27 episodes
Retire StrongHER with Devora Ascott Black The Opin Media Network
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For the past several years women have enjoyed sharing their business stories, money woes, marriages, and family matters with me. That process has allowed us to learn and grow from one another and we have come to realize that there are a few commonalities for most of us as we get older: Time is not standing still, life is too short, our loved ones are leaving us, our affairs are a mess from not knowing what to do in our younger years, and we are left to pick up the pieces.
But I have good news for you, I’ve been there. I am a wife, a mother, and a business owner. Pair that with my experience in the financial and insurance industries and I have lived, learned, and equipped myself with the tools to empower women to have more money and be better prepared for retirement.
The most important bit of information I can share with you is that it is never too late to do SOMETHING! Start NOW and let’s make the best of where we are and where we can be. I’m your girl! I will show you that today can be a good day and help you on the path to a better tomorrow. I want every one of us to come out strong when it comes to retirement. And we can do that if we take some time to talk about it!
Meet me and a few of my special guests this fall as we discuss your overall financial wellness on my podcast. Conversations will span topics on everyday money matters as the woman navigates her life towards achieving wealth, retirement, and leaving a legacy for her family. This podcast is all about meeting you where you are and helping you get back on track. Join me, Devora Ascott Black, on Retire StrongHer… you will be glad you did.
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New Beginnings
Welcome to Season 2 of Retire StrongHer! I am excited to be back this season to bring you new stories about us, women, and how we navigate life through some of the challenges and accomplishments we all face. In each episode, we will discuss how these life changes affect us, our families, our money, and our future. Join me every Thursday for your weekly dose of life, wealth, and retirement woman chat right here on the Retire StrongHer podcast!
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Rebounding from a Health Crisis--Now What?
What do you do when you are faced with a crisis that leaves your family, your business, and your health at risk? Today I'm excited to be joined by Carmen Palmer, owner of Re/Max Master Key in Winston-Salem, ordained minister, and my dear friend. Carmen faced a major health crisis in 2018 that left her hospitalized for 6 weeks. She is with us to share her journey through recovering her health, protecting her family, and rebuilding her multi-million dollar business after the unexpected. Join us to find out what Carmen was prepared for, what she wishes she had in place, and what she learned to come back even strongHER!
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Divorce, Finances & Retirement
No one goes into a marriage thinking they will end up divorced, but it happens. The reality is we should be prepared for the possibility. Still, so often, we are made to believe that thinking about divorce, much less protecting ourselves against it, will somehow bring on our marriage's failure. Here's the truth: women are disproportionately affected by divorce. The financial consequences affect our quality of life, our retirement, and our legacy. This week I am sharing a story I see all too often, a client going through a divorce and facing the reality of her quickly changing financial situation. Join me this week as I share some useful information for women facing and rebuilding from divorce.
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What it's Like to Have a Major Career Change
Today we are joined by Dr. Sydney Richardson, an educator, author, and business owner who specializes in helping women successfully transition careers and coaching leaders and teams. Dr. Richardson and I share a passion for helping women propel themselves into lives they love, and we had so much fun talking about women, our careers, our lives, and how they all come together. Women face so many challenges that the workplace has not yet evolved to accommodate. The typical pathways to leadership roles and barometers for success are not always conducive to the intense work women do to balance family life with work, but that does not mean it isn't possible. A fulfilling career is within reach! Join us this week for a discussion filled with professional advice, personal anecdotes, and conversation on the reality of building the career you want as a woman.
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Getting off to a Great Start with Retirement Planning
Today I am telling you Karen's story. Karen is a young woman, just finishing college and preparing for the next chapter of her life. She wants to start on a good foot by getting help with her finances to avoid some of the situations she sees women in her family dealing with as they reach retirement age. Karen isn't alone. Unfortunately, too many women start preparing for retirement too late to build the funds they want or neglect to prepare. That is the image of retirement that too many young women see and internalize, but we shouldn't accept this. Women can have solid and enjoyable retirements. We have to start planning!
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Widow: Dealing With Loss
This week, Apostle Gloria Samuels is joining me in a discussion on widowhood.
When I set out to create a podcast on this topic I knew I needed a guest who could share all the dimensions of this stage in a woman's life. I could not think of a better person to share their story with such honesty, grace, humor, and wit than Apostle Gloria.
Gloria Samuels spent 35 light-filled years married to her best friend, Philomen Samuels. They built a life and family together with their 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren. They also spent their 35 years together building a ministry based on youth, women, family, and spreading the love of God.
Apostle Gloria is sharing her story of widowhood and the impact it made on her family, her finances, and her future. Join us in this gentle but powerful conversation about life after loss on Retire StrongHer!