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Empty Nesters-THIS is the best time of your life. Your little birdies have left the nest…or are about to, you have done your job and now it’s time to focus on you. This does not make you selfish, this is necessary, you can not pour from an empty cup. This is the time to redefine who you are and what your purpose is for this next chapter of your life, which I believe is the best chapter yet! Turning your hobby into a business is the perfect “bridge” to redefine who you are. In the Empty Neste ...
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Ever felt like the sound of someone chewing could drive you up the wall, or questioned the universal struggle with the toilet seat debate? Join us on a laughter-filled exploration of modern middle life in our episode "Empty Nest Quest." We open up about the quirks that have become our pet peeves over the years, especially as we navigate the stormy …
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Ever wondered how traveling with your adult children can enhance your bond? Join us as Jennifer recounts her unforgettable trip to London with her daughter Stephanie, where they navigated the iconic city together, creating memories to cherish. Meanwhile, Melynda shares the thrills and spontaneous joy of her European adventure with her husband and t…
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What happens when a teacher decides to chase entrepreneurial dreams inspired by a legacy of self-starters? Melynda's journey from the classroom to becoming a yoga therapy entrepreneur, supported by her husband Johnny, is nothing short of inspiring. Their transition wasn't smooth—financial struggles, balancing grad school, teaching, and coaching mar…
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Finding Light in the Darkest Moments: Interview with Cathy Semeria and how she turned her pain into purpose after the loss of her beloved daughter, Tini.
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Ever wondered how profound loss can be transformed into a mission of hope and community support? Join us as we welcome Cathy Semeria, who shares her remarkable journey of creating the Spark in the Dark Foundation. Cathy talks about her family, her role as a grandmother, and the deeply moving story of her youngest daughter, Christina, known lovingly…
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Starting new ventures can be messy, but that's half the fun! Join Jennifer and Melynda as they launch the Empty Nest Quest podcast, aiming to redefine midlife and flourish during the empty nest phase. Jennifer shares her unique perspective as an only child with a close-knit family, revealing how these relationships have shaped her gratitude and int…
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Can balancing the needs of aging parents, college-age children, and your own personal growth really be done? Join us, Jennifer Dolander and Melynda McCutcheon, as we share our deeply personal journeys through the highs and lows of midlife transitions on the Empty Nest Quest. From the relentless heat of Georgia summers to planning unforgettable fami…
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Ever wondered how to thrive during the midlife transition of an empty nest? You're not alone, and in this episode of the Empty Nest Quest, Jennifer Dollander and Melinda McCutcheon share their personal journeys to redefine midlife. From maintaining strong marriages to managing the whirlwind of menopause, we open up about the challenges and unexpect…
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Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey can often feel like jumping without a parachute, a sensation I know all too well. Through 25 years of business ventures, I've found my parachute in the mantra "Stop Stopping," which has propelled me through every challenge, from starting a restaurant with no more than hosting experience to recuperating from …
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To order the scale mentioned in this episode click this link: https://amzn.to/3U9m5hK Embark on a transformative journey with me, Jennifer Dolander, as I share the three pillars that have become my anchor in the choppy waters of entrepreneurship and personal evolution. These aren't just habits; they are my lifelines—spirituality, health, and mental…
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Heart Month holds a special place for me, Jennifer Dolander, as it marks the anniversary of a life-altering event that redefined my existence: my battle with a congenital heart defect and the subsequent open heart surgery that followed at the tender age of 39. In this heartfelt episode, I pull back the curtain on my journey, from the shock of diagn…
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Unlock the antidote to the entrepreneur's common plague: procrastination. Join me, Jennifer Dolander, as I draw from my 25-year journey in entrepreneurship to guide you past the hesitation that halts progress. We tackle the fear, often a masquerade of 'false evidence appearing real', and equip you with actionable strategies to conquer it. Discover …
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Have you ever clutched a coffee mug and found unexpected wisdom in its simple message? "Just say no to the sign up sheet!" That's what happened to me, Jennifer Dollander, as I struggled with the endless demands of volunteer work, raising children, and a full-time teaching career. On today's episode of the Empty Nester Entrepreneur podcast, I'm lett…
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Embarking on an entrepreneurial journey often feels like an endless battle with self-doubt, and I'm no stranger to this war. Hi, I'm Jennifer Dollander, and I've grappled with the sneaky clutches of Imposter Syndrome, from my teaching days to the high stakes of running a restaurant and even while launching this podcast. In this heart-to-heart excha…
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Ever felt handcuffed by the pursuit of perfection in your business? Join me, Jennifer Dollander, as I share the liberating secret of my success: it's all about progress, not perfection. With over twenty years of entrepreneurial savvy, this episode peels back the curtain on how this mantra can revolutionize your startup and growth strategies. From t…
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Embark on a transformative journey with me, Jennifer Dollander, as I guide you through the essentials of creating a morning that sets you up for a day teeming with productivity and fulfillment. In the hustle of life, it's easy to lose yourself to the chaos, but with my Daily Productivity Planner, you'll discover how to anchor your mornings in purpo…
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Discover the secret sauce to transforming your passion into a thriving business as I unfold the roadmap to success! Right from the heart, I share the exhilaration of sculpting a hobby into a revenue stream, equipped with my 'Will my Idea Be a Success Checklist,' a treasure trove of validation tools. Dive into the essential first steps of market res…
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As I navigated the quiet halls of my now child-free home, the echo of opportunity began to whisper, leading me to question: Could this be the perfect time to chase those entrepreneurial dreams? This episode is a heartfelt conversation about conquering the trepidation that grips so many of us, particularly Empty Nesters, when we stand on the precipi…
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Ever felt the thrill of transforming a simple hobby into a flourishing enterprise? That's precisely what I am thrilled to recount in the newest installment of the Empty Nester Entrepreneur podcast. My entrepreneurial odyssey began with a love for paper products, blossoming during the early days of motherhood. In our conversation, I'll reveal the sc…
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