She’s been on your screen, on your bookshelf, and now she’s showing up in the perimenopause conversation with the same fearless energy she brings to everything she does.
Andi Osho — award-winning actor, bestselling author, and someone I’ve known for nearly a decade since we met at a Marianne Williamson retreat in LA — is done with Black women being left out of this conversation. Full stop.
We get into the brain fog, the fatigue, the memory gremlins. The genius reframe she uses to survive a lifetime of creative rejection. The writing program she’s building to put more diverse voices on the page. And what it actually feels like to hit 50 and suddenly stop caring what everyone thinks.
If midlife has been asking you to disappear — Andi’s here to tell you that’s not the invitation. The invitation is to arrive.
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Show Note:
Andi shares her personal experience navigating perimenopause, including challenges with brain fog, memory issues, and fatigue. She emphasizes the importance of being open about these experiences to support other women, especially women of color who may face additional barriers in accessing information and care.
Embracing midlife and aging @ 22:37
Andi reflects on how turning 50 has shifted her perspective – she has become more intentional about her self-care, health, and well-being, and less concerned about external perceptions. She encourages women to embrace the changes of midlife and not feel the need to “disappear” as they age.
Resilience through rejection @ 24:59
Andi discusses how she has developed resilience through a lifetime of creative rejections, focusing on “winning the room” rather than just the specific job or opportunity. She shares strategies for maintaining a positive mindset and continuing to put herself out there despite setbacks.
Writing and storytelling @ 30:23
Andi shares her passion for empowering more diverse voices in storytelling, particularly marginalized groups who may not see themselves represented in mainstream literature. She discusses her plans to launch a writing program to encourage people to share their unique perspectives and experiences through creative writing.
Recap and closing thoughts @ 1:03:11
Jennifer and Andi reflect on their long-standing connection and the valuable insights they have shared. They encourage listeners to follow Andi’s work and consider incorporating more fiction and creativity into their lives, as Marianne Williamson advised.