Embrace The Encore

About Embrace The Encore

Embrace the Encore is a transformative podcast dedicated to empowering women (over 50) who find themselves in a different stage of life and are yearning for something more. This podcast is your guide to unlocking your full potential, pursuing your passions and dreams as you enter into your Second Act. Join us on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth as we delve into heartfelt conversations, share inspiring stories, and provide expert insights. Explore the limitless possibilities awaiting you in your second act of life. Each episode invites you to embrace the extraordinary and navigate the path to fulfillment. It's never too late to rewrite your story, reinvent yourself and create the life you desire. Tune in to Embrace the Encore; and embark on a transformative adventure to embrace your second act and seize the opportunities that lie ahead." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Marie Wallace

Category

education · education · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jul 2023

Latest episode

28 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jan 2026

   The Courage to Evolve: Dr. Kathleen Riley on Meaningful Success in Midlife

   What happens when you have done everything “right,” followed your gifts, built a respected career, and still feel called toward something more? For many women, the encore years are not about starting over but about listening more closely to what wants to emerge next. In this episode of Embrace the Encore, Marie Wallace sits down with Dr. Kathleen Riley, a woman whose life has been marked by talent, discipline, and early achievement. From a young age, Kathleen’s path was shaped by capability and opportunity, yet her story challenges the idea that excellence means arriving at a final destination. Instead, she offers a thoughtful perspective on growth as a lifelong practice rather than a single milestone. Marie and Kathleen explore what reinvention looks like when success is not absent, but abundant. They talk about curiosity as a guiding force, the willingness to question even well-built identities, and how purpose continues to evolve when you give yourself permission to stay open. Kathleen reflects on the internal shifts that matter as much as external accomplishments, including discernment, humility, and the courage to keep learning long after mastery has been achieved. Tune in to episode 20 of Embrace the Encore to hear how embracing change is not about rejecting who you have been, but about honoring your capacity to keep becoming. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How lifelong achievement can still leave room for meaningful evolution (5:00) Why reinvention is not only for women who feel stuck or dissatisfied (10:00) How curiosity becomes more important than ambition in later chapters (16:00) What it means to release fixed identities without losing your sense of self (22:00) Why staying open to growth is a form of self-respect rather than restlessness (28:00) How early talent can quietly shape expectations and limit perceived options later in life (34:00) The difference between external success and internal alignment as life unfolds (39:00) Why discernment matters more than momentum in the encore years (45:00) How women can redefine contribution without needing to prove their worth again (51:00) What embracing the encore means when growth is intentional, not reactive (56:00) Connect with Dr. Kathleen Riley: Website (https://drkathleenriley.com/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kathleen-riley-81b29515/) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@kathleenriley4707) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/drkathleenriley) X (https://x.com/drkathleenriley) Let's connect! Website (https://embracetheencore.com/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-c-wallace-7a546413b/) Email: marie@embracetheencore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   14 Jan 2026

   Resilience Without a Roadmap: Three Women on Rebuilding Life When Everything Changes

   Resilience is often described as strength in motion, but rarely do we talk about what it actually looks like while it is being built. In moments of crisis, loss, or deep transition, resilience is not polished or predictable. It is messy, uncertain, and deeply personal. This episode invites you into that in-between space, where survival becomes intention and forward motion begins without a clear map. In this special episode of Embrace the Encore, Marie Wallace revisits three powerful voices from past conversations to explore resilience through very different lived experiences. Rosie Aiello shares what it meant to rebuild her life after escaping an abusive marriage and how safety, support, and small decisions became the foundation for her future. Pati Rader reflects on navigating grief after the loss of her husband and how writing became both a discipline and a lifeline. Linda Ellen Anderson offers perspective on resilience later in life, reminding us that growth does not end with age and that skills, focus, and health play a critical role in what comes next. Together, these conversations reveal resilience not as a personality trait, but as a practice. They speak openly about fear, grief, healing, and the courage it takes to take the next step without knowing where it will lead. They discuss why resilience often begins with asking for help, how purpose can emerge from pain, and why tending to your health, focus, and inner life is essential during times of change. This episode is a reminder that resilience is built through action, reflection, and choice, one step at a time. Tune in to episode 19 of Embrace the Encore and discover how resilience is shaped in real life, through real challenges, and why it is never too late to begin again. In This Episode, You Will Learn: How resilience is built when safety and survival come first (2:00) Why taking the next small step matters more than having a full plan (6:00) How grief can become a pathway to purpose and self-connection (10:00) Why writing and reflection help process loss and create forward momentum (13:00) How identity shifts after major life changes and how to rebuild it intentionally (17:00) Why focus, health, and skill awareness are essential during midlife transitions (21:00) How resilience strengthens with age and lived experience (25:00) Connect with Rosie Aiello: Website (https://www.theloveiskindnetwork.com) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosieaiello/) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheRosieAiello) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rosieaiello_loveiskind?igsh=cDF0aDNuZ2JyNzhs) The Love Is Kind Network (https://www.facebook.com/TheLoveisKindNetwork) Connect with Pati Rader: Website (https://plrader.com/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/patirader/) Connect with Linda Ellen Anderson: LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindaellenanderson/) Phone: (916) 508-1677 Email: skillsetace@gmail.com Let's connect! Website (https://embracetheencore.com/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-c-wallace-7a546413b/) Email: marie@embracetheencore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   31 Dec 2025

   This Year, Choose Becoming: Why Letting Go of Resolutions Leads to Real Change

   As the new year begins, many of us are caught in the rush of setting resolutions, only to watch them slip away within weeks. But what if true transformation does not begin with a list of goals, but with a deeper shift in how we see ourselves? In this solo episode of Embrace the Encore, Marie Wallace explores why resolutions often fail and invites you to move beyond the cycle of fleeting promises. Instead of focusing on willpower or perfection, Marie guides you toward extraordinary awareness, a place where purpose, creativity, and clarity reside, waiting to be discovered. In this powerful conversation, Marie shares her belief that real change happens not by forcing a new life into an old mindset, but by embracing who we are meant to become. With a focus on identity, legacy, and purpose, she discusses how to align your actions with your soul’s calling and why embracing your deeper purpose is the key to lasting transformation. Marie also reflects on the generational power behind us, how the women who came before us paved the way for us to thrive, and how we can honor their sacrifices by stepping into our true potential. She reveals the principles that lay the foundation for transformation, beginning with personal responsibility and the courage to take small, imperfect steps toward your purpose. Tune in to episode 18 of Embrace the Encore and discover how letting go of resolutions and aligning with your purpose can create lasting, meaningful change this year. In This Episode, You Will Learn: • Why resolutions fail and what you can do instead to create real transformation (5:00) • How embracing extraordinary awareness opens the door to your purpose (8:00) • The importance of owning your life choices and stepping into your personal power (12:00) • Why clarity and action, not perfection, are the keys to living your purpose (17:00) • How to connect with the generations that came before you and honor their sacrifices (25:00) Let's connect! Website (https://embracetheencore.com/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-c-wallace-7a546413b/) Email: marie@embracetheencore.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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