Maryjane Sweet is a coach, guide, and steady presence for women navigating one of life’s most profound transitions — divorce after decades of marriage. Having walked this path herself, Maryjane now helps women rediscover their identity, confidence, and purpose after what is often called a “gray divorce.” At Humans of Fuzia, we are proud to feature her journey because it speaks directly to resilience, self-leadership, and the power of women supporting women through life’s most challenging chapters.
Q: Maryjane, what inspired you to start this journey of supporting women through divorce?
I work with women who are going through what’s often called a “gray divorce,” which typically happens after 20, 25, even 30 years of marriage. These are women who have built a life, a family, an identity, and a future plan with someone — and then suddenly that chapter ends.
I know this journey personally. I went through a divorce myself after a 26-year marriage. At the same time, I learned that divorce after the age of 50 is the fastest-growing segment right now — it has doubled in the last 30 years and tripled for those over 60.
There’s a lot to grieve and a lot to rebuild. I’ve spent my entire career working in well-being, mindfulness, leadership, and executive coaching, and I realized there was a real gap here. The runway of life feels shorter at this stage, and it’s easy to get stuck. I wanted to help women move through this transition — not perfectly, but more consciously and with hope — so they can start building their lives again.
Q: What challenges have you faced while building and marketing this practice?
Like many entrepreneurs, the biggest challenge is simply reaching the right people. When women hear about this work, they’re often very interested — there’s a lot of excitement and relief when they realize they don’t have to go through this alone.
So the challenge isn’t belief in the work; it’s visibility. Connecting with women who are in the middle of this experience and letting them know that support exists is the ongoing focus.
Q: What milestones stand out to you in your professional journey so far?
For me, milestones happen almost every week. They show up in the “aha” moments women have during our conversations — when they suddenly realize, “This is going to be okay. I’m going to be more than okay.”
Seeing that spark return — when women rediscover what they love, find their world expanding again, or finally look up after years of focusing only on family and marriage — that’s everything to me. Honestly, I sometimes jump up and down after a session because it’s so meaningful. Those moments are my milestones.
Q: Are you building this journey alone, or do you have support?
I’m a solopreneur, but I do work with different contractors for things like my website and social media. That flexibility allows me to stay deeply connected to my clients while still getting the support I need behind the scenes.
Q: As someone deeply connected to women’s growth, what are your thoughts on women in leadership today?
I’m truly thrilled to see more women stepping into leadership. I’ve worked with many women who never believed they could reach executive or leadership roles — often because of cultural or societal beliefs they carried for years.
Once those beliefs start to shift, there really is no limit to what women can achieve. I think we’re in a very exciting time where women are finally beginning to fully live into their gifts.
Q: What message would you like to share with future women leaders and entrepreneurs?
Be yourself — your authentic self. You don’t need to become anyone else to succeed. We are already good enough just as we are.
There truly is no limit. If we can dream it, we can achieve it.
Q: What does success mean to you, both professionally and personally?
Professionally, success means supporting as many women as I can in stepping into self-leadership in their own lives. That’s my passion and my purpose.
Personally, success is finding joy each day, living mindfully, and appreciating the people and moments that come into my life. I hope to leave the world having given far more than I’ve taken.
“There is no limit to what women can achieve — especially when they choose to believe in themselves again.”
Connect with Maryjane Sweet:
LinkedIn: Maryjane Sweet | LinkedIn
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