The Pope, Arnie & The Famous Author
As their Year of Being 70 draws to a close (just two more episodes to come), hosts Lucy and Lisette report back on an eventful week for both of them.
Lisette has been travelling in Italy and attending a Vatican Conference on the environment convened by the Pope, at which Arnold Schwarzenegger gave a keynote speech.
Lucy celebrated her 30th wedding anniversary to her second husband, Richard. She tells the story of giving a talk that led to a powerful business connection.
And the dynamic duo explore the reinvention, purpose, and conscious growth that can come with each new decade of life.
Key Insights
• Lisette recently attended a conference at the Vatican organised by the Pope to discuss caring for the environment, which she found to be a profound and inspiring experience.
• Lucy talks about celebrating her 30th wedding anniversary to her second husband, and how she has now been married a total of 50 years between her two marriages. Her second marriage was a personal reinvention for her.
• Reinvention is a common theme for women, as they often go through more cyclical family and career changes compared to men.
• Embracing a sense of purpose and finding meaningful work can be a powerful driver for growth and fulfilment in the later stages of life.
• Lucy shares a story about overcoming her nerves to give a talk without slides, which ended up leading to an exciting new business opportunity with Forbes.
• Lisette talks about connecting with like-minded, conscious individuals to open up a world of new opportunities and wisdom, and owning businesses in a more sustainable, purpose-driven way (like through steward ownership) is a powerful emerging model.
Why You Should Listen
This episode offers a refreshing and uplifting perspective on ageing, offering inspiration and practical insights for women (and men) seeking to make the most of their later years. Whether you're approaching 70 yourself or simply interested in conscious growth, Lucy and Lisette's conversation here is a must-listen that will leave you motivated to embrace the next chapter of your life with vigour and purpose.
Join The Conversation
Have you celebrated a personal anniversary or a professional win recently? How did it make you feel? Have you reinvented yourself at any point in your life, like Lisette, or is it something you do on a regular basis, like Lucy? Are you on a mission in this phase of your life? Does it power what you do and how you show up?
If you feel like sharing, tell us your personal experience in the comments.
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