When the kids are gone and the house goes quiet, what comes next?

If you're staring down the empty nest with a mix of fear and freedom, this episode is your permission slip to dream again. Meet Cindee Williams, keynote speaker, transformational coach, and author of This Season of You. After raising a family and running a commercial cleaning business, Cindee hit a wall at 50 and decided to build a whole new life from scratch.

In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Cindee opens up about how she transitioned from being “just Megan’s mom” to discovering her life’s work in coaching, leadership, and impact. She shares the story behind her real estate reboot, her “52 Coffees Challenge,” and the powerful mindset shift that turned a lonely season into one of massive growth. Through the DISC behavioral model, Cindee also teaches how self-awareness becomes the key to better relationships, stronger decisions, and aligned success in both life and business.

Tune in to episode 215 of Joy Found Here if you’ve been wondering “what’s next,” and discover why your second half might just be your best half yet.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• The day the house went quiet, and Cindee realized she didn’t know who she was anymore (3:40)
• Why her first year in real estate flopped—and what changed everything (6:50)
• How the 52 Coffees Challenge transformed her confidence and business (7:30)
• What DISC behavioral analysis is, and how it helps us lead and connect better (8:59)
• The difference between quiet quitting and quiet rebuilding (19:04)
• How to treat your second half of life like a “negative split” and finish stronger (19:25)
• Why midlife women must unapologetically make money, build legacy, and flourish (35:30)
• What inspired Cindee’s new book, This Season of You, and how it helps empty nesters rediscover joy (37:44)

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What if the key to raising a happy child isn't about fixing them, but healing yourself first?

In this episode, I'm joined by Jess Arachchi, a child behavior and family dynamics specialist who challenges everything we think we know about parenting. With a background in social work, psychology, and yoga therapy, as well as a powerful personal story, Jess offers a radically compassionate and conscious approach to parenting that begins with one simple question: What if your happiness is the foundation for theirs?

In this heart-opening conversation, Jess shares how her chaotic childhood shaped her desire to rewrite the story of family. Now a mother herself, she unpacks the unconscious beliefs we carry into parenthood and explains how they quietly influence our homes. From nervous system regulation to redefining what “success” means as a parent, she helps us shift our perspective from control and comparison to curiosity and connection. You’ll learn why parenting can become one of the most powerful personal development journeys you'll ever take, once you choose to embrace it.

Tune in to episode 214 of Joy Found Here if you're ready to trade the daily chaos of motherhood for the uplifting experience of feeling seen, empowered, and more hopeful than ever.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Why Jess left social work: the critical questions the system isn’t asking (4:30)
• The moment Jess realized she was gathering proof that happy parents didn’t exist (9:10)
• How one documentary cracked her open and changed her life trajectory (19:10)
• The “dot-to-dot” method Jess uses to help parents break through freeze mode (24:10)
• Why meeting your own needs first isn’t selfish—it’s foundational (30:40)
• The secret to seeing beyond your child’s behavior and into their nervous system (46:40)

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• YouTube
• Facebook

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When her dream job stopped bringing joy, Lauren Hale picked up a $5 ring light—and sparked a movement helping women embrace aging with confidence.

In today's episode, I’m joined by Lauren Hale, a beauty educator, digital creator, and the author of Girl, Put On Your Lipstick, the World Needs You. After spending years as a kindergarten teacher and full-time mom, Lauren made a bold midlife pivot into the beauty industry. In her 40s, she began building an online platform dedicated to empowering women to embrace aging with confidence and authenticity. Known for her real-talk makeup tutorials, filter-free content, and emotionally resonant storytelling, Lauren helps women rediscover themselves—one brushstroke at a time. Through her writing, videos, and thriving online community, she encourages others to rewrite their narratives, embrace imperfection, and find joy in every season of life.

Throughout this episode, Lauren shares the deeper journey behind her transformation. She opens up about the emotional toll of people-pleasing, the identity loss that came with motherhood, and the moment she realized that joy had quietly slipped away. What began as a creative outlet—doing makeup for friends—quickly turned into a mission to help women reconnect with their inner worth through simple self-care rituals. Her reflections on aging, authenticity in a filtered world, and redefining purpose beyond traditional roles speak to so many navigating similar transitions. Lauren also discusses the reality of building a meaningful presence online, including the challenges of imposter syndrome, performance pressure, and staying true to yourself in a monetized space. Her vulnerability and insight throughout this conversation are both deeply relatable and profoundly empowering.

Tune in to episode 213 of Joy Found Here as Lauren Hale shares how rediscovering her passion for beauty in midlife helped her transform burnout into purpose. Her story offers inspiration for any woman ready to pivot, reclaim her identity, and build something meaningful on her own terms.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Losing herself in motherhood and the 9–5 grind (3:00)
• Discovering a new joy through makeup (6:30)
• Showing up online at 40—with fear and filters (8:00)
• Beauty as a gateway to inner confidence (10:40)
• Writing her book: Giving Women Permission to Be Seen (11:30)
• Motherhood, guilt, and the power of prioritizing yourself (14:30)
• The healing power of female community—even online (21:00)
• Letting go of people-pleasing and embracing authenticity (29:30)
• The truth about becoming a paid creator (36:00)
• Imperfect starts and what it really takes to begin (41:30)

Connect with Lauren Hale:

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• Instagram
• Pinterest
• YouTube
• TikTok
• Facebook

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