Aging With Purpose: Why It’s Never Too Late to Start Again with Robin Kencel

“Aging with purpose means choosing gratitude, even when life is hard.”

In this episode of The BraveHearted Woman Podcast, I am with Robin Kencel, a purpose-driven entrepreneur, elite ballroom dancer, luxury real estate broker, and reigning Miss Connecticut Senior America. Ranked in the top 1.5% of real estate agents in the U.S., Robin shares her remarkable journey of reinvention, faith, and fearless growth—proving that midlife is not a season of slowing down, but a time of expansion and renewed purpose

Robin reflects on growing up in a family-run nursing home and how early exposure to aging, service, and compassion shaped her philosophy of life. From earning degrees at Georgetown University and Kellogg School of Management to leading Fortune 100 teams, launching her own consulting firm, and ultimately pivoting into real estate, Robin emphasizes the courage it takes to evolve—and the importance of not fearing failure. She explains how being “gutsy,” planning wisely, and staying anchored in faith have guided every season of her life

The conversation dives deep into Robin’s “Aging With Purpose” platform, including her five pillars of aging well: physical health, emotional and mental well-being, relationships, spirituality and meaning, and the often-overlooked power of quality sleep. Robin also shares how a broken foot just weeks before a major pageant became the catalyst for discovering improvisational acting — reinforcing her belief that growth begins when we step outside our comfort zones.

Let’s explore self-worth, resilience, feedback, and why women are never “too old” to learn new skills, pursue dreams, or redefine what’s possible in midlife and beyond.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Guest Intro

2:02 - The BraveHeart Story of Robin Kencel on being an extraordinary woman

5:09 - The importance of being courageous

6:37 - Why dancing is Robin’s #1 life calling to joining pageant at 60

12:22- Aging with purpose

16:16 - How to not quit

18:51 - What is self-worth?

22:10 - The 5 pillars of aging well

30:33 - Robin’s #1 tip for midlife women

Quotations:

“You can start something you’re not good at — and get better.” – Robin Kencel

“The only thing stopping you is yourself.” – Robin Kencel

“Confidence comes from knowing your worth isn’t tied to performance.” – Robin Kencel

“Midlife isn’t the end—it’s an invitation to expand.” – Dawn Damon

“Growth requires being willing to be uncomfortable.” – Robin Kencel

“You don’t stop because you’re aging—you age because you stop.” – Robin Kencel

“Faith gives me confidence because my worth is already settled.” – Robin Kencel

Resources:

🌐 Follow Robin at robinkencel.com

📲 Connect with Robin on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook

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