After 35 ½ years — and yes, that half year absolutely counts — my husband officially retired on April 4th. His company sent him off with a beautiful dinner and touching speeches that reflected his legacy as both a leader and a loyal employee. It was heartfelt and honoring.
But what happened next hit harder than expected…
During his exit interview, they mentioned that all his access to emails, company apps, and the portal would be turned off by 3:00 PM. He left the office at 2 PM. By the time he got home, everything was already shut down.
Just like that — a career, a chapter, a whole identity — was closed with the click of a button.
It shook him. It made everything real. Retirement was no longer just a word—it was now his life.
Discovering Freedom After Retirement, One Slow Morning at a Time
That weekend, we slept in.
By Sunday, we were strolling through 12 South in Nashville, grabbing breakfast at a cozy café, window shopping with no plans, no pressure, no rush. Just the quiet freedom of choosing how to spend our time.
I retired in 2014 after 25 ½ years to grow my business from home and soak up those final years with our boys. I’ve never regretted that choice for one moment.
There is so much freedom after retirement when you realize you get to choose what fills your calendar.
Turning Experience Into Income—Without the Grind
This past week, I opened up my calendar for 20-minute calls with women who are ready to explore what’s next. These chats were full of lightbulb moments.
So many women don’t realize they already have the skills they need to earn extra income. They just need someone to connect the dots.
Each woman shared her story, her dreams, her “what ifs”… and I got to show her how that same story could be the start of something powerful. Something real. Something natural.
Because when your business is built on your story, it’s never forced. It flows. And best of all? No one else can tell it like you can.
You Don’t Have to Quit Your Job — Just Say Yes to More
Let me be clear: You don’t need to quit your job to do this.
Forget what social media “gooroos” preach. You don’t need to grind, hustle, or burn out to build a little something on the side.
What you need is permission to dream a little extra.
An extra $500 a month could fund that family vacation, build your emergency savings, or cover the kids’ activities without squeezing the family budget.
According to U.S. News & World Report, earning extra income in retirement can reduce financial stress and create new purpose.
And if you never want a full-time business? That’s perfectly okay. Network marketing was made to be part-time. That’s the beauty of it.
I’ll never pressure anyone to go further than they want. But I will always remind them of this:
“People don’t buy products. They buy better versions of themselves.” — Alex Hormozi
And sometimes, that better version is just a woman who said yes to believing in herself again.
Are you someone who’s seriously exploring a side income or business opportunity?
I’ve opened up a few 20-minute calls this month to talk with women who are ready to turn their story, skills, and life experience into something meaningful — and profitable.
This isn’t a coffee chat — it’s a conversation for women who are ready to take that next step.
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