In this episode of Midlife Unmuted, we’re digging into the real story behind unshakable confidence—what does it actually take to “show up” with your full voice, especially if you spent years putting everyone else first?

Join Tanya Smith and her special guest, Regina Robinson, as they talk honest reinvention, faith, and what it means to unapologetically step into the spotlight after 50. Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to stop dimming your light—and truly mean it?

Timestamps
(00:00) Meet Regina Robinson: Inner Confidence Curator
(03:50) Faith & Confidence: Regina’s Approach for Women in Business
(08:00) From Stage Fright to Pressing Record: Getting on Camera
(10:02) Tackling Self-Doubt—and the Perfection Trap
(13:48) Is Imposter Syndrome Real? Regina’s Take
(18:34) Permission to Shine: On Outgrowing the Need to Dim Your Light
(23:26) Final Thoughts on Living Out Loud After 50

Don’t wait for someone else’s permission—own your gifts, step forward, and let them shine, because your voice might be the example someone else needs to see what’s truly possible.

midlife confidence, women entrepreneurs, video visibility, faith and business, self-doubt, imposter syndrome, on-camera confidence, reinventing midlife, personal growth after 50, Regina Robinson, Midlife Unmuted, Tanya Smith

In this episode of Midlife Unmuted™, we’re asking: What does it really take to grow an online community that matters—without becoming just another face lost in the algorithm?

Tanya sits down with Paul Gowder, founder of powwows.com, to talk consistency, community, and sharing culture through live video in a way that actually feels good (and real). If you’ve ever wondered if it’s “too late” to reinvent yourself or scale your side passion into something bigger, this is a conversation you’ll want to hear.

Paul shares how he built a thriving digital community from a personal passion, navigated the leap from IT to full-time creator, and continues to grow powwows.com while staying true to his values—and his audience.

Timestamps
(00:00) Welcoming Paul Gowder & Midlife Unmuted’s mission
(04:34) The origin story of powwows.com
(13:35) The power of showing up as yourself online
(14:03) Why email is the backbone of community (and how Paul uses it)
(26:54) Bridging personal and professional life with purpose
(34:04) Advice for building visibility and taking bold steps later in life

It’s never too late to start, grow, or put yourself out there—just keep taking the next step and lead with purpose, and your community will find you.

online community, midlife entrepreneurship, powwows.com, content creation, live streaming, email marketing, community building

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I market my business in a way that actually feels good?” you’ll want to pull up a chair for this one. Host Tanya Smith sits down with M. Shannon Hernandez to break down how to create lead magnets that actually bring in ready-to-buy clients, why it matters to know your “Level 5 Buyer,” and how to infuse joy (yes, real joy!) into your marketing so it genuinely fits your life and business now.

Marketing strategist M. Shannon Hernandez joins Tanya Smith to share how midlife creators can design lead magnets for buyers who are truly ready to work with you—and why joy is the best secret for on-camera confidence and sustainable business growth.