Reinvention After 50: Permission to Play and Blossom with Rebekah Fraser

# **Reinvention After 50: Permission to Play and Blossom with Rebekah Fraser** What if that **creative idea** you keep coming back to deserves a little room to grow? At 54, author and award-winning social entrepreneur **Rebekah Fraser** describes her latest chapter as “a full blossoming in progress.” Seeds planted decades ago are taking shape in unexpected ways, including a new understanding of herself as a creative leader. In this episode of **Reinvention Rebels**, we explore how she’s bringing people together through **Trash to Fashion**, the grassroots organization she founded in 2025. By turning discarded materials into wearable creations, participants experience **environmental action through joy, play, and community**. I attended one of Rebekah’s events myself. And despite an old story from my fourth-grade art class about not being good at art, I found myself creating, experimenting, and having fun. No perfect finished product required! Our conversation is an invitation to **explore your creativity**, welcome support, and give yourself permission to try something without knowing exactly how it will turn out. **In this episode, we explore:** 🌱 How experiences from decades ago can blossom into **new possibilities in midlife**. 🎨 Why **creativity** includes leadership, entrepreneurship, and making space for others. ✨ How **play** can help loosen old beliefs about what you’re good at. 💡 The encouragement that helped Rebekah revisit her idea after a rejected grant application. 🤝 How **friends, mentors, and community** help her keep betting on herself. 🧭 Why **knowing your purpose** and being willing to pivot can work together. 🦋 How accepting that something might fail can give you **permission to begin**. **A little permission to begin** Rebekah shares a simple starting point: notice how you feel when you think about your idea. Does it energize you? Does it spark excitement? That may be a reason to explore. You can seek thoughtful advice, gather support, and learn as you go. Your **next chapter** can take shape through the doing. **Connect with Rebekah** 📸 Trash to Fashion on Instagram 💌 Trash to Fashion on Substack 📚 Rebekah’s website and books 🤝 Rebekah on LinkedIn **What’s ready to blossom in you?** If you’re curious about what might come next, my free guide, 100 Ways to Become More You, offers small sparks, brave experiments, and big possibilities for **women 50+**. Notice what catches your attention, choose one spark, and take one small step. Download your free guide here **Another podcast to explore** My friend **Beverly Glazer**, a fellow woman over 50 and podcast host, hosts **Aging with Purpose and Passion**, featuring conversations about navigating change and creating meaningful new chapters. Explore Aging with Purpose and Passion  **What would you give yourself permission to try if you didn’t have to get it perfect?** Loving the show? Text us and let us know! 😊 Support the show \*\*\*\*\*\*\*\** Thanks for joining me, let's reinvent and get inspired together! **Please Share What You Loved** Your feedback means everything to me! If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Castbox or leave a comment at reinventionrebels.com**.** **Let's connect:** Instagram: @reinventionrebels Facebook: @ReinventionRebels