When was the last time you made a summer bucket list? Not a grocery list. Not a to do list. Not a list of projects waiting to be completed around the house. I mean a list filled with simple pleasures, small adventures, and experiences that make you smile…

In my recent article,“Four Questions Answered About Encore Careers,” I discussed how encore careers are less about starting over and more about building forward into work that feels purposeful and aligned with who you are today…

If you’ve been thinking, “What’s next for me?”, you’re not alone. More and more people are exploring encore careers: meaningful work pursued in the second half of life that blends purpose, flexibility, and often a new sense of identity. If you’re curious but unsure…

For many women, retirement isn’t the finish line we once imagined. Instead, it often becomes a moment of reflection, a chance to ask, What’s next? More women today are working after retirement, not because they have to, but because they want to stay engaged, contribute their experience, or create a new sense of purpose.

At some point in our lives, many women begin to feel smaller. Not physically, but emotionally, energetically, and internally. You may notice it in subtle ways. You hesitate before speaking. You second-guess your opinions. You defer to others, even when you know better. Over time, confidence erodes, and a quiet voice inside says…

January often arrives with a familiar message: eliminate. Cut sugar. Declutter your home. Lose weight. Let go of habits that didn’t work last year. While simplification has its place, many New Year…

Every December, a familiar line from an old Christmas carol rises up in me like a whisper: “All is calm, all is bright.” Over the years, these words have become…

Many of you are in that beautiful but uncertain space between what was and what’s next. You’ve done the hard work of letting go of titles, routines, and identities that once defined you. Now comes the tender part: allowing something new to take root…

Whether you are retired, working inside or outside of the home, it seems that the last thing we do is prioritize ourselves. That book never gets written, and the hobbies never explored. Oftentimes, we feel defined by our work, and we wake up…

As the trees let go of their leaves each fall, nature reminds us that release is a necessary part of renewal. There’s beauty in that gentle shedding, in allowing what’s no longer needed to fall away, making room for what’s next. For many women in their 60s and beyond, one…