Cally Beaton | Midlife Reinvention, Stand-Up & Making the Edit

What happens when a successful television executive swaps the boardroom for a stand-up microphone - and starts saying what plenty of midlife women are thinking? Comedian, writer, speaker and podcaster Cally Beaton joins Michelle Ford for a funny, frank conversation about confidence, menopause, feminism and finding your voice when society seems to expect you to quieten down. Known for QI, Live at the Apollo and her gloriously unfiltered social media observations, Cally shares the story behind her move into comedy. From a television career spanning MTV, ITV and the US to a pivotal conversation with Joan Rivers, she reflects on the experiences that made her question what she wanted next—including a car crash in Iceland. Her book and podcast, Namaste Motherf*ckers, capture that spirit of questioning expectations and embracing the messiness of life. Topics include: Cally’s journey from senior television executive to stand-up comedian. The advice Joan Rivers gave her that changed her life. Challenging myths about ageing and midlife. Midlife invisibility, confidence and taking up space. Advice on 'making the edit' - making sure your voice is heard Why your next chapter doesn’t have to look anything like your last. Funny, candid and encouraging, this episode is for anyone wondering whether it’s too late to try something new. Featured book: Namaste Motherfckers by Cally Beaton. Cally is currently on tour. For more details check out https://callybeaton.com/live/ Follow Michelle Ford Interviews for more honest, inspiring conversations about midlife, confidence and reinvention. Connect with Michelle Follow Michelle Ford for more author interviews, book recommendations, radio and podcast content, and conversations about books, life, confidence and everything in between. Instagram: @michellefordofficial @michellefordinterviewspod Podcast: Michelle Ford Interviews YouTube: @michellefordinterviews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michellefordofficial Email: [email protected] Website: michellefordinterviews.com Media/brand enquiries: @kindlingtalent Produced by: Tindall Productions 👉 Follow the show so you never miss an episode, and share it with a friend who could use a little midlife magic. Explore the 'midlife library' at www.twowomenchatting.com Connect with Michelle at [email protected] for collaborations, ideas, and comments! Remember to rate, review, and share our show to join the laughter-filled conversation about midlife empowerment and beyond... Follow Michelle on Instagram at @michellefordofficial or Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.