She Shift

Pamela Stone
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She Shift is the podcast where women 45+ rediscover what’s next. Hosted by Pamela Stone, She Shift is a space for honest conversations about midlife transitions, identity, purpose, rest, and becoming — without pressure or pretending. This podcast is for women who feel like something in their life is changing, even if they can’t quite name what it is yet. Through real stories, thoughtful dialogue, and empowering reflections, She Shift meets you in the in-between and reminds you that not knowing is part of the process. Whether you’re navigating a career shift, redefining success, learning to rest, or simply reconnecting with yourself, She Shift After 45 invites you to pause, listen, and rediscover what’s next — on your own terms. New episodes weekly. Subscribe now and join the movement!

  1. 4D AGO

    5 Distractions Blocking What’s Next

    Are you stuck, or are you just "loyal" to a version of yourself that no longer exists? For women over 45, the biggest obstacles to our next chapter rarely look like chaos or fear. Instead, they wear the masks of responsibility, stability, and "being grateful." We’ve spent decades building identities as the dependable ones, the achievers, and the caregivers—but what happens when those very roles become the cage? In this episode of She Shift, we’re pulling back the curtain on the "elevated distractions" that quietly keep powerful women from their elevation. In this episode, we explore: • False Gratitude: Why "counting your blessings" shouldn't mean silencing your desires. • Identity Preservation: The hidden cost of staying loyal to the woman you used to be. • Timeline Shame: Why arriving "seasoned" is a design feature, not a delay. • The Emotional First Responder: How to reclaim the bandwidth you’re giving away to everyone else. • Peace vs. Avoidance: How to tell if your comfort zone is actually shrinking your soul. "Gratitude thanks God for today. Vision builds tomorrow." If you feel a shift happening inside of you, this isn't a crisis—it’s a calling. It’s time to stop protecting who you were so you can finally become who you’re meant to be. RESOURCES MENTIONED: • Vision Made Magazine: Ready to process these shifts? Grab your copy and dive into the reflection pages designed to help you move from awareness to elevation. Click here https://online.fliphtml5.com/uhuwvj/seej/i LEAVE A REVIEW: If this episode stirred something in you, please rate and review the show! Your support helps other powerful women find the "She Shift" they’ve been waiting for.

    22 min
  2. The High Price of "Not Yet" | Dear What’s Next

    4D AGO

    The High Price of "Not Yet" | Dear What’s Next

    We often treat our future like a luxury we can afford to delay. We tell ourselves that waiting is the "responsible" choice—that we’ll pivot once the kids are settled, once the quarter ends, or once we feel 100% ready. The truth? "Not yet" is the most expensive word in your vocabulary. In this week's letter, Pamela Stone breaks down the hidden costs of the delayed pivot. Every day you stay in a role, a relationship, or a mindset that you’ve already outgrown, you are paying "opportunity rent" with your peace and your legacy. This episode is a wake-up call for the woman who has been negotiating with her destiny instead of deciding on her future. In this episode, we discuss: • The Opportunity Rent: Calculating what it actually costs you (mentally and financially) to stay still. • The "Perfect Moment" Myth: Why waiting for the stars to align is actually a symptom of The Comfort Trap. • The Power of the Final Decision: How to move from contemplation to action without needing a 50-page business plan. Power Word of the Week: DECISION This week, we are moving past the "maybe." Take the word DECISION to your Vision Made Magazine (Wealth & Legacy Pillar). Use the Equity Blueprint page to do the math: What are you losing by not moving? It’s time to stop paying rent on a life that no longer fits. Links & Resources: • The Magazine: Stop the delay. Get your copy of Vision Made Magazine and start your Equity Blueprint https://online.fliphtml5.com/uhuwvj/seej/

    2 min

  3. FEB 10

    Rising Into the Room: When Your Vision Breaks Barriers

    What happens when your vision calls you into rooms where no one who looks like you has been before?   In this powerful episode of She Shift, Pamela Stone sits down with community leader Chemberly A. Harris, who made history as the first person of color to serve on the Town of Normal City Council — serving two consecutive terms beginning in 2017.   Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and later relocating to Normal, Illinois, Chemberly shares what it truly means to rise into leadership, navigate being “the first,” and lead with purpose, clarity, and conviction.   This conversation is for the woman over 45 who feels a nudge toward leadership, service, advocacy, or influence — but wonders if it’s too late… or if she’s ready.   Inside this episode, we explore: • Rediscovering your voice in midlife • Leading with identity and integrity • The inner work required to stand in historic spaces • Why representation in community leadership matters • How your lived experience prepares you for your next level   If you’ve ever felt called to step forward but hesitated… this conversation will remind you:   Your voice belongs in the room. Your vision is valid. And it’s not too late to rise.   This episode also aligns with Vision Made Magazine’s Empower Her World pillar — where empowered women shape empowered communities.   🎧 Listen in. Reflect. And ask yourself… where is your vision asking you to rise?

    32 min

  4. FEB 9

    The Only Signature You Need | Dear What’s Next

    In today’s letter, Pamela Stone issues a formal challenge to the woman waiting for a hall pass to her new life. If you feel like you’re shrinking to fit into a room you’ve already outgrown, this letter is for you. It’s time to stop apologizing for your expansion and realize that you are the only one who can sign the release from your past. In this episode, we explore:  * Why we stay "enrolled" in lives that no longer fit us.  * The myth of the "Approval Stamp" and why no one is coming to save you.  * How to reclaim your identity when the old titles are stripped away. Power Word of the Week: RELEASE This week, we are practicing the act of liberating ourselves from outdated expectations. Take this word to your Vision Made Magazine (Self-Discovery Pillar). Turn to the Permission Slip page and put your signature on the life you are actually ready to lead. Links & Resources:  * The Magazine: Grab your copy of Vision Made Magazine and find your physical Permission Slip on the first page of the Self-Discovery pillar [Insert Link].  * The Community: Follow @SheShiftPodcast and @VisionMadeMagazine on Instagram to see our community's Permission Slips in action.  * The Movement: Join the mailing list for weekly audio letters at [Insert Link]. Would you like me to create the Power Word graphic and definition for "AUTHORITY" (Week 3) so you have your next high-end editorial post ready?

    2 min

  5. FEB 2

    The Art of Becoming: Creativity, Community & Midlife Power”

    In this episode of She Shift, Pamela Stone sits down with Stephanie Matthews, award-winning photographer, creative producer, and Executive Director of A Tribe for Jazz, for a powerful conversation about creativity, leadership, and answering the call to your next chapter.   With more than two decades of experience in visual storytelling and arts leadership, Stephanie shares how creativity became a pathway to purpose, how her definition of success evolved in midlife, and why community-centered leadership matters more than ever.   This conversation is for women 45+ who feel the quiet nudge toward more meaning, deeper impact, and authentic self-expression.   In this episode, we explore: • Navigating midlife reinvention • Reconnecting with creativity and identity • Leading with purpose and community • Turning experience into impact • Embracing the season of becoming   If you’re rediscovering who you are, reigniting what matters, and rising into what’s next—this episode is for you.   🎧 She Shift: Rediscover. Reignite. Rise Beyond 40

    39 min

  6. FEB 2

    Cervical Cancer: What African American Women need to Know | Table Talk Tuesday

    Cervical cancer continues to disproportionately impact African American women — and many don’t find out until it’s advanced.   On Table Talk Tuesday, we’re having a real, necessary conversation about cervical cancer, the risks, the warning signs, and why awareness, early detection, and advocacy can save lives.   This is about education. This is about empowerment. This is about protecting our health and our future.   If you are a woman over 40, this conversation is for you.

    35 min
  7. Reclaiming Your Edge after 45 | Dear What’s Next

    FEB 2

    Reclaiming Your Edge after 45 | Dear What’s Next

    Have you noticed the shift? The meetings that used to feel like a battlefield now feel like a chore. The ladder you’ve been climbing for two decades suddenly feels like it’s leaning against the wrong wall. Maybe you’ve even started to feel "quietly" sidelined—the invisible phenomenon many women face in corporate leadership after 45. In today’s letter, Pamela Stone speaks directly to the woman who is tired of playing small to make others comfortable. If the corporate world has started to feel quiet, it’s not because you’ve lost your voice—it’s because you’ve outgrown the room. In this episode, we explore: • Why "Mid-Career" is actually the beginning of your Mastery Era. • How to pivot from seeking a seat at the table to building the room you want to lead. • Dealing with the "Invisible Woman" syndrome in high-level leadership. Power Word of the Week: Unveiled This week, we are leaning into being seen—not for our titles, but for our impact. Take this word to your Vision Made Magazine and use the reflection page 9. Links & Resources: • The Magazine: Grab the latest issue of Vision Made Magazine at [Insert Link]. • The Community: Follow the journey on Instagram @SheShift. • The Movement: Join the mailing list for weekly audio letters at [Insert Link].

    3 min
  8. I Don’t Fit My Old Life Anymore | Dear What’s Next

    JAN 30

    I Don’t Fit My Old Life Anymore | Dear What’s Next

    Dear What’s Next | I Don’t Fit My Old Life Anymore There comes a quiet moment when nothing is “wrong,” but everything feels misaligned. In this Dear What’s Next letter, Pamela Stone speaks to the woman who is realizing she no longer fits the life she once worked hard to build. This episode explores what it means to outgrow a chapter, honor who you’ve been, and recognize when a season has completed its work.   This is an audio letter for the woman standing between who she was and who she’s becoming — learning to listen instead of perform, and beginning to make space for what’s next.   Dear What’s Next is an audio letter series from She Shift created to support women in midlife navigating identity shifts, transition seasons, and the space between chapters.

    3 min
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She Shift is the podcast where women 45+ rediscover what’s next. Hosted by Pamela Stone, She Shift is a space for honest conversations about midlife transitions, identity, purpose, rest, and becoming — without pressure or pretending. This podcast is for women who feel like something in their life is changing, even if they can’t quite name what it is yet. Through real stories, thoughtful dialogue, and empowering reflections, She Shift meets you in the in-between and reminds you that not knowing is part of the process. Whether you’re navigating a career shift, redefining success, learning to rest, or simply reconnecting with yourself, She Shift After 45 invites you to pause, listen, and rediscover what’s next — on your own terms. New episodes weekly. Subscribe now and join the movement!

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  • Creator
    Pamela Stone
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pamela Stone
  • Show Website
    She Shift