Midlife Strategies for Badass Women is the go-to podcast for bold, brilliant women over 40 who are done playing small and ready to reinvent their lives—without guilt, filters, or apologies. Hosted by Badass Midlife Strategist - Sue Willoughby, each weekly episode delivers unfiltered conversations, real stories of reinvention, and practical strategies to help you break free from the crap that’s holding you back and finally live life on your damn terms. Whether you’re navigating a midlife reset, rediscovering your passions, building confidence, or launching your next chapter—this podcast gives you the mindset shifts, clarity, and community to make it happen. 🔥 Expect: No-BS life advice and midlife strategies that actually work Inspiring interviews with women who’ve transformed their lives Soul-stirring solo episodes packed with truth and action Coaching-style episodes to help you reclaim your purpose, power, and passion This isn’t a podcast about “getting through” midlife. It’s about owning it—louder, wiser, bolder, and unapologetically YOU. Subscribe now and start rewriting the rules of what’s possible in your 40s, 50s, and beyond.
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Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
In this special episode of A Life Worth Being, host Sue Willoughby sits down with Remy Drabkin, a trailblazing queer winemaker, co-founder of Wine Country Pride, and mayor of McMinnville, Oregon. Remy is not just breaking barriers in the wine industry; she’s reshaping her community and beyond with innovative sustainability practices, including the development of a carbon-sequestering concrete that could revolutionize climate impact. Remy shares her journey of founding Remy Wines, creating the world’s first Queer Wine Fest, and her relentless pursuit of positive change through thoughtful leadership. From tackling DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in a traditionally conservative industry to her mayoral ambitions to "recode" local governance for more inclusive outcomes, this conversation is a powerful reminder of what it means to lead with intention, resilience, and impact.
Tune in as I explore what drives Remy’s passion for community, sustainability, and justice, and learn how she balances an extraordinary life of public service and business leadership—all while staying true to her authentic self.
Takeaways
- Unexpected encounters can lead to meaningful connections.
- Locking away technology can cause anxiety for many.
- Behavior plays a crucial role in how we adapt to change.
- Disconnection from technology can be beneficial.
- Chance meetings can lead to new opportunities.
- The experience at the Ellen show was memorable and unique.
- Understanding the impact of technology on our lives is essential.
- Anxiety can stem from the inability to access our devices.
- The importance of being present in the moment.
- Meeting new people can change the course of our lives.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Remy Drabkin's Journey
05:48 Starting Remy Wines and Maintaining a Small Winery
07:09 Incubating Nonprofits and High Impact Events
11:31 Innovating the Wine Industry: Queer Wine Fest and Carbon Sequestering Concrete
14:51 Creating Lasting Change and Fixing Government Systems
20:01 Changing Housing Code for Better Outcomes
29:06 Challenges Faced as a Woman, Gay, and Perceived Age
30:48 Queer Wine Fest: Creating a Home and Network
32:34 Challenges from Within the Queer Community
35:10 Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Wine Industry
36:08 Remy Drabkin: A Leader in Urban Design and Government
44:14 Innovative Projects: Mixed-Use Redevelopment and Carbon Sequestering Concrete
Connect with Remy Drabkin
Website - https://www.remywines.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/remywines
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/remywines/
Connect with Sue Willoughby:
Web: https://www.willoughbycoaching.com/
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sue_willoughby/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/willoughbycoaching/
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suewilloughby/
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