New! Widow, Wisdom & Wealth: Thriving in Career and Parenthood after loss.
Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™: Thriving in Career and Parenthood After Loss
Release Date: 03/25/2025
How to Cultivate Personal Growth and Leadership after Loss with Isabelle von Boetticher Fouchard
Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™: Thriving in Career and Parenthood After Loss
In this episode of the Widow Wisdom and Wealth Podcast, host Donna welcomes Isabelle Von Buscher, a woman of remarkable resilience and determination. Isabelle shares her inspiring journey of navigating career changes and raising a son after becoming a widow during pregnancy. From her role as a VP in the corporate world in Europe to working for a nonprofit and building a holistic health and coaching business in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, Isabelle recounts her life's transformations. She discusses the challenges of widowhood, single motherhood, and career shifts...
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Bringing Lightness into Grief with Marie Alessi
Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™: Thriving in Career and Parenthood After Loss
In this episode of Widow Wisdom and Wealth, Donna interviews Marie Alessi, who shares her journey into widowhood and how she has navigated the complexities of raising two boys while dealing with profound loss. Marie discusses her mission, her books, and her TED Talk, emphasizing her unique approach to leading through grief with joy. Marie recounts pivotal moments, including a crucial conversation with her late husband, the emotional struggles following his sudden death, and the support that helped her find a new purpose. Now a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and grief coach, Marie offers...
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How to Manage Parenting After Loss of a Spouse
Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™: Thriving in Career and Parenthood After Loss
In this episode of Widow Wisdom and Wealth, hosts Donna Hendrick and Jim Han discuss parenting after the loss of a spouse. They share their personal journeys—Donna's experience after losing her husband and Jim's experience after his ex-wife's passing. The episode covers how their core parenting skills evolved, the impact of grief timelines on their children's lives, and the balance between sensitivity and enabling behavior. Donna and Jim emphasize the importance of intuition, community support, and honest communication with children. The episode offers insights and anecdotes on handling...
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Navigating Parenthood and Career During Life Transitions: A Heartfelt Conversation
Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™: Thriving in Career and Parenthood After Loss
In this episode of 'Widow Wisdom and Wealth,' host Donna Kendrick and her husband Jim discuss the complexities of managing a career and parenting during life transitions, particularly in the aftermath of loss. They explore their personal experiences of giving up careers to focus on family, the challenges of solo parenting, and the importance of maintaining consistency while adapting to new circumstances. The conversation covers the evolution of their parenting styles, dealing with grief, and the significance of taking things one step at a time. Tune in for a candid and insightful discussion on...
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Rising from Divorce: A Journey to Entrepreneurship Success with Carolyn Dennis Johnson
Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™: Thriving in Career and Parenthood After Loss
In this episode of Widow Wisdom and Wealth, meet Carolyn Dennis Johnson, a resilient entrepreneur who shares her journey from being a single parent to successfully starting her own business at 65. Carolyn discusses how she navigated financial independence after her divorce, leaned on her community for support, and continuously pursued education and career changes. She offers valuable advice on staying open to opportunities, the importance of networking, and the potential benefits of temp work. Discover her inspiring story and gain insights on managing career transitions and...
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Navigating Career Change in Widowhood
Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™: Thriving in Career and Parenthood After Loss
In this episode of Widow Wisdom and Wealth, Donna Kendrick and her husband Jim reflect on the challenges of navigating parenthood and career after the loss of a spouse. They discuss managing grief, children's emotions, and the nuances of whether certain behaviors are grief-appropriate or age-appropriate. The conversation also delves into their personal experiences: Jim stepping back from his career to raise his kids and help start Donna's financial practice, and Donna rebuilding her career after her late husband’s death. The episode offers insights into balancing immediate needs...
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Decisions of the Heart: Helen Bernie on Managing Finances, Family, and Blending Lives
Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™: Thriving in Career and Parenthood After Loss
Decisions of the Heart: Helen Bernie on Managing Finances, Family, and Blending Lives | Widow Wisdom and Wealth In this episode of the Widow Wisdom and Wealth podcast, host Donna Dean Kendrick interviews Helen Bernie, a divorcee, small business owner, and health coach. Helen shares her journey of managing her business through a divorce, blending families, and navigating finances in a new relationship while raising four kids. Listen to Helen talk about the importance of proportional income splits and decision-making in relationships, and learn how she expanded her career amidst personal changes...
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Balancing Parenthood, Career, and Financial Growth: Insights from Audrey Faust
Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™: Thriving in Career and Parenthood After Loss
In this episode of Widow Wisdom and Wealth, we dive deep into balancing career and parenthood after experiencing loss. Donna introduces business professional Audrey Faust, a CFO with unique methods that blend financial expertise and personal development. Audrey shares invaluable insights on entrepreneurship, from the importance of separating personal and business finances to strategies for scaling a business. Alongside discussing key financial strategies, Audrey highlights the role of money mindset and manifesting success, revealing how she integrates these concepts into her coaching. The...
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Widowed Without the Title: Navigating Loss as an Ex-Spouse and Co-Parent
Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™: Thriving in Career and Parenthood After Loss
In the last episode you met Jim, my co-host and husband. Now, Jim is sharing his unique experience of navigating the emotions and responsibilities after his ex-wife, who he had a child with, passed away. There is no “title” for this unique situation in life. A widower… but without the title. We discusses the complexities Jim faced as an ex-husband and a remarried man losing the mother of his 3 children and the implications for our family. How the three older kids helped their younger step siblings through a path they had walked years prior. This episode aims to shed...
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Our Story of Blending Families: Meet My Husband and Co-Host Jim
Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™: Thriving in Career and Parenthood After Loss
In this episode of Widow Wisdom and Wealth, I, Donna, will introduce my co-host and husband, Jim. We’ll discuss Jim's experience as a widower, his divorce, and the recent passing of his first wife and we’ll also explore our own unique journey, including how we met and how we have balanced careers and family life. This is the NEW Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™ podcast for widows and widowers balancing career, family, and loss. Hear and learn from those thriving in career and parenthood after loss. Through heartfelt stories and practical advice, this podcast offers hope and...
info_outlineWelcome to the NEW Widow, Wisdom & Wealth™!
The podcast for widows and widowers balancing career, family, and loss. Hear and learn from those thriving in career and parenthood after loss.
What does it mean to rebuild a life that feels whole after loss?
Rebuilding after loss is not about forgetting—it’s about finding new strength, purpose, and balance for yourself and your family. Through heartfelt stories and practical advice, this podcast offers hope and guidance from those who have walked this path before you.
If your financial life feels unclear or uncertain, then listen to the episodes of this show to gain confidence and clarity.
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