The Other Side of 40 with April Noelle Grant

Have you ever wanted to punch people in the throat? Of course, you have. So has our guest today. Jen Mann started blogging because she wanted to punch people in the throat but writing about was a better option. Tired of the perfect parenting blog depiction of parenting, Jen set out to tell her truth. When her blog about the Elf on the Shelf went viral in 2011, she found herself wit

Join April as she chats with Celeste Herron, an brand strategist and CEO of Northern Crown Design & Digital, who started her company at 45. After experiencing some financial hardships and navigating a system that was not designed to meet her needs, Celeste knew she had to figure out a way to support herself, her children, and her employees. She reminds us that we can do hard th

Life can be amazing. Even after a long-term relationship that doesn’t work. Even after a job that seems to be going nowhere. Even after 40. It requires something from you though: you need to stretch outside your comfort zone. Cheri Spigner joins April to discuss her journey of stretching outside of the familiar, comfortable, and consistent life she had been living. Tune in to hea

Thinking about monetizing your strengths? What could you do well if you put your mind to it? Could you start your own brand and be successful? Of course you can! Today, we’re joined by Tracy Lamourie, publicist extraordinaire. After years of activism and advocacy, Tracy realized she was really good at promotion, social media, and telling stories about people. At 41, she took the

Have you lost your identity in your job? In your marriage? It’s not fair to call it a midlife crisis because it’s not quite that. It’s a realization that you aren’t happy, being, or doing what you want. What do you do when this happens? Today Dr. Kay and April discuss a path forward when you have that moment. Sometimes, you need to figure out if you really need to compromis

Have you found yourself in a role you did not want to be in? You’re working harder, putting more time in at the office, running yourself ragged for some external validation that may not come. Terry B. McDougall has some advice for you: Stop. Step back. Be unapologetic about your worth and your work. Don’t sacrifice your values for a career. You read that right. You may have not

Life hacks? See a friend who needs some rest? Reach out. Networking is important to sustain your relationships and your self-care. Sisterhood extends beyond blood. Another life hack? Reclaim your time and cut out the things that no longer serve you. This includes social media, people, and organizations. Serve yourself and grow yourself. You’ll be better able to serve others. Toda

What is friendship? What did you sign up for when you chose your life? How do you make space for yourself? What do you like to do? Who are you? How do you carve a life out for yourself and time for yourself? Today April is joined by Rhumel Anderson & Twanda Baker, hosts of Girrrl Can I Ask You Something? Podcast. Girrrl…listen in as April, Rhumel, and Twanda discuss what it m

Buy that one-way ticket. Go that concert. Study what you want. Get that degree. You’ll be amazed what you can do when you take control of your life. After an experience that shook Rachel Decoste to the core, she asked herself the question “what do I want to do?” It was then that she realized she had not been orchestrating her own life; she had merely been playing the instrume

Here’s your sign: It’s your season right now. Make yourself a priority. Do you need to move? Do it. Do you need to slow down? Schedule time with yourself. Want to transform yourself? Learn. Experience. Apply. Develop. Join us as Dr. Deena helps us through this season of change with practical tips and advice to help you live your best life on the other side of 40.Elevate the way