If you’ve ever faced loss or change and wondered how you could stay open to life and find joy, this is for you.
In this moving conversation, we hear from mindset coach Kathleen Quinn, who at 56 reinvented herself after retiring from a 35-year career at Stanford University.
Just as she was embracing her new path, Kathleen faced the devastating loss of her husband, Michael, during the pandemic.
Before he passed, he left her with a simple but profound request: “Struggle to stay open to life.”
Those words became the compass that guided her through grief, heartbreak, change, and loss, and eventually helped her rediscover joy.
Now at 63, Kathleen is living proof that it’s never too late to change your identity, feel deserving of abundance, and say yes to opportunities beyond your wildest dreams.
From honouring her husband’s wisdom to becoming a mindset coach, to stepping into authorship and public speaking, Kathleen’s story is a powerful reminder that courage isn’t about having it all figured out; it’s about staying open to what life places before you, even when it scares you.
Kathleen’s purpose is to help people feel grounded, free, and fulfilled, and this episode will inspire you on your way.
Key takeaways:
o How Kathleen’s husband’s final wishes became her guiding principle.
o What it takes to start a new career at 56 and take on a completely different identity.
o What grief can teach us about growth and understanding.
o The freedom that comes from releasing expectations of others.
o The difference between wealth and abundance.
o Why friendships may play different roles and how to accept them.
o The importance of asking for what you deserve and breaking old scarcity patterns.
o How living by your values keeps you aligned, even when resistance shows up.
Where to find Kathleen:
Website: Kathleen Quinn
LinkedIn: Kathleen Quinn
Get a copy of her book (where she’s a featured author).
Infinite Impact – Stories of Alignment
Where to find me:
Website: Kim Payne
LinkedIn: Kim Payne
Instagram: @iamkimpayne
Facebook: Kim Payne Biz
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