Hey, fabulous! I’m Jax – short for Jackie-a 47 year-old midlife mom, corporate escape artist in progress, and professional life-juggler straight out of Cleveland, OH. I’m so excited you’re here! If you’ve ever wondered “What’s next?” in the second half of life, you’re in the right place, and trust me we’re going to figure it out together. Spoiler alert: It’s going to be amazing.
For 25 years, I rocked the “Mom of One” gig, raising my incredible son solo, balancing work, life, sports practices, family vacations, and all the wild moments in between. (Seriously, who knew one person could lose so many car keys in a lifetime?) With a business degree from Cleveland State University and a real estate license under my belt, I built a solid career in banking and let’s be honest, survived more corporate meetings than I can count. But now that my son is grown and thriving, it’s time to focus on me for a change. Yep, that’s right – I’m diving headfirst into this crazy thing called midlife reinvention!
Two reasons:
1) To hold myself accountable because let’s face it, we all need a little nudge now and then.
2) To create a community and connect with amazing women like you those who might feel a little stuck, but are so ready to reinvent themselves and find their sparkle again. You don’t have to do it alone, my friend. We’re in this together, and midlife? It’s where the real magic begins.
On this blog, you’ll find stories from my journey, practical advice, a few lessons learned the hard way (so you don’t have to), and lots of encouragement to help you thrive. This isn’t just about reinvention it’s about falling madly in love with life again and celebrating every messy, beautiful step along the way. Whether it’s rocking your new style, building self-confidence, starting a passion project, or learning to navigate dating apps without throwing your phone across the room we’re doing it all, with humor, heart, and a whole lot of love.
So buckle up and get ready to thrive, because these next chapters? They’re going to be the best yet. Join me on this wild, wonderful ride as we redefine midlife-together. And hey, don’t be a stranger! You can follow along on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Threads @jaxstys. Let’s grow, laugh, cry (happy tears only), and dance our way through midlife with joy, confidence, and some killer playlists.
With love, excitement, and the occasional caffeine-fueled idea,
Jax
XOXO
P.S. If you’ve ever thought, “It’s too late for me to change” consider this your sign: It’s not. Midlife is your time to shine, doll. Let’s make it count.
