Next For Me - Rewriting +50 Life

Shilpa Sankaran is the founder of KOSA Ayurvedic Spa in Madison, Wisconsin. She spent over a year planning and building out her spa when COVID-19 hit.  In this interview she discusses her experience with change in her life, the curiosity of her clients, and restarting her business. Navigating change is to me, just a way […] The post Interview: Shilpa Sankaran, Founder, KOSA Ayurvedic Spa appeared first on Next For Me.

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From our quarantined bunkers we catch up with each other and chat about kneading bread, farming conspiracy-or-not theories, and vital weather reporting. We’re encouraged by the online connection we’re finding with our communities during these uncertain times. Carole McManus assembled these Resources for Staying Connected and Grounded. Our new book “Next For Me: A Guide […] The post Catching Up with the Founders appeared first on Next For Me.

If you’ve decided to go forward with an idea that will make the world a better place, great! That should be easy enough.

We’re hitting the road again. This week we’re in the Bay Area for Startup Grind’s Global Conference. We’ll be talking about our new book A Guide to Startups for Dreamers and connecting with entrepreneurs and anybody aiming to take transitions in their stride. We’re broadcasting the complete book. Follow along on YouTube or on Arianna […] The post Coming to a Town Near You appeared first on Next For Me.

Oprah Meets Gaga Who thought these two would synch on so many topics. Self care, transformation, and self confidence. CHECK IT OUT  Can-do CrewWe really like the Duluth Trading campaign “Can-Do Crew” of women taking transition in stride. What do a shop teacher, coppersmith, furniture maker, stained glass artist, live-edge woodworker and a bee charmer have […] The post Transformative Change at Any Age appeared first on Next For Me.

“You have to go through it to get to it.” – Sly Stone So, you’re building a company, are you? There is a lot of noise out there about startups, entrepreneurship, venture capital money, and the like. It would seem (with only slight exaggeration) that there are more books, podcasts, and thought pieces on the […] The post A Guide to Startups for Dreamers: Introduction appeared first on Next For Me.

We’re Talking Healthcare Costs A lively conversation in our community exposed some pricey realities this week. What’s your horror story? CHECK IT OUT We just released our latest research report. This time we have one on one conversations with consumers about the impact healthcare costs have on their decisions about work, health choices, and financial readiness. […] The post I Spent $25K on Healthhcare appeared first on Next For Me.

A Catalyst for ChangeOur new book, Next For Me: A Guide To Startups For Dreamers, is available now! Get the latest news on book events and where to find it, and read and discuss in our free workshop. BOOK NEWS  Pasadena this ThursdayWe have a book event in Pasadena on Thursday at CTRL Collective with […] The post Let’s Go! Oh, Healthcare appeared first on Next For Me.

On the Road AgainWe took San Francisco by storm last week. Hundreds attended our talks and celebrated our message of change.  Next up are book events in Pasadena and Los Angeles. In March we’ll be wrangling two events at South by Southwest.ATTEND AN EVENT A Catalyst for ChangeOur new book, Next For Me: A Guide […] The post Events For Change appeared first on Next For Me.

This week we’re honoring those people that made a difference in our lives. Mentors, teachers, and friends that may not have known how much they meant to us and our development. We’re asking the community “Who has been a valuable mentor in your career and what would you say to thank them?” WRITE A THANK YOU […] The post Thanking Your Mentors appeared first on Next For Me.

Welcome to 2020. At this time of year we’re especially focused on what’s next. Whether it’s a new career, a new business or a new interest in giving back we’ve got you covered with a few of the books that inspired us in 2019.  A Guide to Startups for DreamersWe believe that looking at your next […] The post Celebrating You appeared first on Next For Me.

Our BookWe believe that building a startup that reflects your values is a great way to proceed with your next act. That’s why we wrote our new book Next For Me: A Guide To Startups For Dreamers. Here’s a synopsis. In their new book Silicon Valley veterans Carole McManus and Jeff Tidwell deliver a philosophical and […] The post Startups For Dreamers appeared first on Next For Me.

Next Year NowYou may be having that end of the year urge to make “some changes” in 2020. We’re happy to encourage you now before the holidays take over. But first, Shopping! Next For Me Branded GearTell the world you’re looking forward and support our work at the same time. Get Next For Me t-shirts, […] The post 2020 + Shopping + The List appeared first on Next For Me.

Next Year NowYou may be having that end of the year urge to make “some changes” in 2020. We’re happy to encourage you now before the holidays take over. If what’s next includes meeting and expanding your network we’d like to help with some of our best resources. Your Social Media PresenceLike it or love it, […] The post What’s Next? 2020 appeared first on Next For Me.

Your Evolution and Your NetworkIt’s a perfect time of year to let the many people in your network know that you appreciate them and the contributions they’ve made in your quest for what’s next. We advocate maintaining a diverse network that you regularly tend to, especially when looking at new horizons.  If Next For Me is […] The post Thanking Our Networks appeared first on Next For Me.

With Curiosity and EnthusiasmWashington Post visual journalists Vicky, 64, and Suzette, 55, are publishing a 12-week newsletter series, Bold School: Approach life after 50 with curiosity and enthusiasm. “Bold School aims to nourish, educate, inform and stimulate you, all while helping you save time and money. Younger generations seem to navigate this rapidly changing world […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Join The Bold School! appeared first on Next For Me.

Our Survey: Your Healthcare Costs NowWhether on the campaign trail or around the family table, we hear how healthcare costs are an enormous concern for Americans. It gets more complicated with the complex situation older workers are facing to keep working, and with it, their health insurance. This month we’re digging deep into your concerns with […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Healthcare Costs and Work appeared first on Next For Me.

Why 2019 is the Year of Resilience?We met with the Editor in Chief of Everyday Health a few weeks back to learn about their 2019 report that showed the importance of resilience— namely its connection to your physical, mental and emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.Read more Is There a Crisis of Belonging? We’ve been hearing a […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Resilience and Belonging appeared first on Next For Me.

From Laid Off to Successful Business OwnersJohn and Francesca Vrattos had a wonderful life of family, travel, and career success. Then came the recession. After layoffs, an accidental recipe, and then a big leap of faith, they started a restaurant and the rest is sausage history. Read and Discuss An Unabashedly Honest Conversation on the Realities […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Reinvention with Pride and Integrity appeared first on Next For Me.

Our Partners and What They Can Do For YouOur partners amplify everything we do at Next For Me. We had a great event in New York last week and were reminded about the good people we associate with and the important work they offer all of us. They are leaders in the movement to keep the […] The post Weekly Newsletter: You Are Who You Associate With appeared first on Next For Me.

Meet Hope. Laid Off and Searching, Then Searching AgainAfter a 25 year career at The Financial Times, Hope Kaye was laid off in a restructuring. Her job search is a familiar story of 100s of resume submissions without a peep. The upside is that Hope is now gainfully employed, but her journey was a nail-biter. […] The post Weekly Newsletter: My Two Year Job Search appeared first on Next For Me.

Burnout Costs Companies 20+%In their new book “Extinguish Burnout” workplace culture experts Rob and Terri Bogue take a deep dive into the signs, sources, and solutions of burnout and deliver an essential resource that helps anyone identify, prevent, and recover from burnout. Podcast | DISCUSS NY State Senator Robert Jackson on Mature WorkforceWe’re in NY […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Mindset Makeover appeared first on Next For Me.

On October 4th Next for Me is joining NY State Senator Robert Jackson, Silvernest, and AARP for a event “The Mature Workplace Forum and Job Fair” at Riverstone Senior Life Services Center 99 Fort Washington Ave, New York. Senator Jackson started as School Board President where through his strong advocacy with the “Campaign for Fiscal […] The post The Mature Workforce Forum and Job Fair: An Interview with NY State Senator Robert Jackson and Hope Kaye. appeared first on Next For Me.

We invited this couple who bumped into burnout and eventually wrote about it to define it. As such projects can do, it became a book. The book was just launched at SHRM’s annual conference (Society of Human Resource Management). If an HR organization is flagging burnout as a worthy topic, there is some reason for […] The post Extinguish Burnout by Terri and Rob Bogue appeared first on Next For Me.

 If you’re looking for inspiration or transformation Diane Flynn of Reboot Accel is overseeing a Special Women’s Week, January 5 – 12, 2020 at The Modern Elder Academy in Baja, Mexico. The Academy is the world’s first midlife wisdom school, designed and dedicated solely for navigating this time of life. Through an engaging curriculum and […] The post MEA Workshop with Diane Flynn appeared first on Next For Me.

Facebook is No Place to Discuss Work and FinanceOur community is a new place to get together.  We created a nice spot to share stories and resources with other people writing their next story. To jump in and see what it’s about, you can start here. JOIN THE COMMUNITY We won’t share your conversations or […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Our Network is Powerful appeared first on Next For Me.

A Safe Space to Talk About Our Next StageYou’ll notice links to “DISCUSS” in our newsletters starting this week. Each article will have a link to our community platform. It’s new. You’ll need to create an account to participate, but we think you’ll like it.  We’re convinced that Facebook is not the place to have […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Talk About It appeared first on Next For Me.

Adios Silicon ValleyFor Pilar Wolfsteller the tech ecosystem has lost its shine. “I’m now 49, and I have had three Valley tech jobs in four years, two of which I lost after clashing with mediocre, insecure men. I’m tired of the toxic, dysfunctional work environments they created and the blatant, disturbing sexism and ageism experienced there.” […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Tech’s Age Problem + Everybody’s College Debt appeared first on Next For Me.

What Do You Think About Us?It’s so fun connecting with this community each week. What we really want to know is what do you think of Next For Me? LINK Face It: Your Social Media PresenceYou don’t have to ♡ your neighbor’s vacation photos to have a professional presence on social media. Start at LinkedIn […] The post Weekly Newsletter: What About Next For Me? appeared first on Next For Me.

Next For Me CEO was interviewed by Retirepreneur founder Donna Kastner. Next For Me has partnered with Donna and when this was recoreded they were setting off on a 3 day tour of Ohio hosting an event “Too Young To Be Done” in Hudson, Columbus, and Dayton. See the Complete video below. The post RetirepreneurTV Interview: Jeff Tidwell CEO of Next For Me appeared first on Next For Me.

As we all seem to be putting off retirement, we’re looking online for career help, job listings and to build our personal brand. We know that social media isn’t just for narcissistic twenty-somethings to post selfies, it’s a place where we can showcase our work, discover the latest info about our field, and network.   […] The post Building Your Brand On Social Media – A Next For Me Guide appeared first on Next For Me.

Market Report: New Housing OptionsJust published, our latest market report details how the realities of funding a mortgage or higher rents during longer lifespans has resulted in creative financial solutions. LINK Our Movement is GrowingHere are some events happening across the country meant to empower our generation with continuing work in supportive communities. On September 10th […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Housing Options + A Growing Movement appeared first on Next For Me.

What We Learned in the MidwestLike a Rolling Stones reunion tour, we made it to three Ohio cities in one week hosting events along the way. With the topic “Too Young to be Done” the attendees jumped at the chance to discuss what’s next for them. LINK The Silicon Valley Longevity ProjectNext For Me is […] The post Weekly Newsletter: From the Heartland appeared first on Next For Me.

TRENDS for The CuriousThis week we published our premier issue of our TRENDS Newsletter. You can subscribe here. If you want to stay current with what’s happening with the large 50-65 demographic we think you’ll appreciate our latest initiative. The Next For Me consumer community informs our understanding of this evolving market — delivering actionable […] The post Weekly Newsletter: TRENDS + Starting Your Own Thing appeared first on Next For Me.

Next Week: 3 Events in OhioNext For Me tours the country to understand what drives our generation. In our events we discuss what works for landing meaningful work, our communities and of course what’s next.   Our hearts are heavy with the news from Dayton. With respect and sensitivity we’re heading to Ohio next week and […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Ohio Events + Room Service appeared first on Next For Me.

Prisoners of Pop Culture“The Advertising Contrarian” is Bob Hoffman’s weekly newsletter. It’s a lot of fun for anyone who has ever had to work near the often illogical world of advertising. This week he addresses advertising to anyone outside of the 18-34 demographic.  Hoffman says “We are tethered to youth culture in a way that […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Advertising Tethered to Youth Culture appeared first on Next For Me.

Here’s What’s TrendingHosting Teachers in Your Home Comes to California. Silvernest is expanding their program of matching teachers with empty nesters for affordable housing. AARP is wooing the 40-something woman with “The Girlfriend” a somewhat irreverent news site for young-er women.  An update on GRIT, a curated newsletter that believes “Today, the new career path […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Avoiding Burnout by Rewiring for Happiness appeared first on Next For Me.

Taking the Work Out of NetworkingKaren Wickre isn’t a “work the room kind of person.” In our interview the former Silicon Valley veteran lays out her low-pressure approach to building and keeping a network that counts. LINK Your Next Career is “All About the Network” “It’s all about the network. It’s always been about the network. 85 […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Keep Networking appeared first on Next For Me.

7 Insights About Ageism that May Surprise YouDiane Flynn at Reboot Accel has helped thousands of women relaunch careers. She attended the Ageist Conference and returned with these trends for workers over 50. Did you know that people with a sense of purpose tend to live 7.5 years longer? Or that connecting with other generations […] The post Weekly Newsletter: TRENDING: Women, Purpose, and Contentment appeared first on Next For Me.

David Allen: A Continuous State of TransformationDavid has been in an ongoing state of transformation for the past 35 years. As the bestselling author of “Getting Things Done” (GTD) he took a leap four years ago and moved with his wife Kathryn to Amsterdam to start a new chapter. Part 1 of our interview. LINK […] The post Weekly Newsletter: My Community is Your Community appeared first on Next For Me.

Support Next For Me with a One-time ContributionOur members are at the heart of everything we do. If you like our events, newsletters, and advocacy and would like to help power our programs please consider a contribution. LINK How Old Should the President be?Wherever you stand on the age debate for the 2020 election you’ll […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Sharing is Caring appeared first on Next For Me.

Next For Me Events, Coming to a Town Near YouOur summer and fall lineup of events is jam-packed with diverse voices on working and financial health over 50. These events are fun, engaging, and eye-opening. Hint: You’ll talk as much as listen. Join or host an event. LINK A Unique Partnership Matches Teachers with Homesharing […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Texas, Ohio, New York, Arizona – Events Near You appeared first on Next For Me.

SURVEY: Your House and Your FutureDo you rent or own? What’s the payoff date on your mortgage? Our latest confidential survey is getting to the bottom of your future housing plans. You could win a $50 Amazon Gift Card. LINK Since We’re Living Much Longer, Some Restructuring is in OrderIn the book The 100-Year Life, […] The post Weekly Newsletter: The 100-Year Life appeared first on Next For Me.

Come Together, Right NowGet togethers with people you can relate to is something we love to organize at Next For Me. We’re headed to Columbus, New York, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Our readers are planning more intimate events in their homes. Find out more about Next For Me Events. LINK Here’s What’s Trending for Late […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Getting Together: Next For Me Events appeared first on Next For Me.

Does Everybody Need a Coach Now? Nancy Branka hired an executive coach who specialized in helping people transition into that second or third career act. She says it was worth it and her coach propelled her further than she would have gone on her own. LINK FAIR Health Demystifies Healthcare CostsNo matter what plan you’re […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Supercharging Your Career, Again appeared first on Next For Me.

Keep Going: 10 Ways to Stay Creative in Good Times and Bad “Keep Going“, the new book from Austin Kleon is a set of uplifting strategies to march on against all the odds. Tomorrow’s another day. Another day to go at your dreams all over again.  LINK Taking the Work Out of NetworkingKaren Wickre’s latest […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Keep Going: Strategies for Staying Creative appeared first on Next For Me.

Our New Trends NewsletterWhether you’re always ahead of the curve or you’re just dying to know what’s next, you’ll find our new occasional TRENDS Newsletter required reading. Sign up and get ahead of the zeitgeist. LINK Passive Income Ideas to Boost Your Retirement Income The writers at New Retirement have created a list of considerations […] The post Weekly Newsletter: What’s Trending + Passive Income Strategies appeared first on Next For Me.

A Millenial, a Gen-Xer, and a Few Boomers on What’s Next“I’ve never really known anyone that went 25, 30 years in a career. That was our parents’ generation. It ended. We were the first generation that approached work differently.” LINK Financial Health and Readiness SurveyWe’re asking our readers about their choices for insurance and banking. […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Your Financial Health + 3 Generations Speak Up appeared first on Next For Me.