Welcome to my Blog
Special Series:
The Retirement Journey:
From Countdown to the First Months After

Peace and Quiet Sounded Perfect—Until I Had Too Much of It in Retirement
Peace and quiet sounded perfect—until I had too much of it. In this honest reflection, I explore why calm alone isn’t enough in retirement, and how women 50+ can start finding rhythm, purpose, and fulfillment in their next chapter.

What is Retirement Coaching and Do I Really Need It?
Retirement coaching helps women 50+ navigate life after full-time work. In this post, learn what retirement coaching is (and isn’t), who it’s for, and why it can be a powerful tool for designing a fulfilling next chapter.

10 Questions Every Woman Should Ask Before She Retires
Most retirement advice focuses on finances—but what about your identity, purpose, and joy? These 10 questions are designed to help you reimagine what’s next with clarity, confidence, and courage.

5 Retirement Surprises Women Encounter—And How to Embrace Them
Discover the unexpected surprises many women encounter in retirement—and learn how to embrace each one for a more fulfilling and empowered next chapter.

One Month from Retirement: What I’m Learning (and What Might Help You Too)
Retirement can bring more than freedom—it can bring a sense of disorientation, loss, and deep reflection. In this personal post, I share what I’m learning in the final month of my career, and offer a few questions and insights that might help you, too.

What Will I Do All Day? (And Other Retirement Fears No One Talks About)
Wake up. Coffee. Do whatever I want. That was the dream, right? But real freedom is turning out to be a little more complicated than I planned…

Two Months from Retirement: Why I Wasn’t As Ready As I Thought
I thought I was ready to retire. But two months out, I discovered unexpected anxiety mixed in with excitement. Here’s what surprised me and what might help you too.