SECOND BITE 🍒

An intimate, 12-month group coaching experience designed to help midlife women step into a life that’s fully their own.

Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a call.

And you deserve a life that’s fully yours.

This is your invitation to stop settling for a life that’s good enough, and start living a life that is fully yours…

I believe that when women dim their light, the world loses its compass.

The true cost of forgoing a life that feels fully yours isn't just personal—it's generational. It’s the missed chance to reshape the world with the unique gifts only you can bring.

We've been taught to put everyone else first. But what if your inner work, your healing, your joy were actually a gift to everyone you love? To every cause that stirs your soul?

We are the ones who can disrupt the status quo, breaking the chains of what’s been passed down to us—those deep-seated messages that told us to stay small, to play nice, to never rock the boat.

Imagine the ripple effect of choosing yourself. Of saying yes to the life that calls to you. The world needs your brilliance, unfiltered and alive.

The time for holding back is over.

Right now, you might be asking yourself big questions—Who am I? Is this it for me? 

You want to…

  • Speak up with confidence, without replaying everyone you might have offended at 3 a.m.

  • Reconnect with the younger version of you who knew exactly what she wanted.

  • Feel alive, relaxed, and comfortable in your own skin.

  • Stop falling asleep stressed and guilty, only to wake up with the same empty ache.

  • Bring forward the wild, quirky parts of yourself that got lost along the way.

That’s exactly why I created Second Bite—a 12-month, intimate group coaching experience designed for midlife women who are ready to make this their richest chapter yet.

Tell me if this resonates…

There’s a part of you that knows how resourceful, vibrant, and independent you are—which only makes it more confusing when you find yourself wondering, Why can’t I figure out what’s next? 

Maybe you’re picking up on signs—boredom, resentment, even rage—but can’t quite decode the actual message midlife is sending.

I’m here to help you tune in and respond to what’s calling you forward.

And beyond that… What if it’s not a struggle at all? What if midlife is your favorite chapter yet, the one where the girl becomes the heroine? It's possible for you, but it's not going to happen by accident…

Inside Second Bite, we are creating a new language for midlife, one that moves beyond the conventional scripts that leave women withering on the vine. We’ve followed the expected path, achieved the shimmering milestones—yet here we are, wondering: Is this all there is? (And feeling guilty for even asking.)

This is your renaissance. Your revolution. It’s about letting your voice, art, truth, and full-hearted self reverberate through your relationships, communities, and life. 

This is the call of your Second Bite. Will you answer?

The “midlife crisis” isn’t yours alone—it’s collective. 

And it’s our responsibility to solve it together. 

Want to know if Second Bite is for you?

This experience is for midlife women ready to be radiant, joyful, and unapologetically confident. Women rooted so deeply in their truth that it spills over, nourishing everyone around them—including themselves.

Imagine yourself a year from now… 

🍒 You’re dating again—feeling energized and connected.

🍒 You said no to a couple of things over the past week that just didn’t feel right in your gut.

🍒 You find yourself asking for support before it’s super urgent—and people are truly showing up for you.

🍒 You belly laugh until you’re literally crying on a weekly basis.

🍒 You are speaking up for yourself at home and at work without feeling afraid or hurting anyone—and the best part is that your relationships are thriving because of it.

🍒You’re four chapters deep into your book, and for the first time in years, writing feels like play again.

🍒You and your partner are appreciating each other in ways you never knew you could. And that next weekend getaway? It’s already on the calendar.

Join us in the Second Bite so that, from here on out, you can feel this kind of ease, presence, and possibility every day.

Laura

“Today I caught the scent of a candle wafting through the air. The fragrance ignited the synergy I felt in the company of extraordinary women. It reminded me of the promise I made to myself to commit and recommit to my goals, to befriend my fears, to rest, to play, and to always remember that I hold the wisdom of a maven stretching her wings.” 

Our living curriculum.

Second Bite will kick off in mid-January 2025. From there, each month will offer you a new way of listening deeply to an aspect of your life—mind, body, heart, and spirit. 

Together, we’ll cover topics like:

  • January: Crossing the threshold.

  • February: Reacquainting with yourself.

  • March: Seeking new adventures.

  • April: Deepening connection.

  • May: Creating with beauty.

  • June: Befriending your fear.

  • July: Finding rooted confidence.

  • August: Following your rhythm.

  • September: Being in the mystery.

  • October: Loving your shadows.

  • November: Remembering enchantment.

  • December: Feeling free and celebrated.

You’ll remember your creativity, passion, and joy—without the pressure to have it all figured out, and without doing it alone.

Are you ready to take your Second Bite? 🍒

Join us for a year of profound transformation and personal renaissance.

Meet your coach.

I’m Brooke Hofsess, a “midlife midwife” who has spent the past 20 years creating spaces where women can reconnect with their creativity, wisdom, and agency. With a background as a tenured professor and academic leader, my work blends personal development, coaching, somatics, and leadership principles to support deep, transformative growth.

I’ll meet you right where you are and guide you toward your own knowing, creativity, and power. My clients are brilliant women who often spend too much time in their heads, and I help them reconnect with their hearts, bodies, and spirits—where transformation happens.

An intimate, 12-month group coaching experience designed to help midlife women step into a life that’s fully their own.

SECOND BITE 🍒

Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a call.

And you deserve a life that’s fully yours.

Doors close Jan 8, or when the program is full.

🎉If you’re ready for a space where you’re deeply supported, encouraged, and invited to take nourishing steps forward from January to December 2025, click here to register. 

You can choose to pay in full, or over 12 months.

Early Bird Bonus

Register by December 20, and you’ll receive a complimentary 60-minute coaching call with me—yours to use anytime during our year together.

Founding Member Pricing

Join this round at the special rate of $2,700. (With the next enrollment starting at $3,000, this is an invitation to step in at the most accessible price.)

Our experience will be intentionally cozy, so that each woman who joins will feel deeply seen, heard, and held. That means that space is limited, so if you know you are a YES, go ahead and make it official.

Taking a Second Bite is more fun with friends, so share this invitation with someone you’d love to see inside the group.

And if you want to have a chat with me in order to make the best decision for you, schedule that here. I can’t wait to talk with you!

FAQs

  • If you’re seeking clarity on your next steps and wanting to take action, this program will help you get back in sync with your true values and guide you with grounded, steady support.

  • Together, we’ll move through fear, uncertainty, and doubt, creating a safe container for you to explore. Imagine waking up knowing your next small, satisfying step—and feeling deeply supported as you take it. Now imagine doing this for a whole year, with me as your guide and a flock of phenomenal women beside you—every tender brave step of the way.

  • Since we will be together for a full year, our gatherings will rotate between 1–4 PM and 6–8 PM EST on weekdays to accommodate varying schedules and time zones. You’ll also have access to recordings in video format and as a private podcast, so you can catch up on-the-go. (Fun fact: I attend only half the live calls with my own coach, and I still feel deeply supported thanks to the replays and other touchpoints.)

  • You’re in the right place! Second Bite is designed to meet you where you are, with resources and practices that build confidence in listening to your inner life. I’m here to support each step of your journey, whether it feels familiar or completely new.

  • Yes! Second Bite was created by a midlife woman (hi, it’s me!) with the busy lives of my clients and friends in mind. The format offers you a blend of live sessions and recorded content you can access at your own pace, as well as ongoing support in between gatherings, so you can participate as much as you’d like, even with a full schedule.

  • I bring 20 years of experience of creating supportive, transformative spaces for women. My background includes a Master’s from Columbia University, a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia, and a successful career as a tenured professor and academic leader. I’ve published two books reimagining mentorship as a creative and relational process. I also bring deep, intentional study in intersectional feminisms, coaching, somatics, and women’s leadership to help clients go beyond cognitive solutions and connect with their own wisdom, creativity, and agency.

  • Second Bite combines creative exploration with structured support, focusing specifically on the needs, challenges, and desires of midlife women. You won’t just set goals—you’ll connect deeply with what truly fulfills you, learning to live from rooted courage, clarity, and intention.

  • Have a question that isn’t answered here? Send me your query: brooke@brookehofsesscoaching.com. I can’t wait to chat!

SECOND BITE 🍒

Midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a call.

And you deserve a life that’s fully yours.

Doors close Jan 8, or when the program is full.