Women Seeking Blissful Retirement

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.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION What if retirement isn't the "winter" of life… but the beginning of your spring? After working for 40 years or more, many women step into retirement expecting life to slow down. The structure disappears, routines change, and suddenly a quiet question appears: Now what? But what if this moment isn't an ending at all? What if it's the start of one of the most exciting, creative, and meaningful seasons of your life? In this inspiring episode, we explore why retirement may actually be your spring season — a time to clear out old expectations, plant new dreams, and design a life that feels vibrant, fulfilling, and deeply yours. If you're ready to rethink what retirement could truly become… this conversation might change how you see the years ahead. The Spring Reset Exercise A Simple Reflection to Begin Your Next Chapter If today's episode resonated with you, I created a simple Spring Reset exercise you can download. It will help you reflect on where you are in this transition and take the very first step toward designing the next chapter of your life. Get the download of the workbook here. AFFIRMATION of the MONTH: I am creating space for joy, peace, and new beginnings. HOST BIO Maria Lucassen, CEO of Maria Lucassen Coaching, is your go-to postcareer transition facilitator for a joyful retirement. With a career spanning over 45 years, Maria specializes in helping women to rediscover their purpose, build confidence, and embrace a life in retirement that's both fulfilling and affordable. As a retired Corporate Tax Manager with a Master's degree, Maria offers a unique blend of expertise and personal experience. Her coaching isn't just about planning retirement; it's about rocking it. Additionally, Maria is a Certified Professional Retirement Coach who helps women create a happy, vibrant lifestyle in retirement that is affordable. Maria's enthusiasm for retirement, coupled with a zest for life, sets her apart. She hosts the podcast Women Seeking Blissful Retirement, inspiring women worldwide to dream about the next chapter in the book of life. Having worked and lived globally, Maria's talks resonate with women from all walks of life. 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.