start: Face the truth, Identify the real obstacle, Narrow the next step, Install support and structure, See and celebrate progress, and Honor completion or intentional release. You’ll also get practical homework, like the 15-minute finish and a four-column list to sort what to finish, release, pause, or redesign.  If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people navigating midlife can find the support they need. What’s one thing you are choosing to finish or release this week? Send us Fan Mail Subscribe @CoachStacyMLewis and @CoachWayneVIP midliferevolutionpodcast@gmail.com Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, Amazon  💃🏽Stacy M. Lewis thestacymlewis.com Connecting Conversation LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram 🎩Wayne Dawson viptransformativeliving.com Discovery Call LinkedIn | Facebook | In...

  7. May 28

    Rebuilding Self-Trust, Even When You Don't Know It's Lost

    Stacy and Wayne talk about why the real struggle often isn’t confidence, it’s self-trust built or broken by follow-through. We share simple ways to collect “receipts” through small wins so midlife goals stop feeling heavy and start feeling doable.  You’ll hear practical strategies you can use immediately: tiny promises that are specific and realistic, accountability that helps you break comfortable patterns, gratitude and journaling that takes minutes not pages, habit stacking like pairing water with coffee, and time blocking so what matters actually gets scheduled. We end with a simple takeaway: imperfect action still counts, and action itself is a win that rebuilds self-trust one day at a time. If you’re in a season where you need support, rebuilding clarity, confidence, momentum, coaching can really help you close that gap. If you like this episode, share it and subscribe. Send us Fan Mail Subscribe @CoachStacyMLewis and @CoachWayneVIP midliferevolutionpodcast@gmail.com Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, Amazon  💃🏽Stacy M. Lewis thestacymlewis.com Connecting Conversation LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram 🎩Wayne Dawson viptransformativeliving.com Discovery Call LinkedIn | Facebook | In...

  8. May 22

    Breaking the Not-Enough Narrative

    That “not enough” voice can sound like the truth when it’s really just a story you learned and kept repeating. We’re Coach Stacy M. Lewis and Coach Wayne, and we go straight at the false narratives that get wired into our beliefs through childhood wounds, rejection, workplace disappointment, church hurt, and the pressure that comes with race and gender expectations. We talk about how these narratives show up in real life, especially in midlife. For the men Coach Wayne serves, the “not good enough” story can be reinforced by systems and history, and it can quietly shape how you see your value. For many women, the “strong Black woman” expectation can turn normal limits into shame. We connect those dots to the masks we wear, the roles we perform, and the ways we cope through overworking, overgiving, people pleasing, or staying invisible. Then we get practical. We share coaching questions to challenge the evidence behind the story, because automatic thinking can turn one moment into a global verdict about your worth. Midlife gives you receipts: experience, wisdom, leadership, survival, and lessons that prove you are more than capable. From there, we walk through rewriting the meaning of what happened so it doesn’t get to define who you are, and we offer a simple homework prompt you can use immediately: “That may have happened, but it does not mean ____.” If this conversation hits home, subscribe, share the episode with someone who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What old story are you ready to retire? Episodes Referenced: e. 51: Still Becoming: Expanding the Vision for Your Future Self e. 81: Midlife Communication, Love Under Pressure e. 92: Retirement Isn't An Ending, It's A Redesign Send us Fan Mail Subscribe @CoachStacyMLewis and @CoachWayneVIP midliferevolutionpodcast@gmail.com Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, Amazon  💃🏽Stacy M. Lewis thestacymlewis.com Connecting Conversation LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram 🎩Wayne Dawson viptransformativeliving.com Discovery Call LinkedIn | Facebook | In...

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Welcome to Midlife Revolution Unleashed—the podcast that empowers midlife professionals, entrepreneurs, and change-makers of color to step boldly into their next chapter! Hosted by Stacy M. Lewis, a seasoned nonprofit executive and the Midlife Momentum Coach, and Wayne Dawson, The VIP Coach, this show is your go-to resource for unlocking resilience, wisdom, and purpose in midlife. Stacy is a dynamic advocate for women’s empowerment, helping midlife women gain clarity, confidence, and unstoppable momentum. Wayne specializes in leadership and career transformation, equipping men with the strategies to break barriers and elevate their success. While they each bring a unique focus, both coaches are deeply committed to serving and uplifting people of color navigating midlife transitions. Together, they’ll help you redefine success, break through limitations, and play your biggest game yet—whether you're pivoting in your career, launching a passion project, or simply leveling up in life.  💡 Get inspired, take action, and revolutionize your midlife journey. Tune in and thrive! 🎙

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  • Creator
    Stacy M. Lewis & Wayne Dawson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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