In this session, we will enjoy lunch as we explore the essential questions:
How do I find my way through this new chapter of life?
What is my purpose & where do I find joy?
What life do I want for my future self?
How can I write an amazing next chapter for myself?
This session will challenge traditional narratives around menopause, midlife, and aging. As we reframe old tropes and negative stereotypes, we think about how we can pause with purpose instead of concern, confusion, or dread.
To shift to a positive mindset and plan for the fabulous post-menopause you, we will leverage the extensive research and literature of Carol Dweck, Martin Seligman, Bill Burnett, Dave Evans, Brene Brown, and Kristin Neff. You will have an opportunity to reflect on the amazing things you want to do in your Chapter 2. What will you try in midlife? What will you focus on without the emotional weights that held you back in previous decades?
In this session, you will develop the tools to think differently about midlife and menopause. And together, we will learn to embrace this period as an exciting catalyst to reclaiming our joy and purpose.
Meet our speaker
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Kate Jackson, Founder, Girl Gonna, a FemEd venture. Prior to launching her own venture, Kate led the entrepreneurship and innovation program at the #1 ranked liberal arts college in the midwest. As an educator, she designed and taught courses on the entrepreneurial resilient mindset, human-centric venture design, inclusive innovation, and designing your future self. But she did not grow up in academia. She transitioned into entrepreneurial education after working for some of the largest global corporations, including Accenture, Deloitte Consulting, JP Morgan, and WTTW. She received her BA and MA from University of Chicago and MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management.
She has a particular passion for emboldening women to believe in themselves and to be seen, heard, and valued in the world. Her mantra - give yourself permission to live into your full potential and then use your power to make great things happen!