Podcasts about retirepreneur

Today, Donna Kastner, the founder of Retirepreneur, joins us to share her insight and experience and dive into what you can do if you are over 50, 60, or 70+ years old and still want to contribute to society. Donna is an amazing individual who has had a unique, fascinating, and diverse career in the events industry for many years! She has tons of experience and loves re-inventing herself!  Bio: Donna's career journey has been described by many as eclectic, starting as a high school band director and continuing through a series of sales, marketing, and start-up endeavors. With a mid-career pivot to the events industry, working for Maritz Global Events and Velvet Chainsaw Consulting, she's now lasering her focus on a demographic that has much to offer our industry and our world– the age 60+ segment. Donna is the founder of Retirepreneur, where she helps executives make a smooth segue from employment to entrepreneurial endeavors. She's also a Fellow at The Dayton Foundation, where in partnership with AARP, she's helping dozens of cities throughout the Midwest to make their communities more age-friendly.   Donna's journey Donna's journey has been wild and eclectic. She grew up in the greater New York City area and went to the University of Dayton in the Midwest, where she majored in music and met her husband. During the next fifteen years, she and her husband moved nine times, in and out of five states, where she taught in various school districts before starting a family. A home-based business  Teachers' salaries were woefully low in the 80s and Donna had to figure out how to make things work financially after the birth of her first child. She started a home-based typesetting business, recruited a half  dozen moms to help out, and made more in a part-time capacity than she earned as a teacher! An eclectic career Donna's eclectic career started as a high school band director. She was also a magazine editor and even sold real estate during her summer breaks, where she listed and sold the house next door to where John Travolta grew up in Englewood, New Jersey! The events industry After a chance meeting with a friend in her mid-career, doors opened for Donna to move into the events industry. She started working for an organization where she segued through various roles and ultimately became responsible for training across the organization. Why relationships matter Relationships must be maintained and nurtured because you never know when someone may recognize something in you that prompts them to recommend you. Becoming a champion for older adults When she reached her fifties, Donna noticed that people were leaning into working with the younger generations, and those in their fifties were not getting much attention. She decided to leave her job in 2008 to pursue her Retirepreneur idea. It was a tricky venture and there was a lot of financial turbulence at the time, so she was fortunate to have her husband's full support.  Needing stronger filters The mistakes Donna made along the way mostly centered around agreeing to the wrong things to create more cash flow. She subsequently learned she needed stronger filters to check the opportunities presented to her. Modern elders Donna focuses her consulting side on work that aligns with age-friendly initiatives because she believes that today's elders have much to offer. New roles should be created because people are living longer now, and sixty-something looks different from how it looked for previous generations.   Retirepreneur Retirepreneur started with assistance and workshops for people getting laid off, possibly due to age. Donna initially spent all her time speaking about it, writing about it, and taking on side gigs that did not align with it to keep it going. She now seeks out clients in the later stages of their careers and helps them develop skills and do whatever else they need to do to remain relevant and valuable. The silver tsunami Donna points out that by 2034, for the first time in history, there will be more people aged 65 and older than those aged 18 and younger. She used to focus on income, jobs, and starting businesses but now focuses on a fellowship with The Dayton Foundation, where she supports communities and works to improve health care, transportation, and housing. She also works with AARP on a program for age-friendly, livable communities.  Silver is Gold Last year, Donna was involved in another fellowship through the Dayton Foundation, Silver is Gold, to help connect organizations struggling to find talent with a pool of recently-retired executives. Two phases of life There are two phases of life when people move into their sixties. Late adulthood is when people in their sixties and seventies feel too young to be done and still want to contribute, and there is old age. Some people keep on getting older but never reach old age! Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website Connect with Donna Kastner On Website On LinkedIn Email donna@donakastner.com

What impact does ageism have on women in business? Dr. Lalia Rach, executive managing director at ALHI, and Donna Kastner, founder of Retirepreneur, discuss their experience and perspective on the role that age plays in career development.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to have millionaire mindset?  Do you have those limiting beliefs systems or poor behaviors. As we continue this Financial Wellness M&M series, Money and Me, the timing and release of this book was perfect.   We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman's Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power by Rachel Rogers.   This book is a great resource to help shift into a millionaire mindset.  We've been talking Mindset and building wealth for several weeks during my Financial Wellness series.Who is Rachel Rogers? Rachel is a woman of color, a mother of four and a seven-figure business owner – yes, in that order. In this show I'm pinpointing some of my favorite parts and Gems from  Rachel Rogers new book “We Should All Be Millionaires.” I'm sharing three gems that can get you motivatedGem 1 - What does a Million look like – can we start visualizing what it can look like?Gem 2 – Think How You are going to earn moreGem 3 – Dream  There are plenty of gems to pick up in this book to get you started to building your 7 figure idea, business.  I want to see more women over 50 Retirepreneurs with 7 figure portfolios.  Yes,  I'm giving a way a couple copies of Rachel's Book, but you must do the following to be entered into the drawing. Follow me on Instagram @theretirepreneur5.0Subscribe to my podcast on any platform Apple, Amazon, Spotify, Google and many others.  Simply send me a screenshot in my DM on IG or via email at hello@theretirepreneurconsulting5.0.comVisit the Home - HelloSeven to find out more about Rachel Rogers and the HelloSeven community. You can also purchase Rachel's book here and follow her booktour:  We Should All Be Millionaires | The Book | Hello SevenGet the book.  We Should All Be Millionaires:  A Woman's Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power  You can thank me later.Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know!https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

We're continuing our Financial Wellness M&M series.  This is episode #4 of the series.  Please check out the previous episodes in the series beginning with episode 19. Your Mojo Gone?  Need a boost?If you've been following the series we just finished up some episodes on Mindset. Now that we have our mindset on track, we may need to get our Mojo Ignited to accomplish our Money and Retirement goals.   Linda Hauser does just that in today's episode.  How to Get your Mojo Back?  Listen in as she breaks down what the “Mojo” acronym means and how we can put these actions into practice. Is your Vision Vague?  - especially when it comes to Money and Retirement.  We discuss having and setting a clear vision. Grab Linda's "Freebie" - Bodacious Affirmations for Black Women Over 50 at bit./y/freegiftfromlindaReview her Ignite your Midlife Mojo program  at: www. lindashusser.comFollower Linda on these social media channelsInstagram/lindashusserBodacious BlackWomen Over 50 Facebook GroupClubhouse as the group host of Bodacious Black Women Over 50 room. Join me here during this New Season and Series as I sprinkle a few M&M pieces of Financial Wellness in your life!      Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know!https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast 

This is part 2 of the Financial Wellness M&M series of the Retirepreneur Podcast.Today's episode provides a few sprinkles of M&M tips between the other guest episodes.  We've been talking all things mindset during this first few weeks of the Financial Wellness series.  Helping prepare you to visualize what you want in life and in your finances.   What do you want wen it comes to visualizing your money?  Is your heart and mind in alignment?  If you haven't listened to the previous Financial Wellness episodes, please check out.  Our last episode with Victoria Finch the Heart Healer breaks down how our mind is truly wired.  What do you want wen it comes to visualizing your money?  Is your heart and mind in alignment?  Stay tuned in every week to the Retirepreneur as we continue the Financial Wellness Series.  Next week we will be talking all things Mojo.  How to Get our Mojo back in mid-life.  Later on in the series, we will be talking about Money and Marriage, Making Money and more.Join me here during this New Season and Series as I sprinkle a few M&M pieces of Financial Wellness in your life!      Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know! https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

This week we continue our conversation around Financial Wellness on Mastering Our Mindset and Money.Today we have on the show, Victoria Finch, The Heart Healer, is a Parallel Entrepreneur and Master Clinical Hypnotherapist.  She teaches heart-centered professionals how to make more money and manage their life with more confidence, joy, and fulfillment at work and home. She is the Founder of the Soul Sister Success Circle a Global Sisterhood of Dynamic Women on mission to empower heart-centered professional women who are struggling to show up authentically female in a male dominated world accelerate into their highest potential and shatter the glass ceiling.Victoria breaks down ways we can learn to shift our mindset in general and when it comes to money.  What are the Money Blocks that you heard growing up?  Victoria shares several money blocks that are familiar that we have all heard and some we may not.  I am sure we all can think of many others we have heard and told ourselves over our lifetime.  Victoria provides money un-blocking questions we must ask ourselves. It is time to get a new mindset on Money! Victoria also has a book entitled, “3 Ways to breakdown the Wall to Self-Love” available on Amazon.  If you want to receive a free e-book copy, please send an email to: Victoria@justaskvictoria.com to receive your copy. For more information about Victoria's Coaching programs connect and follow her at any of the below social media platforms:IG: @justaskvictoriaFB: JustaskVictoria – also check out and join her Soul Sister Success Circle group on FacebookClubhouse: @VictoriaFinchEmail: victoria@justaskvictoria.comJoin me here during this New Season and Series as I sprinkle a few M&M pieces of Financial Wellness in your life!      Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know! https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

Welcome to Season 2 of The Retirepreneur Podcast!Yes, I took a few weeks to pause and reset.  Reset my mind and physical self.  Don't we all need to do that from time to time?  Yes, we do.  I took some time to organize, plan and again reset.  Rest for me and my business.  Which is why I will now do this each year, a few times a year.  My Podcast will run in two seasons.  A Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer season of episodes with a brief pause in-between the seasons.This episode kicks of my Financial Wellness M&M Series - Money & Me.   April is Financial Wellness month so what better time to kick off this Spring with learning and taking control of our financial wellness.   In this upcoming series that will likely run through May and possibly June, we will focus on everything to help support our financial wellbeing.  Several of the upcoming topics and episodes include:

Black History Month is celebrated every year in the month of February.In this episode,  I provide a brief chat with myself on where Black Women are a many of firsts.  The most recent being a history maker Madam Vice President Kamala Harris.  My hope and prayers that we will no longer need to have a number associated with a position or name.  It will just be the norm.  A normal world or all races and cultures working together in our communities, in our personal and professional lives. This is a brief episode, but with impact and I leave you with a question to ponder on.  Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know! https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

Welcome to the second episode of 2021 and the 17th episode of the Retirepreneur podcast.In my last episode I asked us to take a pause, of the recent events that happened at our nation's Capital.  After seeing the new administration take office, it does indeed feel like a NEW DAY has began.  This week we celebrate the first woman to hold the office of Vice President of the United States.  Madam Vice President Kamala Harris.  No matter what political association you are, this is a huge advancement for all women, all colors and from all backgrounds. One of the highlights of the inauguration was Poet Amanda Gorman who has became the youngest poet to write and recite a piece at a presidential inauguration, following in the footsteps of others such as Robert Frost and Maya Angelou.This episode provides some highlights of Amanda Gorman's poem in how it relates to what it means to be a WOMAN in the season we are in now.  Our time is NOW. I also provide the full beautiful poem that Amanda wrote for your enjoyment. Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know! https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

Happy New Year!I was expecting my first episode of the New Year to be full of excitement and anticipation.  Instead there was a bit of disappointment and disbelief due to the recent events that took place at our nation's capital on January 6.  In spite of it all, the show must go on.  We must still be Resilient in times of chaos, turmoil emotional hurt and disbelief. This episode I take a pause and invite you all to do the same and just take a moment to release your emotions or non emotions from the recent events and begin to take charge.  Start planning your goals, affirmations, theme for the year.  Continue to make it a great year!  You have great things inside of you, so let's make this happen!Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know! https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

We're making it through.  It's been a long, long year.  Here we are New Year's Eve.  We have been through a huge storm this year.  The emotions we have all felt around the last 12 months has been wild.  Doesn't seem like its been 365 days….seems like March and April was at least that long.  It feels like this year has been more like 965 days.  Much of the year, we have felt, overwhelmed, lonely, uncomfortable, shocked and disturbed.  But, guess what, learning to be Resilient was put to the test.  I say we all passed.  It may not have been the way we wanted to pass the test, but we passed.   WE are Resilient. This is the last episode of the BE Resilient Series and the last episode of the year.  Those of you that followed my BE Resilient series I hope you have enjoyed the guests that shared how they became more resilient in their lives and business.  For those of you that have missed my daily resilient post, I'm going to be sharing in  today's episode several of my 54 Tips on my Journey to Resiliency ( a recap) of several some of my best  observations, learnings and ways that have encouraged me to become more resilient in my 55 years here on earth.  Catch #55 Tip in today's episode... Which is fitting going into the NEW Year. Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know! https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

Today's guest on the Retirepreneur Podcast  is Eowyn Levine Eowyn is a longtime massage therapist in private practice and money coach, who dreams of small-holding one day.   Through a membership community, podcast, and 1-on-1 work, she helps self-employed artists, creatives, and healers master their money.   Eowyn guides them in getting out of debt and saving more on irregular income and building the financial stability that fuels their creative future.  Have you or do you currently have a dysfunctional money imprint? It's ok if you do. We all may experience this from time to time in our lives. Eowyn shares her money story and how she builds resilience during financial challenges. Several Financial perspectives Eowyn shares are: 1)   Decide on what is important2)   Build an ecosystem for yourself3)   Creating a budget - stick with it We discuss financial resilience.   Many of us in the US are dealing with and even many places abroad - there needs to be additional resilience systems in place here in the US to support when life gets tough.Learn more money coaching tips and financial resilience strategies below through her various channels.  Make sure you listen and subscribe to her podcast – PlumtreemoneyWebsite:  www.plumtreemoney.comCommunity: https://plum-tree-community.mn.co/landing-pagePodcast: https://plumtreemoney.com/podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plumtreemoney/Many other nuggets can be taken from this episode.  You don't want to miss it.Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know! https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast 

 This week's continued BE Resilient Series touches on being REAL to oneself.  None other than Roz Dodd aka “The Real Roz” shares her story of starting out in the commercial and residential real estate business.  Roz epitomizes integrity, energy, hard work and creative service in every detail of your real estate transaction. She has worked every aspect of the of the industry representing sellers, buyers, and investors in the residential market.Roz brings her witty personality, authentic and down right “REAL” self in today's show. Several Topics from the show: ·        Do not fight discomfort – lean in and fight ·        Cooking is Therapeutic  ·        Learning to find “oneself” after a divorce.Many other gems can be taken from this episode.  You don't want to miss it.Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know! https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

This week's episode we are continuing the BE Resilient Series. Today our theme is having Resilient Joy.Not only is this the season, and month to show more JOY but especially as we wind down this year. We can have Resilient Joy in our lives as we begin to move into the new year to transform our lives and the lives of others. Today's guest is a veteran speaker, entrepreneur and educator. Denise Hart has trained and taught entrepreneurs to improve their sales and to speak powerfully from any platform.  Today Denise is growing her home décor empire with her YouTube show Thrifty Fly DIY where she shares tips and how to's help homeowners make their home a custom on a budget.  Topics discussed in today's segment:  Learn to Cheer for yourselfTransformation in your home can also translate to transformation in your lifeWhat is your diplomacy statement? Denise's mantra to be more Resilient:  It's ok to just have a good ole' CRY  It's ok to VENT Write down your feelings – those things that the situation really can't touch Join Denise's Vision Board Event on 12/11/20 Sign up here:  www.speakerswhodominate.com Visit Denise's YouTube Channels at: Thrifty Fly DIY with Denise Joy - YouTubeAnd her new DIY Duo Redesign series there on her YouTube site.Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know! https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

This week episode we are celebrating being thankful with award-winning author and journalist Patricia Raybon.  Her personal essays on faith, family and race have been published in The New York Times Magazine, Newsweek, USA Today, Charles Stanley Ministries In Touch Ministries IN Touch Magazine. She is currently a writer for “Our Daily Bread Ministries” and Day Spring's (in) courage Blog.  She retired as an associate profession of journalism at the University of Colorado, Boulder in 2006. This Thanksgiving may look a bit different, but we are all still so very thankful, which relates to the Gratitude we must move into the New Paths that God often leads us Patricia Raybon writes top rated books that dig deep into the intersection of Christian belief and everyday life-taking on tough topics, such as race, faith, family, church, spiritual struggle, and personal healing. Download “The Busy Person's Guide to Hearing God” by Patricia Raybon at www.patriciaraybon.comScripture references in the episodeLamentations Chapters 1, 2, 3Habakkuk Chapters 1,2,3Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know!https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

Episode 10 continues the conversation from the kick-off of my BE Resilient Series - 55 Days to Resiliency.This week I share a few more of my resiliency tips.  Tip #6  Restore YourselfTip #7  Move toward your goalsTip #8  Change is a processTip #9  Tap into your inner Strength Tip #10 Disruptions + Distractions =Divine DetourTip #11 Remind yourself of who you are! Be sure to catch the next episodes on Resiliency - I have some great guests coming up sharing how they learned to become more resilient.Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know!https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

Be Resilient Series - 55 Day Journey to ResiliencyThis episode is in celebration of me turning the speed limit of #55.  In honor of this occasion I'm sharing 55 Resiliency Tips that helped me along my journey.   I will be sharing a Tip each day on my social media channels.  I will also share a tip or two on each episode between now and the New Year (2021).A few of the tips introduced this week...BE Resilient Series Days 1 - 41)  You don't fail when you lose, you fail when you quit.2)  Going to Adversity School can be challenging.  You graduate based upon the resiliency  you endured during the program 3) We must learn to manage our own emotions around the chaos 4) Face Your FEAR with FAITH Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know!https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

In this week's episode I give honor to the millions of Veterans in our Country and the Caregivers that help take care of them.  Veterans Open Enrollment begins November 9, 2020 - December 14, 2020 for the new plan year 2020. A few highlights of this week's show:19.5 million – The approximate number of veterans in the United States   9 million – The number of veterans over the age of 65  5.06 million – The number of veterans receiving disability compensation  2  million – The number of female veterans who make up this number Learn more about programs to help Veterans and their caregivers. Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) https://hiddenheroes.org/respite/https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/covid-reliefhttps://www.elizabethdolefoundation.org/Contact the Caregiver Support Line at 855-260-3274If you need help filling out the form, you can contact your local coordinator, or call our main VA information line at 877-222-8387.Check out Episodes 5 and 6 on other Open Enrollment and Medicare Resources and TipsAre you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know!https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

Are you tired of the Uncertainty?   In episode 7 this week  touches upon the Uncertainty we often face that stalls us into action.   Why not choose Certainty.  We all to some degree want to have some degree of predictability. The Rearview Mirror Syndrome (RMS) by Hal Elrod is when our subconscious minds are equipped with self-limiting rearview mirror, which we continuously relive and recreate our past, making the mistake to believe that who we were is who we are.   Look thru the front window or mirror in front of you instead. I share my 5 FOR CERTAINS points: For Certain #1 - Knowing what you want out of life and what real mattersFor Certain #2 - Know where you want to go and how to get thereFor Certain #3 - Know your current money situation; what are your fixed costs and  discretionary costs.For Certain #4 - Know what type of benefits you currently have and ones you don't that you may need to consider in the futureFor Certain #5- Know that you go this!  Even in stressful uncertain situations beyond your control. Are you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know!https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

On episode 6 Dawn Kirk shares  a bit of her story of how she transitioned  from Corporate America into entrepreneurship along with discussing her new book entitled, Heartbeat Leadership.A few nuggets of how to unplug your arteries from the show...Heartbeat Leadership is a mindset, you must put people first to have great leadership.Many leaders do not take seriously the position of leadership, only looking to - title, position and money.Heartbeat Leadership is learning how to drive results and have the right focus on peoplePeople are the heart of the organization – the pulseA good onboarding process is key to any leadership role.  Dawn S. Kirk shares her proven six Pulses of Heartbeat Leadership to empower leadersSix Pulses of Heartbeat LeadershipPriorities: The Purpose of Leadership. Preparation: The Energy of Leadership. People: The Power of Leadership. Processes: The Drivers of Leadership.  Performance: The Metrics of Leadership. Promotion: The Growth of Leadership. Challenging times taught Dawn how to be more creative which then lead to realizing her resiliency. You can follow  and reach out to Dawn at BestU4Life.com  or you can Text BIZCOACH 2100 for all of Dawn Kirk's contact information.Available NOW on Amazon Kindle.  HeartBeat Leadership  will be available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and BAM October 27.Heartbeat Fun - Snap a picture of you listening to the podcast episode, post on IG or FB and tag @theretireprenur5.0 and share the post and have your name will be entered in a drawing for a copy of her new book Heartbeat Leadership!Let me know if you Love the ShowAre you a fan of the Retirepreneur Podcast?  If the interviews, tips and resources we share in each episode have helped you gain more insights, preparation,  confidence and inspiration to becoming a Retirepreneur head on over to Apple Podcasts,  subscribe to the show and leave a review to let us know!https://www.theretirepreneur50consulting.com/TheRetirepreneurPodcast

A bit about what "The Retirepreneur" Podcast is all about!  Listen in and learn how to Reclaim Resilience in your NEXT chapter of your life.  

Henry built his consulting business, Daasknowledge, to help provide professional coaching for entrepreneurs and business owners of companies with top line sales under $10 million.His debut book, FQ: Financial Intelligence, is the culmination of six decades of financial knowledge and experience. He has labelled his role Coach-Approach Strategic Advisor (CASA). He's not a coach - and sometimes he'll simply TELL you the answer you're looking for instead of trying to draw it out of you.His goal is to help you be as successful as possible. He pulls no punches and may well upset you with his straightforward approach.1:44 - quick backstory and outline of Henry's business.3:14 - the type of people Henry usually works with5:30 - outline of how Henry starts to work with someone, 9.00 - Removing blinders (or installing them!) helping them determine who they are: Visionary or Integrator.10:15 - Retirepreneur - might never have been an entrepreneur, but has retired and discovered that they need "more". They will have finances that allow starting a business but don't know where to start.24:35 - Financial Intelligence course - 20-week program - Everything you need to know about money. It can be found on his website: https://daasknowledge.com/ Henry can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrydaas/ 

Digital Enterprise Society is the authority on the transformation to a digital enterprise, impacting all areas of an organization. Tune in for discussions among industry leaders about operations and action needed to drive digitization principles forward for the future of product development and life cycles.    On this episode, Thom Singer and Craig Brown welcome Donna Kastner, founder of Retirepreneur to take a look at the steps professionals in their 50s and 60s can take to wind down a full-throttle career intentionally and productively.  Donna shares a snapshot of what today’s workforce and retirement really look like and how those realities impact people who aren’t quite ready to fully retire. She shares several tips to help safeguard careers against ageism, keep up with technology, and avoid becoming obsolete in their industry.  This conversation is not just for those nearing retirement age as Donna also shares advice for Millennials and Gen-Zers to capitalize on their interactions with the older generation. Today’s podcast is for anyone that has ever thought about what they want their final chapters of their professional career to look like.    On today’s podcast, you will learn:   How today’s longevity economy affects retirement Does it make sense to complete your life’s work in your 60s if you plan on living into your 90s?  The options that are available when you’re ready to dial back from your full-time career but are not quite ready for retirement.  The health benefits associated with staying engaged in a field you love after retirement.   The factors that affect professionals in their 50’s and 60’s Ageism is still a reality for too many companies. Economic downturns factor into advanced employee layoffs, so more experienced professionals need to be prepared for forced early retirement. Full-time positions are often not offered to older professionals despite their qualifications.    Preparatory career steps that older professionals need to take Identify your strengths and take time to further develop them. Start thinking about this transition in your 50s so you are prepared for it in your 60s.  Embrace the current technology that employers use to get your next job or side hustle, including LinkedIn and Zoom.  Leverage your experience and wisdom in ways that will make you valuable to any company. Recognize that your weaknesses will never be your strengths, and still work to shore up those weaknesses.    Advice for optimizing interactions between Millenials, Boomers, and Gen-Z-ers Be cautious of stereotyping — don’t make assumptions about the capabilities of any individual based on their generation.  Recognize and prioritize the importance and value of face-to-face interactions. Cross-generational networking is a critically important factor to enhancing your career.  Take risks, learn from them and keep trying no matter what stage of your career you’re currently in.    Continue the conversation with us within the Digital Enterprise Society Community at www.DigitalEnterpriseSociety.org.   Gallup’s StrengthsFinder by Tom Rath Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder by Chip Conley   Sponsor:  Today’s podcast is brought to you by The Digital Enterprise Society.

On this week's edition of #Eventicons, we're tackling ageism in events. There was not a single point in time that different generations didn't butt heads. And today more than ever, ageism is a constant in our society. Whether it's Generation Z against Millenials or Milllenials versus Baby Boomers, everyone thinks they know best. But how exactly does ageism in events manifest itself? And more importantly, how can we ensure we're fighting this problem and give everyone a voice? Particularly the age 50+ crowd, that still has a lot to offer to the event industry. That's exactly what our iconic guest of the day is here to teach us. Joining our fantastic host Brandt Krueger is Donna Kastner. Donna is the founder of Retirepreneur, and she's championing a movement to reinvent work in retirement by helping age 50+ executives make a smooth segue from a full-time job to part-time consulting. And a more satisfying encore chapter that's designed and lived on their terms. Let's dive right into the topic of ageism in events!

On this week's edition of #Eventicons, we're tackling ageism in events. There was not a single point in time that different generations didn't butt heads. And today more than ever, ageism is a constant in our society. Whether it's Generation Z against Millenials or Milllenials versus Baby Boomers, everyone thinks they know best. But how exactly does ageism in events manifest itself? And more importantly, how can we ensure we're fighting this problem and give everyone a voice? Particularly the age 50+ crowd, that still has a lot to offer to the event industry. That's exactly what our iconic guest of the day is here to teach us. Joining our fantastic host Brandt Krueger is Donna Kastner. Donna is the founder of Retirepreneur, and she's championing a movement to reinvent work in retirement by helping age 50+ executives make a smooth segue from a full-time job to part-time consulting. And a more satisfying encore chapter that's designed and lived on their terms. Let's dive right into the topic of ageism in events!

Show Notes for Podcast Episode #31 Hot Topic #1: Next for Me In this segment, we explore the power of partnerships – particularly apropos for Retirepreneurs where together, two partners accomplish something far more remarkable than either one could do on their own. Such was the case in our most recent partnership with Next for […] The post Next For Me, Partnership & Never Too Old to Get Rich appeared first on Retirepreneur.

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.

Show Notes for Podcast Episode #30… Hot Topic #1: Learning from Millennials We re big fans of the bestselling book, Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder by Chip Conley, chronicling his amazing journey to an encore career that ultimately sparked formation of the Modern Elders Academy a wisdom school for midlife. Chip Conley garnered […] The post Learning from Millennials, Creativity, + Chat w/Susan Donley at Stria appeared first on Retirepreneur.

When it comes to innovation and experimentation, ideas are only half of the challenge. Donna Kastner, founder of Retirepreneur, joins this week’s session to explore the other half: implementation. She and Beth delve into experimentation and how to get from a conversation about an idea to an actual product. Donna explains how to design a conversation that puts everyone on a level playing field and leads to exploring the "why" behind the idea—without jumping to tactics too quickly. She and Beth discuss how a hackathon can create an impact anywhere from a conference to just within your organization and bring people together to solve, or "hack," a problem, the importance of patience, and much more.

Welcome Back Have you considered phasing out of your career and into retirement? Donna Kastner at Retirepreneur covers the idea of Phased Retirement. Tonight we’re very excited to be hosting an event in Washington DC. We’re talking about work, finances, our communities, and what’s next. Come to a Next For Me Event. And please, if […] The post Weekly Newsletter: Phased Retirement and Calculating Reverse Mortgages appeared first on Next For Me.

Show Notes for Episode #29… Hot-Topic #1: 60-Something Start-up There’s a great TED talk titled: How I Became an Entrepreneur at 66. In this talk, Paul Tasner shares a story that starts just a few days before Christmas in 2009. It s Friday afternoon at the office. Paul is Director of Operations at a consumer products […] The post Senior Start-Ups, Side Hustles, & Chat w/Dawn Starks appeared first on Retirepreneur.

Show Notes for episode #28… For this episode, we set hot topics aside and instead, chose to reveal more about lessons we’ve learned and strategy shifts we’re making at Retirepreneur. Then, it’s on to a great book recommendation: Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder by Chip Conley Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder […] The post Wisdom@Work + Chat w/Bob Lowry appeared first on Retirepreneur.

Show Notes for Episode #27… Hot Topic #1: SEP IRAs SEP stands for Simplified Employee Pension and they’re designed for self-employed individuals or small business owners. Any business owner with one or more employees or those with freelance income can explore this option, but there are guidelines to heed. We shared a clip from Jazz […] The post SEP IRAs, AARP Spinoffs + Chat w/Karl Bruns-Kyler appeared first on Retirepreneur.

Show Notes for Episode #26… Hot Topic #1: Retirepreneur TV Last fall, we expanded our media portfolio with the launch of Retirepreneur TV, which airs on Hudson OH local cable, with shows archived on our Retirepreneur YouTube channel. Interesting, but we were already gathering quotes to expand our video library when we discovered a wealth […] The post Retirepreneur TV, Tax Changes + Chat w/Kay Bransford appeared first on Retirepreneur.

In this episode of the Retirepreneur podcast, we explore franchise tips, a teaching gig + chat with Lynne Wellish about a webinar she's leading to help event professionals pivot to create an encore career. The post Franchises, Teaching Gig + Chat w/Lynne Wellish appeared first on Retirepreneur.

Happy New Year! Here are show notes for Episode #24… Hot Topic #1: The Power of Habit Breaking bad habits and/or forming new ones is often at the top of our new year’s resolution lists. If that s you, I have a great book to recommend The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We […] The post The Power of Habit, Life Purpose + Chat w/Carol Roth appeared first on Retirepreneur.

Show Notes for Podcast #23: Hot Topic: Goal-Setting Tips Now is a perfect time to celebrate 2017 achievements and sharpen goals for 2018. During this segment, we shared a few goal-setting tips from an article by Jack Canfield (you may recognize him as the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” guy). Here’s a link to the […] The post Entrepreneur Stories: Chat w/Tim Dimoff & De-de Mulligan appeared first on Retirepreneur.

Show Notes for podcast #22 Hot Topic #1: Perfecting Your Pitch There s a program on YouTube called Behind the Brand, hosted by Brian Elliott and it s billed as a show for entrepreneurs. I ve been enjoying this program and there s one episode I wanted to direct your attention to today. It was an interview with one […] The post Pitch Perfect, 3 Key Questions + Chat w/Dennis Shiao appeared first on Retirepreneur.

Donna Kastner helps event professionals and association executives improve revenue performance through her consultancy, Enlighten 123. Locking in on critical needs for top targeted segments, she works with clients to fine-tune their content marketing strategies, grow loyalty, and ultimately, create raving fans who appreciate how events accelerate their journey to better. Donna is also the Founder of Retirepreneur, helping experienced business executives with knowledge/skills in areas where needs are high, but the candidate pool is light to "jump the shark" and make a smooth transition from full-time employment to more fulfilling and flexible work as a consultant. She has just released the official Retirepreneur Podcast. Give it a listen on iTunes or at http://www.retirepreneur.com