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What 2025 Taught Me About Work, Identity, and Change
At some point in our 40s or 50s, a question begins to surface: Is this really it?
We’ve played the roles, built the career, supported the family, stayed the course. But at some point, the math stops adding up. That was true for me in 2025. And as I talked with others this year, clients, friends, and guests on The Midlife Remix, I realized just how many of us are navigating the same issue.
This year, I wanted to step back to reflect. To look closely at what shifted for me,

StevenMiyao
Dec 26, 20254 min read


From Corporate to Portfolio Career: How to Future-Proof Your Work in the Age of AI
He rebuilt his career as a portfolio of roles: consulting provided stability, teaching gave him joy, and experimenting with emerging technologies stretched his curiosity and kept him future-ready. In every era, there is a “curve” leaders must learn to ride, and today that curve is AI. It is moving faster than most of us can process, and it is already redrawing the boundaries of entire professions. The same curiosity that pushed Yogesh to walk away from corporate life is now m

StevenMiyao
Aug 18, 20255 min read


You Don’t Need a Plane Crash to Change Your Life
When Maryann Bruce survived US Airways Flight 1549—the "Miracle on the Hudson"—she described it this way: "It’s as if I went to my own...

StevenMiyao
Apr 29, 20253 min read


Why Ignoring Working Dads Is a Costly Mistake
"Hey Dad, are you coming to my game?" It’s a simple question, but for many working fathers, it carries a weight that’s hard to describe....

StevenMiyao
Mar 4, 20254 min read


Embracing Reinvention: Lessons from Fotographer Henry Hargraves
What does it take to reinvent yourself, over and over again, and still stay true to who you are? In the latest episode of my podcast, I...

StevenMiyao
Feb 18, 20252 min read


Steven Miyao on The Deep Dive: How to Build a Life, Not Just a Career
In a recent episode of The Deep Dive podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with host Jay Hummel to share my entrepreneurial...

StevenMiyao
Feb 11, 20253 min read


Redefining Success: The Journey from CEO-Maker to Minimalist
What does success truly mean? For many, it’s climbing the corporate ladder, earning more money, and accumulating possessions. But for...

StevenMiyao
Feb 4, 20253 min read


From TV Executive to Bestselling Author: Essie Chambers’ Bold Career Pivot
Are you feeling stuck in a role you’re good at but don’t truly love? If so, you’re not alone. In a recent episode of Midlife Remix, I had...

StevenMiyao
Jan 14, 20252 min read


How a Startup Founder Almost Lost It All: The Power of Resilience and Leadership in Tough Times
Being an entrepreneur is often portrayed as glamorous, but the truth is that behind every success story is a journey filled with...

StevenMiyao
Jan 2, 20252 min read


When the Plates Fall: Kim Mustin’s Journey from Burnout to Breakthrough
Life often feels like a balancing act, especially in midlife. For Kim Mustin, a high-powered executive, wife, and mother of three, the...

StevenMiyao
Dec 12, 20242 min read


Why “Doing It All” Is Costing You Everything in Midlife
Many people in midlife come to an upsetting realization: our current way of life may no longer work for us. For years, we have built our...

StevenMiyao
Dec 3, 20245 min read


🌟 Ever questioned what truly matters in your life? 🌟
In the latest episode of Midlife Remix, Dr. Guillermo Castillo shares his remarkable journey of leaving a high-stakes medical career to...

StevenMiyao
Nov 6, 20241 min read


7 Principles for Thriving in Midlife: Redefine Success on Your Terms
Navigating the pressures of midlife—whether it's advancing your career, nurturing relationships, or adapting to shifting family...

StevenMiyao
Oct 29, 20245 min read


Mike Ma on Legacy, Leadership, and Leaving the Corporate Rat Race Behind
🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ In the latest episode of Midlife Remix, I had a candid conversation with my friend and former business...

StevenMiyao
Oct 22, 20241 min read


How to Pivot and other lessons - Paul Hatch
Welcome to Midlife Remix , a podcast dedicated to exploring the complexities and opportunities that come with midlife transitions. Here,...

StevenMiyao
Oct 8, 20241 min read
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