Finding one's true path involves self-discovery and reflection. We need to do all we can to align our skills with action to make solid choices that reflect our true nature and purpose. But it's not always so simple. Women who are frequently caretakers for elderly parents or the primary caregivers of their children face unique challenges that can result in gaps in service impacting their professional lives including pay gaps and gaps in opportunities. They also face another bias (men face it too but statistically later in life) it's the social construction known as ageism. And since I happen to know an expert on this topic, I invited her to join me in conversation to discuss women's challenges along the career path. Our expert today is Helen Sanchez of Tanagui. You may be familiar with Helen since she regularly contributes to Mindful Soul Center magazine. Helen's purpose is to help women over 40 find their value. When we have clear goals and identify our skills & value, we are more likely to make decisions that align with our values leading to a greater sense of satisfaction and meaning in our lives.

In this episode, we discuss:

• ageism
• imposter syndrome
• understanding your value & self-confidence
• the nature of the workplace
• employment gaps & returnships
• importance of professional development & staying relevant

Find more of Helen’s articles here and here.

Helen Sanchez is the founder of Tanagui LLC, a career consultancy that helps women over 40 find valuable meaningful work. She has over 40 years of experience in recruiting. She graduated with honours from the College of New Jersey and holds two Bachelor’s Degrees, in both Women & Gender Studies and African American Studies. In 2019 she received the Alice Paul Award for Activism. She is a graduate of the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC).

• Website: https://tanagui.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-sanchez
• Facebook: https://facebook.com/tanagui-career-consultants

Get Helen’s free Job Search Tips & Career Planning Workbook or book a free 15-minute consultation with Helen here.

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Helen Sanchez’s and Lynda Smith’s affordable program Building your Legacy Season 50+

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In this episode of the podcast, I interview Karen Jones Meadows. Karen is a transformation catalyst and award-winning artist creating in the arenas of theatre, mass media, and visual art. We speak about intuition, ritual, and art as tools to transform your life and coming into the fullness of your being by aligning with your true nature and desires. Karen believes that Earth is a playground and we can learn our Earth life lessons through positive experiences. Combining her spirituality, her connection to the light, her practical skills and her creativity, she shares bigger artworks like her plays, her upcoming book and visual artworks with the world on a grander scale, and she helps people through on their spiritual journey one on one too.

About Karen jones Meadows: A “practical psychic,” she works individually with people to effect lasting change and facilitates empowering workshops for participants of every age and background. Karen recently launched PLAY FOR LIFE, Fire-Up Your Fun, Freedom, & Flourish, a personalized series of emailed action-adventures and one-on-one intuitive support sessions that helps each person navigate and embody the maze and amazement that is their unique life. Connect with Karen at her website: https://www.karenjonesmeadows.com/

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Kathleen Joan is a theologian and reiki practitioner inspired by the Celtic goddess and Saint, Brigid & the eternal flame that she tended. Focused on the divine feminine & inclusivity, we spoke about Bridgid, the personification of and a personal god, the divine feminine, inclusivity, how Kathleen came to do this work and more.

She is a priestess of Brigid committed to the resurrection of the Divine Feminine, especially within her own Catholic Christian tradition. She holds Master’s degrees in theology and ministry and has over 10 years of ministry experience, including directing retreats, teaching classes on religion and spirituality, and leading small group spiritual communities. She offers spiritual direction and Reiki energy healing for all genders, as well as women’s circles and retreats, to help you claim your sacredness in the image of the Divine Mother and take your place in the Great Rebalancing that is happening in today’s world.

Kathleen is a regular contributor to Mindful Soul Center magazine. You can read her articles, listen to her meditation or watch the replay of her recent workshop here:

How to resurrect the goddess.

Sound and Silence meditation.

Embodying God the Mother, When You’re Not a Mom

Goddess Rituals and Reiki Healing, here.

www.brigidsflame.org

www.facebook.com/brigidsflameministry 

https://www.meetup.com/New-Moon-Goddess-Circle 

Learn more about the Celtic Goddess and Saint:

Saint Brigid's Day is a Gaelic traditional festival that marks the beginning of spring, and it is the feast day of Saint Brigid, Ireland's patron saint.

A sacred fire burned in Kildare, reaching back into pre-Christian times. Priestesses used to gather on the hill of Kildare to tend their ritual fires while invoking a goddess named Brigid to protect their herds and to provide a fruitful harvest. Read about the history of the perpetual flame on the Kildare website here.

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