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Your Next Chapter
Hosted by Your Next Chapter with Sharri Harmel · EN
Your Next Chapter is your weekly dose of inspiration and practical wisdom for creating a life that feels exciting and authentic—especially in midlife and beyond. Host Sharri Harmel, coach, writer, and believer in reinvention, shares candid conversations and actionable strategies to help you embrace change with confidence. Whether you’re exploring a new career, reigniting a passion, or simply living more boldly, you’ll feel supported and inspired. Your past has shaped you, but it doesn’t define you—this is your time to write your next chapter.
Get the details for my new book: Design Your Fabulous Next Chapter at www.sharriharmel.com
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At 80+, She Still Shows Up Every Day (Inside Nina Campbell’s London Shop)
Mar 900:22:40Tap to summarizeAt 80+, interior designer Nina Campbell is still showing up to her London shop every day—and she’s proof that your best years are ahead of you. Sharri Harmel reflects on her walk down Pimlico Road, sharing four powerful conclusions about starting new, following your passion, and building a next chapter you love. Listen to this episode for the inspiration you need to confidently step into your reinvention, no matter your age.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →Paris Changed How I Dress — and How I See Myself
Mar 200:29:32Tap to summarizeAre you feeling invisible in midlife despite trying everything to feel better in your body? In this inspiring episode, I share my personal journey of self-acceptance in Paris and reveal the surprising, powerful tool that transformed how I see myself forever. Stop searching for confidence and start designing your next chapter with effortless, unapologetic style today. Dresses- Links Tuckernuck-Navy zip with full skirt: https://us.boden.com/products/women-long-sleeve-mix-media-dress-navy-d1602navNavy/White stripe and Black solid cotton Jersey dress:https://tnuck.com/products/navy-stripe-gio-maxi-dressGreen Sweater Dress- two other colors available: https://tnuck.com/products/hazelwood-vivianne-maxi-dressOn my to-buy list:https://us.boden.com/products/women-marcia-jersey-shirt-dress-hunter-green-painted-dot-d1033mgrBoots:Italeau Short boots- https://italeau.com/collections/womens-shoes?srsltid=AfmBOorLJHwiC3TwVFPJpezr8X-y27fohP-Ixa18U6apQTL9NzrOfwHC //Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →The Quiet Money Fear So Many Women Over 50 Carry
Feb 2300:10:13Tap to summarizeAre you a woman over 50 quietly afraid you might run out of money? In this candid episode, Sharri shares her personal story of midlife divorce and the simple, practical tools she used to move past crippling money fears. Discover how to regain financial control and start building a more secure and confident next chapter today.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →I Didn’t Feel Invisible in Paris — Here’s Why
Feb 1600:09:26Tap to summarizeAfter experiencing a painful divorce and the common feeling of being invisible as a woman over 50, the host shares her path back to self-discovery and confidence. She found her moment of awakening and self-worth in a surprising place: the vibrant city of Paris. This episode is a powerful message that midlife is not an ending, but your moment to own who you are and realize you are just getting started.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →These London Bookshops Sparked a New Curiosity After 50
Feb 900:34:22Tap to summarizeCultivating curiosity in midlife is a powerful catalyst for intentionally designing your next chapter, helping you move off autopilot and rediscover what truly excites you. Curiosity builds confidence and momentum by opening you to new ideas, experiences, and long-forgotten interests, making opportunities easier to see. In this episode, a journey through bookstores around the world invites you to spark your own curiosity and seek adventures that help you reconnect with who you are becoming.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →I Stopped Following Skincare Advice — This Actually Worked
Feb 200:25:57Tap to summarizeFinding an effective skincare routine in midlife can be challenging as hormonal changes impact skin texture, elasticity, moisture, and sensitivity. With so much advice not tailored to mature skin, navigating skincare can feel overwhelming, making a simple, gentle, and effective routine essential. This episode shares a personal skin transformation, highlighting real results and proving it’s possible to find products that truly work at this stage of life.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →How to Start Over in Life (Even If You Feel Behind)
Jan 2600:11:23Tap to summarizeStarting over in midlife is presented as a powerful and necessary act of growth, offering clarity, strength, and the chance to realign life with who you’ve become. Drawing from a personal post-divorce reinvention, the author shares how hard-earned lessons evolved into a practical 7-step framework and a realistic 30-day plan for meaningful change. Ultimately, midlife is framed as an opportunity to redesign life with intention, choosing purpose, fulfillment, and self-respect over past expectations.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →Why Big Goals Fail (And Tiny Habits Don’t)
Jan 1900:16:03Tap to summarizeIf you’re a woman in midlife, you don’t need another big New Year’s resolution—you need a smarter strategy. Tiny habits fit real life, work with your energy and nervous system, and create real momentum without overwhelm or burnout. Over the next 8 weeks, I’ll be trying one new tiny habit each week and sharing what actually works on social media, Substack, and YouTube.//Join us on Substack!Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Website: https://sharriharmel.com/LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sharriyournextchapter
Transcribe →My Boston Apartment Tour (1929 Home!) & How I Designed My Next Chapter
Jan 1200:28:27Tap to summarizeIt’s finally here—the full reveal of my Boston apartment. This episode wraps up the journey, from the raw “before” space to the complete design transformation.If you haven’t yet, start with the before video, then watch the design breakdown before diving into this final reveal. This project marked a major new chapter for me, and I hope it inspires you to create your own next chapter too.//WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP YOUBUY THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/czSh6zxGet the books’ bonus resources: https://sharriharmel.com/Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Start your Breakthrough today: https://sharriharmel.com/breakthrough/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharriharmel/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/273197629997812
Transcribe →Solo in London? This Is the Neighborhood I Recommend Again and Again
Jan 500:27:26Tap to summarizeSolo in London? Marylebone is your perfect base with safe streets, cafés, boutiques, and museums all within walking distance. I visited just before Christmas and pushed myself out of my comfort zone while exploring this charming neighborhood. Join me for inspiration and ideas for your next chapter in 2026.//WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP YOUBUY THE BOOK: https://a.co/d/czSh6zxGet the books’ bonus resources: https://sharriharmel.com/Join Substack to continue the conversation: https://sharriharmel.substack.com/Start your Breakthrough today: https://sharriharmel.com/breakthrough/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharriharmel/Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/273197629997812
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