PODCAST UPDATE August 28, 2025
- Pat Browne
- Aug 27
- 3 min read
LOOK AGAIN: THIS IS 60+
Forget fading into the background. This next chapter is about turning up the volume on you.
In this episode of NEXT CHPTR CHATS™, hosts Pat Browne and Penelope Mathieson dive into one of the most important themes for women over 50: visibility. Not vanity, not trying to look younger, but choosing how we’re seen – and how we want to show up.
After decades of raising families, building careers, and leading change, many women find themselves wondering: Am I still visible? Do people still really see me? The answer is a resounding yes – but it starts with reclaiming presence.
Meet the Guests
Wendy Buchanan – eyewear image expert and founder of Perceptions Eyewear, Wendy helps women choose frames that don’t just sharpen vision but amplify confidence. For her, the right glasses aren’t accessories – they’re self-expression.
Deborah Williams – renowned film makeup artist, educator, and author of The Grace Factor. Deborah believes beauty after 50 is about enhancing the features that tell our stories, not covering them up. She shares techniques designed for skin that’s evolving, ensuring eyes and expressions stay vibrant and defined.
What You’ll Hear
Why glasses should never be an afterthought, and how bold frames can instantly lift your look and your spirit.
The truth about makeup after 50: why the “rules” don’t apply, and how adapting techniques for changing skin is key.
Why visibility is relevance, not vanity—and how showing up authentically creates connection.
Why This Episode Matters
So many women in their 50s, 60s, and beyond struggle with the idea of becoming invisible. But as Wendy and Deborah remind us, eyewear and makeup aren’t just surface details – they’re everyday ways to own presence, to step confidently into a room, and to reflect the vibrancy we feel inside.
✨ Being visible isn’t about looking younger. It’s about being unforgettable.
🎧 Listen now to Look Again: This Is 60+ on nextchptrchats.com or wherever you get your podcasts.
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FASHION AND CONFIDENCE TIPS
"From Invisible to NOTICED Over 40, Over 50, Over 60!"
Marie-Louise Maxwell from the UK’s WHO WHAT WEAR is here to prove style has no age limit, decoding her favourite timeless trends – including midi skirts and track pants – along with how to style them and where to shop. Once again it builds on the concepts discussed NEXT CHPTR CHATS™ latest episode Look Again: This Is 60+.
FROM INVISIBLE TO NOTICED
Feeling invisible after 50? Midlife Posh Closet’s recent article – “From Invisible to NOTICED Over 40, Over 50, Over 60 – My 5 Fashion Strategies!” – has your back. Drawing on the concept of “Invisible Woman Syndrome,” it builds on the concepts touched on during the NEXT CHPTR CHATS™ podcast and shows how dressing with intention can shift perception – from blending in to standing out with grace and presence. Across five actionable strategies, the author teaches how to show up as a confident main character in every room. It’s style with purpose that dovetails beautifully with our episode Look Again: This Is 60+. Dive in and discover how visuals and voice can reclaim your visibility.
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