Jeanne Blasberg: Embracing Change and Finding Purpose

In this episode of "Aging with Purpose and Passion," host Beverley Glazer talks with Jeanne Blasberg, an award-winning author, essayist, and CEO of Flynn Creek Farms. Jeanne shares her incredible journey from a successful career on Wall Street to discovering a new purpose through sustainable farming and writing.Raised as an only child in a tumultuous household, Jeanne faced significant challenges, including her mother’s alcoholism. Despite these early life obstacles, she built a thriving career, and raised a family. However, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted Jeanne to reevaluate her life. She and her husband decided to sell their home and invest in a 420-acre farm in Wisconsin.Jeanne discusses how this bold move helped her find healing and a renewed sense of purpose. She also offers valuable insights into overcoming childhood trauma, transitioning careers, and finding fulfillment in unexpected places.Listeners will gain inspiration from Jeanne’s resilience, practical advice on making life changes, and tips for discovering their own purpose.Key Takeaways:Resilience: How Jeanne overcame a difficult childhood to build a successful career.Career Transition: Jeanne’s shift from finance to sustainable farming.Healing Through Writing: How Jeanne found solace and purpose in writing.Life Changes: Practical advice on making bold life changes and finding fulfillment.Sustainable Living: Jeanne’s commitment to environmental impact through farming.Notable Quotes:"I grew up on pins and needles, never knowing what was around the next corner.""The act of writing in and of itself is a way of processing the human experience and figuring things out.""I'm writing a story of my own. I want a story of helping and service.""I feel like I've completely climbed out of a paradigm of what I should be doing at this age.""As older women, we can be discounted, but we are a force that's completely underestimated for how much we could change the world."Tune in too this episode 'Embracing Change and Finding Purpose' for an inspiring conversation with Jeanne Blasberg. Subscribe now to stay updated on future episodes filled with powerful stories and actionable insights.Thank you for listening. Have you enjoyed this episode? Please forward it to a friend and drop us a review.Resources: Jeanne Blasberg:jeanneblasberg.comhttps://www.facebook.com/jeanneblasbergauthorhttps://www.instagram.com/jeanneblasbergauthor/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanne-blasberg/https://jeanneblasberg.substack.com/Beverley Glazer:https://reinventimpossible.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/beverleyglazer/ https://www.facebook.com/beverley.glazerhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/womenover50rock https://www.instagram.com/beverleyglazer_reinvention/ Send us Fan Mail 🎁 The Gift of a Safe Space: A private, non-judgmental zone away from work and family to focus entirely on your needs, your journey and what's next for you. If you are feeling stuck in your transition, this is your space to exhale.Have feedback or a powerful story that's worth telling? Contact us at [email protected]