Beyond Fifty
The Emotional Journey of Turning 50- Preparing to be an Elder
Turning 50 is a time to embrace the future with confidence and enthusiasm. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the past, set new goals, and explore new passions based on half of a century of life experiences, Wisdom and personal Growth. With a focus on physical and mental well-being, social connections, financial planning, and personal growth, this milestone can be the beginning of a vibrant and fulfilling next chapter of life.
While looking back is essential, setting new goals and aspirations is equally important. Turning 50 is an excellent time to reassess life priorities, explore new interests, and pursue passions that may have been set aside earlier in life. This proactive approach can bring a renewed sense of purpose and direction and that is what we are exploring in this section of the site.
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Breaking Barriers: The Confidence and Happiness ConnectionIn this episode, we are joined by Karina Klassen, an expert in self-leadership, resilience, and workplace happiness. Karina shares her powerful journey from a challenging childhood and a successful corporate career to experiencing burnout, …
Breaking Barriers: The Confidence and Happiness ConnectionIn this episode, we are joined by Karina Klassen, an expert in self-leadership, resilience, and workplace happiness. Karina shares her power…
Breaking Barriers: The Confidence and Happiness ConnectionIn this episode, we are joined by Karina Klassen, an expert in self-leadership, resilience, and workplace happiness. Karina shares her powerful journey from a challenging childhood and a successful corporate career to experiencing burnout, and eventually finding her true calling. She talks about the importance of confidence, setting boundaries, and self-love. Karina also discusses her new book aimed at helping others fast-track their personal growth and happiness. Don't miss out on her practical tips on building confidence, cultivatin…
Julie Kennedy
January 25, 2025 
Today a topic that shapes our lives on all levels: confidence. And to guide us we have Expert in Self-Leadership, Resilience, and Workplace Happiness Karina Klaassen, author of “Mind your Confidence, Mind your Business”.Lots of warmth and wisdom.Time to let confidence work FOR us and NOT AGAINST…
Today a topic that shapes our lives on all levels: confidence. And to guide us we have Expert in Self-Leadership, Resilience, and Workplace Happiness Karina Klaassen, author of “Mind your Confidence…
Today a topic that shapes our lives on all levels: confidence. And to guide us we have Expert in Self-Leadership, Resilience, and Workplace Happiness Karina Klaassen, author of “Mind your Confidence, Mind your Business”.Lots of warmth and wisdom.Time to let confidence work FOR us and NOT AGAINST us! If not now, when? BIOKarina Klaassen is the founder of Happibuzz and a leading expert in leadership and organizational happiness. With over 30 years of experience, including management roles at Unilever, she combines practical knowledge with scientific insights to help organizations and indivi…
Julie Kennedy
January 24, 2025 
Today a topic that shapes our lives on all levels: confidence. And to guide us we have Expert in Self-Leadership, Resilience, and Workplace Happiness Karina Klaassen, author of “Mind your Confidence, Mind your Business”.Lots of warmth and wisdom.Time to let confidence work FOR us and NOT AGAINST…
Today a topic that shapes our lives on all levels: confidence. And to guide us we have Expert in Self-Leadership, Resilience, and Workplace Happiness Karina Klaassen, author of “Mind your Confidence…
Today a topic that shapes our lives on all levels: confidence. And to guide us we have Expert in Self-Leadership, Resilience, and Workplace Happiness Karina Klaassen, author of “Mind your Confidence, Mind your Business”.Lots of warmth and wisdom.Time to let confidence work FOR us and NOT AGAINST us! If not now, when? BIOKarina Klaassen is the founder of Happibuzz and a leading expert in leadership and organizational happiness. With over 30 years of experience, including management roles at Unilever, she combines practical knowledge with scientific insights to help organizations and indivi…
Julie Kennedy
January 24, 2025 I think you would enjoy it if you signed up for the emails below. Besides the free eBook, my email family gets personal tidbits of what’s going on in my life along with other happenings, sales, information, giveaways, extra photos, and interesting articles. …
I think you would enjoy it if you signed up for the emails below. Besides the free eBook, my email family gets personal tidbits of what’s going on in my life along with other happenings, sales, info…
I think you would enjoy it if you signed up for the emails below. Besides the free eBook, my email family gets personal tidbits of what’s going on in my life along with other happenings, sales, information, giveaways, extra photos, and interesting articles.SATURDAYThis was the idea behind the look from last week’s Wednesday look where I wore the red poncho.This was inspired by Mireille’s outfit, in which she layered a blue sweater over this dress that we both have. If you get my emails, you saw her version.The dress h…
Jodie Filogomo
January 18, 2025 
Contact me and let us explore! Send an email to 👉:kennedy@thekennedyconnection.comOr check my website: 👉:www.thekennedyconnection.comWelcome to our video, 'AI Made Simple: How Non-Techies Can Embrace AI Today.' In this beginner-friendly guide, we break down the complexities of artificial i…
Contact me and let us explore! Send an email to 👉:kennedy@thekennedyconnection.comOr check my website: 👉:www.thekennedyconnection.comWelcome to our video, 'AI Made Simple: How Non-Techies Ca…
Contact me and let us explore! Send an email to 👉:kennedy@thekennedyconnection.comOr check my website: 👉:www.thekennedyconnection.comWelcome to our video, 'AI Made Simple: How Non-Techies Can Embrace AI Today.' In this beginner-friendly guide, we break down the complexities of artificial intelligence and explain how anyone can start using AI tools without any technical background. Discover practical AI solutions and easy AI applications that can enhance your everyday life. Whether you're looking to understand AI better or find simple AI tools, this video is designed for you. Join us …
Julie Kennedy
January 17, 2025 
Join me as I talk to AI specialist Fiona Passantino about AI: What it is and how it works, how we ALL need to understand it to stay relevant in today’s professional space and how she sees AI integration as a key component to professional empowerment. And importantly how AI Can Create More Joy a…
Join me as I talk to AI specialist Fiona Passantino about AI: What it is and how it works, how we ALL need to understand it to stay relevant in today’s professional space and how she sees AI integra…
Join me as I talk to AI specialist Fiona Passantino about AI: What it is and how it works, how we ALL need to understand it to stay relevant in today’s professional space and how she sees AI integration as a key component to professional empowerment. And importantly how AI Can Create More Joy and Engagement at Work. She shares great tips and insights based on a her latest no-nonsense, witty guide in cartoon format ! Don’t miss it! And for those of you in NL, join me at the great event she is co-organizing on January 28th in the Netherlands. BIO A lifelong creative storyteller who made a…
Julie Kennedy
January 17, 2025 
Join me as I talk to AI specialist Fiona Passantino about AI: What it is and how it works, how we ALL need to understand it to stay relevant in today’s professional space and how she sees AI integration as a key component to professional empowerment. And importantly how AI Can Create More Joy a…
Join me as I talk to AI specialist Fiona Passantino about AI: What it is and how it works, how we ALL need to understand it to stay relevant in today’s professional space and how she sees AI integra…
Join me as I talk to AI specialist Fiona Passantino about AI: What it is and how it works, how we ALL need to understand it to stay relevant in today’s professional space and how she sees AI integration as a key component to professional empowerment. And importantly how AI Can Create More Joy and Engagement at Work. She shares great tips and insights based on a her latest no-nonsense, witty guide in cartoon format ! Don’t miss it! And for those of you in NL, join me at the great event she is co-organizing on January 28th in the Netherlands. BIO A lifelong creative storyteller who made a…
Julie Kennedy
January 17, 2025 Remember the classic slogan “Freedom Fifty-Five”? It promised a life of early retirement, comfort, and fun. For most of us today, that might feel more like a dream than reality. Many of us aim for retirement at 65, but life often has other plans. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a fulfill…
Remember the classic slogan “Freedom Fifty-Five”? It promised a life of early retirement, comfort, and fun. For most of us today, that might feel more like a dream than reality. Many of us aim f…
Remember the classic slogan “Freedom Fifty-Five”? It promised a life of early retirement, comfort, and fun. For most of us today, that might feel more like a dream than reality. Many of us aim for retirement at 65, but life often has other plans. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a fulfilling retirement—it just takes thoughtful planning and a little creativity.Here are strategies to help you retire smarter and embrace the retirement you want sooner rather than later.It’s simple math: spending less than you earn leaves room for savings, which could fund your retirement dreams.…
Royce Shook
January 12, 2025 
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.Have you ever wanted a Behind the Scenes peek on podcasting and the people who do it?Join me for this special fifty-minute edition of Tales From South Florida with my friend Dave Campbell, a Canadian podcaster, who invited me to co-host with him on one of h…
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.Have you ever wanted a Behind the Scenes peek on podcasting and the people who do it?Join me for this special fifty-minute edition of Tales From South Florid…
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.Have you ever wanted a Behind the Scenes peek on podcasting and the people who do it?Join me for this special fifty-minute edition of Tales From South Florida with my friend Dave Campbell, a Canadian podcaster, who invited me to co-host with him on one of his EIGHT podcasts, The How To Podcast Series, which I was delighted to do.In the episode we chat about podcasting, life, and have a good time doing it. I'm sure you'll have a good time listening.It's a fun way to say so long to 2024 and welcome in 2025. Support the showClick the Leav…
William Montgomery
January 11, 2025 
Ep 178 One World in a New World with Sam AaronsHow can aligning with your intuition change the way you lead and connect with others?In this insightful episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with Sam Aarons, a seasoned leader in mergers and acquisitions and a transformative …
Ep 178 One World in a New World with Sam AaronsHow can aligning with your intuition change the way you lead and connect with others?In this insightful episode of One World in a New World, Zen Ben…
Ep 178 One World in a New World with Sam AaronsHow can aligning with your intuition change the way you lead and connect with others?In this insightful episode of One World in a New World, Zen Benefiel sits down with Sam Aarons, a seasoned leader in mergers and acquisitions and a transformative figure in both business and life. Sam brings over fifty successful M&A transactions under her belt, along with a passion for the inner journey that shapes who we are and how we lead. Together, they delve into the profound interplay between inner awareness and outer impact, sharing how understand…
Zen Benefiel
January 9, 2025 
