From Calvin Klein to Freelance Writing: How Christine Morrison Pivoted Into Her Passion

The Jen Marples Show

The Jen Marples Show episode 174 is here!

Summer reruns are ending, so I'm happy to share one more conversation with someone near and dear to me, the fabulous Christine Morrison, former Calvin Klein executive turned freelance writer and soon-to-be published author.
What came between Christine and her Calvins? (I love that you HAVE to be in midlife to get this reference!) Well, love and her passion for writing. After moving from NYC to Boston for her husband's job, she was free to pursue her deep desire to write. But she didn't at first, and then she did! A million small steps added up to what she's doing today, and our conversation will inspire you to go for your dreams.

We talk about reinvention, courage, how to be 21 again and seize new opportunities, and the power of following your heart. We also dive into midlife women's challenges, from feeling invisible to redefining success on their own terms. We also dig into the power of fashion (of course!) and how a great outfit can impact your life!
Christine Morrison is former fashion executive turned fashion, beauty and wellness writer. She's currently working on a fashion essay collection reflecting the meaning behind, and the humor in, what she wore while finding her identity. Her writing has appeared in the Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The Fine Line and The Quality Edit, as well as advertising campaigns.
Christine and I discuss:

• Christine's transition from a career at Calvin Klein to freelance writer.
• Challenges of leaving a high-powered job and rebuilding a career from scratch.
• Power of self-care, self-expression, and confidence in aging gracefully.
• Tips on entrepreneurship or career pivots in midlife.
• Intuition, calculated risk-taking, and having a fearless mindset.
• Achieving work-life balance and prioritizing what's most important.

Christine says: You’re Not Too F***ing Old! To write a book!
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1. From Calvin Klein to Freelance Writing: How Christine Morrison Pivoted Into Her Passion (00:00:00)

2. Challenges faced by women in re-establishing themselves after leaving high-powered jobs and corporate structures. (00:07:47)

3. Challenges faced by women at midlife, including feeling invisible and losing identity. (00:12:23)

4. Aging, self-confidence, and not caring what others think. (00:18:15)

5. Entrepreneurship, fear, and success for women in their second half of life. (00:23:03)

6. Work-life balance, intuition, and fearlessness at midlife. (00:26:18)