
The roles that shaped your identity have shifted. The responsibilities that filled your time have loosened.
And now… there’s space. More space than you’ve had in decades. Instead of freedom, it sometimes feels like uncertainty, restlessness, or a quiet sense of “Is this all there is?”
What if the question isn’t “What should I do next?”
…but “What is this time of my life really for?”
🗓️ Tuesday 28 July 11am PT/2pm ET
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This season of life is too important to drift through.
You’ve spent years showing up—for family, for work, for everyone else.
And now, for the first time…
Your time is your own.
But no one ever taught you how to live inside that.
Not with meaning.
Not with clarity.
Not in a way that actually feels fulfilling.
And the truth is: if you don’t choose what this chapter becomes… it will choose itself.
Reconnect with what matters in this stage of life—not what used to matter, not what others expect
Use a simple creative process to access clarity —so you’re not stuck in your head trying to figure it out
See what’s been keeping you in limbo —without turning it into something to fix
Leave with a clearer sense of direction —grounded in what feels meaningful to you now
You are 50+ and wondering how you want to spend the next chapter of your life
You’re retired—or approaching it—and feel unsure how to create meaning in your days
You’ve lost touch with your creativity, your interests, or your sense of purpose
You feel like you “should” be enjoying this time… but something is missing
You don’t want to waste this season of life feeling disconnected or unfulfilled
Not a packed schedule— but a meaningful rhythm.
Not obligations— but things you genuinely want to engage in.
Not wondering what to do with your time— but knowing what feels worth your time.
Because this chapter isn’t empty.
It’s open.
And you get to decide what fills it.



Becoming an empty nester and turning 50 was a wake-up call. I realized I was at a crossroads, yet I felt numb, unsure of what I wanted or valued anymore. This program offered me the chance to reconnect with those deeper parts of myself and begin the journey to truly 'come alive' again.
This program was a lifeline back to my creative self, and I am so grateful I took the leap.
Leslie T.
Austin, TX


I have been amazed in the difference it made in my clarity about next steps and my confidence in undertaking them as I start a new chapter in retirement.
Minette brings an interesting blend of researcher and artist to her curriculum--she is an excellent teacher who covers relevant topics on thriving in life using creative modes of expression that are always on point, insightful, and helpful.
Maggie O.
San Francisco, CA


When I first took one of Minette’s workshops and it's like light started shining in my life again. There was a way to experience joy and fun and clarity and to change how I was experiencing my life; that's what drew me to this program: the promise of a regular joyful (very joyful!) safe space with inspiring and yet wholly human women growing and glowing and creating and learning together.
Elizabeth D.
Montreal, QC
Hi, I’m Dr. Minette Riordan.
I guide women in midlife who find themselves asking, “Who am I now?” — especially when the roles that once defined their lives begin to shift.
A few years ago, I found myself in that same place.
After decades as an entrepreneur, coach, author, and mother, the structure and identity I had relied on began to change. And underneath it all, there was a quiet but persistent question:
Who am I now… without these roles?
What began as a personal exploration — returning to creativity, questioning old assumptions, and listening more deeply to myself — became something much more meaningful.
I realized this wasn’t a personal problem.
It was a developmental transition.
And one that many women move through without language, support, or understanding.
Today, this is the work I guide women through.
Not helping them reinvent themselves —
but helping them understand where they are, reconnect with themselves, and begin to see what’s next.
Through a blend of reflection, expressive arts, and developmental insight, I’ve supported hundreds of women in navigating this stage with more clarity, self-trust, and a renewed sense of direction.
I also bring over 30 years of experience facilitating transformation and community, including:
• Doctorate from Stanford University
• Certified coach since 2006
• 20+ years as an entrepreneur, coach, and author
• Facilitating hundreds of individuals and thousands of women through workshops, programs, and retreats
But more than any credential…
I’ve lived this question.
And I know what it takes to move from feeling uncertain and disconnected to feeling like yourself again.
This workshop is where that journey begins.
I don’t want to be the keeper of everyone else’s heart anymore. I want to hold space for others—but not at the expense of myself. This experience helped me name that truth.
Before the Mythical Makeover, I didn’t need permission to create—but I needed the reminder to create. I’ve felt like an oddball, and after meeting all of these like-minded women, I now realize I’m not alone at all. That energy is exactly what I needed to get going.
Minette is such a wonderful teacher! Safe environment, takes great care of her clients. I had a wonderful coaching session with her where I was able to process some important life changes. I highly recommend her workshops and I felt truly heard in her coaching session. She does the deep work we all intuitively know we want to do and she makes it fun and easy!
I joined last time and really enjoyed it. I love how Minette holds space in the live sessions to create together.
I took this class and it was soooo wonderful! Minette is a wonderful teacher! [Using the] story made it very unique and lots of fun to get to know yourself more deeply! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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