Badass Reboot with Helena Rodgers—Coffee, Cheerios & Wacky Dog

Welcome back to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women—and happy podcast anniversary to us! 🥳 Host Sue Willoughby is celebrating two full years and over 107 episodes of incredible conversations with badass women from all over the globe. First and foremost, thank YOU for showing up week after week and making this community so special. To celebrate this massive milestone, Sue is dipping into the archives to bring back one of her very first, and most inspiring, episodes featuring her dear friend and the ultimate renaissance woman: Helena Rogers. Helena is the absolute definition of a badass. In her mid-70s, she is a talented artist, a woman who successfully navigated a late-in-life tech career at Boeing, and a musician who literally "got the band back together." Helena’s band, Student Nurse, is back to playing gigs in the Seattle music scene and releasing new records! If you need a reminder that it is never too late to claim your "me time," pick up an instrument, or completely reinvent yourself, this is the episode for you. In this episode, we cover: A heartfelt thank you to the listeners as we celebrate the 2-Year Anniversary of the podcast and over 107 episodes. The vital importance of unapologetic "me time" and trying new things in midlife. Helena’s incredible story of reuniting her band, Student Nurse, and actively rocking the Seattle music scene in her 70s. Navigating a late-in-life career shift into the tech world at Boeing. Why being a "renaissance woman" means giving yourself the freedom to be an artist, a musician, and whatever else lights you up. Chapters: [00:00:00] June finale and gratitude [00:02:38] Encouragement to try new things [00:05:00] Transferable skills and host examples [00:09:06] Setting up Helena’s story [00:11:10] Introducing Helena Rogers [00:17:23] Reinvention through tech work [00:20:47] Equinox studio and painting life [00:28:13] Writing songs and reviving Student Nurse [00:35:03] Age, motivation, and creative advice [00:38:19] New vinyl release mentioned Resources & Links Mentioned: 🎸Check out Helena's band, Student Nurse, and support their latest record! Facebook: Student Nurse   / 18ud7xbyj6   Helena Artwork:   / helena.rogers100   🤩Be a Badass and share this anniversary episode with a friend to help us kick off year three! UGC Megan Collier - The Ultimate UGC Course - https://stan.store/affiliates/096f07b... Are you Pod Curious? Check out my new audio course - "Podcast Authority Blueprint" and get off the marketing hamster wheel! 👉🏻https://stan.store/sue_willoughby/p/t... FOLLOW and CONNECT Website - https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/ Facebook -   / willoughbycoaching   Instagram -   / sue_willoughby   Linkedin -   / suewilloughby   If you want to start your own podcast feel free to reach out to me. I would love to help you on your journey to sharing your story and passion. #LifeWorthBeing #Transformation #LifeCoach #Women #Empowerment #PersonalGrowth #InnerStrength #PurposefulLiving #MidlifeTransformation #Mindfulness #Mindset #SelfDiscovery #WomenEmpowerment #midlifestrategies 🔥 Welcome to Midlife Strategies for Badass Women 🔥 I’m Sue Willoughby—Badass Midlife Strategist, life coach, and your partner in breaking rules, rewriting the script, and thriving unapologetically after 40. This channel is for women who are DONE playing small. If you’re ready to ditch the “shoulds,” reclaim your power, and live a bold, joyful, purpose-driven life—you’re in the right place. Each week, you’ll get real talk, raw stories, and badass strategies to help you: ✨ Smash through self-doubt and limitations ✨ Reclaim your confidence and clarity ✨ Build resilience and embrace reinvention ✨ Create a midlife that feels authentic, aligned, and f*cking powerful This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. A community of women who are tired of waiting and ready to step into their next-level life, unapologetically. 👉 Hit subscribe and turn on the bell so you never miss an episode. Let’s rise, rebel, and reinvent midlife—together.