#25. Neela White: On Longevity Planning, and Caring for Elderly and Dying Parents

Learn from Neela White's own personal and tragic story of caring for her elderly and dying parents, and the passion by which she has drawn from her experience to provide insight to the work she does for her clients. Neela's tips to have those open discussion about death and the preparation for it, both financially and emotionally are so important.Neela White is a portfolio manager at 3Macs, a division of Raymond James Ltd., with more than two decades of experience working in the financial industry, providing insight and inclusive wealth management services for a variety of clients. Neela presents an empathetic approach when assisting clients with their finances and draws on her firsthand experience of caring for elderly parents. She advocates for open discussions about and preparation for life-changing events and their burdens, both financially and emotionally, to better equip and protect families against any long-term care costs. Her relatable style inspires families to examine their financial plan, and empowers them to have fresh conversations about viable options.You can find Neela here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelawhite/ https://www.facebook.com/Neela-White-Caregiver-Driven-Investing-100797625013325 https://twitter.com/NeelaWhiteRWAM https://www.renniewhiteassetmanagement.ca/your-team/bio?sc_lang=en&_=nwhite  Here are her key takeaways: Have those difficult conversations with your parents and loved ones. Ask the questions, what do you want? What do you expect of me? What do your finances look like? None of us want to lose control. We need to acknowledge that at some point we will need help, and understand - where is that help going to come from?Women as a whole are disproportionately affected by caregiving whether raising a young family or taking care of aging parents . Being a caregiver tends to make you isolated. It's very important to maintain your social contacts Take a moment to get out of your head and listen to what's around you. Let go in the shower and cry. Let your senses take over for peace.Pat yourself on the back. None of these roles are easy, they don't come naturally. Congratulate yourself. Ask others for help; it takes a village. We can't do it all ourselves. It's not a weakness - we weren't built to take on everything. Remember to say thank you, and also be able to take one minute and say - what is one thing today that I'm grateful for? Why do we put off things that we know are inherently important? Start today - start with one point and start today. Don't put it off. We are so grateful you are here. If you enjoy these episodes,  share with your friends - there is no greater compliment!Register for our signature program, It's My Time Now: How to Rediscover Yourself in Midlife. here: https://learn.powerpurposeplay.ca/  It's a 7 week transformative program of rediscovery. Contact me for a complimentary introductory coaching session at  [email protected] Join our free community:https://powerpurposeplay.ca/contact-us/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/345142570007158https://www.facebook.com/power.purpose.playhttps://www.instagram.com/power.purpose.play/ https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8943313/We can't wait to see what you bring out into the world with your uniqueness and greatness. Join  the movement of women in midlife who are saying - It's my time now! _________________________Take the Ikigai Clarity Assessment and find out which of your four Ikigai dimensions may be out of alignment.Schedule a Clarity and Next Chapter Call with KavitaNew episodes every Monday and Thursday.This podcast explores career and life transitions, helping women find clarity, confidence, and purpose through Ikigai and self-discovery. We cover navigating change, overcoming self-doubt and limiting beliefs, finding your purpose-driven career, and building the courage to start your next chapter - whether you're facing a career transition, life transition, or midlife reinvention.itsmytimenowcoaching.com | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube