Ever dreamed of packing up and starting fresh somewhere new? Stacey Birch did just that at 50, and her story will inspire you to take the leap, too.

Stacey is the dynamic force behind Hot Flashes & Boarding Passes. Once a career bartender who lost her job during lockdown in Canada, she decided to rewrite her life story.

She packed her bags and moved to Tulum, Mexico, where she turned her love for puppies, margaritas, and Instagram into a thriving social media business. In this episode, she shares what it was like to start over in a new country and the surprising twists that led to her success.

One of Stacey’s game-changers was winning a social media bootcamp, which gave her the tools to build a powerful online presence. Now, her thriving business allows her to explore the world on her own terms.

Stacey’s story is all about showing up authentically, both in life and on social media, and encouraging other women to do the same.

If you’re a midlife woman dreaming of travel, adventure, and a fresh start, Stacey’s journey will inspire you to take a chance on yourself, design the life of your dreams, and support others along the way.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Volunteering at dog rescue facilities in Mexico
• Adjusting to being bad at something as an adult
• Overcoming fear and putting yourself out there
• Show who you are, not just the place you're visiting - especially if you're midlife!

RESOURCES:
Connect with Stacey: Website, Instagram

⚡ROUND BOOK: Wander Woman by Beth Santos

EPISODE DETAILS:
06:55 - The hardest part about starting something in midlife

13:51 - When trying to grow your social media.

16:15 - Follow people who are older than you who are doing what you want to do,

18:30 - Get yourself into the rooms of people doing what you want to do.

26:05 - Done is better than perfect.

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