Off the Timeline: Letting Go of the ‘Shoulds’ and Building a Soul-Led Life at 40

Forty, single, and child-free—with none of the traditional boxes ticked—Gemma Jackson reached a moment of truth that many women silently wrestle with.

After years of comparing herself to others, chasing external validation, and feeling like a failure for not hitting society’s “success” milestones, Gemma made a radical decision: she chose herself.

In this honest and deeply inspiring conversation, Gemma shares how she went from corporate burnout and quiet dissatisfaction to becoming an online business owner, content creator, and digital nomad. From navigating a personal awakening during a friend’s health crisis, moving to Ibiza over the summer, and eventually landing in Bali with an accountability partner she’d never even met in person—this is a story of brave, bold reinvention.

🔥 We talk about:

• Breaking free from the traditional life timeline
• Moving through burnout, fear and the illusion of “stability”
• Starting a business at 40 with no roadmap—just a deep inner nudge
• Manifestation, messy action and the power of trusting yourself
• Sharing vulnerable content and growing an engaged community online
• Living a life that feels rich and aligned (even if it looks nothing like you imagined)

Gemma’s words will land deeply if you’ve ever found yourself asking: “Is this really it?”
Her reminder? You’re never too late, too old, or too far behind to pivot, rise, and create something wildly beautiful from your truth.

“I was just existing, not living.” — Gemma Jackson

Listen now and get ready to feel seen, stirred, and inspired to shake off the ‘shoulds’ and step into your own timeline.

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Remember, it is your time to become unstoppable 💫

Rachel xxx