Executive Encore: Women Remastering Life and Work - 40s, 50s, 60s, and Beyond

Naima’s story is one of perseverance, growth, and empowerment, and you will leave wanting more! Naima Spencer is a strategic mindset coach dedicated to helping professionals overcome challenges and thrive in life and work. She shares her powerful vision for what is possible and actionable tips for shifting your mindset, building resilience, reclaiming your personal power, rewriting your story, and...

Drawing on her expertise in psychology, Feminine Energetics, and a passion for personal growth, Kelly offers a fresh approach that challenges traditional masculine success models. She helps women work smarter, not harder, by tapping into their unique energetic blueprints to thrive without 60-hour workweeks. An international best-selling author and mentor, Kelly shares insights and strategies tailo...

Wellness is a lifelong journey, but each decade brings its own unique challenges and opportunities. Join us as we explore how women can thrive in their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and beyond. My guest, Kayla and I discuss reframing self-care as we age, viewing fitness as a long-term investment ("muscle is your body’s retirement plan"), and **leveraging emerging tools like GLP-1 peptides during p...

Meet my extraordinary guest, Dr. Taryn Fletcher, a coach, author, educator, TEDx speaker, and mom of three. Her mission? To empower 1 million humans to boldly pivot into leadership, do work that matters, and create inclusive and joyful workplaces. Today, Taryn helps Closet Changemakers™ pivot into their most meaningful work through her Brave Leader program. Taryn has also reached millions of reade...

Writing a book is a powerful way for women executives and entrepreneurs to leave a lasting legacy. Think of the expertise you’ve built over your career—the lessons, strategies, and experiences that shaped your success. A book lets you share that wisdom with the world. Helen specializes in helping executives and professionals write their books. In 2018, she made a bold move from Toronto to Buenos A...

When it comes to nutrition, weight management, and holistic health, Abraham isn’t just a dietitian—he’s a game-changer. Think of your health as the foundation of a house—strong and built to last. To live a vibrant life, that foundation needs care and reinforcement. Longevity isn’t just about adding years; it’s about making those years full of energy and meaning. With the right attention, your heal...

Listen to this insightful episode of Executive Encore, the podcast empowering women senior executives, business owners, and professionals to remaster their lives and work at 40, 50, 60, and beyond. This episode tackles a critical challenge for mid to senior-level professionals—the career cliff. Is it the end of the road or the start of something new? Discover how personal branding and small busine...

Meet Joelle Kaufman, who believes cancer—and business challenges—aren’t battles to fight but curveballs to crush with strategic leadership. After a life-changing cancer diagnosis, she turned her journey into the #1 bestseller, "Crushing the Cancer Curveball." Drawing from her expertise as a business leader and baseball mom, she created the Curveball Method—a system that helps executives...

🚀 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ I'm thrilled to have @MarciaDawood join me on this episode to discuss angel investing with purpose. From supporting women-led businesses to aligning investments with meaningful missions, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable insights. 👉 Don’t miss Marcia’s advice for those new to the angel investing world and her empowering philosophy of “doin...

Today, we’re tackling an issue many women face in their professional lives—having a seat at the table but still not being heard. It’s a challenge that shows up in boardrooms, meetings, and beyond, and it’s time we talk about it. Are you a senior executive, business owner, or professional with great ideas that aren’t taken seriously? Are you tired of working twice as hard to get buy-in that seems e...

Today, we are exploring outdated perceptions of this phase of life that has been known as “retirement” . We are going to explore the new perception that women are embracing as they craft a new chapter that I now call the Executive Encore. I call it the Executive Encore for good reason..... As my guest, Suzanne Campi says….Surprise! Retirement is here and you’re just NOT as old as you thought you w...

Returning to work in 2025 doesn’t have to mean falling back into the same grind. Female founders, now’s the time to realign with what matters most. Take a moment to reset, restore your energy, and rise stronger. Success comes from integrating all parts of your life and work, and YOU define what that looks like. 💼🌟 💬 What’s one way you plan to reset and refocus when you return? Share in the comm...

My guest, Katie O'Malley, shares her perspective and expertise on the unique and persistent challenges women face in the workplace and the need for representation at the highest organizational levels. Katie highlights five main challenges: the double bind, the idea of only one woman succeeding, the "dearth" of recognition, gender-normed behaviours, and the "made-up" concept of imposter syndrome. K...

In this episode, we will delve into empowering women in tech who are transitioning from corporate and bridging their technical and leadership skills for success in their executive encore. Women have been breaking the barriers in the tech industry in the past decade…AND many are ready to nurture the development of the generations following them. My guest, Sairan Aqrawi, shares valuable insights and...

As women executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders in our respective fields, we often prioritize our work and caring for others above everything else. We constantly strive and push ourselves to meet deadlines, achieve goals, and attend to the needs of others. While determination and hard work are commendable traits, it's equally vital to prioritize self-care proactively instead of reacting only when...

In this episode, we will explore transitioning from the corporate sector to flourishing as an independent business owner. Join us for inspiration, motivation, and actionable advice to help you take control of your life and work, whether your next step involves freelancing or launching an online enterprise. If you’re contemplating transitioning from corporate work to freelancing or starting an onli...

Many people face this time of life on their own, whether they are divorced, widowed or never married. Marianne calls it Flying Solo. I am delighted to invite Marianne to share her wisdom and experience about transitioning to your next chapter with strategies for independence. Discover what it means to fly solo, redefine your life on your terms, flourish, and find fulfillment. Learn about the uniqu...

In this riveting episode of 'Executive Encore,' we spotlight Susan Latremoille, a visionary Co-Founder at Next Chapter Lifestyle Advisors. With a remarkable 38-year legacy as a financial advisor, Susan has been at the forefront of guiding executive women through the intricate dance of planning their next chapter after exiting the career path. Susan shares insights into the distinct hurdles that hi...

In this episode of the "Executive Encore" podcast, you can expect an insightful discussion with Rebecca Thomas, a coach specializing in navigating career crossroads through sabbaticals and career breaks. Rebecca comprehensively understands sabbaticals, the ideal timing, and the potential impact on one's career trajectory. The conversation covers the mid- and late-career crisis and ho...

Welcome to an empowering episode where we explore conquering the fears of visibility. Whether you're starting your entrepreneurial journey at 40+ or in the era of 60+, today's conversation is tailored for you. Danielle Joworski's visibility challenges in her first business inspire her current mission. She helps female entrepreneurs 40+ overcome visibility fears to boost business growth...

If you find it difficult to stick to a fitness routine or are searching for that spark to make fitness fun and an awe-inspiring habit, not a chore, this is the video podcast for you. Meet Kelly Howard - a woman who is a testament to the power of consistency and adventure in crafting a fulfilling and active life as we live longer. Kelly Howard is the Fitness Consistency Expert who believes fitness...

As Nicole embarks on her journey of transition and redirection, she has exciting plans to relaunch her podcast with a new show in the second quarter of 2024. In our conversation today, we focus on Nicole’s vision for her new show – empowering women to discover their voices. In her new show, Nicole's upcoming episodes will artfully blend historical narratives of influential women with captivati...

Jessica is no stranger to the professional pivot. Jessica started her career implementing wellness programs for large national employers like Ford Motor Companies and 3M, then pivoted to research after graduate school. Jessica recently emerged from a one-year sabbatical, having written a book, and now provides education and advice to support organizations with evidence-based approaches to workforc...

During the summer of 2023, Christina’s friend asked about her work goals. Christina expressed her desire to help people live a "real life" by focusing on resilience, emotional intelligence, and authenticity - the key elements for limitless opportunities and creating your best life. Having overcome a challenging 3.5-year illness, Christina is now driven to inspire and support others in li...

Imagine, finding yourself in your late fifties, single, unemployed, and battling a life-threatening illness like breast cancer. Would you crumble under the weight of despair, or would you summon an untapped well of courage, optimism, and entrepreneurial spirit to turn adversity into a golden opportunity? Well, that's exactly what Renée, the dynamic leader and president of CMO On The Go, did. T...