Mom To MORE® | Midlife Reinvention for Moms

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

    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 Katie Writer, Alaska bush pilot, nature photographer and host of the Alaska Climate & Aviation podcast. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

    36 min

  2. 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 ♥

    32 min

  3. 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 ♥

    30 min

  4. 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

    30 min

  5. 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 ♥

    44 min

  6. 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 ♥

    46 min

  7. Mar 16

    The Accidental Entrepreneur: How Rhea Lana Riner Built a Children's Consignment Empire

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes visionary entrepreneur Rhea Lana Riner, founder and CEO of Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment Events. What began as a small clothing swap in her living room, born out of financial need, grew into a national franchise with more than 120 locations, rooted in motherhood, generosity, and community. But the journey wasn't simple. Rhea Lana shares how stay-at-home motherhood shaped her leadership, why creative problem solving is a mom's greatest superpower, and what it was like to endure a nine-year legal battle with the U.S. Department of Labor that reached the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. It's an honest conversation about resilience, risk, and leading with courage when everything is on the line. Tune in for a candid conversation about courage, values-based leadership, resilience through adversity, and why saying no might be the most important business strategy of all. [00:00] Introduction [02:42] Family roots and entering the grandmother season [04:10] Why choosing stay-at-home motherhood shaped her future leadership [06:21] From financial strain to a living room consignment event [12:36] Turning a small gathering into a growing movement [17:48] Stepping into franchising without a roadmap [22:33] A government challenge that threatened it all [28:57] Delivering hard news and earning lasting trust [30:50] Leadership through fire and building a no-drama culture [31:09] Advice for moms afraid to start [32:34] Boundaries, integrity, and leading with principle [33:41] Fitness, resilience, and managing stress [35:15] Building teams and defining her next chapter   Meet my guest, Rhea Lana Riner: Website: rhealana.com Consult link: https://www.rhealana.com/podcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhea-lana-riner-84874035/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhealanas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RheaLanas   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 #59 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Dorothy Cascerceri Simone, Host of That Greenwich Life Podcast. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

    38 min

  8. Mar 2

    How Liz Lange Changed Maternity Wear Forever and Redefined Motherhood in Fashion

    In this episode of Mom to MORE®, Sharon Macey welcomes fashion powerhouse Liz Lange, the woman who redefined maternity wear. What began with eight simple pieces and a $25,000 loan, grew into the largest maternity apparel brand in the United States, complete with celebrity clients and major partnerships with Target and Nike. Behind the success were defining personal chapters. Liz shares what it was like to host a fashion show on the morning of September 11th 2001,  face a cervical cancer diagnosis at 34 while raising toddlers, and wrestle with the reality that building a booming business often meant missing moments at home. Tune in for an honest conversation about ambition, reinvention, resilience, and learning when to build boldly and when to step back for what matters most.   [00:00] Introduction [04:00] Seeing the gap in maternity fashion [08:43] Starting with 25,000 dollars and building by word of mouth [15:40] A fashion show on the morning of 9/11 [19:21] A cancer diagnosis while raising young children [24:17] What motherhood taught Liz about leadership and flexibility [27:46] The myth of having it all at the same time [29:41] The tension between ambition and being present at home [30:00] Selling the company and choosing family [33:20] "Liz Lange Isn't Who You Think She Is" [35:54] Advice for moms dreaming about their next chapter   Meet my guest, Liz Lange: Instagram: @lizlangeofficial Podcast: The Just Enough Family   Looking for More? Sign up for the Mom To MORE®  newsletter and grab your freebie: The Mom To MORE® Guide at momtomore.com   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 #58 of the Mom to MORE® podcast where Sharon is joined by Rhea Lana Riner, CEO of Rhea Lana's Children's Consignment Events. Coming soon - you won't want to miss it ♥

    38 min
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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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