Ever wondered if it’s possible to ignite a fresh business venture in your 60s? And uplift others at the same time? Meet Gys, who, instead of dreaming of retirement, found a compelling project that leveraged his lifelong wisdom, experience and business acumen to transform a business idea into a remarkable new venture. Gys’s story isn’t about the second chapter of an entrepreneur’s journey but rather the harvesting and sharing of wisdom across generations for collaboration and growth. His latest project sees him partnering with a young man with a brilliant concept,...

“A fulfilled life includes more than money.Purpose, relationships, faith, and hope matter.”– Lynda Meet Lynda Lynda experienced many unexpected curveballs during her first chapter. Divorced at 40, Lynda dedicated the next ten years to her children, working in various roles and industries. By 50, with her children married and settled overseas, she lost her National sales and marketing manager job after the company she worked for was sold. Lynda then realised that early retirement was not financially viable. “My whole life and dreams felt like they needed reshaping,” Lynda recalls. Over...

For Sue and her husband, finding meaning and significance trumped making more money. They wanted to change their lifestyle now – in midlife – and not put their lives on hold until their retirement. Introducing Sue and John Sue and John emerged from the Covid lockdown period with a totally different mindset. They wanted to live a more wholehearted life, find renewed joy, exit the rat race and follow their dreams of moving to a small Karoo town. They were ready for change and a fresh start. Careful planning showed that if both resigned from their jobs, it would seriously damage their...

Reinventing yourself in midlife is a courageous act, – as Nikki says: “I can’t describe how terrifying it is that first month when your salary is no longer deposited into your banking account. But it means allowing yourself to dream and imagine your best possible future – and then exploring how to create that.” Introducing Geoff and Nikki When Geoff felt unsure of the direction of his career as a freelancer, he used an executive coach to help him explore possibilities. He found the experience so rewarding that he trained as a life coach. Three years later, Nikki left...

This month I’m excited to share Olivia and Liam’s story with you. They are both midlifers, still working and earning, and recently experienced an empty nest for the first time. The new reality is scary with both their children out of the house. Their whole lives have been centred around their kids up to now. “I sometimes walk through the door and am overwhelmed by the silence and neatness,” says Olivia. It’s easy to relate to Olivia and Liam’s story, especially if you have children. The reality is our children will leave home and in some cases, even countries. They are now faced with two...

This month, I’ll introduce you to David, who bravely shared his story as a business owner with me. South Africa is filled with entrepreneurial opportunities, and many of our clients are entrepreneurs. Many others have become entrepreneurs in the past couple of years – either because they have retired and now earning an income from hobbies or other interests, job losses in the current economic downturn, or just being blessed with an adventurous and innovative spirit. David shares his regrets and prudent advice that entrepreneurs and people of all ages and in every stage of learning and...

I will be introducing you to a new midlife client every month to find out what they would have done differently knowing what they know now. We’ll share midlife money lessons that have served us well, and also the worst money advice and habits you should never follow. There is no better place to learn and grow than talking to people who have experienced the trials and tribulations of transitioning into a new chapter in midlife in beyond. I hope these lessons (and regrets) will inspire you to pay attention to your lives now – no matter your age. Now, let me introduce you to Lily Mason. Introducing...

I’ve heard and shared many sage pieces of money advice with my clients. Sometimes we talk about money lessons we know now that we wish we had recognised earlier in our lives, and often we reflect on our money habits that have served us well. The habits that we are most thankful for. I love the principle of cross-pollination between younger generations and elders, so this year, I have decided to dedicate the first half of 2023 to collating all the best money advice that I’ve picked up from my clients and share those with you – money habits that have paid off, lessons learnt, and wisdom shared. In...