Ep. 30 - Don't Settle for Just OK

Ever felt like it’s too late to change your life? You’re not alone. In this inspiring episode of Life is Now…Do It While You Can, Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, sits down with Jen Marples, host of The Jen Marples Show and creator of the You’re Not Too F**ing Old* movement — a rallying cry reminding women that midlife is just the beginning. Jen shares the moment that changed everything — overhearing a woman who was 60 in a yoga studio say, “I’m just going to give up.” Those words sparked her mission to help women see that they are never too old to reinvent themselves or chase their dreams. Together, Suzanne and Jen talk about the mindset shift that can transform everything: decide. Decide to believe in yourself. Decide to take the next step. Decide that your best life starts now. Whether you’re redefining your purpose, craving change, or ready to take your dreams off the back burner, this episode will remind you that life coaching for women in midlife isn’t about slowing down — it’s about rising up. Connect with Suzanne: Suzanne’s Website: https://suzanneoshima.com Join The Circle of Love Sisterhood: https://suzanneoshima.com/circle-of-love-sisterhood/ It’s Never Too Late to Make New Friends eBook: https://suzanneoshima.com/friends-ebook/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fb.suzanneoshima Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanne_oshima/ Connect with Jen: Jen’s Website: www.jenmarples.com Find Jen on Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenmarples/ https://www.instagram.com/jenmarples/ https://www.instagram.com/thejenmarplesagency https://www.instagram.com/thejenmarplesshow/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jenmarples    

Have you ever looked back on your life and thought, “I wish I had done that when I had the chance”? For so many women in midlife, the regrets aren’t about what we did—they’re about what we didn’t do. The trip we never took. The dream we pushed aside. The move we were too afraid to make. In this week’s episode of Life is Now…Do It While You Can, Suzanne Oshima, Life Coach for Women in Midlife, shares why living with no regrets matters more than ever in this chapter of life. Through her own story of leaving everything behind to follow her dream of moving to New York City—and inspiring her niece to pursue her dream of moving to Australia—Suzanne shows us what it truly means to live fully in midlife. Because here’s the truth: waiting for the “perfect time” can easily turn into never. And years from now, the last thing you want is to look back and say, “What if?” In this episode on life coaching for women in midlife, you’ll discover: Why the biggest regrets often come from the things we never tried How to push through fear and take the leap anyway Why one decision can create a ripple effect that changes your whole life How to handle naysayers and go after your dream, even when others don’t understand If you’ve been holding back on something you really want—this episode is your wake-up call. Midlife isn’t the time to settle. Life is happening right now. Don’t wait. Do it while you can. 💗 Connect with Suzanne: Suzanne’s Website: https://suzanneoshima.com Join The Circle of Love Sisterhood: https://suzanneoshima.com/circle-of-love-sisterhood/ It’s Never Too Late to Make New Friends eBook: https://suzanneoshima.com/friends-ebook/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fb.suzanneoshima Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanne_oshima/

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