Mixing Up Midlife

Welcome to Mixing Up Midlife, a weekly show for women in their 50's and beyond who want to explore this incredible age by being more adventurous and more curious.
Each week Terri and Melissa talk about what matters most to empty-nesters and mid-life women.
Part reality show, part audio diary and part cocktail hour, this show is about remembering how to have fun in midlife.

Leave us a review if you enjoyed the podcast. As always, thanks for listening to Mixing Up Midlife, a podcast for women over 50 who are adventurous, curious and want to have fun.

164. Financial Empowerment for Women Over 50: Navigating Widowhood, Divorce, and Savvy Strategies with Stacy Francis

May 26, 2023

Not a finance nerd? Neither were we, until we had the pleasure of speaking Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™, President & CEO of Francis Financial and the visionary behind Savvy Ladies, a charity dedicated to empowering women through no cost financial education and resources. Stacy joins us on today’s episode and...

163. The Benefits of Working with a Travel Advisor for Expedition Travel: Lessons from Pat Ogle Collins the Wizard of Odysseys

May 12, 2023

In this episode, we sit down with Pat Ogle Collins, a travel advisor with extensive experience in expedition travel. Pat shares her insights on the role of travel advisors and how they can enhance your travel experiences. She also discusses her unforgettable journey through the Drake Passage in Antarctica and the...

162. When Friendships Fade: Dealing with Ghosting in Midlife

May 5, 2023

On this episode of Mixing Up Midlife, we explore a topic that many people may have experienced but few talk about: the painful experience of being ghosted by a friend. We received an email from a listener who wanted to remain anonymous but asked if we could discuss this topic on the show. As friends who have known each...

161. Summer Is Coming- Women Over 50 Can Travel Solo with Sister Stay.

Apr 28, 2023

Spring is when Terri & Melissa start thinking of travel and begin planning summer trips. It's also when work and family committments ramp up. This week, we're resharing our episode with Sue-Anne Mayne, the founder of SisterStay, a friendly homestay community of personally verified 50+ women who open their doors to one...

160. From TV Producer to Zero Waste Entrepreneur: Insights on Sustainable Living with Mala Persaud.

Apr 21, 2023

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Mala Persaud, owner of Trace the Zero Waste Store and former TV producer turned sustainability advocate. Mala shares her journey from covering TV Producer to running her own eco-friendly business, and offers practical tips for reducing waste in your daily life. Learn how to cut...