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From Corporate Success to Midlife Transformation: Breaking Free from Perfect

Ready to stop letting perfectionism hold your online business hostage? 🚀

When Kimberly Samson left her high-powered career at Merrill Lynch to become a stay-at-home mom, she thought she was following the perfect path. But after years of checking all the right boxes, she realized that her drive for significance and impact couldn't be satisfied by maintaining a picture-perfect exterior. Now, as the founder of The Midlife and host of The Midlife podcast, she helps women transform their midlife crisis into their greatest chapter yet.

In this raw and refreshing conversation, Kimberly shares how she moved from corporate success to building an authentic online business that serves women in midlife. She reveals the mindset shifts that helped her embrace imperfection and shows how letting go of the “perfect path” opened doors to greater impact and fulfillment.

“Just because you want to make a lot of money is not a good enough reason to be an entrepreneur. You have to have somebody you want to serve.” – Kimberly Samson ✨

🔥 In This Episode:

  • Discover why taking the career “off-ramp” doesn't mean giving up on significance and impact
  • Learn how to transform perfectionism from a barrier into a bridge to authentic connection
  • Understand why your midlife crisis might be your greatest opportunity for transformation
  • Master the art of building an online business that honors both your ambition and your truth
  • Uncover how to create content that resonates deeply with your audience without sacrificing authenticity

Grab your favorite beverage and settle in for an honest conversation about turning your midlife moment into momentum! ☕️

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⏱️ Chapter Guide:

(00:00) The surprising truth about perfectionism in online business 

(10:14) Transforming from corporate success to midlife purpose 

(19:50) Building meaningful community in your next chapter 

(25:18) Understanding and communicating your true value 

(29:20) The essential marriage of marketing and Facebook ads 

(33:06) Finding delight in impact and authentic relationships 

(38:25) Embracing midlife as your time to shine 

(41:13) Creating authentic success in online entrepreneurship 

(46:52) Building a supportive community that celebrates real growth


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