Ep. 95- Never Dated at 42: Why This Pharmacist Walked Away from Love and Her Career with Lesleigh Wallace

More Than Your Age

In this inspiring episode of The More Than Your Age Podcast, host Erica Pasvar interviews Lesleigh L. Wallace—a pharmacist who made a bold career change into full-time ministry. If you’ve ever wondered how to reinvent your life after 40, embrace singleness with confidence, or find your identity beyond your job title, this conversation is for you.

Lesleigh shares her personal story of transitioning from a successful pharmacy career to becoming the operations director in ministry, all while navigating imposter syndrome, grief over lost expectations, and discovering her true calling. She opens up about what it means to find joy, purpose, and peace—especially as a single woman in her 40s.

Together, Erica and Lesleigh explore:

• How to shift your identity from what you do to who you’re becoming

• Why singleness isn’t something to fix—it’s a gift to embrace

• The power of curating your life, not settling, and trusting God’s timing

• How to deal with loneliness, aging, and uncertainty with confidence and faith

• Why surrounding yourself with life-giving people matters more than ever

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

• Career change after 40: How to pivot with faith and clarity

• How to embrace singleness as a gift, not a limitation

• Letting go of professional identity and finding your true purpose

• Coping with loneliness and building confidence through faith

• How to stop settling and start curating a life you love

• Navigating imposter syndrome and listening to God's voice in transitions

• Finding fulfillment, freedom, and joy in every season of life

Whether you're exploring a career shift, stepping into ministry, or learning to love your single season, this episode will encourage you to trust your journey and take bold steps toward the life you're meant to live.

Perfect for women over 35 who are:

• Seeking purpose and direction

• Exploring new careers or ministries

• Struggling with singleness, identity, or loneliness

• Looking for Christian encouragement and real-life inspiration

🎧 Tune in now and be encouraged to live a fulfilled life, love where you are, and remember: You are more than your age.

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Intro and Exit Music written and performed by Daniel Ging.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:53 Pharmacy Career and Patient Interaction

05:39 Transition to Ministry

08:19 Navigating Career Changes

11:07 Identity and Grieving a Career

13:55 Family Dynamics and Career Choices

16:39 Embracing Singleness as a Gift

24:30 Living Life to the Fullest

27:56 Choosing Not to Settle

30:25 Navigating Aging Positively

31:51 Coping with Loneliness

35:03 Finding Confidence in Faith

37:40 Encouragement for Women in Similar Situations

41:22 Pursuing Dreams Despite Limitations