Do you ever feel like you’ve reached an age where you’re supposed to have your entire life figured out? In this episode, I sit down with jewelry designer Ann Chikahisa to talk about reinventing yourself at ANY age and becoming more of who you actually are. Ann shares how an unexpected divorce after 22 years of marriage led her to rediscover herself and create meaningful talismans for hope and healing. We also talk about breaking the rules around aging and personal style, embracing imperfection, and getting comfortable being uncomfortable. Get ready to trust who you’re becoming and remember there’s no expiration date on becoming the woman you want to be.

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HIGHLIGHTS

00:00 How to give yourself permission to become the woman you want to be.

03:00 Why wearing what makes you feel powerful can completely change how you show up.

06:30 Ann’s styling secret for making the simplest outfit feel extraordinary.

10:00 Why reconnecting with your creativity can lead you to a completely new career path.

15:30 What is a talisman and how can it help you hold an intention?

22:30 The ritual Ann uses to embody strength before doing something that scares her.

27:00 What Wabi Sabi can teach you about embracing imperfection.

29:45 The 3 things Ann wishes she could give her younger self.

31:15 The intentions that helped Ann rebuild her identity after divorce.

35:00 How to stay grounded and flexible when you’re navigating a major life transition.

37:00 How to turn an intention or feeling into something that reminds you who you want to be.

41:45 Where to find your best ideas when you need more creativity.

43:00 Why reinvention has no age and your best years can still be ahead of you.

47:30 The mindset that helps you keep growing even when it feels uncomfortable.

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