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Lesley Seymour, founder of Covey Club, shares her journey of starting the club and the importance of creating a supportive community for women over 40. Covey Club evolved from an online publication to a club that offers workshops, pods, and live events. Lesley emphasizes the power of women coming together, sharing their knowledge, and supporting each other in their personal and professional reinventions. She also discusses the need for women to ask for help and the importance of continuous learning and curiosity. Takeaways: (1) Covey Club provides a supportive community for women over 40 who are going through personal and professional reinventions. (2) The club offers workshops, pods, and live events to help women connect, learn, and support each other. (3) Women often have a hard time asking for help, but it is important to reach out and seek support from others. (4) Continuous learning and curiosity are essential for personal growth and navigating life's challenges. Learn more at: https://www.coveyclub.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesleyjaneseymour/

“Everybody can learn to reinvent whatever it is you want to do. You just have to learn how to go about it.” Gendered ageism is the intersection of age and gender bias in the workplace. This is a growing concern for professional women. I talk to so many women about wanting to reinvent themselves and start a new career or get a new job. They’re hesitant because they feel as if they're dismissed in the job market due to their age. In the workplace, this form of bias impacts their job security and their financial future. I couldn't think of a better person to have a conversation about this topic than Lesley Jane Seymour. Lesley is a former editor, an author, and the founder of the Covey Club, an online community for professional women focused on reinvention. Lesley uses her personal story of reinvention after being editor-in-chief of four national magazines as inspiration to others.. She inspires people to reach beyond their self-imposed boundaries to realize that they can reinvent themselves at any age because she did it herself. In this episode: The perception of “you’re done” at a certain age Minding your own prejudice around age Getting out of your comfort zone Reinvention is not linear, it’s an exploratory process Striving for perfection is the death of success Power Presence Academy: Practical Wisdom for Leaders is the go-to podcast for anyone who leads. Your host is Janet Ioli, leadership and human development expert, sought-after coach and advisor to global executives, and former executive with experience in four Fortune 100 companies. She helps leaders ground themselves with confidence, connection, and purpose and learn to lead with Less Ego, More Soul. Resource Links: Lesley Seymour is the CEO and founder of CoveyClub, an online community for professional women focused on reinvention. She has interviewed everyone from First Lady Michelle Obama to Mindy Kaling to Hannah Grove (CMO of State Street Bank). She was previously a senior editor of Vogue, editor-in-chief of Marie Claire, Redbook, and More magazine. Visit CoveyClub here . Connect with today’s guest on LinkedIn: Lesley Seymour Connect with Janet Ioli: Website: janetioli.com LinkedIn: Janet Ioli Instagram: @janetioli YouTube: @janetioli If you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli’s book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women . If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts . Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms

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Lesley Seymour is an entrepreneur and a former editor-in-chief of More , Redbook , and Marie Claire magazines. After her career in the magazine industry, Lesley created a community-oriented website exclusive to women called the Covey Club . Covey Club’s goal is to bring women over forty together who want to live their second life through connections, various tools, and real and virtual meetups. In this episode, Lesley helps us understand the problems older women encounter in the workplace. She explains why being forty is not supposed to be the end of your prime, why you need to have - what she calls - a “reinvention plan,” and why women should not be afraid to ask for help. She also shares how the Covey Club works, what awaits future members, and some of its current projects. “If you were a worker like I was, you need to find out who you are again.” Lesley Seymour In this episode, you’ll learn: The problems older women face in a fast-paced and technology-driven world. What is the Covey Club and what inspired her to create it? How the Covey Club can enable older women to improve their lives. Different projects and programs the Covey Club gives women access to. Her experience when she got out of Corporate America. Why older women have a difficult time finding their place in Corporate America. Key Takeaways: There is such a taboo about growing old. There's still a stigma for older women to be in certain jobs and positions. Women don't take help well since we're supposed to be the helpers, and that has to change. Life is meant to be lived, not endured. Connect with Lesley Seymour: Covey Club Facebook This episode was sponsored by… HealthIQ uses science and data to secure life insurance for health-conscious people and athletes including runners, cyclists, strength trainers, vegans, and many more. Learn how 56% of HealthIQ customers receive up to 33% in exclusive savings on their life insurance policies by visiting the HealthIQ website . Mention the promo code: FitFluential when you speak with a HealthIQ agent to receive your free quote today ! Rate, Review, Connect, Inspire Stay updated on new episodes, guest interviews, and health, wellness, and fitness information and resources by subscribing to the FitFluential Radio Show on iTunes . Every day we bring you actionable insight, demystified truth, and simple steps to help you navigate the complex, often confusing health, wellness, and fitness information and answer the questions you’ve been asking. Visit our website or subscribe on iTunes today!