🎙️ Episode 9 – The Imperfect Prophet with Wonder Wendy

In Episode 9 of The RETURN Project Podcast, host Bryan White welcomes a powerhouse of authenticity, reinvention, and unapologetic boldness—Wonder Wendy, host of The Imperfect Prophet. At 59, Wendy is living proof that life’s most vibrant chapters are still ahead.

From rappelling down nine-story buildings to recording podcast episodes in Paris hotel rooms, she’s redefining what it means to live boldly in midlife. In this candid conversation, Bryan and Wendy unpack the life lessons that come from embracing imperfection, navigating change, and daring to create a wonder-full life—no matter your age.

This isn’t just an interview—it’s a blueprint for midlife reinvention, packed with humor, wisdom, and prophetic insights that challenge the way you see yourself and your future.

Wonder Wendy doesn’t just speak about living boldly—she embodies it. At 59, she’s rappelling off buildings, traveling the globe, and delivering unfiltered wisdom through her podcast, The Imperfect Prophet. Her mission? To help women aged 40-65 refuse to shrink their lives and instead embrace the freedom and possibilities of midlife.

Her journey has been anything but linear—navigating pregnancy loss, multiple marriages, career pivots, and reinvention after reinvention. Along the way, she’s been a military spouse, photojournalist, national spokesperson for The UPS Store, a community advocate, and now, a fearless voice for living authentically.

With a signature mix of humor, spiritual insight, and practical wisdom, Wonder Wendy gives her audience permission to live unapologetically, see beauty in imperfection, and grab hold of the wonder still waiting for them.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• How Wonder Wendy transformed personal challenges into wisdom worth sharing
• Why aging boldly is a mindset—and how to adopt it
• The role of community, connection, and joy in living fully
• Behind-the-scenes stories from her travels, adventures, and podcasting journey
• How to give yourself permission to embrace imperfection and live vibrantly

Listen & Watch:
🎧 Spotify – The Imperfect Prophet
📺 YouTube – The RETURN Project Podcast

Connect with Wonder Wendy:

• Instagram: @wonder.wench – Behind-the-scenes moments, fashion finds & daily wonder-full wisdom
• Facebook: Wonder-full Bucket List Life – Midlife adventure community
• LinkedIn: Wonder Wendy Farrell – Professional insights & speaking opportunities
• Website: WonderWendyandFriends.com – Your hub for all things wonder-full

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Episode 8- Rediscovering Joy & Purpose After Burnout with Julee Sung

This week, I sit down with Julee Sung—a bestselling author, certified coach, and former corporate executive who climbed the ladder in multibillion-dollar companies… only to realize she had built her identity around a version of success that left her burnt out and unfulfilled.

Julee gets real about ego, insecurity, the pressure to perform, and the turning point that led her to walk away from the corporate world to rebuild a life centered on joy, authenticity, and purpose. Her story is one of courage, clarity, and radical self-awareness.

Now, through her coaching and her book Thrive and Shine, she’s helping others—especially early-stage professionals—build meaningful, values-driven careers from the inside out.

Tune in here:

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3FBGBi9Lp56Mid3MS3Chxk

Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-return.../id1825713453

Learn more: juleesung.com

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If this episode speaks to you, please follow, share, and tag a friend who needs to hear it. Let’s help more people return to themselves and thrive.

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EPISODE 7 – THEA LISSI: Turning life experiences into Grammy-nominated Music

Today’s guest is a voice you won’t forget—a storyteller, a soul-shaker, and one of the most compelling rising artists in country music today.

Born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, Thea Lissi grew up as one of eleven siblings, navigating the challenges of family life, relationships, and parenting. She’s taken her life’s hardest chapters and transformed them into songs that resonate with listeners across the globe. Since launching her career in 2020, Thea has released over 20 songs, earned more than 1.6 million Spotify streams, and built a reputation for her swampy-soul sound, heartfelt lyrics, and fearless vulnerability.

With standout tracks like “BAD GUY,” “SWEETER,” and her latest single “Permanent Ink,” Thea is carving out her place as one of the next great voices in country music. In this conversation, she opens up about the silence that inspired “Permanent Ink,” the healing that followed, and the personal journey that continues to shape her as both an artist and a survivor.

This episode blends lighter moments with deeply moving truths—a candid look at confidence, heartbreak, motherhood, and the power of music to heal.

🎧 Listen to Episode 7 of The RETURN Project Podcast:
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Instagram: @thereturnprojectpodcast
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🎶 Follow Thea Lissi:
🌐 Website
📸 Instagram
🎧 Spotify

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