Every day we are building empires - creating a legacy to leave behind. Whether we mean to or not, we build empires in faith, our relationships with family and friends, our level of fitness in body mind and spirit, even by having fun - and of course our finances. Most of the time we let the chips fall where they may, but what if we were more intentional about the empires we are building? We are Tami and Lisa, empty nest moms and grandmas with a passion for finding joy in the mundane and watching you succeed -
Welcome to Empty Nest Empires where we will figure this out together - We are so happy you’re here!
Tami Romani and Lisa Michele unpack the fitness pillar of Empty Nest Empires, focusing on how movement changes with age and why the goal should be joy, not punishment. They share personal stories from their 20s through midlife, plus practical ways to build consistency without trying to recreate the workouts of decades past.In this episode, Tami and Lisa discuss how fitness needs shift over time, how injuries and health scares change priorities, and why small, sustainable movement habits matter more than extreme routines. They also talk through realistic options like walking, stretching, pickleball, simple weight work, and short daily movement sessions.
25 Sept 2026
31: Rediscovering Fun and Creativity - If it's not FUN, why do it?
Tami Romani and Lisa Michele kick off the reboot of Empty Nest Empires with a conversation about one of the show’s six pillars: fun. They explore how creativity shows up across life stages, from handmade businesses and sewing to knitting, doodling, gardening, and grandparenting. The episode focuses on how to reconnect with creative joy, even when life gets busy or confidence has faded.
12 Sept 2026
30: How Should We Define "Midlife"? Is it really the wrong side of 40?
In this episode, Tami and Lisa challenge the negative language often attached to midlife and reframe it as a powerful, meaningful season of life. They share a funny and revealing story about thesaurus.com labeling “midlife” as “the wrong side of 40,” and use that as a jumping-off point to explore how language shapes identity, especially for women navigating their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond.
Tami outlines a new framework for the show built around six pillars:
Fitness
Finance
Friendships
Family
Faith
Fun
These pillars are presented as connected parts of a whole, not separate buckets. The episode emphasizes that each one matters, and that different seasons of life will bring different priorities to the top.
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