In Episode 2 of VISIBLE: The Podcast, I sit down with Caroline Labouchere.

Caroline is a woman who is rewriting the ‘ageing’ narrative by becoming a model at 54, fully embracing going grey, and turning societal expectations on their head.

From a childhood marked by loneliness, to life as an army wife living around the world, and then becoming visible on her own terms in her 50s, Caroline reminds us that it’s never too late to step into your power.

Caroline says: "I am becoming the person I always was, but never had the opportunity to be.”

We talk about:

* The myth of having it all figured out by 40

* Midlife reinvention

* Going grey in a world that fears it

* Marriage and what it really takes to stay connected

* Health, confidence and living a joyful life in your 60s

* How a single job offer changed everything

Caroline is an ambassador for her generation and has graced the cover of Vogue EIGHT times since she had her big break aged 54. What a woman!

If you’ve ever felt invisible, uncertain or too late - this episode is for you.

Oh and fun fact, it was Caroline who inspired me to name the podcast Visible - listen to find out how!

As always, I’d love to hear what resonates with you. What part of Caroline’s story sparked something in you?

VISIBLE isn’t just a podcast – it’s about building a community, so if you know someone who needs to hear this episode, please share it with them. 💗

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Welcome to VISIBLE - a podcast for women entering their 40s and beyond.

The series features women who speak from the heart about the realities of ageing, identity and reinvention.

This is for you if you want to become more visible, more authentic and do the thing you’ve always wanted to do.

It’s also for you if you just love listening to a good story – in the car, getting your steps in or throwing on some make up ☕️✨

🎙️EPISODE 1

Lauren O’Connell on Career Pivots, Cancer and Creating a Life That Fits

A Cosmopolitan beauty editor, cancer survivor, mother and founder, Lauren is a force of nature.

She’s also thoughtful, funny and refreshingly honest about what it really takes to start again.

In this conversation, Lauren shares her story of what it took to build a life that finally felt like hers. We talk identity, illness, resilience and finding the courage to pivot — even when it’s hard.

We talk:

- Walking away from “success” to find something more meaningful

- Navigating identity shifts through illness and motherhood

- Building resilience when life throws curveballs

- Finding the courage to start over – even when it’s terrifying

I’m not going to say much more because I’d love for you to hear it all from her 💜

So PRESS PLAY ▶️ and let me know what you think – I’d love your honest feedback!

And if something in Lauren’s story hits home, drop a comment or share the love ☺️

We’re just getting started ✨💌 Know someone who needs to hear Lauren’s story? Send this episode their way.

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Instagram: @lauren.o.connell

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