Episode Title: From Woodstock to Wisdom: Discovering Your Purpose at Any Age with Vicki Thomas

Episode Summary In this inspiring episode of Her Comeback, Michelle sits down with Vicki Thomas, Chief Purpose Officer of My Future Purpose, to talk about reinvention, purpose, and creating meaningful work later in life. After a successful career in media and marketing—including leadership roles at ABC TV—Vicki found herself asking a powerful question: Who am I beyond my job title?

That question launched a decades-long journey of self-discovery that ultimately led her to helping others uncover their unique purpose. Now in her 70s, Vicki continues to inspire people to live intentionally and create meaningful impact in the second half of life.

Vicki also shares insights from her new book, From Woodstock to Wisdom, where she reflects on the lessons learned from the cultural revolution of the 1960s through the wisdom gained over decades of personal growth and purpose-driven work. Her story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to redefine your path and step into the life you were meant to live.

About Our Guest Vicki Thomas is the Chief Purpose Officer at My Future Purpose, a membership organization dedicated to helping people discover and activate their life purpose through workshops, speakers, and community.

She previously held executive leadership roles in media and marketing, including working at ABC TV and serving as Vice President of Marketing and Advertising for the Credit Union National Association.

Vicki is also an award-winning social impact leader. She received a $100,000 Purpose Prize from Encore.org for her work raising awareness for Purple Heart Homes, a nonprofit that provides housing solutions for older veterans.

Her creative career has also included producing PBS programming and nationally recognized projects such as the Dancing Grannies exercise videos and programs about retirement and the Senior Olympics.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why many high-achieving women eventually feel something is “missing” despite professional success
• The powerful question that changed Vicki’s life: Who am I beyond my job description?
• Insights from her new book From Woodstock to Wisdom and the lessons that shaped her journey
• Why purpose does not retire—even if your career does
• The difference between a career identity and a purpose-driven life
• How discovering your purpose can create a powerful second chapter

Key Takeaways

• You are more than your job title or career role. • Feelings of restlessness can be an invitation to deeper purpose. • Reinvention can begin at any age—even in your 60s or 70s. • Purpose-driven living brings meaning to both personal and professional life. • The second half of life can be the most impactful chapter.

Connect with Vicki Thomas

Learn more about purpose discovery and the My Future Purpose community: Website: https://myfuturepurpose.com

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