
How Faith Guided Her Next Step featuring Jade Patronis
From My Happy Ass Life by Karen Smith
April 22, 2026 · 50 min · Season 7 · Episode 20
About this episode
Jade Patronis shares her journey of reinvention and the importance of faith in living a fulfilling life.
What if the secret to a happy life isn't just about the highlight reel, but about the depth you build during the "late bloomer" seasons? This week, I am bringing you a very special Happy Ass Encore episode because y'all loved her so much the first time, and she is just too precious not to share again. I’m sitting down with one of my happiest, most energetic friends, the "Lipstick Diva" herself, Jade Patronis Jade opens up about her journey of reinvention at age 40 moving from being a stay-at-home mom to launching a lipstick line. We swap stories about our shared "prissy girl" love for looking adorable (even just for ourselves!), the legacy of the women who came before us, and why we are both choosing to kick aging’s butt every single day. From her days traveling the world with the USO to the spiritual discipline of waking up with a "thank you" on her lips, Jade reminds us that while beauty might only last three days, the way you treat people lasts a lifetime. This episode is a soulful reminder that God has already paid it all...all we have to do is show up and be exactly who He created us to be. Episode Highlights [1:00] Energy Matching: Karen and Jade discuss being kindred…
People in this episode
Host: Karen Smith
Guest: Jade Patronis
Topics covered
- faith
- reinvention
- beauty
- self-identity
- aging
- personal growth
Keywords
- faith
- reinvention
- lipstick line
- self-improvement
- beauty
- aging
- personal stories
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: USO
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