Brooke Shields with Zoë Barry on Reinvention

Brooke recently sat down with Zoë Barry—founder, investor, and professional race car driver—for a high-energy, honest conversation about what it really means to start something new at any age.

From launching her first-ever haircare line and stepping into the role of CEO in her 50s, Brooke opened up about the experience of creating something that didn’t exist yet—but needed to. COMMENCE was inspired by real conversations she was having with women in this community—women who felt overlooked, who were asking for products that actually worked for the hair they have now. It wasn’t about chasing trends; it was about listening, responding, and creating something simple, thoughtful, and real.

Zoë shared her own journey—from building and selling tech startups to racing in GT4 and founding the DART Car Project: a women-led motorsports and art initiative that’s making space for women in places they’ve too often been left out of.

Together, they talked about the beauty of changing direction, the freedom in doing things your own way, and the confidence that comes from experience.

For anyone thinking about what’s next, or wondering if now is the time—this is your sign to pivot, launch, or simply begin.