Women Seeking Blissful Retirement

Maria Lucassen, CPRC, DTM
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This show is for unique women dreaming to soon retire blissfully. In reality, many women are uncertain about what retirement means for them. It is not just a date. It can be potentially a long time, and many could live for another thirty years. A lot of women who are at the doorstep to retirement have fears of financial challenges and are stuck in a job they don't like. As a matter of fact, they worry more about other areas that have a significant impact. Life in retirement is so much more than having enough money to spend. Maria's passion inspires anyone to change perspectives, and to plan ahead to gain control of this next phase in life. This fun, educational and interactive show talks about a variety of retirement topics with guest experts and contributions from other women around the world. You'll see that you are not the only one who is unsure about life in retirement. Each show provides ideas, resources and tipping points to plan a blissful retirement.

Episodes

  1. From Grief to Growth: Finding Financial Clarity, Confidence and Happiness

    Jun 7

    From Grief to Growth: Finding Financial Clarity, Confidence and Happiness

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION  Life can change in an instant. For many women, the loss of a spouse brings not only heartbreak but also a new set of financial responsibilities that can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming. But while widowhood marks the end of one chapter, it can also become the beginning of a journey toward greater confidence, independence, and personal strength. In this inspiring conversation, retirement coach Maria Lucassen welcomes financial advisor Paula Harris to discuss how women can navigate the financial side of widowhood with clarity and confidence. Drawing from her years of helping widowed women rebuild their financial lives, Paula shares practical strategies for managing the transition, avoiding costly mistakes, and making thoughtful decisions during an emotional time. Together, they explore how confidence grows one step at a time, why having trusted people in your corner matters, and how financial knowledge can become a source of empowerment rather than anxiety. Paula also offers valuable advice for married women who want to become more involved in their finances today so they can feel prepared for whatever the future may bring. This episode is a reminder that while we can't always choose the challenges life presents, we can choose how we respond to them. With the right support, information, and mindset, it is possible to move from uncertainty to confidence and create a future filled with security, purpose, and possibility. Whether you're facing this transition yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply planning ahead, you'll find encouragement, practical wisdom, and hope in this meaningful conversation.   AFFIRMATION of the MONTH: I pledge to be gentle with myself as I plow through grief    GUEST BIO  Paula Harris, co-founder at WH Cornerstone Investments is part financial planner and part dream architect, who takes great pride in helping her clients, particularly widowed women, obtain financial peace of mind while they get back on their feet, rise up and navigate their path forward. Paula is a TEDx speaker and author of "Rise Up: A Widow's Journal" and "Rise Up: A Grief Journal" available on Amazon. She enjoys assisting people in the life planning that goes hand-in-hand with financial planning. Tune into her YouTube channel called Wisdom Wednesday | Paula Harris for "Your Weekly Dose of Positivity." Here is how to get in touch with guest speaker Paula Harris: Website: www.whcornerstone.com. You can get the free resources such as the Curve Ball Life Planning workbooks mentioned by Paula here: https://whcornerstone.com/resources Also, a great guide for women who become widow: https://cdn.zephyrcms.com/172348c5-1b39-4362-86f6-7be20b307d6f/-/inline/yes/whc-widow-resources-guide-2025.pdf Other ways to learn from Paula or connect with her:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulaharris/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wh-cornerstone-investments/ https://www.instagram.com/whcornerstone/ https://www.facebook.com/WHCornerstone https://x.com/PaulaHarris https://www.youtube.com/@whcornerstoneinvestments    CONNECT with MARIA Want to meet like-minded women that are just like you discovering their next chapter in life? Join the Facebook group Women Seeking Blissful Retirement HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenSeekingBlissfulRetirement   Love to hear from you!  Get in touch with Maria for questions or topic suggestions: maria@marialucassenHQ.com or use the contact page.   ACTION STEP It's my gift to you because every woman deserves a retirement that excites her! Do you want to master your time by allocating time for structured appointments, weekly activities, and also leave time for spontaneous adventures? I have created the Vibrant Retirement Planner to help you stay more focused and embrace new opportunities. This is a digital monthly planner designed to make your retirement more intentional and fulfilling: • Daily activity planning to keep your days engaging and meaningful • Habit tracking to help you build and maintain routines that support your wellbeing • Affirmations to keep you motivated and focused on a positive mindset • Reflection questions to guide your personal growth and ensure you're living rour retirement with intention. Get the planner and try it out! Let me know what you think about and how it helps you.

    43 min
  2. Fast Tracking Your Bucket List Before You Retire

    May 7

    Fast Tracking Your Bucket List Before You Retire

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION   What if the perfect time to start living your bucket list life… is now? So many women spend decades working hard, caring for others, checking boxes, and telling themselves that someday there will finally be time for the dreams that matter most. The trip to see the Northern Lights. Learning a new skill. Running a marathon. Reinventing themselves in a new career or passion project. But what happens when "someday" keeps moving further away? In this uplifting and eye-opening episode, Lisa Sakai and I challenge the belief that life only begins at retirement. We explore why waiting too long to pursue your dreams can quietly steal years of joy, energy, confidence, and unforgettable experiences—and why it's never too early to begin living more intentionally. This conversation is a powerful reminder that your bucket list is not selfish. It is not frivolous. It is a reflection of the life you deeply want to experience while you still have the health, freedom, curiosity, and courage to enjoy it fully. Together, Lisa and I talk about how women can start creating meaningful experiences now while still planning wisely for the future. Because building financial security and building a meaningful life do not have to compete with each other. Most importantly, this episode will inspire you to stop seeing your dreams as distant possibilities and start seeing them as part of the life you are creating right now. Maybe your bucket list is not about crossing off destinations. Maybe it is about becoming the woman who finally gives herself permission to live boldly, joyfully, and fully awake to life. So instead of asking: "Can I afford to do this someday?" Maybe the better question is: "What experiences am I no longer willing to postpone?" Because this chapter of life was never meant to be spent waiting on the sidelines. It was meant to be lived.   AFFIRMATION of the MONTH: Have the courage to live your life the way you want to     GUEST BIO  Lisa Sakai is a Financial Consultant who works with clients on Bucket List Acceleration, getting to live the life they want now. As the co-founder of One Vision Retirement, she has been working with clients across the country for over 14 years. Lisa's advice provides easy to understand, baby steps that people can take action on right away. Here is how to get in touch with guest speaker Lisa Sakai: by email: lisa@onevisionretire.com Website: www.onevisionretire.com You can get the free resources such as the Dream Big Checklist mentioned by Lisa here: https://www.onevisionretire.com/resources Other ways to learn from Lisa or connect with her: https://www.youtube.com/@financialfreedomwithlisa; https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasakai/; https://www.instagram.com/yourfinancialvisionyourway/   CONNECT with MARIA Want to meet like-minded women that are just like you discovering their next chapter in life? Join the Facebook group Women Seeking Blissful Retirement HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenSeekingBlissfulRetirement     Love to hear from you!  Get in touch with Maria for questions or topic suggestions: maria@marialucassenHQ.com or use the contact page.     ACTION STEP It's my gift to you because every woman deserves a retirement that excites her! Do you want to master your time by allocating time for structured appointments, weekly activities, and also leave time for spontaneous adventures? I have created the Vibrant Retirement Planner to help you stay more focused and embrace new opportunities. This is a digital monthly planner designed to make your retirement more intentional and fulfilling: Daily activity planning to keep your days engaging and meaningful  Habit tracking to help you build and maintain routines that support your wellbeing  Affirmations to keep you motivated and focused on a positive mindset  Reflection questions to guide your personal growth and ensure you're living rour retirement with intention.  Get the planner and try it out! Let me know what you think about and how it helps you.

    48 min
  3. Girlfriend getaways: creating connections and memories in retirement

    Apr 5

    Girlfriend getaways: creating connections and memories in retirement

    EPISODE DESCRIPTION What if the next chapter of your life wasn't about doing more… but about experiencing more? Today, so many women are realizing that what truly matters aren't the things we own—but the memories we create and the moments we share. And one of the most joyful, meaningful ways to do that? A girlfriend getaway. In this uplifting conversation with Marita Littauer, we explore the power of stepping away from your everyday routine and reconnecting—with yourself and with the women who truly see you. Because these shared experiences aren't just "nice to have"… they can be deeply energizing, confidence-boosting, and even life-changing. We'll also share simple, practical guidelines to help you plan a getaway that feels easy, fulfilling, and genuinely fun—without the stress or overwhelm. If you've been craving more connection, more laughter, and a little spark of adventure… this episode might just be your invitation to say yes.   AFFIRMATION of the MONTH: I thrive in the magic of unknown destinations and embrace new travel experiences     GUEST BIO  Speaker, Writer, Blogger, Author From the age of nine, when Marita's parents began teaching The Personalities and her father developed the popular Personality Profile, Marita's life has been immersed in The Personalities. Many of her 20 books address the topic. Today, Marita continues to speak and write on The Personalities, the subject of her best-selling book, Wired That Way. Through her online store, hundreds of people each month take the electronic version of the Wired That Way Personality Profile which helps them discover how embracing personality differences can lead to deeper connection, less conflict, and more peace in their most important relationships. In 2025, she expanded her work by developing an online certification course, training men and women to teach The Personalities. Additionally, in the fall of 2022, Marita launched The Best-Life Project—a vibrant online resource designed to encourage and equip women over 60 to live their best life. Since its inception, the site has grown to feature hundreds of articles from numerous contributors covering topics relevant to women 60+. Personally, as a hobby chef, Marita enjoys hosting dinner parties and often shares her recipes through social media and The Best-Life Project blog. She also creates custom, décor-specific, large-scale paintings—with pieces in homes from coast-to-coast. Marita attends sporting events with her husband, travels, and spends time with friends. Here is how to get in touch with guest speaker Marita Littauer Websites: Best-LifeProject.com ThePersonalities.com You can get the article mentioned by Marita here: https://livingyourbestlife60plus.com/blog/2025/07/09/collecting-memories-with-a-girlfriend-getaway/ Social Media Channels: https://www.facebook.com/people/Living-Your-Best-Life/100087919854157/ linkedin.com/in/marita-tedder-4a372712   CONNECT with MARIA Want to meet like-minded women that are just like you discovering their next chapter in life? Join the Facebook group Women Seeking Blissful Retirement HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenSeekingBlissfulRetirement     Love to hear from you!  Get in touch with Maria for questions or topic suggestions: maria@marialucassenHQ.com or use the contact page.     ACTION STEP It's my gift to you because every woman deserves a retirement that excites her! Do you want to master your time by allocating time for structured appointments, weekly activities, and also leave time for spontaneous adventures? I have created the Vibrant Retirement Planner to help you stay more focused and embrace new opportunities. This is a digital monthly planner designed to make your retirement more intentional and fulfilling: • Daily activity planning to keep your days engaging and meaningful • Habit tracking to help you build and maintain routines that support your wellbeing • Affirmations to keep you motivated and focused on a positive mindset • Reflection questions to guide your personal growth and ensure you're living rour retirement with intention. Get the planner and try it out! Let me know what you think about and how it helps you.

    42 min
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This show is for unique women dreaming to soon retire blissfully. In reality, many women are uncertain about what retirement means for them. It is not just a date. It can be potentially a long time, and many could live for another thirty years. A lot of women who are at the doorstep to retirement have fears of financial challenges and are stuck in a job they don't like. As a matter of fact, they worry more about other areas that have a significant impact. Life in retirement is so much more than having enough money to spend. Maria's passion inspires anyone to change perspectives, and to plan ahead to gain control of this next phase in life. This fun, educational and interactive show talks about a variety of retirement topics with guest experts and contributions from other women around the world. You'll see that you are not the only one who is unsure about life in retirement. Each show provides ideas, resources and tipping points to plan a blissful retirement.

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