44. Thriving in a New Career After 40 with Carrie Peralta
Release Date: 11/04/2024
72. Stop the Hustle: Why "Doing Less" is Your New Success Strategy
Modern Latina in Midlife
Are you wearing your "busy-ness" like a badge of honor? I’ve been there, running on caffeine and fumes, trying to squeeze a smoothie into a two-minute gap between meetings, and feeling like if there’s a white space on my calendar, I must fill it. But here’s the truth I had to learn the hard way: we are not built to be in a perpetual harvest. Just like the earth, we need seasons to rest and recalibrate. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why the traditional 24-hour "hustle" culture is actually designed for masculine energy, and why we, as modern Latinas, need to reclaim...
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71. What the Ocean Taught Me About Fear: Unfiltered Notes from Belize
Modern Latina in Midlife
What if the thing you’re avoiding is exactly where your next breakthrough is hiding? In this special "on-location" episode, I’m taking you with me to the docks of San Pedro, Belize. This wasn't originally intended to be a podcast episode; it started as a raw voice note to myself. But as I sat by the water—watching a stingray break the surface and processing a powerful day of snorkeling the world’s second-largest barrier reef—I realized the lessons I was uncovering were too important not to share. I’m a beach lover, but I’ve always been afraid of the ocean. In this episode, I...
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70. How I Read 18 Books While Training for Mt. Whitney (And the 9 That Changed Me)
Modern Latina in Midlife
For years, "read more books" was a permanent fixture on my New Year’s intention list. This year, I finally cracked the code. By joining two book clubs and utilizing audiobooks while training to hike Mt. Whitney, I hit a personal record: 18 books in one year. In this episode, I’m not just sharing a list; I’m sharing the 9 specific books that fundamentally shifted my perspective on boundaries, money, creativity, and the soul. If you are looking to curate your 2026 reading list for maximum growth and healing, this episode is your roadmap. Resources: Start Your Reading Journey: . Listen to...
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69. Why I Don’t Set Goals in January (The Science Behind Wintering)
Modern Latina in Midlife
In this episode of Modern Latina in Midlife, I’m sharing why I don’t jump into “New Year energy” in January and why slowing down during this season has been one of the most supportive practices for my body, mind, and nervous system. For years, I noticed a clear pattern: after the holidays, my energy drops and my system naturally wants rest, reflection, and simplicity. I used to think this was just personal or tied to my March birthday. Recently, I’ve learned this rhythm aligns with a concept called wintering, popularized by Wintering. In this episode, we cover: What “wintering”...
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68. New Year Vibes: Chakra & Energy Clearing for 2026
Modern Latina in Midlife
In this guided meditation episode, I lead you through a deep energy clearing and chakra balancing practice to help release negative and stagnant energy from the past year and gently welcome 2026. I begin with extended grounding to calm the nervous system and clear your energy field, then guide you through each chakra, explaining how it affects areas of life such as safety, emotions, confidence, relationships, communication, intuition, and perspective. This meditation is designed to support reflection and energetic reset during the winter season, without pressure to set goals or force momentum,...
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67. 10 Lessons from 10 Years in Business
Modern Latina in Midlife
Something powerful is happening. And it’s being led by women. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what it really looks like to be a woman in business in 2025—the growth, the resilience, the truth behind the numbers, and the inner work no one talks about. Women now own nearly 4 in 10 U.S. businesses, with Women of Color leading one of the fastest-growing entrepreneurial movements in history. And still… the journey isn’t easy. Funding gaps. Burnout. Self-doubt. The pressure to do it “right.” I share the stats that matter and then I go deeper. Into what I’ve learned from 10...
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66. Behind the Scenes: How to Move Through Deep Emotions in 3 Steps
Modern Latina in Midlife
This week on Modern Latina in Midlife, I’m pulling back the curtain in a way I honestly haven’t before. I hit record in the middle of a really emotional moment — no filters, no perfect lighting, no polished script — just me, feeling everything. And in sharing it, my hope is that you remember you don’t have to hold it all together either. Inside this episode, I walk you through how I moved from overwhelm to clarity, from “why is this happening?” to “oh… this is what it’s trying to teach me.” These are the tools that have changed my life over the last decade, and I’m...
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65. The 10-Minute Shift That Will Change Your Entire Day (starting now!)
Modern Latina in Midlife
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple little moment that completely shifted my energy in under 10 minutes. On the morning of 11/11 — a day all about alignment and intention — I woke up tired, foggy, and fully ready to stay in my PJs all day. But during my journaling and meditation, I received one clear nudge: go for a walk as the version of me who already has what I'm manifesting. So I listened. I got dressed. I stepped outside. And everything changed. In this short episode, I walk you through how one inspired action raised my frequency, reconnected me to gratitude, reminded me...
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64. Simplify Your Podcast Launch: The 3 Essential Steps to Get Started
Modern Latina in Midlife
If you’ve had that little whisper telling you it might be time to start a podcast… this episode is your confirmation. Today, I’m breaking down the exact 3 steps you need to build the foundation for a soul-led podcast, one that feels aligned, intentional, and totally doable (because it is). Think of this as your cozy, encouraging pep talk to finally stop overthinking and start sharing the message that’s been tugging at your heart. Whether you're craving deeper connection with your audience, dreaming of bigger impact, or simply wanting a creative outlet that feels like you… this...
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63. Champagne Charlas: The Biggest Surprise About Becoming an Empty Nester
Modern Latina in Midlife
In this Champagne Charlas episode of Modern Latina in Midlife, I’m sitting down with my dear friend and intuitive healer, Kimberly Katherine, to talk honestly about what it’s really like to become an empty nester. We’re only a few weeks in, week five & six, and already it’s brought up waves of unexpected grief, pride, identity shifts, and those “out of nowhere” tears that feel a lot like loss. We share how we’re navigating quiet houses, kids getting sick far away from home, and that helpless feeling of not being able to swoop in and fix it like we used to, whether they’re...
info_outlineIn this episode, we sit down with Carrie Peralta, founder and head coach of Peak State Coaching, to dive deep into the journey of changing careers in midlife. With a robust background in technical recruiting and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) advocacy at powerhouse companies like Verizon, Google, and Netflix, Carrie has turned her focus to empowering midlife professionals, especially women and underrepresented groups, to find success and satisfaction in their careers. As a proud Latina and seasoned DEI leader, Carrie combines her personal and professional experiences to help clients break through barriers, redefine their career paths, and truly embrace their strengths.
Whether you’re feeling the itch for a career change or simply need guidance on reigniting passion for your current role, this conversation with Carrie offers insights, strategies, and inspiration for anyone looking to make a meaningful career pivot in midlife.
In this episode, we cover:
- Carrie's Career Shift – How she transitioned from technical recruiting to coaching midlife professionals
- Signs of Career Change – Key indicators that it might be time for a career reinvention
- Challenges in Midlife Transitions – Unique obstacles people in their 40s and 50s face, especially for Latinas in the tech industry
- Cultural & Societal Pressures – Navigating the additional pressures Latinas often encounter and how to overcome them
- Reigniting Career Passion – Tips for finding fulfillment in your current role
- Personal Branding in Midlife – The importance of storytelling and building a brand, even within a corporate setting
- Burnout Prevention – Proven strategies to prevent and manage burnout in demanding careers
- Salary Negotiation Tips – How to approach compensation conversations with confidence
- Networking in Midlife – Strategies for effective networking when changing industries
- Getting Unstuck – Practical steps for those feeling trapped in their current role but unsure of what’s next
Tune in for a thoughtful discussion that will leave you inspired to take control of your career path, redefine success on your own terms, and navigate midlife career changes with confidence.
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🔗 Ways to Connect With Carrie
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriemcardona/
Free Resources and Downloads: https://peakstatecoaching.com
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