Oh, hello!
I'm Valerie- it's nice to "meet" you! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you are getting lots of informational and mindfulness "gems" throughout this site.
My purpose for creating Oh, hello midlife is to help women like you navigate this phase with more joy and less stress. I understand that midlife can feel like a rollercoaster full of twists and turns. As a career change guide and mindfulness enthusiast, I'm passionate about helping others find their inner peace and personal strength.
I originally created this website when I was laid off in 2020 and decided to change careers in midlife. The change was terrifying, especially since I was over 40 and had so much on the line. But I followed my intuition and became a writer and content creator. I can confidently say it was the right decision. If it hadn't been for taking a mindful approach to my career change, I don’t believe it would have turned out as well or as thoughtfully as it did.
I thought changing careers at midlife was one of the biggest and scariest challenges I would face, but little did I know it was preparing me for an even greater challenge—coping with an aging and health-challenged parent. Now, I’m navigating the complexities of being an empty nester as my children embark on their college journeys, while also taking on the role of part-time caregiver to my dad and living with my mom, helping her through this transition.
Now, I approach every big life decision with mindfulness at the forefront. This practice has made a profoundly positive impact on my life and well-being, and I’m eager to share everything I know about being mindful in midlife.
That's it in a nutshell, but if you are reading this section, then you are probably looking for a bit more info about me.
Here are a few fun facts about me:
- Changed careers after turning 40
- Started several businesses successfully and failed at some
- Part-time caretaker for my aging dad
- Empty nester, but now living with my mom part-time
- Host a weekly affirmation podcast on mindfulness
Happy reading!
Valerie
