I share the five types of funding for women business owners and companies, plus an easy-to-use online directory to help entrepreneurs find resources to capital. You’ve heard of this saying, ”It takes money to make money.” And as much as…

Navigating midlife changes mindfully.
Hi, I'm Valerie! I'm a writer who took a surprising career pivot after being laid off as a fashion buyer of 18 years. I thought changing careers during the pandemic at 40 was the biggest challenge I'd face... but, boy, was I wrong.
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I share the five types of funding for women business owners and companies, plus an easy-to-use online directory to help entrepreneurs find resources to capital. You’ve heard of this saying, ”It takes money to make money.” And as much as…
I didn’t just quit a job, but I quit my career and made a complete career change at 40. This post will share the exact steps I took to make a successful career pivot. After being laid off at the height…
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Do you feel trapped in either/or thinking? “I can either advance my career OR be present for my family.” “I can pursue meaningful work OR maintain financial security.” This restrictive mindset is one of midlife’s biggest mental traps, forcing us…
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Doubt creeping in after taking that brave step toward something new? In this reassuring episode, discover how to recognize the signs you’re on the right path—even when progress feels slow and uncertainty looms.Host Valerie Mekki shares her personal journey from…
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Caught in an endless loop of “why” questions that leave you mentally drained? In this special 100th episode, discover a soothing remedy for mental exhaustion when life doesn’t make sense. Whether you’re navigating an unexpected job loss, relationship difficulties, health…
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Does putting yourself out there in midlife feel infinitely more terrifying than it did in your 20s? Whether you’re considering a career change, returning to dating, launching a business, or starting a creative pursuit, the stakes feel higher now—and that…
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Are you caught in a cycle of “When I… then I’ll…” thinking? In today’s episode of the Mindful Life Changes Podcast, we confront the “when” statements that are stealthily sabotaging your life’s potential. Host Valerie Mekki empowers midlifers, especially women,…
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Are you constantly putting everyone else’s needs before your own, leaving nothing but exhaustion and emptiness at the end of each day? That midlife slump—where you barely recognize the vibrant woman you once were—doesn’t have to be your new normal….
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Feeling lost in the midst of an unexpected life transition? In this episode of the Mindful Life Changes podcast, host Valerie Mekki shares her personal journey of discovering purpose while caring for aging parents. Whether you’re facing a career disruption,…