Reinventing at 56: How Yvonne Marchese Turned Playfulness Into Her Midlife Superpower

At 48, breaking up with her snooze button sparked a major shift for Yvonne Marchese. What began as one small change opened the door to reconnecting with herself, challenging ageist beliefs, and rediscovering what is possible in midlife. Now at 56, she lives a joyful, multi-passionate life shaped by curiosity, play, and purpose. Her story is a powerful reminder that tiny steps can unlock your midlife superpower. 

✨ Episode Highlights

This week on Reinvention Rebels, I’m celebrating the power of small steps, brave choices, and the unexpected sparks that set midlife reinvention in motion.

At 48, Yvonne Marchese was feeling stuck, exhausted, and overwhelmed by the daily grind. Hitting snooze had become a ritual — until one morning she realized something had to change. That tiny shift of getting up when the alarm rang became the first domino in a much bigger personal awakening.

Today, at 56, Yvonne is an author, speaker, photographer, and host of the Late Bloomer Living podcast. She is also the creator of the Age Agitators Club and a passionate advocate for seeing midlife as a playground, not a decline. Her journey is a beautiful example of how purpose, playfulness, and self-trust can become a midlife superpower.

In this candid and joyful conversation, Yvonne opens up about redefining aging, embracing imperfection, and giving herself permission to be a beginner — again and again.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How ditching the snooze button at 48 sparked Yvonne’s reinvention
• The moment she realized her ageist beliefs were holding her back
• Why she believes aging can be playful, creative, and liberating
• The importance of asking for help, community, and doing it imperfectly
• How curiosity, consistency, and baby steps became her midlife momentum

Connect with Yvonne Marchese:

• Website: https://www.latebloomerliving.com/
• Instagram: @latebloomerliving

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