Meet Your Girlish Gurus.

Empowering You Through Every Step

Our mission is simple: to guide women through the transformative journey of midlife and into a vibrant, empowered new chapter. Through our podcast and retreats, we offer uplifting support and practical tools to help you reconnect with your energy, rediscover your passions, and feel truly at home in your body and life.

Every woman’s path is unique, and we honor that by offering thoughtful, lifestyle-centered support designed to meet you where you are.

Meet Your Gurus and Hosts

Joy Alford-Brand

Hey there! I’m Joy Alford-Brand, and I’m so glad you found us. Here at Girlish Gurus, we’re on a mission to help midlife women embrace this transformative chapter with confidence, joy, and purpose. As I navigate my own journey through midlife, I’ve learned that this stage isn’t something to survive—it’s something to thrive through!

We started Girlish Gurus with one belief: that women deserve to be seen, heard, and celebrated—not just in business, but in life. We’re here to help you rise with clarity, confidence, and a whole lot of sparkle.

JOY & LORRAINE, FOUNDERS OF GIRLISH GURUS

Lorraine Miano

Hello Beautiful! So happy you are here! I’m Lorraine Miano. As a midlife mentor, author, and co-founder of Girlish Gurus, I’m passionate about helping women reignite their joy, reclaim their purpose, and embrace the glow-up that midlife brings.

Listening to Girlish Gurus feels like sitting down with your smartest, sassiest friends who just get it. Every episode leaves me feeling seen, inspired, and ready to take action.

JENNA M., AUSTIN, TX

THE GIRLISH GURUS PODCAST

Your Weekly Dose of Real Talk + Radiance

Join Joy and Lorraine as they spill the tea on life, leadership, and leveling up. These bite-sized episodes are packed with wisdom, laughter, and the kind of encouragement that feels like a warm hug and a pep talk all in one. Hit play—your dream life is calling.