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I Started Over At 50! Here's what it Looks Like 5 Years Later

2026-06-13 People & Blogs
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Lori Ballen
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Let’s be honest: starting over at 50 brings unique challenges and opportunities that no one really prepares you for. In this chat, I’m sharing my own story of navigating major life transitions after separating from a spouse, specifically focusing on the messy complexities of divorce at 46. If you're at a similar crossroads, this is for you. I’m opening up about the reality of separating your personal life from your professional identity—which is a whole different beast when you were married to your business partner. We're talking about the emotional weight of it all, but also the real, practical steps to move forward. Life after divorce can feel incredibly overwhelming, but it can also be the ultimate reset point for personal growth. I'm sharing the raw truth about the friction between business and marriage to help give you a roadmap for rebuilding your identity. Let's talk about the excitement of this new chapter, and how to handle the hurdles of starting over at 50. Subscribe for weekly personal growth breakdowns, and drop a comment below with the biggest lesson you learned while starting over! 📘 RESOURCES Ballen Academy - A group coaching program where I personally guide the group through my strategies with group calls, resources, training material, a private Facebook group and more. https://ballenacademy.com Side Hustle to Six Figures The ultimate roadmap for anyone starting over. This guide breaks down the exact mindset and step-by-step strategy to take a simple idea and turn it into a sustainable, profitable business from scratch. URL: https://ballenpublishing.com/products/side-hustle-to-six-figures Claude 101 for Beginners Don't let tech confusion hold you back. Learn how to use AI as your personal assistant to handle writing, planning, and content creation so you can build your business faster without the tech headaches. URL: https://ballenpublishing.com/products/claude-101-for-beginners Pinterest on Purpose: The No-Fluff System for Pinterest Traffic A beginner-friendly, low-stress way to drive traffic and sales without needing to show your face on camera or master complex SEO. Perfect for building a brand new revenue stream. URL: https://ballenpublishing.com/products/pinterest-on-purpose-the-no-fluff-system-for-pinterest-traffic-and-passive-income Substack 101: A No-Fluff Guide to Building and Growing a Paid Newsletter Learn how to turn your life experience and knowledge into a recurring monthly income by writing a newsletter where readers pay you directly. URL: https://ballenpublishing.com/products/substack-101-a-no-fluff-guide-to-building-and-growing-a-paid-newsletter Digital Empire Starter Pack Want the complete setup? This bundle combines multiple powerful strategies into one comprehensive starter kit to help you build, grow, and profit online. URL: https://ballenpublishing.com/products/digital-empire-starter-pack Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/LoriBallen (affiliate Links benefit me at no extra cost to you )

Top Comments (10)

@dearlynotsodeparted 2026-06-13

You are such an inspiration! Hearing you talk makes me feel like anything is possible! You're a great story-teller and teacher! Thank you!

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@WilliamMayCentury21 2026-06-14

*I've been following you for years, and by the grace of God, thank the Lord that life didn't break you; it just made you stronger. Congratulations on your continued success!*

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@KaceyBakerFilms 2026-06-14

Thank you for sharing. Got me through my morning. Very inspiring.

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@ceydaseren 2026-06-16

Thank you for sharing your story. I'm 49 and love these reinvention stories around this age.

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@SheriEames 2026-06-15

I love listening to your story especially on a Monday morning! As I build different streams of income (at 54) I think I want my future days to look like Lori Ballen's (I have even put that in AI) Cheers to being in our 50's!

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@SilOliveira2000 2026-06-15

I arrived first to Hype your vídeo! It’s very useful for me hearing from U because I’m from Brazil and I’m learning English by your vídeos. Really You’re a very Nice teatcher! 👏👏👏 and I love listening about your real life 🥰🫶

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@FaithOnTheWater 2026-06-14

Love the backstory

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@ReviewBusinessAcademy 2026-06-15

I love what you are doing... great job!

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@DmariaReacts 2026-06-14

It’s so inspiring to hear your story, Lori. I want to start a new channel, for 50plus ladies. (I’m 57) I love makeup, skincare, fashion…..girlie things.

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@lg3682 2026-06-16

Lori, your Claude for Beginniers 101 link goes to a 404 Error page.

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