“I’ve Always Felt Like the Wrong Age” - Kimberley Ford on Starting Again at 40
From Notes From The Not There Yet by Bethany Wright
March 30, 2026 · 1h 35m
About this episode
Kimberley Ford discusses her journey of starting over at 40 and the feeling of being the wrong age.
Episode Description Kimberley Ford has rebuilt her life more than once. From finance to acting, from acting to directing, and eventually founding her own filmmaking business - her path hasn’t followed a straight line. But underneath all of it is a feeling many people quietly carry: being the wrong age. Too early. Too late. Too old to start again. Too young to be taken seriously. In this conversation, we explore identity, reinvention, and what it means to move forward even when your timing doesn’t seem to make sense on paper. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt behind, out of place, or unsure if it’s too late to begin again. Show notes Kimberley Ford’s journey is one of starting again - not once, but multiple times. From leaving a stable career in finance, to navigating the uncertainty of acting, to returning to education in her late 30s and building a business that feels aligned. At the centre of it all is a feeling many people recognise: being the “wrong age.” This conversation explores how that feeling doesn’t mean you’re behind - it might mean you’re still in the middle of things. Themes Explored Feeling like the wrong age at different stages of life Leaving stability…
People in this episode
Guest: Kimberley Ford
Topics covered
- identity
- reinvention
- age
- self-doubt
- education
Keywords
- starting again
- career change
- filmmaking
- personal growth
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: I’ve Always Felt Like the Wrong Age, Starting Again
Places: Grey Area
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