Kim Gravel: The Midlife Wake-Up Call Every Woman Needs

Over 50 & Flourishing with Dominique Sachse

Dear Media

Society & Culture, 3cb0e710-539e-11f0-8394-8f0cc68ecb56, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.6 • 813 Ratings

🗓️ 11 August 2025

⏱️ 63 minutes

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Summary

In today’s episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, Dominique welcomes Kim Gravel, TV personality, entrepreneur, author, and one of QVC’s biggest fashion and beauty powerhouses.

From becoming one of the youngest Miss Georgias at age 19 to launching a multimillion-dollar clothing and beauty brand in her 40s, Kim’s story is a testament to reinvention, resilience, and refusing to play small.

With her trademark humor, southern charm, and faith-filled wisdom, Kim opens up about how she rediscovered her confidence, turned a kitchen table idea into a fashion empire, and why she believes midlife is the sweet spot for women to finally chase their dreams.

In this episode, Dominique and Kim discuss:

Why Kim believes 50 is the perfect time for women to step into power and purpose
Her unexpected journey from pageant queen to designer to QVC star
The “Diaper Butt” Jeans Story That Changed Everything
The importance of faith, humor, and “God-confidence” when chasing your calling
How to stop shrinking back and start betting on yourself
Why failure, discomfort, and even menopause can be catalysts for growth
Her mission to encourage women to launch what’s in their hearts, no matter their age

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0:00.0	The following podcast is a Dear Media production.
0:14.6	My guest today is a powerhouse of purpose, proof that midlife is just the beginning of an even more vibrant chapter.
0:21.8	Kim Gravelle is an entrepreneur. She's a best-selling author. Keynote speaker, you probably know her as a
0:27.1	television host, too, and a mom of two boys. You may know her from her dynamic presence on QVC,
0:32.9	where her lifestyle brand, Bell by Kim Gravelle, has surpassed a billion dollars in retail sales.
0:39.2	Yeah, you heard that right, a billion dollars.
0:41.2	She's also the founder of Love Who You Are, a beauty and lifestyle brand dedicated to helping
0:46.2	women embracing confidence from the inside out.
0:49.5	She is also the star of the reality series, Kim of Queens, on Lifetime.
0:56.8	At 46, Kim launched her first business,
1:03.5	and at 53, she is the first brand to break 250 million in sales in a single year at QVC.
1:09.1	But beyond all these numbers, it's Kim's authentic Southern charm, her relatable storytelling, and her fearless commitment to empowering women that
1:12.1	truly sets her apart. She's here today to remind us, it is never too late to follow your dreams,
1:18.6	to embrace your worth, and to boldly step into who you were meant to be at any age. Kim,
1:25.3	welcome to over 50 and flourishing.
1:33.0	Thank you. at any age. Kim, welcome to over 50 and flourishing. Kim, welcome to over 50 and flourishing. As we were saying in the commercial break, you're like,
1:38.9	I'm over 50 and exhausted. Yeah. I'm flourishing, but there's other adjectives to add on to that over.
1:45.7	Well, I know.
1:46.6	It's because you've taken on so much in midlife, which is the coolest thing, the best story.
1:52.7	It's why you're here.
1:53.7	It's why I want to talk to you.
1:55.3	You know what, Kim, I love giving women hope.
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