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Welcome to Wild, Wise & Working, the new podcast from Jackie Naghten - Real conversations with midlife women turning wisdom into wins.

If you’re in your 40s, 50s or 60s and feeling that familiar pull - the itch that your next chapter could be your best one - this show is for you.

In each episode, Jackie sits down with extraordinary women who’ve ripped up the rulebook and reinvented their careers: founders, leaders, creatives and changemakers who’ve taken decades of resilience, experience and hard-won wisdom and transformed it into something remarkable.

You can expect:

• Honest conversations about pivots, plot twists and moments of self-doubt
• Practical insights you can apply to your own second act
• Mindset shifts to help you see midlife as a launch pad - not a deadline
• Inspiring stories of reinvention, courage and possibility

If you’re ready to feel empowered, motivated and reminded of just how powerful you already are, hit follow and come along for the journey.

Your next chapter starts here.

Join Jackie on Wild, Wise & Working.

Be part of the show

• Leave Jackie a voice message HERE - https://www.speakpipe.com/restartrequired
• Email Jackie at Jackie@JackieNaghten.com 
• Follow Jackie on LinkedIn HERE - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackienaghten/

Welcome to the very first episode of Wild, Wise and Working, the podcast for midlife women turning wisdom into wins. I’m your host, Jackie Naghten, and in this episode, I’m taking the mic to share my story, and why I started this show.

This show is for women who feel there’s still something more to achieve, something they’ve been dreaming of or putting off for years. Whether it’s reinventing your career, chasing a personal challenge, or embracing a fulfilling second half of life, this is your space to explore, learn, and be inspired.

In Episode 1, I take you through my journey:

• Working as Brand Director of Topman, taking part in the launch of Topshop Oxford Circus in 1999 - the biggest and most popular destination fashion store in the world at the time.
• Facing life-changing challenges, including my husband’s serious illness, breast cancer, financial setbacks and caring for aging parents.
• Reinventing my life, flying solo and discovering what it truly means to live your best life in your second act.
• Why being wild, wise, and working isn’t about recklessness or grinding, it’s about freedom, drawing on your experience, and actively participating in life.

I also share:

• How this podcast will feature inspirational women entrepreneurs, leaders and change-makers.
• Opportunities for listeners to share your stories, ask questions, or even have your business featured on the show.
• A glimpse of the exciting episodes to come, starting with a 65-year-old tech entrepreneur tackling global literacy challenges.

Whether you’re feeling lost, curious or ready for your next chapter, this episode sets the tone for a podcast that celebrates resilience, courage, and reinvention.

Be a part of the show:

• Don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.
• Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackienaghten/
• Send me voice messages, questions, or story ideas for a future show: You'll find everything you need HERE - https://wildwiseandworking.transistor.fm/
• Quick voice message link: https://www.speakpipe.com/WildWiseAndWorking

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