Unleash your inner Tina Turner,

the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll

Where were you when you learned that Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll, had passed? I was driving on I-90 to a women's networking event and listening to NPR. When I heard the commentator say that the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll had passed away, my heart sank. How can it be? I adore this woman!

I saw Tina Turner in concert 23 years ago (when she was 60) at the Boston Fleet Center (now called TD Garden). Lionel Richie was the opening act. What a night!! I will never forget her amazing voice, strength, and energy.

Her life was not as shiny as it appeared

So I want to dedicate today's newsletter to this remarkable woman who -- for me -- personifies strength, resilience, and the ability to reinvent ourselves ... at any age. She had been through it all, faced the music (literally), and emerged stronger.

In the limelight, Tina was all shiny miniskirts, wild hair, and heart-pounding rhythms. But off stage, her life wasn’t always as glamorous. She grew up in poverty in rural Tennessee and later was physically abused by her husband and music partner, Ike Turner.

Finding the courage to start over again

Yet, in the midst of the pain and chaos, Tina found the courage to break free and start again. She left her abusive husband with nothing more to her name than thirty-six cents and a Mobil gas station credit card. She spent the next few months hiding from Ike while staying with various friends.

Picture this: You're middle-aged in an industry that glorifies youth. You've been tied to a successful yet personally destructive music duo, and now you're on your own. That's where Tina found herself.

But guess what? She didn’t let any of that stop her.

She took the mic into her own hands and built a new (and much better) life for herself; a life that reflected who she truly was. She unveiled the new Tina, whose music and persona spoke volumes about her resilience and courage. Now, that's what I call an amazing reinvention.

Questions to ask yourself

Think about your life. Have you ever felt stuck in a rut? Maybe you've been grinding away in a job that you're no longer enjoying or you're hanging onto relationships that drain your energy. What steps could you take toward your own reinvention?

Tina's story shows us it's never too late to pivot, reinvent ourselves, and turn into the person we truly want to be.

It probably won't be easy, but the end result will make it absolutely worth it.

“Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go—purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything… whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.” - Tina Turner

After her reinvention, Tina didn't just survive; she thrived. She rocked the charts, winning award after award, including eight Grammys!

Her audiences loved her for her incredible music but also for the authentic and powerful woman she had become. Her transformation touched and inspired millions.

You have the capacity to transform your life

Tina’s journey is a powerful testament to our capacity for transformation.

► It's okay to walk away from situations that harm us.
► It's okay to take bold, even risky steps towards the life we deserve.
► It's okay to start over, no matter our age or circumstances.
► And most importantly, it's okay to stay true to ourselves. In fact, it's crucial!

So, let's channel our inner Tina, boldly embrace reinvention, and always keep rocking to our own beat.

Because, after all, what's love (and life) got to do with it? Everything!

How to start your journey of transformation

Ready to follow in the footsteps of Tina Turner by reinventing your life for the better? I created a worksheet for you to help get you started. I encourage you to take a screenshot, grab a pen and paper, and work through the prompts in your own time, at your own pace. You might be surprised at what you discover.

And remember: it's never too late to make positive changes in your life.

Best, Christine

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