Waking Up at 60: Embracing Adventure, Reinvention, and the Courage to Live Fully

Podcast Interview Description

In this inspiring episode, Laureen Quick shares her personal story of transformation after turning 60 and realizing she had limited time to fulfill her dreams. She decided to stop talking about what she wanted to do and started living her dreams.

What followed was an unforgettable journey, beginning with a life-changing trip to Machu Picchu with her youngest daughter. From there, Laureen began to pursue her passions: hiking, traveling, coaching women, and writing. Now, through her coaching programs, Laureen is dedicated to helping women over 50 embrace this chapter of their lives and create a fulfilling, purpose-driven existence.

Laureen’s powerful story of reinvention offers listeners actionable insights and inspiration to help them take charge of their own next chapter. Whether you’re seeking to travel the world, start a new career, or simply live with more meaning, Laureen’s journey proves that it’s never too late to start living your best life.

In this episode, Laureen will talk about:

• How she realized at 60 that time was precious and what sparked her decision to act on her dreams.
• Her transformative trip to Machu Picchu and how it reshaped her perspective on life.
• The challenges and rewards of hiking, traveling, and coaching in the years that followed.
• How she embraced her role as a coach to empower women over 50 to create a life they love.
• Why starting new ventures like writing and coaching at this stage of life is more meaningful than ever.
• The importance of community and how Next Chapter Sisters has become a supportive space for women to connect, grow, and thrive.

Questions the Interviewer Could Ask:

1. What was the turning point for you at 60 that made you realize it was time to stop talking about your dreams and start living them?
2. You mentioned a life-changing trip to Machu Picchu with your youngest daughter. How did that trip influence the rest of your journey?
3. Hiking and traveling became big parts of your reinvention. What did those activities teach you about yourself?
4. You’ve gone on quite a journey with your health as well. How has your mindset shifted as you’ve navigated physical challenges and embraced new activities?
5. Why did you choose to start coaching women over 50, and what do you hope to achieve through that work?
6. What are some of the key challenges you’ve faced in reinventing yourself, and how did you overcome them?
7. How does your Next Chapter Sisters community support women in their own personal reinvention journeys?
8. For women who might feel stuck or uncertain about what’s next, what advice would you give them to help them start moving forward?
9. You’ve achieved so much in the last decade—what’s next for you in your next chapter?
10. How can women over 50 take small, meaningful steps today toward living their best life?

Call to Action

If you’re feeling inspired by this conversation and want to explore how coaching could help you create your next chapter, I invite you to book a Connect & Elevate strategy call with me.

During this free 45-minute call, we’ll discuss your unique challenges and aspirations and explore how I can support you in your personal reinvention.

📅 Schedule your call here: https://calendly.com/laureenquick/connect-elevate-coaching-call

📢 Join the Next Chapter Sisters community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1510231429912125
A space where women over 50 come together to support each other in embracing this exciting phase of life!

About Laureen Quick

Laureen Quick is the founder of Next Chapter Sisters, the Brilliant Beyond 50 Weekly E-Newsletter, and the Your Next Chapter blog. Through her coaching programs, Laureen empowers women over 50 to embrace their personal reinvention and create a life they love.

As an avid reader, traveler, and advocate for meaningful change, Laureen combines her personal experiences with a deep passion for coaching to help women navigate significant life transitions. Whether through hiking, traveling, or diving into new ventures like writing and coaching, Laureen shows women that it’s never too late to start living their dreams.