Empty Nest Empires

Ernestine Tebon-Spreemann had her first experience with making extra money by selling mangoes at age 8 in Camaroon, West Africa. She has been hooked on the side hustle ever since. Fast forward to now, and she has transformed her failing brick and mortar consignment shop into an online shopping experience on the Poshmark app. Still working her 9 to 5 job, Ernestine believes everyone can and should have a way to make money on the side. In this interview, she will inspire you to find things in your own closet to begin a side hustle selling what you no longer need or wear. Who knows? This may develop into a great income, or even a full time reselling business! (FYI, Ernestine makes about $1,000 for every $200 she spends at a thrift store.) You might want to download the Poshmark App so you can follow along while we chat about this. Ernestine tells us all her tips - including how to price your items, how to prepare them to sell - and how she catalogs and stores over 800 items in her very small house… and how she can find them again after they have sold! Let's learn how to do this together! Join the Side Hustle Challenge going on RIGHT NOW here: tamiromani.com/hustle Download the Poshmark App here & use my code, BLONDEMONIUM for an extra $10 Connect with Ernestine on her Poshmark Shop, Love That!: https://poshmark.com/closet/lovethat Podcast listeners save 20% in Ernestine's Poshmark Store by making her an offer of 20% off and mentioning TAMI in the comments. Ernestine on Instagram: @lovethatposh https://www.instagram.com/lovethatposh/ and @ernestinespreemann https://www.instagram.com/ernestinespreemann/ Ernestine on Facebook: Love That! Designer Consignments https://www.facebook.com/Lovethatdesignerconsignments Reach Ernestine by Email: lovethatconsignments@gmail.com Check out Tami's Poshmark store here: https://poshmark.com/closet/blondemonium

Ernestine Tebon-Spreemann had her first experience with making extra money by selling mangoes at age 8 in Camaroon, West Africa. She has been hooked on the side hustle ever since. Fast forward to now, and she has transformed her failing brick and mortar consignment shop into an online shopping experience on the Poshmark app. Still working her 9 to 5 job, Ernestine believes everyone can and should have a way to make money on the side. In this interview, she will inspire you to find things in your own closet to begin a side hustle selling what you no longer need or wear. Who knows? This may develop into a great income, or even a full time reselling business! (FYI, Ernestine makes about $1,000 for every $200 she spends at a thrift store.) You might want to download the Poshmark App so you can follow along while we chat about this. Ernestine tells us all her tips - including how to price your items, how to prepare them to sell - and how she catalogs and stores over 800 items in her very small house… and how she can find them again after they have sold! Let’s learn how to do this together! Join the Side Hustle Challenge going on RIGHT NOW here: tamiromani.com/hustle  Download the Poshmark App here & use my code, BLONDEMONIUM for an extra $10 Connect with Ernestine on her Poshmark Shop, Love That!:  https://poshmark.com/closet/lovethat Podcast listeners save 20% in Ernestine's Poshmark Store by making her an offer of 20% off and mentioning TAMI in the comments. Ernestine on Instagram: @lovethatposh https://www.instagram.com/lovethatposh/ and @ernestinespreemann  https://www.instagram.com/ernestinespreemann/ Ernestine on Facebook: Love That! Designer Consignments  https://www.facebook.com/Lovethatdesignerconsignments  Reach Ernestine by Email:  lovethatconsignments@gmail.com Check out Tami’s Poshmark store here: https://poshmark.com/closet/blondemonium   

Today's episode is a very special interview with my daughter, Nikki Romani. Nikki has written and published her first book - available now on Amazon (nikkiromani.com/book). We talk about her experiences on the World Race, an 11 month missions trip, where her experiences led her to know the God she had never met - the Holy Spirit. Do the miracles and spiritual encounters in the Bible still happen today? This is a question Nikki asked herself. She grew up going church and reading the Bible, but felt as though something was missing; an unexplainable power not of this world. Nikki started hearing stories of others experiencing miracles and she came to a point in her life she wanted to experience them too. She didn't realize the same power she read about in the Bible was living inside of her from the moment she asked Jesus into her heart. That power is the Holy Spirit. Through Nikki's desire to learn more about the Holy Spirit, she encountered Him in ways she never dreamed she would - from seeing angels, to witnessing miracles. You can encounter Him in this way too. In A God You've Never Met, you will learn: What it means to release control and surrender, What Scripture says about the Holy Spirit, How to hear the voice of God, How to discover your spiritual gifts, How to "see" in the spiritual realm. Are you ready to meet a God you've never met? Purchase your copy of A God You've Never Met today on Amazon here: nikkiromani.com/book Connect with Nikki on Instagram here: @nikkiromani

Today's episode is a very special interview with my daughter, Nikki Romani. Nikki has written and published her first book - available now on Amazon (nikkiromani.com/book). We talk about her experiences on the World Race, an 11 month missions trip, where her experiences led her to know the God she had never met - the Holy Spirit. Do the miracles and spiritual encounters in the Bible still happen today? This is a question Nikki asked herself. She grew up going church and reading the Bible, but felt as though something was missing; an unexplainable power not of this world. Nikki started hearing stories of others experiencing miracles and she came to a point in her life she wanted to experience them too. She didn’t realize the same power she read about in the Bible was living inside of her from the moment she asked Jesus into her heart. That power is the Holy Spirit. Through Nikki’s desire to learn more about the Holy Spirit, she encountered Him in ways she never dreamed she would - from seeing angels, to witnessing miracles. You can encounter Him in this way too. In A God You’ve Never Met, you will learn: What it means to release control and surrender, What Scripture says about the Holy Spirit, How to hear the voice of God, How to discover your spiritual gifts, How to "see" in the spiritual realm. Are you ready to meet a God you’ve never met? Purchase your copy of A God You've Never Met today on Amazon here: nikkiromani.com/book Connect with Nikki on Instagram here: @nikkiromani  

A quick Google search for “what is the number one mistake entrepreneurs make?” comes up with a long list of oops, most certainly • not starting sooner • waiting too long to launch a product or service Etc. So let's talk about what might be holding you back from stepping in to your calling... If it's your voice that is stopping you - let's fix that. Join A Confident Voice now and in just 4 weeks you'll wonder why you ever put the brakes on starting! Go to aconfidentvoice.com to sign up!

I woke up one morning this week with this phrase running through my mind: "YOUR STORY MAY HOLD A KEY TO UNLOCK HEALING FOR SOMEONE ELSE." This has never happened to me before - I will sometimes wake up with a song, but never have I heard such a profound declaration the minute I wake up. But that's just what this was. Storytelling is such an important part of leaving a legacy, I wonder if this message is for you today? Are you telling your stories? Let's talk about it... ***** I want to hear from you! What story do you need to share? Connect with me - I'm @tamiromani on all social media platforms. If you have a story to share but you are holding yourself back because you need more confidence in speaking, A Confident Voice group coaching with me opens next week. Let's spend 4 weeks getting you past your roadblocks and on to making an impact with your stories. Go to AConfidentVoice.com to sign up!

I woke up one morning this week with this phrase running through my mind: "YOUR STORY MAY HOLD A KEY TO UNLOCK HEALING FOR SOMEONE ELSE." This has never happened to me before - I will sometimes wake up with a song, but never have I heard such a profound declaration the minute I wake up. But that's just what this was.  Storytelling is such an important part of leaving a legacy, I wonder if this message is for you today? Are you telling your stories? Let's talk about it... ***** I want to hear from you! What story do you need to share? Connect with me - I'm @tamiromani on all social media platforms.  If you have a story to share but you are holding yourself back because you need more confidence in speaking, A Confident Voice group coaching with me opens next week. Let's spend 4 weeks getting you past your roadblocks and on to making an impact with your stories. Go to AConfidentVoice.com to sign up!

My guest today is Renita D. Terry. Renita has always introduced herself as a 5th generation educator and 3rd generation musician. While she has years of experience in the corporate world, she is now driven to transition out of that role and help others design a life of Confident Brilliance. Renita says in order to show up for the world, we all need to operate from a place of confidence, in spite of the fact that we all may fight imposter syndrome. To practice showing up is what gives you confidence. In this episode, Renita says that we all are probably more brilliant than we realize. She lays out steps to unlock that brilliance in a way that makes sense for everyone. Whether you are in a time of transition and exploring your options, or you know the direction you are going and just need to connect with your brilliance on a deeper level of confidence, you'll enjoy this interview with Renita D. Terry. Renita says it's important to ask yourself these two questions: Where have you shown up lately? Where do you show up on a consistent basis? The goal to showing up consistently is to create a system. Here are some books mentioned by Renita in this episode: Show Your Work! By Austin Kleon https://amzn.to/32zZWwT Linchpin: Are you Indispensable? By Seth Godin https://amzn.to/32FLROA Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done by Jon Acuff https://amzn.to/32wGy3M Mastery by Robert Greene https://amzn.to/2T8Hto1 Be sure to reach out to Renita and let her know you heard her on the Empty Nest Empires podcast. Connect with Renita on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/renitadterry/ And find out more about her program, Confident Brilliance, by signing up here: www.renitadterry.com/confidenttami *** I hope you will join us in A Confident Voice - The next round of group coaching will take place in March of 2020 and I'd love to see you there! A Confident Voice will give you a place to learn how to move past your roadblock of not liking your voice so you can speak and teach with confidence and clarity. Go to AConfidentVoice.com to learn more!

My guest today is Renita D. Terry. Renita has always introduced herself as a 5th generation educator and 3rd generation musician. While she has years of experience in the corporate world, she is now driven to transition out of that role and help others design a life of Confident Brilliance. Renita says in order to show up for the world, we all need to operate from a place of confidence, in spite of the fact that we all may fight imposter syndrome. To practice showing up is what gives you confidence.  In this episode, Renita says that we all are probably more brilliant than we realize. She lays out steps to unlock that brilliance in a way that makes sense for everyone. Whether you are in a time of transition and exploring your options, or you know the direction you are going and just need to connect with your brilliance on a deeper level of confidence, you’ll enjoy this interview with Renita D. Terry. Renita says it’s important to ask yourself these two questions: Where have you shown up lately? Where do you show up on a consistent basis? The goal to showing up consistently is to create a system. Here are some books mentioned by Renita in this episode: Show Your Work! By Austin Kleon  https://amzn.to/32zZWwT Linchpin: Are you Indispensable? By Seth Godin  https://amzn.to/32FLROA Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done by Jon Acuff  https://amzn.to/32wGy3M Mastery by Robert Greene  https://amzn.to/2T8Hto1 Be sure to reach out to Renita and let her know you heard her on the Empty Nest Empires podcast. Connect with Renita on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/renitadterry/ And find out more about her program, Confident Brilliance, by signing up here: www.renitadterry.com/confidenttami *** I hope you will join us in A Confident Voice - The next round of group coaching will take place in March of 2020 and I’d love to see you there! A Confident Voice will give you a place to learn how to move past your roadblock of not liking your voice so you can speak and teach with confidence and clarity. Go to AConfidentVoice.com to learn more!

Personality Tests. How many have you taken, and are they helpful? Today we are going to talk about one that's been around a long time but is now gaining popularity - The Enneagram. My guest expert is Tammy Helfrich of tammyhelfrich.com - Tammy is a coach, speaker, writer, and podcast host with a passion for helping women remember who they are and honor their deepest, truest self. The Enneagram is very helpful with that. So today, we dive in to what the Enneagram is all about and how it can help you in your daily life, in your relationships, and in your work. As Tammy says, “The gift of the enneagram is to see that people are wired differently, and that we all have different gifts we bring to the world.” Connect with Tammy at her website here: TammyHelfrich.com And on Instagram here: @TammyHelfrichCoaching Listen to Tammy's podcast: Intentional Life with Tammy Helfrich

Personality Tests. How many have you taken, and are they helpful? Today we are going to talk about one that’s been around a long time but is now gaining popularity - The Enneagram. My guest expert is Tammy Helfrich of tammyhelfrich.com - Tammy is a coach, speaker, writer, and podcast host with a passion for helping women remember who they are and honor their deepest, truest self. The Enneagram is very helpful with that.  So today, we dive in to what the Enneagram is all about and how it can help you in your daily life, in your relationships, and in your work. As Tammy says, “The gift of the enneagram is to see that people are wired differently, and that we all have different gifts we bring to the world.” Connect with Tammy at her website here: TammyHelfrich.com And on Instagram here: @TammyHelfrichCoaching Listen to Tammy’s podcast: Intentional Life with Tammy Helfrich

Elizabeth Hughes-Callison has an incredible story of surviving a heart defect that doctors failed to diagnose in her childhood. As a young mom, she pushed through the rigors of motherhood and working full time until she reached a point of crisis in her health and needed life-saving open heart surgery. Elizabeth slowly learned she must care for herself first in order to be able to care for others later. Now, she mentors other moms who are reaching the point of no return in their health and exhaustion by encouraging them that it's okay to make changes that will improve their quality of life. It's your turn, mama. You can connect with Elizabeth and learn about her upcoming workshops on her website: It's Mother's Turn or on Instagram: @ItsMothersTurn The Empty Nest Empires podcast is hosted by Tami Romani and available on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. This episode first aired on February 7, 2020 on Go Red for Women Day, a day to speak up for women's heart health. You can find more info about The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Day at GoRedForWomen.org or heart.org Connect with Tami on Instagram: @TamiRomani @EmptyNestEmpires And Facebook: Facebook.com/TamiRomani Facebook.com/EmptyNestEmpires Or on Tami's websiteTamiRomani.com **Doors will open soon to our VIP mastermind group - sign up for updates here: tamiromani.com/emptynest

Elizabeth Hughes-Callison has an incredible story of surviving a heart defect that doctors failed to diagnose in her childhood. As a young mom, she pushed through the rigors of motherhood and working full time until she reached a point of crisis in her health and needed life-saving open heart surgery. Elizabeth slowly learned she must care for herself first in order to be able to care for others later. Now, she mentors other moms who are reaching the point of no return in their health and exhaustion by encouraging them that it's okay to make changes that will improve their quality of life. It's your turn, mama.  You can connect with Elizabeth and learn about her upcoming workshops on her website: It's Mother's Turn or on Instagram: @ItsMothersTurn The Empty Nest Empires podcast is hosted by Tami Romani and available on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. This episode first aired on February 7, 2020 on Go Red for Women Day, a day to speak up for women's heart health. You can find more info about The American Heart Association's Go Red for Women Day at GoRedForWomen.org or heart.org Connect with Tami on Instagram:  @TamiRomani @EmptyNestEmpires And Facebook: Facebook.com/TamiRomani Facebook.com/EmptyNestEmpires Or on Tami's websiteTamiRomani.com **Doors will open soon to our VIP mastermind group - sign up for updates here: tamiromani.com/emptynest

Oh boy, scroll through Instagram or Facebook today and you'll see just how rough January was for so many... well, the good news is, January is OVER and now we can move on! Let's not waste time on how January came with all the big expectations, but didn't live up to them - let's roll into February with a new focus, new hope and new drive to make it even better. Today we'll talk about leaving behind a rough month and also about the fact that there is always a story behind the story - we don't know what we don't know. If you'd like information about joining up with our mastermind group, sign up for updates here: tamiromani.com/emptynest Follow Tami on Instagram here: @TamiRomani and here: @EmptyNestEmpires And on Facebook here: Tami Romani on Facebook

Oh boy, scroll through Instagram or Facebook today and you'll see just how rough January was for so many... well, the good news is, January is OVER and now we can move on! Let's not waste time on how January came with all the big expectations, but didn't live up to them - let's roll into February with a new focus, new hope and new drive to make it even better. Today we'll talk about leaving behind a rough month and also about the fact that there is always a story behind the story - we don't know what we don't know. If you'd like information about joining up with our mastermind group, sign up for updates here: tamiromani.com/emptynest Follow Tami on Instagram here: @TamiRomani and here: @EmptyNestEmpires And on Facebook here: Tami Romani on Facebook

I've got a special treat for you today - my guest is Mel Greenberg, author of Running With Our Eyes Closed and contributor to Chaos to Clarity: Sacred Stories of Transformational Change. Don't you just love how things can unexpectedly come together on the internet? Mel and I met just over a week ago on Instagram, and I suspect this is just the beginning of a longtime connection. I think you will be inspired by Mel. Her story of redefining her life through a cancer diagnosis and the woes of a sudden empty nest will leave you with hope for your own future. Mel is the married mother of two sons in their early twenties. She worked as a copywriter and producer in radio and television before having children and making the decision to stay at home with them full-time. Once she became an empty nester, Mel struggled to find her voice and direction. Ultimately, it was her passion for writing and the discovery that she was not alone that led her to write. I hope you will connect with Mel and let her know how her story helped you! Connect with Mel: on Instagram on Facebook Read Mel's inspiring story of overcoming cancer on her blog post: Two Words by Mel Greenberg Her books on Amazon: Running With Our Eyes Closed Chaos to Clarity: Sacred Stories of Transformational Change

I've got a special treat for you today - my guest is Mel Greenberg, author of Running With Our Eyes Closed and contributor to Chaos to Clarity: Sacred Stories of Transformational Change. Don't you just love how things can unexpectedly come together on the internet? Mel and I met just over a week ago on Instagram, and I suspect this is just the beginning of a longtime connection. I think you will be inspired by Mel. Her story of redefining her life through a cancer diagnosis and the woes of a sudden empty nest will leave you with hope for your own future. Mel is the married mother of two sons in their early twenties. She worked as a copywriter and producer in radio and television before having children and making the decision to stay at home with them full-time. Once she became an empty nester, Mel struggled to find her voice and direction. Ultimately, it was her passion for writing and the discovery that she was not alone that led her to write.  I hope you will connect with Mel and let her know how her story helped you! Connect with Mel: on Instagram   on Facebook  Read Mel's inspiring story of overcoming cancer on her blog post: Two Words by Mel Greenberg Her books on Amazon: Running With Our Eyes Closed Chaos to Clarity: Sacred Stories of Transformational Change

In this 3rd part of our series on setting yourself up for a successful year, we dive into the concept of choosing a theme word rather than making resolutions. Will it work for you? Maybe. Probably. Listen and let me know what your WORD for 2020 is! You can check out OneWord365.com for more insight.

In this 3rd part of our series on setting yourself up for a successful year, we dive into the concept of choosing a theme word rather than making resolutions.  Will it work for you? Maybe. Probably. Listen and let me know what your WORD for 2020 is! You can check out OneWord365.com for more insight.

If you are feeling left behind by all the 2020 goal setting talk, I've got you covered! Let's talk about the first 3 months, that's all. I'll go over some easy ways to get your priorities lined up so you can tackle big goals one at a time. If you'd like a worksheet to do your own goal setting, pick that up here: tamiromani.com/goals

If you are feeling left behind by all the 2020 goal setting talk, I've got you covered! Let's talk about the first 3 months, that's all. I'll go over some easy ways to get your priorities lined up so you can tackle big goals one at a time. If you'd like a worksheet to do your own goal setting, pick that up here: tamiromani.com/goals  

My guest today is Tammy Helfrich. Tammy is a life coach, speaker, writer and podcast host. Her intuitive way of coaching has helped so many women sort through the internal clutter and fully become their authentic selves. In this episode, Tammy and I dive in to her process of reviewing the past year, so that we can have realistic expectations and can set goals for the coming year. So before you get hung up on what goals to set for 2020, I hope you'll listen to our chat and do a thorough review of 2019 first. I love Tammy's ability to help women dream again. She walks women through what they need to do to think on these things and find out what can bring them to being truly healthy. She shares her own journey through this process, and talks about how she woke up to the fact that it's not selfish to learn to take care of ourselves. Tammy has some great tips on choosing a theme word for the year and how that might help push you forward. Above all, the key is to find what works for YOU. I hope you loved hearing from Tammy Helfrich today, and that you will follow up with her. Would you let her know you heard this episode? Here's how to connect with her: Tammy is offering a group coaching program beginning in January of 2020 - you can find out more about that here: http://www.tammyhelfrich.com/coaching Tammy on Facebook Tammy on Instagram You can listen to Tammy's podcast, Intentional Life with Tammy Helfrich, on iTunes here and on her website here.

My guest today is Tammy Helfrich. Tammy is a life coach, speaker, writer and podcast host. Her intuitive way of coaching has helped so many women sort through the internal clutter and fully become their authentic selves.  In this episode, Tammy and I dive in to her process of reviewing the past year, so that we can have realistic expectations and can set goals for the coming year. So before you get hung up on what goals to set for 2020, I hope you’ll listen to our chat and do a thorough review of 2019 first. I love Tammy’s ability to help women dream again. She walks women through what they need to do to think on these things and find out what can bring them to being truly healthy. She shares her own journey through this process, and talks about how she woke up to the fact that it’s not selfish to learn to take care of ourselves.  Tammy has some great tips on choosing a theme word for the year and how that might help push you forward. Above all, the key is to find what works for YOU.  I hope you loved hearing from Tammy Helfrich today, and that you will follow up with her. Would you let her know you heard this episode? Here’s how to connect with her: Tammy is offering a group coaching program beginning in January of 2020 - you can find out more about that here: http://www.tammyhelfrich.com/coaching Tammy on Facebook Tammy on Instagram You can listen to Tammy’s podcast, Intentional Life with Tammy Helfrich, on iTunes here and on her website here.

Welcome to a kitchen table conversation with author and storyteller Melea J. Brock about her latest book, The Green Velvet Christmas Dress. A dress that begins with a bolt of beautiful green velvet fabric in 1880 and is remade and repurposed for several generations, always bringing a message of hope with each generation it touches. We hope you enjoy this conversation and that it sparks your own ideas for how you can leave a legacy of hope that will last through generations. You can buy the book and join Melea's email list on her website here: Right Side Up Stories Connect with Melea on Instagram and Facebook If this has blessed you in some way, would you consider leaving a review? It helps this podcast to be discovered by others. And please connect with me (Tami) on social media and let me know you heard this podcast. I'm @tamiromani on every platform - I'd love to hear from you! Instagram Facebook Remember to live your story out loud and on purpose! Have a beautiful Christmas!

Welcome to a kitchen table conversation with author and storyteller Melea J. Brock about her latest book, The Green Velvet Christmas Dress. A dress that begins with a bolt of beautiful green velvet fabric in 1880 and is remade and repurposed for several generations, always bringing a message of hope with each generation it touches. We hope you enjoy this conversation and that it sparks your own ideas for how you can leave a legacy of hope that will last through generations.  You can buy the book and join Melea's email list on her website here: Right Side Up Stories Connect with Melea on Instagram and Facebook  If this has blessed you in some way, would you consider leaving a review? It helps this podcast to be discovered by others. And please connect with me (Tami) on social media and let me know you heard this podcast. I'm @tamiromani on every platform - I'd love to hear from you! Instagram Facebook Remember to live your story out loud and on purpose! Have a beautiful Christmas!  

Oh boy, not much frustrates me more than when I hear someone say "I don't do that thing because I'm OLD." And I hear it more often than I'd like. You can fill in the blank with things like "email" "get a new smart phone" "learn a new skill" "run a marathon" "write a book" etc. etc. but the message is the same: "I think I'm too old to learn to do a new thing." Well, I'm here to debunk that attitude. In this episode, I'll share from a list of people who became famous or tried something new or conquered a new milestone after age 40. One even said, "my 90's were the most productive years of my life." (It's my goal to be able to say that one day, by the way...) This is by no means an exhaustive list, but if it helps to make you think about trying something new, then my mission is accomplished. In addition to these more well-known people, we all know someone older who ignores their age and does interesting things anyway, and we secretly admire them. So let's lose that self-imposed roadblock and try new things, shall we? Send me a DM or comment on one of my Instagram posts with what you'll be doing, in spite of your age! ;-) I'm @tamiromani on every platform, but here's the direct link to my Instagram. If you are interested in having a support system as you explore something new, then you should be in The Empire Builders Collective, a VIP group where we talk about what you should do and how to accomplish it. Doors will open early next year, so hop on the waiting list here: tamiromani.com/vipwaitlist

Oh boy, not much frustrates me more than when I hear someone say "I don't do that thing  because I'm OLD." And I hear it more often than I'd like. You can fill in the blank with things like "email" "get a new smart phone" "learn a new skill" "run a marathon" "write a book" etc. etc. but the message is the same: "I think I'm too old to learn to do a new thing."  Well, I'm here to debunk that attitude. In this episode, I'll share from a list of people who became famous or tried something new or conquered a new milestone after age 40. One even said, "my 90's were the most productive years of my life." (It's my goal to be able to say that one day, by the way...) This is by no means an exhaustive list, but if it helps to make you think about trying something new, then my mission is accomplished. In addition to these more well-known people, we all know someone older who ignores their age and does interesting things anyway, and we secretly admire them.  So let's lose that self-imposed roadblock and try new things, shall we?  Send me a DM or comment on one of my Instagram posts with what you'll be doing, in spite of your age! ;-) I'm @tamiromani on every platform, but here's the direct link to my Instagram. If you are interested in having a support system as you explore something new, then you should be in The Empire Builders Collective, a VIP group where we talk about what you should do and how to accomplish it. Doors will open early next year, so hop on the waiting list here: tamiromani.com/vipwaitlist

Do you have any regrets after losing a loved one? As I fumbled through making Thanksgiving pies this week, I realized I forgot to learn how to make my mom's perfect pie crust. Don't wait to wish you'd learned something from a loved one... this episode will encourage you to reach out now to someone with a story you want to hear or a skill you want to learn - and do it now. Let me know who you reached out to!

Do you have any regrets after losing a loved one? As I fumbled through making Thanksgiving pies this week, I realized I forgot to learn how to make my mom's perfect pie crust.  Don't wait to wish you'd learned something from a loved one... this episode will encourage you to reach out now to someone with a story you want to hear or a skill you want to learn - and do it now.  Let me know who you reached out to!

In this episode, I'm gonna share something personal, but oh so important. Listen to a piece I wrote 10 years ago as my mom was in her last hours of life. I still think it's the best way to honor her now, ten years later. I hope it touches you, and makes you think. Would you reach out to me on social media and let me know you if this gave you some important insight, or even a sweet smile? I'm @tamiromani on every platform. Have a wonderful Holiday Season! xox Tami

In this episode, I'm gonna share something personal, but oh so important. Listen to a piece I wrote 10 years ago as my mom was in her last hours of life. I still think it's the best way to honor her now, ten years later. I hope it touches you, and makes you think. Would you reach out to me on social media and let me know you if this gave you some important insight, or even a sweet smile? I'm @tamiromani on every platform. Have a wonderful Holiday Season! xox Tami

In today's episode, my guest Keenya Kelly lays out the strategy for preparing to quit your job as you launch into the deep waters of entrepreneurship. Are you ready to quit your job? Before You Quit Your Job: A Strategic Guide for Entrepreneurs was written with you in mind. Keenya says she has seen too many people quit their job too soon, and end up losing everything - including their dream of entrepreneurship. Through her own experience, Keenya shares the most important steps to take to make sure you position yourself for success, even if your new business flounders at first. She stresses the importance of having a job to take care of your daily needs, a dream to work towards, and a hustle to help pay for that dream. And if you are a writer, or think you might have a book inside of you - you'll want to listen to the end where Keenya shares how she supernaturally was able to write, publish, and record the audiobook in a total of just two months time. I still am amazed at the speed of her process. She details her process, and the long list items she had to check off in order to get to the finish line. Here are some links to what we talked about: Keenya's websites: KeenyaKelly.com and IfYouBrandIt.com Purchase Keenya's book from her website to get a free download of her audiobook, and other bonuses: keenyakelly.com/book or on Amazon (no bonus content): Before You Quit Your Job: A Strategic Guide for Entrepreneurs Keenya mentioned a book by Stephen R. Covey: 7 Habits of Highly Successful People Connect with Keenya on Instagram @Keenya_Kelly and on Facebook:@keenyakelly ************************************************** Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, I hope you'll let Keenya know, and share it with your friends. A review wherever you listen to podcasts would be so appreciated! Connect with me on Instagram: @TamiRomani and @EmptyNestEmpires and on Facebook: @TamiRomani >>> If you are an entrepreneur, or have a burning desire to find a new passion for business in these empty nest years, I'd like to invite you to join us in The Empire Builders Collective, where we clear away the fog from marketing a business online, and pursue a greater purpose and passion while making an impact. The doors to this exclusive VIP community will open just a few times a year, so make sure you are on the waitlist by signing up here: tamiromani.com/vipwaitlist Lots of great interviews coming, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! I'm cheering for your success, Tami

In today's episode, my guest Keenya Kelly lays out the strategy for preparing to quit your job as you launch into the deep waters of entrepreneurship. Are you ready to quit your job?  Before You Quit Your Job: A Strategic Guide for Entrepreneurs was written with you in mind. Keenya says she has seen too many people quit their job too soon, and end up losing everything - including their dream of entrepreneurship. Through her own experience, Keenya shares the most important steps to take to make sure you position yourself for success, even if your new business flounders at first. She stresses the importance of having a job to take care of your daily needs, a dream to work towards, and a hustle to help pay for that dream.  And if you are a writer, or think you might have a book inside of you - you'll want to listen to the end where Keenya shares how she supernaturally was able to write, publish, and record the audiobook in a total of just two months time. I still am amazed at the speed of her process. She details her process, and the long list items she had to check off in order to get to the finish line.  Here are some links to what we talked about: Keenya's websites: KeenyaKelly.com and IfYouBrandIt.com Purchase Keenya's book from her website to get a free download of her audiobook, and other bonuses: keenyakelly.com/book or on Amazon (no bonus content): Before You Quit Your Job: A Strategic Guide for Entrepreneurs Keenya mentioned a book by Stephen R. Covey: 7 Habits of Highly Successful People Connect with Keenya on Instagram @Keenya_Kelly and on Facebook:@keenyakelly ************************************************** Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, I hope you'll let Keenya know, and share it with your friends. A review wherever you listen to podcasts would be so appreciated! Connect with me on Instagram: @TamiRomani and @EmptyNestEmpires and on Facebook: @TamiRomani >>> If you are an entrepreneur, or have a burning desire to find a new passion for business in these empty nest years, I'd like to invite you to join us in The Empire Builders Collective, where we clear away the fog from marketing a business online, and pursue a greater purpose and passion while making an impact. The doors to this exclusive VIP community will open just a few times a year, so make sure you are on the waitlist by signing up here: tamiromani.com/vipwaitlist Lots of great interviews coming, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! I'm cheering for your success, Tami

I met my guest, Sheri McIntyre, through the magic of social media. She reached out to me several months ago via Instagram messenger, and my life has not been the same since. Sheri was in the best shape of her life - and (she thought) the best health of her life when the unthinkable happened - a sudden rupture of a brain aneurysm left her helpless on New Years Day, 2016. Helpless, yes. Hopeless, no. Something inside Sheri rose up with strength and fortitude and she was determined to do whatever it takes to get better. She slowly learned how to walk and talk again - and now, not even four years from that day - she has written a book. I hope you will be inspired by Sheri's story. She reminds us all to have hope in the darkest of times, and to always look for the light, and then work hard to keep reaching for it. Above all, Sheri would like everyone who hears her story to THINK. Here are some resources we mentioned in this interview: Connect with Sheri on Instagram @compassionate.snob >>>Let her know you heard this podcast! Sheri's book, Compassionate Snob, is available on Amazon The Brain Aneurysm Foundation website (bafound.org) ******************************************* Let's continue the discussion over on Instagram and Facebook! Reach out to me and let me know what impacted you the most in this episode. You can find me @tamiromani on every single platform. Find me on Facebook Let's connect on Instagram

I met my guest, Sheri McIntyre, through the magic of social media. She reached out to me several months ago via Instagram messenger, and my life has not been the same since. Sheri was in the best shape of her life - and (she thought) the best health of her life when the unthinkable happened - a sudden rupture of a brain aneurysm left her helpless on New Years Day, 2016. Helpless, yes. Hopeless, no. Something inside Sheri rose up with strength and fortitude and she was determined to do whatever it takes to get better. She slowly learned how to walk and talk again - and now, not even four years from that day - she has written a book. I hope you will be inspired by Sheri's story. She reminds us all to have hope in the darkest of times, and to always look for the light, and then work hard to keep reaching for it. Above all, Sheri would like everyone who hears her story to THINK. Here are some resources we mentioned in this interview: Connect with Sheri on Instagram @compassionate.snob >>>Let her know you heard this podcast! Sheri's book, Compassionate Snob, is available on Amazon The Brain Aneurysm Foundation website (bafound.org) ******************************************* Let's continue the discussion over on Instagram and Facebook! Reach out to me and let me know what impacted you the most in this episode. You can find me @tamiromani on every single platform.  Find me on Facebook Let's connect on Instagram      

Hi Empire Builders! I am really happy that my first episode after the introductions we've been doing is this one about being healthy enough. I've noticed a tendency to have an all or nothing mentality in this area. Every time we open a magazine or turn on the TV we are bombarded with images of others we would like to emulate, but really - it's unattainable for most of us. So what do we do? We do nothing. My guest today is going to teach you a better way. A way to be healthy enough - for you. Amy Van Liew spent 26 years as an engineer for HP, and when she took early retirement at age 50, she knew she needed to improve her health. All those years of corporate sitting had taken a toll. So, she educated herself and now is helping midlifers find the balance they need to be healthy enough. Healthy enough to enjoy life on their terms. I hope this episode sparks some ideas for changes you can make to be your healthiest self. Here are some of the resources we referenced in this interview: Book by Jack Canfield: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be Instagram account comparing photo shopped images to real life (in her IG stories): @indyink Connect with Amy: Sign up here for Amy's 5 Minutes for 5 Days Challenge Be Healthy Enough on Instagram and Facebook YouTube: Amy Van Liew Fitness Connect with Tami - Instagram and Facebook If you are looking for a mastermind group of supportive entrepreneurs, we'd love to have you join us inside my VIP membership, Empire Builders Collective. Click here to Join the waitlist!

Hi Empire Builders! I am really happy that my first episode after the introductions we’ve been doing is this one about being healthy enough. I’ve noticed a tendency to have an all or nothing mentality in this area. Every time we open a magazine or turn on the TV we are bombarded with images of others we would like to emulate, but really - it’s unattainable for most of us. So what do we do? We do nothing.  My guest today is going to teach you a better way. A way to be healthy enough - for you. Amy Van Liew spent 26 years as an engineer for HP, and when she took early retirement at age 50, she knew she needed to improve her health. All those years of corporate sitting had taken a toll. So, she educated herself and now is helping midlifers find the balance they need to be healthy enough. Healthy enough to enjoy life on their terms. I hope this episode sparks some ideas for changes you can make to be your healthiest self. Here are some of the resources we referenced in this interview: Book by Jack Canfield: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be Instagram account comparing photo shopped images to real life (in her IG stories): @indyink Connect with Amy: Sign up here for Amy's 5 Minutes for 5 Days Challenge Be Healthy Enough on Instagram and Facebook YouTube: Amy Van Liew Fitness Connect with Tami - Instagram and Facebook If you are looking for a mastermind group of supportive entrepreneurs, we'd love to have you join us inside my VIP membership, Empire Builders Collective. Click here to Join the waitlist!  

Okay. Did I save the best Empire Building pillar introduction for last? Or is it the worst? Love it or hate it, the idea of leaving a legacy always comes down to money, for most of us. Yes, the point of this podcast is that we build empires in so many different areas, which is why we introduced the five pillars of empire building - and we will tell stories from all of them. Fitness, Fun. Family. Faith, and Finance...But that money thing? It's the one that haunts us, am I right? Maybe you've done just fine in this pillar of empire building. Or maybe you haven't. Or maybe you are somewhere in between. We will talk about all of it, and hear stories from the planners. The non planners, and even those who have successfully turned their finances around, even in their retirement years. Get ready for some ideas, some strategy, and some insight. Just a few of the questions we need to tackle are - Are you ready for retirement? Do you feel like you will never be able to retire? Did you invest wisely or live paycheck to paycheck? Did you teach your children about money or are they floundering as young adults? Are you generous, or do you feel like you need to keep every last penny because doggone it, you earned it? What will people say about your money skills when you're gone? Do you even care? Does all this talk about manifesting and attracting money really work? And by the way, Where did our money mindset come from? Did your parents live through the great depression? Did you grow up hearing your parents say things like “money doesn't grow on trees!” and “ What do you think I am, made of money?” And finally, is it possible to rewire your brain to have a different attitude about money and lighten up on the self-imposed pressure a bit? Oh boy. Money. Finances. We will talk to experts and non experts and hear their stories, and their advice - then, it's up to you whether you take it to heart or not. We will discuss business ideas, how to crack the code in online marketing… and let me reiterate here - YOU ARE NOT TOO OLD, AND IT'S NEVER TOO LATE. I might go on a tangent here, this is one of my pet peeves… every week I hear someone say things like, “I don't do email because I'm old.” (uhhh my mom learned how to email in her 80s and was delighted to have a new way to connect with people - it was so much easier for her than hand writing notes..) I think if my mom was still with us, she would have had a blast doing live videos on Instagram and Facebook…. So, lose that limiting belief, okay??? I cannot wait to see what shows up as we unpack and learn new things together...Are you ready? ____________________________________________________ We should connect on social media - I'm @tamiromani on every platform, but my current favorite is Instagram More resources: The Empire Builders Collective is a place where midlife visionaries find their authentic voice and unlock new purpose! It's an amazing community where we remove the mystery from digital business and get stuff done! Join the waitlist here so you are the first to hear when doors open. Follow Empty Nest Empires on Instagram Follow Tami on Facebook Click here to sign up for my newsletter for updates and inspiration (and no spam, I promise!)

Okay. Did I save the best Empire Building pillar introduction for last? Or is it the worst?  Love it or hate it, the idea of leaving a legacy always comes down to money, for most of us. Yes, the point of this podcast is that we build empires in so many different areas, which is why we introduced the five pillars of empire building - and we will tell stories from all of them.  Fitness, Fun. Family. Faith, and Finance...But that money thing? It’s the one that haunts us, am I right? Maybe you’ve done just fine in this pillar of empire building. Or maybe you haven’t. Or maybe you are somewhere in between. We will talk about all of it, and hear stories from the planners. The non planners, and even those who have successfully turned their finances around, even in their retirement years. Get ready for some ideas, some strategy, and some insight.  Just a few of the questions we need to tackle are -  Are you ready for retirement? Do you feel like you will never be able to retire? Did you invest wisely or live paycheck to paycheck? Did you teach your children about money or are they floundering as young adults? Are you generous, or do you feel like you need to keep every last penny because doggone it, you earned it? What will people say about your money skills when you’re gone? Do you even care? Does all this talk about manifesting and attracting money really work? And by the way, Where did our money mindset come from? Did your parents live through the great depression?  Did you grow up hearing your parents say things like “money doesn’t grow on trees!” and “ What do you think I am, made of money?” And finally, is it possible to rewire your brain to have a different attitude about money and lighten up on the self-imposed pressure a bit? Oh boy. Money. Finances. We will talk to experts and non experts and hear their stories, and their advice - then, it’s up to you whether you take it to heart or not. We will discuss business ideas, how to crack the code in online marketing… and let me reiterate here - YOU ARE NOT TOO OLD, AND IT’S NEVER TOO LATE. I might go on a tangent here, this is one of my pet peeves… every week I hear someone say things like, “I don’t do email because I’m old.” (uhhh my mom learned how to email in her 80s and was delighted to have a new way to connect with people - it was so much easier for her than hand writing notes..) I think if my mom was still with us, she would have had a blast doing live videos on Instagram and Facebook…. So, lose that limiting belief, okay??? I cannot wait to see what shows up as we unpack and learn new things together...Are you ready? ____________________________________________________ We should connect on social media - I'm @tamiromani on every platform, but my current favorite is Instagram More resources: The Empire Builders Collective is a place where midlife visionaries find their authentic voice and unlock new purpose! It's an amazing community where we remove the mystery from digital business and get stuff done! Join the waitlist here so you are the first to hear when doors open.  Follow Empty Nest Empires on Instagram  Follow Tami on Facebook Click here to sign up for my newsletter for updates and inspiration (and no spam, I promise!)   

Have you ever been to a memorial service for someone who had great faith? No one says, “we really don't know what she stood for.” No, they say things like, “her great faith was an inspiration to all who knew her,” or “ She loved others just like Jesus would,” or “she worked tirelessly to serve others and help them in their distress..” Great faith is a heritage, a legacy, an empire, if you will. Yes, Faith is an empire we can be intentional about building, and that empire, or legacy, will live on through generations. Nothing is clearer to me than this, especially since hearing about my 8th great grandmother, Mary - the similarities between Mary and my own mother are too close to be coincidence. There is a legacy of faith there. I hope this episode gets you thinking about the empire of faith you are building in your family. ************************** Connect with me on social media at @tamiromani - I'd love to hear from you! If you are interested in being intentional about building an online business empire in these empty nest years, I'd love to invite you to join us in The Empire Builders Collective, where visionaries like yourself find their voice and unlock new purpose. You can be the first to find out when the doors open by jumping on the waiting list here: tamiromani.com/vip

Have you ever been to a memorial service for someone who had great faith? No one says, “we really don’t know what she stood for.” No, they say things like, “her great faith was an inspiration to all who knew her,” or “ She loved others just like Jesus would,” or “she worked tirelessly to serve others and help them in their distress..” Great faith is a heritage, a legacy, an empire, if you will. Yes, Faith is an empire we can be intentional about building, and that empire, or legacy, will live on through generations. Nothing is clearer to me than this, especially since hearing about my 8th great grandmother, Mary - the similarities between Mary and my own mother are too close to be coincidence. There is a legacy of faith there.  I hope this episode gets you thinking about the empire of faith you are building in your family.  ************************** Connect with me on social media at @tamiromani - I'd love to hear from you! If you are interested in being intentional about building an online business empire in these empty nest years, I'd love to invite you to join us in The Empire Builders Collective, where visionaries like yourself find their voice and unlock new purpose. You can be the first to find out when the doors open by jumping on the waiting list here: tamiromani.com/vip

When you google family legacy, websites like Forbes will have a financial take on things, and we will get to that later when we talk about the Finance pillar of Empire building. For now, I want to introduce the concept of leaving a powerful family legacy in another way. All families have a set of beliefs, values and attitudes that are passed down through generations. Some are beautiful, some are harmful - but they exist, nonetheless. It is possible to redirect a harmful family legacy and reestablish a new one of hope and beauty, but it takes intentional action to do so. If you're an empty nester, you may think it's too late - your kids are grown, maybe out of the house - but working on yourself to change first, will create a ripple effect through the family. It will. But you have to Be patient. That's what empire building and legacy leaving is all about. The long game. If you like this podcast, I hope you will subscribe and give us a review - it's like a few coins in the tip jar for a podcaster, and appreciated so much! If you'd like information about becoming a member of Empire Builders Collective, our VIP mastermind group for midlife visionaries, go to www.tamiromani.com/vip

When you google family legacy, websites like Forbes will have a financial take on things, and we will get to that later when we talk about the Finance pillar of Empire building. For now, I want to introduce the concept of leaving a powerful family legacy in another way. All families have a set of beliefs, values and attitudes that are passed down through generations. Some are beautiful, some are harmful - but they exist, nonetheless. It is possible to redirect a harmful family legacy and reestablish a new one of hope and beauty, but it takes intentional action to do so. If you’re an empty nester, you may think it’s too late - your kids are grown, maybe out of the house - but working on yourself to change first, will create a ripple effect through the family. It will. But you have to Be patient. That’s what empire building and legacy leaving is all about. The long game. If you like this podcast, I hope you will subscribe and give us a review - it's like a few coins in the tip jar for a podcaster, and appreciated so much!  If you'd like information about becoming a member of Empire Builders Collective, our VIP mastermind group for midlife visionaries, go to www.tamiromani.com/vip

It's so easy to get caught up in all the have tos of life, that we forget to include the get tos. Think about it, we have to work for money to survive, but we get to share a meal with friends we haven't seen in awhile. The have tos are a given… but if we make a plan - plan to play, like my friend Staci says, we can pepper some get tos in between and make life richer. In this episode we will talk about how FUN and LAUGHTER can actually benefit your health - and it's the reason we've included it as an important empire to build.

It’s so easy to get caught up in all the have tos of life, that we forget to include the get tos. Think about it, we have to work for money to survive, but we get to share a meal with friends we haven’t seen in awhile. The have tos are a given… but if we make a plan - plan to play, like my friend Staci says, we can pepper some get tos in between and make life richer. In this episode we will talk about how FUN and LAUGHTER can actually benefit your health - and it's the reason we've included it as an important empire to build. 

Okay, so let's start with Fitness.I could have called it Health, but that doesn't start with the letter F. Also, I wanted to challenge us a bit on what that word Fitness means. Now, I realize that when most of us hear the word Fitness, we automatically disqualify ourselves. We think of all the images we've seen over the years of "FITNESS MODELS," and compare ourselves to that. But I'm gonna take this a different direction. What if we each had our own very personalized notion of what fitness is FOR US? If you don't have your health, you will have a really hard time building an empire, so let's start here.

Every day we are building empires - creating a legacy to leave behind. Whether we mean to or not, we build empires in faith, our relationships with family and friends, our level of fitness in body mind and spirit, even by having fun - and of course our finances. Most of the time we let the chips fall where they may, but what if we were more intentional about the empires we are building? Empty Nest Empires is hosted by Tami Romani, an empty nest mom and grandma with a passion for building a legacy.

Okay, so let’s start with Fitness.I could have called it Health, but that doesn’t start with the letter F. Also, I wanted to challenge us a bit on what that word Fitness means. Now, I realize that when most of us hear the word Fitness, we automatically disqualify ourselves. We think of all the images we’ve seen over the years of "FITNESS MODELS," and compare ourselves to that. But I’m gonna take this a different direction. What if we each had our own very personalized notion of what fitness is FOR US? If you don't have your health, you will have a really hard time building an empire, so let's start here.

Every day we are building empires - creating a legacy to leave behind. Whether we mean to or not, we build empires in faith, our relationships with family and friends, our level of fitness in body mind and spirit, even by having fun - and of course our finances. Most of the time we let the chips fall where they may, but what if we were more intentional about the empires we are building? Empty Nest Empires is hosted by Tami Romani, an empty nest mom and grandma with a passion for building a legacy.