"Because of my age" should never be the start of a sentence about what a woman can't do — and in this inspiring episode, Nikol Johnson shares a blog post that moved her deeply, featuring two women in their 60s and their refreshingly fierce outlook on self-confidence, aging, and menopause. Alongside the conversation, the founder of Nikol Beauty does her makeup, proving the point in real time: age is context, never a limit.
Key Takeaways
- Two women in their 60s share perspectives on confidence, aging, and menopause that flip the usual narrative.
- The phrase "because of my age" is most powerful when it's followed by what you've gained — wisdom, clarity, self-trust — not what you've lost.
- Menopause is a transition to be navigated openly, not a decline to be hidden.
- Confidence in your 60s often exceeds confidence in your 30s, because approval-seeking falls away.
- The fierce-aging mindset pairs naturally with makeup that enhances rather than disguises.
What Do Women in Their 60s Say About Confidence?
The throughline of the piece Nikol shares: confidence grows when you stop outsourcing your self-worth. Both women describe their 60s as the decade they finally felt fully themselves — less concerned with others' opinions, more honest about what they want. It's the same fierce-aging philosophy Nikol writes about in Beauty Reinvented and builds into everything at Nikol Beauty.
How Does Menopause Fit Into the Conversation?
Openly. Rather than treating menopause as a taboo, the women discuss it as a real transition — physical and emotional — that deserves honest conversation and support. Nikol's takeaway: silence around menopause serves no one, and women talking candidly about it is exactly how the stigma dissolves. The community she's built thrives on precisely these conversations.
What Makeup Does Nikol Wear While Discussing It?
A soft, confident everyday look. She primes with the #1 Eye Primer, defines with the waterproof Dark Chocolate eyeliner, blends with the Essential Makeup Brush Set, and finishes lashes with Volume Up Mascara. Brows get a natural lift from the Brow Mascara in Clear. The base is her signature: Just Peachy corrector, BB Cream with the Foundation Buffing Brush, the Creme Brulee hybrid bronzer, and a wash of color from the Ballerina Rose Blush Palette.
How Do You Finish a Fierce-Aging Look?
With a lip that means it. Rose Lip Balm first, the waterproof Organza lip liner for structure, then NikRay lipstick topped with Manifest & Glow gloss. Polished, present, unapologetic — the visual version of everything the episode is about.
FAQ
What is "fierce aging"?
Nikol's term for embracing each decade on your own terms — visible, confident, and rule-free — rather than shrinking to meet society's expectations of aging women.
Why does hearing from women in their 60s matter?
Representation. When media skews young, women rarely see honest, aspirational examples of their own next decades. Voices like these fill that gap.
Is this video a makeup tutorial or a discussion?
Both — Nikol does a full everyday look while unpacking the blog post, so you get the conversation and the technique in one watch.
Where can I watch it?
The full episode is embedded above.
