There’s something especially powerful about a woman who has already had one full life on paper, and still dares to begin again. That’s what stood out to me about Lynn Power.
She’s 58, a former advertising executive turned beauty entrepreneur, and the way she speaks about this season of life feels both grounded and quietly rebellious. Not in a loud, look-at-me kind of way. More in the way of a woman who has lived long enough to know what drains her, what restores her, and what she is no longer willing to force.
What I loved most about Lynn’s answers is that they hold both truths at once: the body changes, the aches arrive, menopause humbles you… And life can still get better and better. There’s honesty here. There’s humour. There’s clarity. And there’s that delicious midlife energy of finally doing things on your own terms.
Also, her boundary about early morning calls made me laugh, because honestly, same.
Who are you, and what season of life are you in?
I’m Lynn Power, an ad exec turned beauty entrepreneur (founder of MASAMI haircare), and I’m 58
What surprised you most about your 50s?
My mind still thinks I’m 30, but my body doesn’t agree. There are a lot of aches, pains and menopause things no one really tells you about. And doctors don’t seem to know a ton, so I’m always asking my friends things like “Why are my hips always sore?”
One thing you’ve stopped doing (and you’re better for it):
I stopped working with toxic people. Sometimes they have a way of sneaking into your life, but I’ve been much better about saying no.
One thing you’re choosing instead:
I spend a lot of time now travelling and embracing entrepreneurship. I’m happy to take back control of my life (after almost 30 years in the corporate world), and I’m more mindful of where and how I spend my time, choosing places that renew me rather than drain me.
One boundary you now honour, no apology:
I don’t do early morning calls. I’m tired.
One micro-decision that changed everything:
I only drink wine now when I’m out with friends. This has been very good to retain clarity and focus, and as a cancer survivor, it’s better for my health.
One practice that keeps you steady:
I take time to do yoga every week (in person). That has been a huge boost to my well-being, both mental and physical.
One belief about midlife you no longer subscribe to:
It feels like some people think your fun is over, but for me, it’s getting better and better
The best thing about being in your 50s:
I don’t care what anyone thinks anymore. I do whatever I want, whenever I want and focus on things that give me joy
At 50+, I am…
just getting started
This week, I want women turning 50 to remember:
Your best years might still be ahead of you.
My Note to My Future Self
What I love about Lynn’s answers is how unforced they feel. No performance. No pretending midlife is effortless. Just the truth of a woman who knows her body has changed, her tolerance has changed, and her standards have changed, too.
And maybe that’s part of the beauty of this season. Not that everything suddenly becomes easy, but that you become more honest about what works for you and what doesn’t. You stop trying to prove you can push through anything. You stop making a virtue out of exhaustion. You stop giving access to people, places, and habits that quietly drain the life out of you.
Also, I deeply respect the energy of not doing early morning calls simply because you don’t want to. That, to me, is midlife self-respect in action.
If you’re following along this week
My Stop: Where am I still tolerating people or dynamics that drain me?
My Start: What would taking back control of my time look like now?
My Boundary: What am I no longer available for, even if it disappoints someone else?
My Micro-decision: What small shift would give me more clarity and energy this week?
My Practice: What helps me feel renewed in both body and mind?
Journal prompt: Where in my life am I ready to stop managing and start choosing?
If you’d like to be part of the ‘85 Weeks to Fifty' series, or you know a woman whose voice would feel like medicine here, email me at hello@kiransinghuk.com. And if you’re reading this thinking, same, tell me in the comments: What is your takeaway from this interview?
Loving this series, Kiran! Especially how you reflect on the conversations with a letter to your future self. Thank you for introducing us to these wise women!
Yay for another yogi!