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Second Wind Women

Second Wind Women

Written by: Karen Spies
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 The entrepreneurship media is obsessed with youth, venture capital, and scale-at-all-costs mentality. Meanwhile, women over 45 represent one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial demographics, yet their stories are largely invisible in mainstream business content. These women aren't starting from zero. They're translating institutional credibility into personal authority, corporate networks into customer bases, and executive decision-making skills into business strategy. Their path to entrepreneurship looks completely different from the typical startup narrative and it's often more sustainable. We highlight: The strategic thinking that made them successful executives now applied to their own venture How they identified problems worth solving The way they bootstrap intelligently Their approach to building authority The reality of balancing financial security with creative fulfillment Every story we share proves that corporate experience isn't something to overcome in entrepreneurship, it's a competitive advantage. When midlife women see others who've successfully made the transition, it shifts their hopes from "impossible dream" to "strategic next step." We're not just inspiring individual women to start businesses. We're documenting a fundamental shift in how expertise and authority operate in the modern economy.© 2025 Second Wind Women Art Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Natural Healing with Teas- Dr Sara Love

    Natural Healing with Teas- Dr Sara Love
    Jan 28 2026
    This conversation delves into the journey of Dr. Sara Love, a naturopathic physician and founder of a herbal tea business. We talk about her transition from traditional medicine to naturopathy, the inspiration behind her tea business, and the challenges of balancing a career in naturopathy with a food production business. You can find Dr Sara at Lichen&leaf. (Discount code "PODCAST25" for 25% off your first order) Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Dr. Sarah Love
    • (00:00:59) - Naturopaths on Becoming a Pharmacist
    • (00:03:16) - How did you find the naturopathic school in Portland?
    • (00:04:18) - Herbal Teas, a transition to naturopathic training
    • (00:08:20) - Oregon runner does ultra-marathons
    • (00:10:05) - How to Build a Toxic Workforce
    • (00:13:54) - Have You Needed to Enhance Your Skills?
    • (00:15:33) - What's the biggest challenge facing your business?
    • (00:16:52) - Questions naturopathic doctors have about access to healthcare
    • (00:17:58) - How to Balance Naturopathy and Chiropractic Medicine
    • (00:20:45) - Cast Iron Pots
    • (00:22:42) - How midwives helped me get my first baby out
    • (00:26:03) - Interview with Sarah at Like & Leaf
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    28 mins
  • Unlocking Vitality: The Power of Breath and Nutrition with Kate Cross

    Unlocking Vitality: The Power of Breath and Nutrition with Kate Cross
    Jan 23 2026
    In the quest for personal growth and vitality, the connection between breath and nutrition often goes overlooked. In a recent episode of Second Wind Women, wellness practitioner Kate Tarratt Cross, known as the "Breath Chef," delves into how mastering these two life forces can elevate our energy and unlock the life we truly desire. You can find Kate at GoWithTheGlow.com. Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Kate Tarratt Tarett Cross on Second Wind Women
    • (00:02:06) - The Secret to Starting a Race
    • (00:02:24) - Breath Chef and Leading Retreats
    • (00:03:02) - How to Sleep Better With Less Anxiety
    • (00:06:33) - What is Soma Breath Work? (
    • (00:10:14) - How to cook at 87
    • (00:13:00) - How Did I Get A Job as a Stewardess on a
    • (00:14:58) - The artist who opened an art center in Haiti
    • (00:21:07) - Survivor talks about the wild west
    • (00:21:24) - Chef and Coach: The Balance
    • (00:24:35) - Working in a Haitian Art Gallery
    • (00:28:35) - How do you work with people now?
    • (00:30:04) - Vegetarian and Animal Diets on
    • (00:33:35) - Karen on Her Experience With Self-Care
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    36 mins
  • Finding Your Flawsome with Laura Schiller

    Finding Your Flawsome with Laura Schiller
    Jan 20 2026
    Laura Schiller- author of “Finding Your Flawsome” talks candidly about her law career and struggles with mental health cumulating in a breakdown and commitment to a mental hospital. She also talks about accepting her diagnosis and the practices she uses to manage her experience and emotions. Connect with Laura Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Seeking Flossome on Second Wind Women
    • (00:00:32) - Bipolar attorney on her manic episode and mental hospital stay
    • (00:05:47) - Celebrity April Fools' Jokes
    • (00:06:33) - Bipolar mom in the mental hospital with her kids
    • (00:07:47) - Seeking Flossom: Laura Schiller
    • (00:08:16) - You worked for your dad for 10 years before becoming a shareholder
    • (00:11:00) - When You Realized The Law Wasn't Working For You
    • (00:12:13) - One Lawyer's Battle With Bipolarism
    • (00:14:06) - What is Bipolar Disorder?
    • (00:15:09) - Bipolar 2: The Depression
    • (00:16:52) - I Have Inattentive Adhd And Bipolar
    • (00:21:22) - I Was Locked Up In A Mental Hospital
    • (00:23:49) - Bipolar patient on being committed to the mental hospital
    • (00:27:40) - Bipolar patient reveals life lessons from the mental hospital
    • (00:32:15) - Laura Greenberg Schiller on Finding Flawsome
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    33 mins
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