Welcome to your ultimate resource for midlife career transitions, downsizing hacks, personal growth, and empowerment for women of color who are over 50. Join me, Dr. Akilah Willery, your midlife reinvention strategist, as I guide you through the challenges and opportunities of midlife re-alignment. We'll explore career pivots, minimalism and financial wellness. You'll find actionable advice, inspiring stories, and practical tips designed to help you embrace change with confidence.
This content is tailored for midlife professionals, who are ready to redefine success and live life on their own terms. From career growth and job searching in the digital age to self-care, personal development, and life design, this channel will support you every step of the way.
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Give me 10 minutes and I'll show you 3 mistakes you're making on your midlife resume
Got a minute? Or better yet, 10 minutes? Let me show you 3 critical mistakes that could be getting your resume screened out.
Whether you're actively job hunting or just want to keep your resume fresh, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
I am Dr. Akilah Willery, midlife career coach and founder of Melanated Midlife. I work with professional women in their 40s and 50s who are ready to stop shrinking and start building the career they actually want, even when the job market makes that feel impossible.
If you are feeling overlooked or stuck between who you have been professionally and who you know you could be, you are in the right place.
Start here:
Resources: http://melanatedmidlife.com/learn (http://melanatedmidlife.com/learn)
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"Melanated Midlife: A Manual for Letting Go and Leveling Up After 50": https://a.co/d/1RGMHML (https://a.co/d/1RGMHML)
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Key takeaways for this episode:
1. Your resume is too long. Focus on relevant, recent work experience (10-12 years).
2. Include metrics to showcase your impact. Numbers matter!
3. Avoid listing job duties; highlight your achievements instead.
00:00 Introduction
00:33 Mistake #1: Resume Length
01:01 Mistake #2: Lack of Metrics
03:23 Mistake #3: Job Duties vs. Impact
07:00 Conclusion
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28 Sept 2026
What's your emergency job loss plan?
In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of having an emergency job loss plan and the steps to take in preparation for a career transition. We'll cover the significance of networking, updating LinkedIn profiles, and engaging in meaningful conversations with contacts.
Takeaways
Emergency job loss plan is crucial
Networking and LinkedIn profile updates are essential for career transitions
Chapters
00:00 Importance of Career Transition Preparation
02:20 Building and Nurturing Your Network
05:12 Utilizing LinkedIn as a Modern-Day White Pages
10:03 Engaging in Meaningful Conversations with Contacts
14:10 Invitation to Attend Live Workshops and Purchase Book
21 Sept 2026
This is the career advice I'd give my 22-year old self
Go here for resources mentioned in this episode: http://melanatedmidlife.com/learn (http://melanatedmidlife.com/learn)
If I were a 22-year old starting my career in today's job market, this is what I'd do. This episode you need to send to the young person you care about, because it provides valuable career advice for young professionals. I'm covering topics such as the fallacy of remote work, the importance of visibility, building a professional network, personal branding, the significance of a third space, paying rent while living at home, continuing education, and developing communication and soft skills.
Chapters
00:00 Career Advice for Young Professionals
02:14 The Fallacy of Remote Work
03:09 The Importance of Visibility
05:02 Volunteering to Build Skills
09:21 Building a Professional Network
13:47 Building a Personal Brand
18:18 The Importance of a Third Space
22:28 Paying Rent While Living at Home
26:27 Continuing Education and Expertise Growth
31:05 Developing Communication and Soft Skills
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