Be Joyful
Be Joyful: a podcast for women in their 50’s or 60’s looking for inspiration on how to start a new chapter of their lives such as retirement, or looking to course correct their lives onto a happier, more fulfilling trajectory. Each month, Jean Cameron Hill introduces women who have reinvented themselves, or triumphed over challenges, and are now living their best lives! Jean hopes her listeners will gain valuable knowledge from the amazing women featured in this podcast.
Be Joyful
Karen Wagner and Erica Baird: Re-defining Retirement
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Summary
The discussion focused on the unique challenges women face in retirement, particularly those who spent 40 years in the workforce. Karen and Erica shared how they launched Luster to address the gap in visibility and community for this demographic, explaining how they evolved from a blog to a comprehensive platform with monthly member calls, weekly news programs, and various online events. They discussed the differences between men's and women's retirement experiences, noting that women often struggle more with the transition due to having spent decades building careers they loved. The conversation also covered specific advice for women approaching retirement, emphasizing the importance of taking time to relax without committing to new responsibilities, getting out and meeting people, and saying yes to social opportunities.
Retired Women Community Connection Systems
Karen and Erica discussed the challenges retired women face in connecting with others in their community after leaving corporate environments. They explained that Luster provides systems for members to find and connect with others, including monthly member calls, direct connections between members, and various online events including a weekly news program. Jean, who recently joined Luster, expressed interest in participating in Zoom meetups and mentioned enjoying the platform's content, including a podcast about AI and a newsletter on learning languages.
Retirement Work for Women's Support
Erica and Karen discussed finding joy in retirement by continuing their work to support women, particularly those facing challenges in the legal profession. They described how helping others and maintaining a structured work environment with an office brings them satisfaction, especially working together. The discussion included their decision to create simple business cards with just their names and contact information as a way to establish their presence professionally.
To learn more about Lustre, check out their website www.lustre.net.
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