Episode 237: Style and Strength: Jennifer Polt's Journey of Midlife Reinvention

She Took the Leap… Then Everything Changed

What does it really look like to reinvent yourself in midlife?

For Jennifer Polt, it meant trading in a corporate career for a new path built on authenticity, creativity, and confidence. But her story didn’t follow a neat, tidy arc.

After leaving her executive role at Chanel to become a full-time influencer and coach known as @MakingUpForGlossedTime, Jen was hit with a life-changing curveball—her husband left just three weeks after she turned in her resignation.

What followed wasn’t just a reinvention. It was a full-on reckoning followed by a rebirth.

In this candid and inspiring conversation, Jen shares how she navigated heartbreak and self-doubt while continuing to build a brand rooted in joy, humor, and radical self-expression. From viral Instagram moments to speaking gigs and the launch of her own talk show, Jen’s journey is a powerful reminder that resilience often blooms in the messiest seasons.

As Jen puts it:

“I wanted women to feel that this could be their story – that they could see themselves in my story. And it wasn't all just glitter and diamonds. It was sometimes slogging through the mud and figuring it all out.”

Whether you’re contemplating a new direction or in the middle of rebuilding, this episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and reminded that you’re never too old to start again.

🎧 Listen in and let Jen’s story remind you of your own strength.

💄 Connect with Jen Polt

Want more style, confidence, and real talk in your feed?
Follow Jen on Instagram @makingupforglossedtime and visit her website at glossedworld.com to learn more about her coaching, speaking, and upcoming talk show.

🎙️ Want to hear how it all began?
Listen to Jennifer’s first appearance on the podcast in Episode 92: I Am Enough, where she shares the early days of her journey and what sparked her move toward reinvention. It’s the perfect companion to this week’s episode!

💛 Ready for a little reinvention of your own?

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It’s a fun, transformative workshop designed to help you shake off the “shoulds,” reconnect with your playful spirit, and remember that it’s never too late to bloom.

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