What does it actually look like to start your life over at 60 — after 32 years of marriage, after losing your identity as a wife, a first lady, and a woman who gave everything to everyone else? Tanya Washington did it, and she didn't just survive — she rebuilt from the ground up.
In this episode, Tanya shares how she went from a 498 credit score to a 742, earned two associate degrees later in life, and rediscovered herself after decades of being defined by her roles. Her story is honest, practical, and deeply encouraging for any woman who has ever wondered if it's too late to start again.
We cover the identity shift that hits hardest after a long marriage ends, how going back to school gave her a space to just be Tanya, the step-by-step credit journey that changed her financial life, the mindset shift that made rebuilding feel possible, and what she says to women who feel too exhausted or too far behind to even try.
If you've been waiting for permission to begin again — this is it.
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Tanya's bio and ways to connect:
Tanya "Winningatlife" Washington is a transformational voice for women over 60 who are rebuilding their lives after divorce, loss, and major life transitions. A mother of nine, she spent over three decades in marriage before facing the reality of starting over—emotionally, financially, and personally.
After her divorce, Tanya rebuilt her life from the ground up—raising her credit score from 498 to 742, returning to college to earn two associate degrees, and creating financial independence on her own terms. Through her content, coaching, and digital products, she now helps women 60+ reclaim their identity, rebuild confidence, and create a clear path forward without feeling overwhelmed.
Known for her calm, honest, and no-nonsense approach, Tanya teaches that it’s never too late to start again—and that rebuilding your life is not failure, it’s transformation.
Connect with Tanya: Instagram @IAmTanyaWinningAtLife | Facebook: Tanya Winning at Life
0:00 — What Does Starting Over at 60 Really Look Like?
2:00 — Why She Goes By "Tanya Winning at Life"
5:00 — 32 Years of Marriage, Then Starting From Scratch
10:00 — How Going Back to School Helped Her Find Herself Again
16:00 — From a 498 to a 742 Credit Score: The Real Journey
24:00 — Why Community Is the Secret Weapon Nobody Talks About
26:00 — The Mindset Shift That Made Rebuilding Feel Possible
33:00 — What to Do When You Feel Too Old and Too Exhausted to Rebuild
37:00 — What Tanya Is Working on Now and Where to Find Her
41 mins
Jun 2 202636 mins