Happy 2024! I've got an amazing episode for you this week: Welcome back Jen Zwinck, Kelly Dunham, and Amanda Cupcake.

Toward the end of the year, I asked some of my favorite guests and yours of 2023 to share a little bit about what they've been up to since they've been on the podcast and maybe share a bit of wisdom or thoughts that they have about this year -the year ahead.

For more on this week's guests- here's where you can find their 2023 The Second Chapter episodes!

https://www.thesecondchapterpodcast.com/podcast/episode/286b16d4/finding-her-why-in-life-after-loss-widow-180s-jen-zwinck

https://www.thesecondchapterpodcast.com/podcast/episode/1fc335cf/a-comical-second-helping-ex-nun-kelli-dunham

https://www.thesecondchapterpodcast.com/podcast/episode/41605930/enjoying-the-sweet-taste-of-success-amanda-cupcake

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#womenover35 #wearebadass

On The Second Chapter, serial careerist and founder of Slackline Productions [http://slacklineproductions.co.uk/], Kristin Duffy, chats with women who started the second (or third… or fifth!) chapter in their careers and lives, after 35. You’ll find inspiring stories, have a few laughs, and maybe even be motivated to turn the page on your own second chapter!

Of course we’d love to hear what you think- and if you love the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on podchaser  [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-second-chapter-1567097]or Apple podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-second-chapter/id1535836314].

New Year, New Chapter, Same Fabulous You!

The Five Theatre Girls: five women from Doncaster, who were never professional actors but just performed on one of Great Britain's most revered stages.

Sandra, Christine, Ruth, Sharon and Sally were part of The Odyssey: The Underworld at the National Theatre of Great Britain, the culmination of a project that has brought amazing change to all of their lives after 35.

The Odyssey was the National Theatre's nationwide multi-venue production to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Public Acts, a national program to create extraordinary acts of theatre and community. I read about this project and saw that some second chapter women's stories that were emerging out of the project. I needed to hear more about their stories and I'd love to share them with you!

For more about the National Theatre and Public Acts: https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/

https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/about-us/theatre-nation-partnerships/public-acts/

For more about Cast in Doncaster: https://www.castindoncaster.com/about/about-cast/~~~

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On Facebook and YouTube as Slackline Productions

#womenover35 #wearebadass

On The Second Chapter, serial careerist and founder of Slackline Productions [http://slacklineproductions.co.uk/], Kristin Duffy, chats with women who started the second (or third… or fifth!) chapter in their careers and lives, after 35. You’ll find inspiring stories, have a few laughs, and maybe even be motivated to turn the page on your own second chapter!

Of course we’d love to hear what you think- and if you love the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on podchaser  [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-second-chapter-1567097]or Apple podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-second-chapter/id1535836314].

Five Theatre Girls: How Five "Normal" Women Took to the National Theatre's Largest Stage

For Alison Wearing, experiencing a big change at age 12, her father coming out as gay in the 1970s, led to big changes in her adult life as well.

Alison and Kristin talk about how Alison became a writer after failing English in school, how the dismissal of her second manuscript led to her taking the stage, and how letting go of the labels that define us can sometimes show us who we really are.

For more on Alison:

Her memoir writing course can be found here: https://www.alisonwearing.com/memoir-writing-ink

The book about her dad: https://www.alisonwearing.com/confessions-book

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/AlisonWearingWriterPerformer

Instagram: @alisonwearing_memoirwriting

Cover photo by Terry Manzo

From Kristin:

it is so lovely to be back with you this week. I've been feeling really sad about the irregularity of my episode releases, but I've been completely snowed under with my master's degree work. I definitely need to have my own episode soon.

There've been so many changes and I'm really proud to be doing a little bit of what I talk to my guests about every week, living my mantra of always learning. This past week, I had my first experiences as both a script supervisor, and a producer on a film set, so times have been exciting.

Today, student films. Tomorrow, Netflix. Enjoy the episode :)

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 * Twitter: @slacklineprodu2,
 * Instagram: @the_second_chapter_podcast,


On Facebook and YouTube as Slackline Productions

#womenover35 #wearebadass

On The Second Chapter, serial careerist and founder of Slackline Productions [http://slacklineproductions.co.uk/], Kristin Duffy, chats with women who started the second (or third… or fifth!) chapter in their careers and lives, after 35. You’ll find inspiring stories, have a few laughs, and maybe even be motivated to turn the page on your own second chapter!

Of course we’d love to hear what you think- and if you love the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on podchaser  [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-second-chapter-1567097]or Apple podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-second-chapter/id1535836314].

Embracing and Letting Go of the Labels the Define Us with Alison Wearing

Amanda Rudd, aka Amanda Cupcake, started out in fashion but the fast pace and stress led to anxiety and health problems. She did something she thought she'd never do (listen to the podcast to find out what!), which has allowed her to discover that sometimes the best fashion model is a cupcake and success isn't always what we think.

For more on Amanda, go to her website: www.amanda-cupcake.com [http://www.amanda-cupcake.com/]

Instagram: @amandacupcake

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Subscribe, review and share The Second Chapter- wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts or on podchaser.com

- For more, go to thesecondchapterpodcast.com

- If you like what we do, buy us a virtual coffee! https://ko-fi.com/thesecondchapter

 * Twitter: @slacklineprodu2
 * Instagram: @the_second_chapter_podcast,


On Facebook and YouTube as Slackline Productions

#womenover35 #wearebadass

On The Second Chapter, serial careerist and founder of Slackline Productions [http://slacklineproductions.co.uk/], Kristin Duffy, chats with women who started the second (or third… or fifth!) chapter in their careers and lives, after 35. You’ll find inspiring stories, have a few laughs, and maybe even be motivated to turn the page on your own second chapter!

Of course we’d love to hear what you think- and if you love the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on podchaser  [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-second-chapter-1567097]or Apple podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-second-chapter/id1535836314].

Enjoying the Sweet Taste of Success, Amanda Cupcake

Joanne Hardcastle's unexpected midlife success as an interiors guru and content creator led to, amongst other things, her appearance on Interior Design Masters, interior design's answer to the Great British Bake-Off.

Joanne's current chapter, which she's calling "the fun chapter" of her life, only happened after the ups and downs of life, love, and loss.

CW: To let you know, Joanne and Kristin speak about her experience with miscarriage, which is an important part of her story and that of her family. But she also has so much joy and life wisdom to share.

You can find more about Joanne on Instagram @hardcastletowers and on her blog at hardcastletowers.com [https://hardcastletowers.com/]

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Subscribe, review and share The Second Chapter- wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts or on podchaser.com

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 * Twitter: @slacklineprodu2,
 * Instagram: @the_second_chapter_podcast,


On Facebook and YouTube as Slackline Productions

#womenover35 #wearebadass

On The Second Chapter, serial careerist and founder of Slackline Productions [http://slacklineproductions.co.uk/], Kristin Duffy, chats with women who started the second (or third… or fifth!) chapter in their careers and lives, after 35. You’ll find inspiring stories, have a few laughs, and maybe even be motivated to turn the page on your own second chapter!

Of course we’d love to hear what you think- and if you love the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on podchaser  [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-second-chapter-1567097]or Apple podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-second-chapter/id1535836314].

Mid-Life Interiors Guru & Content Creator, Joanne Hardcastle

Despite a "having it all" life in New York City, under the surface, Amber James was anything but happy. A pandemic, two health crises, and a family death led Amber to take a risk, blow up her life, and start all over again.

"I think that's why I'm sharing my story now is I want other women to be able to tell their stories, to find their voice, take that chance on themselves and find their happy because everybody's different.

And what society tells us isn't necessarily going to make us happy."

Find out more about Amber at:

http://www.notestoselfshop.com [http://www.notestoselfshop.com/]

https://www.instagram.com/notestoselfshop/

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Subscribe, review and share The Second Chapter- wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts or on podchaser.com

- For more, go to thesecondchapterpodcast.com

- If you like what we do, buy us a virtual coffee! https://ko-fi.com/thesecondchapter

 * Twitter: @slacklineprodu2,
 * Instagram: @the_second_chapter_podcast,


On Facebook and YouTube as Slackline Productions

#womenover35 #wearebadass

On The Second Chapter, serial careerist and founder of Slackline Productions [http://slacklineproductions.co.uk/], Kristin Duffy, chats with women who started the second (or third… or fifth!) chapter in their careers and lives, after 35. You’ll find inspiring stories, have a few laughs, and maybe even be motivated to turn the page on your own second chapter!

Of course we’d love to hear what you think- and if you love the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on podchaser  [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-second-chapter-1567097]or Apple podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-second-chapter/id1535836314].

From Blowing Up Her Life to Never Been Happier, Amber James

Christie Hayward is living in two worlds- the one that she loves to reminisce about and share with audiences in her show, Memories of the Early 1950s, and the one where she’s checking things off her bucket list, including presenting the show at her first Edinburgh Fringe at age 77. 

And it’s not just performing- Christine is busy running a plant business alongside her husband, Keith, and as one of the reviews for her show said, she “stands as a testament to late-life aspirations”.

For more about Christine, go to http://poemsong.co.uk/

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 * Twitter: @slacklineprodu2,
 * Instagram: @the_second_chapter_podcast,


On Facebook and YouTube as Slackline Productions

#womenover35 #wearebadass

On The Second Chapter, serial careerist and founder of Slackline Productions [http://slacklineproductions.co.uk/], Kristin Duffy, chats with women who started the second (or third… or fifth!) chapter in their careers and lives, after 35. You’ll find inspiring stories, have a few laughs, and maybe even be motivated to turn the page on your own second chapter!

Of course we’d love to hear what you think- and if you love the show, please leave us a 5-star rating and review on podchaser  [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-second-chapter-1567097]or Apple podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-second-chapter/id1535836314].

Are You Sitting Comfortably? Then I'll Begin with Christine Hayward

A reminder that it’s never too late to start your next chapter. On The Second Chapter, serial careerist Kristin Duffy chats with women who started the second (or third... or fifth!) chapter in their careers and lives, after 35. You'll find inspiring stories, have a few laughs, and maybe even be motivated to turn the page on your own second chapter! The Second Chapter is brought to you by Slackline Productions- a company dedicated to telling the stories of women over 35 through theatre, film and podcast. Women 35+ living their best chapter yet!