Hello, Uplifter!
I'm Aransas Savas. I've spent the last 20 years at the intersection of research and coaching, focused on how people create change in their lives. I come from a long line of extraordinary women who did big, brave things in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, and even 90s. On The Uplifters Podcast and this Substack, I share stories of women in midlife and beyond who are pursuing their wildest dreams and biggest ambitions. Despite self-doubt and societal messaging that says it's "too late" (spoiler: it's not), these women are proving that we are all capable of building our most meaningful lives at any age.
Each week, we spotlight trailblazers, career pivoters, late-blooming entrepreneurs, and everyday change-makers who started their most meaningful chapters after 40. These aren't just inspiring stories – they're proof that midlife is when many women truly hit their stride, armed with hard-won wisdom, clearer priorities, and the confidence that comes from surviving life's curveballs.
What you'll find here:
Brain science and research on why women over 40 are uniquely positioned for growth, creativity, and bold moves
Real stories from women who changed careers, started businesses, left marriages, moved across the country, or finally pursued their art – all after 40
Midlife mindset strategies that helped these women move past the fear of being "too old" and embrace being perfectly positioned
Hot tips and tools for designing your boldest second half of life
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describe the power of letting others support our dreams.
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With so much love and gratitude,
Aransas
About Me:
I am a veteran Wellbeing and Leadership Coach, certified by the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching and The International Coaching Federation.
I have spent my career at the intersection of research, behavior change, and coaching, with a mission to help women build what I call "courage capital" - the deep confidence in our value and strengths that we need just as much as financial capital to do big, brave things.
Through The Uplifters Podcast and my coaching practice, I've discovered that what stops most women isn't lack of money, support, or knowledge - it's the limiting beliefs that tell us we're not ready, not enough, or that it's too late. I have created a uniquely holistic and proven approach to coaching that blends practical, science-backed techniques with energy coaching to help women overcome these barriers.
I have partnered with companies like Weight Watchers, Best Buy, Truist, Edward Jones, US Bank, and many more, to create meaningful, and often, transformative experiences. As a facilitator on a mission to make wellbeing accessible to everyone, I have coached thousands of group sessions teaching participants across socio-economic levels to leverage the wellbeing techniques once reserved for the wellness elite.
Personally, I am based in Brooklyn, NY, a 21-time marathoner, a news-wife, and Momma to a 200-year-old sourdough culture, a fluffy pup, and two spirited, creative teenage girls.
