Discover Your Reinvention Strength
- Kaylin Render
- Nov 16
- 3 min read
Amy is the creator of Friends Over 50, a lifestyle blog for women navigating the second half of life with curiosity, confidence, and connection. Through stories, practical advice, and tech made simple, she helps women over 50 embrace reinvention, rediscover their strengths, and make everyday life a little easier and a lot more joyful.
🎉 Meet Amy D: Our Newest Chaos-Kicker!
From the heart of Chicago—where deep-dish pizza reigns and the Bulls made basketball history—comes a woman who’s rewriting her own playbook in her 50s. Please join me in welcoming Amy, a fellow blogger, lifelong learner, and semi-empty nester who’s proving that reinvention is not only possible—it’s powerful.
💼 From Marketing Maven to Event Maestro
Amy spent years rocking the corporate world as a marketing director before deciding to retire. But rest? Not quite her style. She’s now an event planner for a small association, bringing her signature energy and creativity to every gathering.
👟 Life in Motion
Amy is a go-getter in every sense.... a powerhouse of positivity. When she’s not working or spending time with her sweetheart of 21 years and their blended crew of three amazing sons, you’ll find her:
Biking through her neighborhood 🚴♀️
Power-walking with purpose 🚶♀️
Dominating the pickleball court 🏓
Or curled up with a good book 📚
✍️ Blogging Her Way Forward
Amy’s blog is a vibrant reflection of her journey—fun, uplifting, and packed with wisdom. She’s diving into this new chapter with curiosity and courage, sharing stories of trial, error, and triumph. Her writing is a lifeline for anyone navigating change, reminding us that:
“You can rebuild your life on your own terms—and have a blast doing it.”
🌈 Why You’ll Love Her Blog
Amy’s posts are more than just reflections—they’re roadmaps. Whether you’re facing a curveball or chasing a dream, she’ll help you:
Laugh through the chaos
Learn from the detours
And lean into the life you deserve
Welcome to the tribe, Amy! We’re so lucky to have your voice, your heart, and your hustle here at Kicking the Chaos. Let’s keep disrupting, rebuilding, and rising—together.
One thing I hear from a lot of women over 50 is this: I don’t know what I want to do next. Maybe you’re wondering if you should go back to work or find a volunteer opportunity that lights you up. Maybe you just want to feel like you’re using your gifts again.
I’ve learned that reinvention doesn’t arrive in a flash. It begins quietly, when you start honoring what you already do well.
That shift in perspective changed everything for me and it’s what inspired a new resource I created just for women in this season of life: a strengths-based quiz designed to help you discover your reinvention strength and what to do with it.
The Idea That Changed Everything
Years ago, I discovered the power of leaning into your strengths instead of fixing your weaknesses. It helped me get clear on what I was naturally good at, and more importantly, what I enjoyed doing.
When I hit a crossroads after early retirement, that same idea helped me find direction again. The problem? Most strengths tools were built for the workplace. But what about life after 50?
So, I created something different; something built for the kinds of questions women are asking now.
The Reinvention Strengths Quiz
This short, free quiz helps you discover which strength will guide your next chapter after 50. It’s practical, encouraging, and designed to reflect your real life, not your résumé.
You’ll get:
● A clear name for your natural reinvention strength
● Ideas to explore (work, hobbies, volunteering, and more)
● Tech tools to help you move forward with confidence
Each result comes with personalized suggestions and simple tech tips to help you take the next step without feeling overwhelmed.
You’re Not Starting Over
Reinvention after 50 is all about using what’s already within you in a new way.
You don’t need to change everything, just take one small step toward what feels right next. The quiz is a simple way to start exploring what that could look like.
If you enjoyed this post, you can find more inspiration, resources, and stories for women over 50 on Amy’s blog, Friends Over 50.
Stay connected with Friends Over 50 on Facebook and Instagram for practical tips, real-life reinvention stories, and a community of women embracing what’s next with confidence.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friends_over50/
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