Burnout, Reinvention & The Surf Shop That Sparked a Dream with Marcia Heath

In this episode of Message in the Middle, I sit down with Marcia Heath, professional editor, writer, and founder of Bungalow Hill. Marcia’s career was the kind most people would envy—publicist at Simon & Schuster, executive editor at Harcourt, brand strategist for startups and Fortune 500s. But by her early sixties, she found herself burnt out and questioning what came next. Then came Aruba and a small, soulful surf shop that changed everything. Marcia’s debut book, The Little Giant: The Story of Aruba’s Surf Shop and the Rebels Who Built It, is more than a story about a store—it’s a celebration of risk-taking, reinvention, and the surprising places inspiration can live. 💬 In this episode, we talk about:How a “successful” career can still leave you feeling unfulfilled—and what to do when burnout hits in midlifeWhy The Little Giant was the book Marcia had circled her whole life, but only found the courage to write nowThe emotional and practical hurdles of publishing your first book later in lifeSelf-doubt, imposter syndrome, and starting over at sixtyThe surprising lessons we learn when we step away from our corporate life and toward creativityA message of hope and courage for anyone who feels like they’ve missed their chanceHow writing changed Marcia’s perspective—and her life ✨ Whether you"re standing at a crossroads or simply looking for permission to dream again, this episode will meet you in the middle—with honesty, wisdom, and warmth. 🔗 Connect with Marcia Heath Visit Bungalow Hill: https://www.bungalow-hill.com/ Explore The Little Giant: https://littlegiantbook.com Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content. Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...