Midlife Volunteering for Women: Listening for the Wild Things
The air felt hot and dry against my face, but the breeze felt cool and fresh. I listened to the steam of air released and watched what unfolded below. A long time ago, I flew over Kenya’s Masai Mara — in a hot air balloon. Aloft the wind currents, my new husband and I marveled…
Read MoreHow Do I Make a Change in My Life?
If you’ve ever wanted to pivot, or make a change in your life, you know where it must begin. It begins with you. This is what probably holds you up in the first place. But if you think about it not meaning absolute perfection, but rather, your taking little steps to reach your goal or…
Read MoreWhat to Do When You Get Served Divorce Papers
You’ve heard the doorbell ring. You go to the front door and open it, only to be met by a stranger who is handing you something. He says, “Are you Ms. Smith (insert your name)?” You have to think a minute about the answer, because you are facing a stranger and you have no idea…
Read More3 Steps Women Can Take to Get Smarter about Money
Too many women bury their head about money matters. I have banged my head on my desk over and over again, just not understanding why women still place money on the back burner. Overall, women just don’t make money issues a priority in their lives. As a financial advisor and a woman, I feel it’s…
Read MoreCoparenting After Divorce? Books, Apps and Movies You MUST Know About
The prospect of coparenting after divorce — moving on as independent (but hopefully healthy and communicating) parents to the kids, can add a whole new dimension of anxiety and fear to those coping with divorce. However, strictly speaking, coparenting does not have to be that way. Today more than ever before there are an abundance…
Read MoreShould I Divorce My Husband or Stay, for the Kids?
Your home has become a war zone. You and your husband are always fighting — or it’s eerily silent — and you are both miserable. What was supposed to be happily ever after has become an ordeal you cannot escape. Or can you? A voice inside your head whispers, again and again, “Should I divorce?”…
Read MoreYou NEED To Ask Yourself This Question After The Death of a Spouse
Many things happen in life that will stop you in your tracks … divorce, empty nesting, career upheaval, the death of a spouse … all examples of life experiences that can turn you upside down. At SAS for Women we specialize in helping women navigate those times when they find themselves in crisis and paralyzed…
Read MoreGreat Gig Economy Jobs for Divorcing Moms
Like many divorcing women, you may need to reinvent your career in this next phase of your life. That’s exciting! But also … a bit daunting. There’s a lot to consider, especially if you were a stay-at-home mom during your marriage and now need to begin earning cash. Much has changed, and with that change…
Read More3 Tips on How to Survive Co-Parenting
When divorce enters the picture, and parenting becomes “co-parenting,” the challenges can become multifold. To survive it, to ensure your kids fare well, you must be mindful of what matters most.
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