Why It's Never Too Late: A Midlife Success Story with Author Aven Ellis (Ep. 4)

Mind Your Midlife: Confidence and Success, One Thought at a Time, with Cheryl Fischer

Have you pushed your dreams aside because "there's no time" or "it's too late"? What if those were just stories you've been telling yourself?

Meet USA Today bestselling author Aven Ellis, who launched her writing career in 2013 – proving it's never too late to pursue your passion. From writing in carpool lanes to crafting stories during lunch breaks, she's built a successful career by finding creative ways to make time for her dreams.

In this inspiring episode, discover how one woman turned her lifelong love of storytelling into a thriving career, all while managing family life and health challenges.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• How to find pockets of time for your dreams (even if you only have 15 minutes)
• The power of trusting your gut over following industry rules
• How small, consistent actions can lead to major achievements
• Why it's never too late to start something new

🎯 OMG Moments:

1. You don't need huge blocks of time to pursue your dreams – even 500 words a day can create a book.
2. Following your authentic path (even when it breaks the "rules") can be the key to success.

Take Action

Visit avenellis.com to discover Aven's books and join her reader community. Download my free Story Cycle resource at cherylpfischer.com/storycycle.

Why This Episode Matters

If you've been telling yourself it's too late to pursue your dreams or that you don't have enough time, this episode will show you how small steps and authentic choices can lead to extraordinary results – no matter when you start.

🎧 Hit follow now and join me next week when we dive into raising daughters and the power of personal development!

Find all podcast resources at cherylpfischer.com/podcast.