What if the moment you’ve been waiting for… is right now?

Karen Ansen joins me for a conversation that will feel very familiar if you’ve ever looked around your life and thought, “Okay… what’s next for me?”

After years of building a career, raising a family, and showing up for everyone else, Karen found herself at a turning point—one that led her to reconnect with herself, redefine her purpose, and create a life and business that truly fit.

This episode is about more than reinvention. It’s about remembering who you are—and giving yourself permission to live like it.

In this episode, Karen shares:

• Her journey from government work to law to entrepreneurship
• The moment that made her question everything
• Why self-worth shows up in how we price and lead
• How breathwork and inner work changed her life
• What it means to lead and live authentically

Key Topics:

• Reinventing life after 50
• Midlife identity and purpose
• Women and self-worth
• Boundaries and people-pleasing
• Leadership and emotional intelligence
• Building a business that supports your life

Connect with Karen: https://www.ignitehr.com.au/ and https://igniteyourpurpose.au/home

When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨
Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes.

📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in?

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot:
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If the Finger Lakes isn’t on your travel list yet… it might be after this conversation.

In this episode, I’m joined by Caley McKnight, an enology student at Cornell University who’s immersed in one of the most exciting (and underrated) wine regions in the country. Together, we explore what makes the Finger Lakes so special—and why it’s quickly becoming a must-visit destination for wine lovers.

From cool-climate wines and vineyard life to hidden gems you won’t want to miss, this episode is part wine education, part travel inspiration, and part love letter to discovering something new.

And if you’re joining me for Wine Camp 2026… consider this your preview.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Caley went from restaurant life in California to studying winemaking
• What makes the Finger Lakes climate ideal for certain wines
• Why Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Cabernet Franc shine in this region
• The role of science, soil, and sustainability in winemaking
• Local recommendations for wineries, cideries, and distilleries
• Why this region offers a more relaxed, approachable wine experience

Key Topics:

• Finger Lakes wine region overview
• Enology and winemaking basics
• Cool-climate wines
• Women in the wine industry
• Wine travel and experiences
• Sustainable and biodynamic practices

Want to experience it for yourself? Learn more about Wine Camp at: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨
Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes.

📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in?

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider

Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club:
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Sometimes the thing holding your business back isn’t strategy, marketing, or systems.

Sometimes it’s the patterns you didn’t even know were there.

In this episode of Penny for Your Shots: Conversations & Cocktails with Brilliant Women, Penny sits down with trauma-informed therapist, speaker, and author Dr. Shannon South to explore how our past experiences can quietly shape the way we lead, build businesses, and show up in our lives.

Dr. Shannon shares how hidden emotional patterns can influence everything from the risks we take to the opportunities we avoid. When women begin to untangle those patterns, something powerful often happens: as they grow personally, their businesses begin to grow too.

This conversation is a thoughtful reminder that reinvention in midlife isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about reconnecting with who you’ve been all along.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why personal growth often unlocks business growth
• How hidden patterns can quietly shape entrepreneurial decisions
• The connection between healing, leadership, and reinvention
• Why midlife can be a powerful season for rediscovery
• How untangling old patterns can help women move forward with more freedom

Key topics discussed:

• Midlife reinvention and personal growth
• Women entrepreneurs and mindset
• Hidden behavioral patterns and leadership
• Trauma-informed personal development
• Building a business that reflects who you truly are

When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? 🍷✨
Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local wines, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes.

📍 Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
🏡 Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Bring your besties or come solo—you’ll leave with new favorites either way. Wine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in?

Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call

Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp

Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras:
https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider

Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club:
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