EP 30 Redefining Retirement Expectations

With over 25 years in high-level HR roles and a decade in the tech startup scene, Kerry Schrader, 62, shares her remarkable life journey and how she’s shattering age-related expectations.We explore societal views on aging, the value of older employees in the workforce, and how Kerry is redefining retirement with flexible roles and mentoring. Kerry's story rejects the outdated notion of abrupt irrelevance at retirement. Instead, she highlights the benefits of continued engagement and mentorship, likening herself to a “life doula” guiding others through life's transitions.I especially loved Kerry’s story about how she became a winning contestant on Press Your Luck! She applied to be a contestant on the show, and not only did she make it onto the show, SHE WON! Money, a new car, a trip for 25 to Australia, and more!Here’s the link to watch Kerry win on Press Your Luck – Season 6, Episode 4 – “I Don’t Believe It!”https://abc.com/episode/d82dada3-7861-4b77-b906-dafdc6c4f248Visit https://kerryschrader.com to learn more about Kerry’s unique coaching services designed to help individuals at all life stages navigate their personal and professional journeys.Get ready to be inspired by stories of overcoming challenges, building meaningful connections, and embracing life's adventures so you can thrive after 65!If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.Looking for a few simple ways to age well? Here are two products I use and genuinely recommend:🚶‍♀️ Favorite Walking Pad – I use it almost every day while watching my favorite shows. It's quiet, easy to store, and makes getting more steps simple and enjoyable.🥤 Favorite Protein Powder – Getting enough protein becomes even more important as we age. This is my go-to because it's easy to digest, delivers 25g of protein per serving, and supports healthy muscles and bones.Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourageSPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact throug...