What You’ll Learn from this Episode about Midlife Career Transition from Finance to Interior Design with Darlene Malaney:
- What making midlife career transition from Finance to Interior Design can look like in midlife.
- What it was like to invest in life coaching as a client in the Women in the Middle Academy and how it led to a career pivot and midlife career transition.
- Why fear is common when you make a change like becoming an entrepreneur in midlife.
- Why it’s important to believe that you can change your life at any age.
- Why having a supportive spouse or partner can be so helpful with this kind of midlife career transition.
- Why it’s not always easy to become an entrepreneur in midlife, but it’s a rewarding kind of stress.
- What it’s like to dream up a new idea for yourself that involves developing a business with your daughter.
- How hiring a life coach and the process of coaching and mindfulness can help you figure out what you want in midlife so you can be more intentional about your next chapter.
Welcome to Another Episode of the Women in the Middle Podcast
Today’s episode is about managing fear of change and a midlife career transition from finance to interior design with Darlene Malaney.
I originally interviewed Darlene on my sister’s podcast, Women in the Middle® Entrepreneurs. Today I’m sharing this episode here on the Women in the Middle® Show because Darlene was also a client in the Women in the Middle Academy; she also shares her midlife career transition journey from unfulfilled and unhappy to clarity and joy, and talks about her personal experience with decision-making in a way that I know you’ll relate to and get a lot from.
Darlene is currently enjoying her “next chapter” and living her best life as an entrepreneur and proud mom in an interior design business with her daughter. She retired as a Finance professional to pursue her dream.
On the outside, her professional life looked great! She had risen to the top position in her field, achieved national accolades, had financial security, and appeared to be “at the top of her game.”
The only problem was that she didn’t feel that way on the inside.
Listening to the Women in the Middle Podcast led Darlene to appreciate and accept that she was no longer content working in Finance. She wanted more and reached out to join the Women in the Middle Academy. She wanted more and was no longer content working in Finance.
Working together in the Academy gave her the courage to set a date and quit her job. She describes it as taking a leap of faith. She announced she was taking a planned career break to embark on “a midlife reset and refresh” and knew she never wanted to work for someone again.
Three years later, Darlene is the co-founder and CEO of Dayna Sterling Interiors, a luxury residential interior design firm based in South Florida with studios in Palm Beach & Naples. She describes her journey and shares how her love of learning and growing is helping her to become the best version of herself.
Please enjoy this authentic and inspiring interview!
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Connect with Darlene Malaney
Website: https://www.daynasterling.com/
Instagram @daynasterlinginteriors
Facebook Dayna Sterling Interiors
Connect with Suzy
Midlife QUIZ: You’re also invited to take the free “Get Unstuck Midlife Quiz” to discover what’s keeping you stuck and how to move toward the life you’ve been putting off! It only takes about 90 seconds! You can start the quiz here: www.midlifequiz.com.
Work with Me: Group Coaching Women in the Middle Academy: Learn to start living like time matters…because it does! The Academy helps you do this in a 12 month group format that includes coaching, community, creativity, and connection. Get unstuck and create your happiness blueprint for your future! Apply now: www.womeninthemiddleacademy.com and book your free call to learn how I can help you find what’s missing so that you love your life after 50.
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Breakthrough Coaching Session: Breakthrough what’s keeping you stuck! Imagine having a private 2 hour coaching session to get some solid clarity about what’s holding you back and confidence about your next steps forward! Limited spots available, so book now. Book here.
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New Masterclass: Get Unstuck: Midlife Clarity Fast &Easy: Take this fun DIY midlife masterclass and get clear about your next chapter priorities without spin, confusion, and overwhelm in less than an hour! www.midliferoadmap.com
Download Suzy’s eBook: 50 Ways to Celebrate Life after 50: Get unstuck, avoid regrets, and live your best life: www.50waystocelebrate.com and Amazon
OTHER RESOURCES:
Free Monthly Webinars and Workshops offered by Suzy Rosenstein: https://suzyrosenstein.com/webinar/
FREE VIDEO: Get Unstuck in Midlife Video Training: www.girlfriendsguidetomidlife.com
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