WHAT CHANGED MOST AFTER 40?

After 40, I stopped shrinking.

Stopped seeking approval. Stopped editing myself to make others comfortable. I started saying no with clarity.

Started owning every room I walked into. Started showing up as the most real version of me.

But maybe the biggest shift? I started listening—not just to think, but to feel. To hear my purpose. To tune into what truly matters and how I want to make a difference.

At 50, that listening has only gotten louder— almost like a calling. Because life starts to feel a little more like a deadline. And in this second half, I’m choosing legacy over people-pleasing. I didn’t lose my youth. I gained something far more powerful—myself. Here’s to the fierce, focused, and fully expressed you.

What changed most for you after 40?