‘Lift as You Climb’ is my personal mantra. It is a guiding principle in my life, woven into the fabric of my character by personal experience. Rather than compete, I believe we all achieve much more when we collaborate, share resources, and support others to be the best they can be. I grew up in […]
Have you ever wondered if there’s an expiry date for our lives? In the podcast, “What’s My Expiry Date?”, I dove into the societal expectations for women as we age, and challenged the idea of a predetermined decline after retirement. I share my personal journey of self-discovery, reflecting on my attempt at the leisure lifestyle, […]
I recently promoted myself to the role of Encore Explorer, divested myself of a permanent residence, rented a storage unit to house my furniture and personal contents indefinitely, and set off to travel, leveraging digital technology to grow my business, visit people I want to spend time with, and expand my life’s experience. I have […]
Do you remember your first encounter with vision boards? I do. I recall the details vividly, even though at the time, I didn’t know what I was creating. Let’s travel back in time way back in time, way back to the early 1970s, and I share my story with you. I was a single, teen […]
Jennifer Harper, edgy girl, alcoholic transformed to CEO change maker, exemplifies Lifting As You Climb, and tireless building of success ladders for many, along her own journey of healing and personal recovery. She grew up disconnected from her indigenous roots and unaware how generational transfer of trauma adversely affected her and millions of others. Jennifer […]
Retirement triggers an avalanche of change. So why would you voluntarily make the leap out of a known place into an unknown? What if you can no longer stay in that place? What if someone else or some circumstance force you to move, change, or grow? How do you know you are ready and able […]
Heroes are the ones who have courage to be different, to change status quo, stand for something and start a movement that uplifts and inspires others. Heroes are not born. Heroism is not inherited or something you can purchase. SHEroes and heroes evolve from struggles, and trials, and awareness. Loubna Zarrou was shy, introverted, and […]
One of the most important supplements for my health is Vitamin G – Girlfriends! I love investing in mutually supportive relationships with other women—that’s why Lift As You Climb is my motto. As I shared on a recent podcast episode, I have been blessed with many amazing BFFs (Best Friends Forever) over my six […]
In our culture, there’s a certain vision of what retirement is supposed to look like. You see it in television commercials: The lovely couple with the silver hair, with polo sweaters over their shoulders, walking hand in hand on the beach, or riding together in a golf cart. Grandparents in sensible clothes with plenty […]
Love After Sixty Recently, I was talking to a friend, also in her 60’s like me, and we were talking about the difficulty with feeling sexy and passionate as we age, and how our changing bodies lead to not feeling sexy enough, and wondering if it’s realistic to expect the kind of passion we had […]
