Redefining Retirement isn’t your parents’ financial advice show.
It’s where Gen X rebels—from corporate escapees to 7-figure founders—swap war stories about work, money, and staying relevant in a world that keeps moving the goalposts.
Hosted by Corey Koehler—ex–cubicle dweller turned business owner—you’ll hear from scaling CEOs, gritty solopreneurs, late bloomers, and anyone gutsy enough to bet on themselves after 40.
What we talk about:
If you’re 40-something, skeptical of hype, and tired of being told to quietly fade into the background—pull up a chair and press play. We’re figuring this out in real time, and we’re not sugarcoating it.
👉 Get the Weekly Email Mixtape: https://redefiningretirement.io/
👉 Join the Community: https://www.skool.com/the-worxshop-8506/about
Redefining Retirement isn’t your parents’ financial advice show.
It’s where Gen X rebels—from corporate escapees to 7-figure founders—swap war stories about work, money, and staying relevant in a world that keeps moving the goalposts.
Hosted by Corey Koehler—ex–cubicle dweller turned business owner—you’ll hear from scaling CEOs, gritty solopreneurs, late bloomers, and anyone gutsy enough to bet on themselves after 40.
What we talk about:
If you’re 40-something, skeptical of hype, and tired of being told to quietly fade into the background—pull up a chair and press play. We’re figuring this out in real time, and we’re not sugarcoating it.
👉 Get the Weekly Email Mixtape: https://redefiningretirement.io/
👉 Join the Community: https://www.skool.com/the-worxshop-8506/about
After multiple layoffs and a health scare, Fernando Labastida completely reinvented himself — turning his tech sales, content-marketing skills and AI curiosity into a thriving business.
In this episode of Redefining Retirement, Corey Koehler and Fernando break down how to pivot after a layoff, find your zone of genius, and build a career that actually fits midlife.
See how to connect with Fernando and design your own category: https://startupstrikes.substack.com
Check out out theClick AI community that Fernando and Corey are part of that we mentioned: https://community.jointheclick.ai/a/2148180570/8gzvRUpi (affiliate link)
Subscribe to Corey's newsletter, get the free Gen eXit Playbook and redefine retirement with us: https://redefiningretirement.io/subscribe
We dig into:
00:00:00 Introduction to Reinvention
00:02:46 The Impact of Layoffs and Personal Growth
00:05:42 Career Journey: From Sales to Marketing
00:09:32 The Rise of Content Marketing
00:12:24 Building in Public: The Power of Blogging
00:15:08 Navigating Employment and Entrepreneurship 00:18:30 The Importance of Networking and Community 00:21:23 Lessons Learned from Career Transitions
00:27:33 The Value of Side Projects
00:29:52 Embracing Creativity and Opportunity
00:33:05 The Rise of Older Entrepreneurs
00:35:56 Navigating Career Transitions
00:39:57 The Power of Writing and Self-Publishing
00:52:18 Launching a New Category through Books 00:53:13 Navigating Health Challenges and Career Transitions
00:55:12 The Journey of a Fractional CMO
00:58:29 Innovating Through Virtual Summits
01:03:49 Lessons from the AI Smart Summit
01:11:20 Embracing Boldness and Category Design
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