Widow, Wisdom & Wealth with Donna Kendrick

About Widow, Wisdom & Wealth with Donna Kendrick

Welcome to 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. Interested in being a guest? Submit a request to join us and share your story: https://widowwisdomwealth.com/be-our-guest/ 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. Meet Donna and Jim Donna, widowed in 2013, raise 3 kids on her own all while shifting careers and building a business. Later, she met Jim, a divorced dad of 3, and they blended their families. Shortly thereafter, Jim lost the mother of his children. Through their stories you'll hear lessons learned, guidance, as well conversations with others who have walked through widowhood and are now thriving in career, parenthood, and life. They offer inspiration and practical wisdom to help you find strength, healing, and direction in the face of life's big transitions. Donna is a Certified Financial Planner®, a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, and the founder of Sephton Financial in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania. She is also the author of the Life Stages Financial Guides including A Guide for Widowhood: Navigating the First Three Years and A Guide for Blended Families: Merging Assets and Navigating Financial Challenges. Visit her website at https://sephtonfinancial.com/ or get in touch by calling 215-948-3945. Sephton Financial 8200 Flourtown Ave, Suite 1B Wyndmoor, PA 19038 Registered Representative offering securities through Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Sephton Financial, LLC and Cetera are not affiliated.

Publisher

Donna Kendrick

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Oct 2021

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

110 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   How to Make a Vision Board: A Beginner's Guide for Widows and Widowers

   Janet Tanguay explains vision boarding in simple terms: what it is, why it works and how to start. You don't need to be "woo" or like the word "manifest" to get something from it. The conversation is for widows and widowers who are balancing kids and careers, and it includes examples of how vision boards have helped people through change. About Our Guest Janet Tanguay is an SBA certified business advisor, creative strategist, mixed media artist and CEO of the Hammock Way of Life. She works with 100 certified vision board coaches worldwide. She has written two children's books, a book series on doing business in New York State, and the memoir The Hammock Way of Life: Leaping Towards Joy, which was featured on a Times Square billboard. Two anthologies are coming out this year: Inspiration to Success, The Entrepreneurial Journey and The Unstoppable Woman in Business. She runs a weekly virtual creative mastermind. What you'll learn What a vision board is: a visual way to show what you want in life, using images and words. Why specifics help, such as dollar amounts, and how a board puts your goals on your radar. How to shift your language from "I want" or "I wish" to "I intend," "I have" and "I own." How to replace jealousy with "I love that they have that. I'm going to have that too someday." Where to keep your board so you see it often: near your workout bike, in your closet, or as a phone or computer screensaver. How to use it for accountability by taking one small step at a time, like an email or a conversation. How to check that what you're doing supports your personal, family, community or business goals. Easy ways to start: a Ziploc bag of clipped images, vision board kits, or cake boxes with a clear window. The boxes hold 3D items like seashells, keys and love letters, and let you keep private parts of your board private. How the Hammock Way of Life works with individuals, couples, teams and corporations. Its program is now accredited by CPD in the UK. Resources Book: The Hammock Way of Life: Leaping Towards Joy by Janet Tanguay Book a Discovery Call with Janet at janettanguay@hammockwayoflife.com or 518-527-6397.

2. 

   13 Oct 2026

   The Physical Effects of Grief: How Loss Impacts Your Body and Mind with Carol Banens

   Donna introduces Carol Banens, a grief educator, coach, author, and speaker who combines lived experience with professional training to help people understand grief without feeling broken by it. Carol shares how the death of her husband, along with earlier losses, reshaped her path from physical therapy into grief education, writing, and community support.In this episode, they explore how grief affects the whole body, why the five stages model is often misunderstood, and how support, journaling, and time away from daily responsibilities can help people begin living again with self-compassion and hope. Key topics Donna introduces Carol Banens and her work as a grief educator, coach, author, and speaker. Carol shares her backstory as a physical therapist for 36 years before transitioning into grief work after her husband Brian died in 2018. She explains how an earlier childhood loss of her sister in the UK shaped her family's approach to grief and her own early beliefs about "keeping calm and carrying on." Carol describes returning to work three days after her husband's funeral and later realizing that grief's lethargy and exhaustion were overwhelming her. She shares how time away at a quiet retreat helped her let grief surface, journal, and begin reshaping her life. Donna and Carol discuss how grief can follow many kinds of loss, including divorce, job loss, relocation, homesickness, and life transitions. Carol explains how grief can affect emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual well-being. They unpack the five stages of grief and why they shouldn't be treated as a rigid roadmap. They discuss the importance of community, including supportive friends, family, and grief groups where people can share openly. Carol shares her work with the Grief Gurus and the Grief Cafe, as well as an upcoming grief retreat in Torino focused on helping women rediscover joy and confidence. Timestamps 00:00 - Donna opens with why Carol's grief work is worth listening to 01:27 - How Carol was introduced through a mutual widow friend 02:02 - Carol's story begins with physical therapy and her husband's cancer diagnosis 02:56 - Childhood loss in the UK and the "keep calm and carry on" family pattern 04:20 - A month away from work becomes a turning point 05:19 - Writing poetry becomes part of Carol's healing 06:02 - Grief can come from divorce, relocation, and other life losses 08:09 - Why Google searches and the five stages can make grievers feel like they're doing it wrong 09:16 - The five stages were not originally written as a griever's roadmap 10:44 - Recognizing grief in job loss, divorce, and homesickness 11:44 - Grief as a whole-body experience affecting heart, brain, emotions, and faith 14:37 - Why stepping away from home can help people rest and process loss 15:20 - Donna's family retreat story and the role of disconnection in healing 16:41 - Why community matters in grief 20:33 - The Grief Gurus, the Grief Lifeline course, and early-grief support 21:23 - The Grief Cafe as a free monthly space for shared support 22:16 - Shared grief groups becoming lasting friendships 23:13 - Why grief can return years later through memories, songs, smells, and anniversaries 24:40 - Carol's upcoming grief retreat in Torino, focused on joy, beauty, and rediscovering self 27:41 - Carol's parting wisdom: give yourself permission to grieve Connect with Carol https://carolbanens.com/ ______________________________ CONNECT 🤝 Facebook: /donnajeankendrick LinkedIn: /donna-kendrick Instagram: /donnajeankendrick _______________________________ CONTACT ☎ Website: https://sephtonfinancial.com/ Phone: (215) 948-3945 Complimentary Consultation/Contact Us: https://calendly.com/donnakendrick/10... Downloadables and Resources: https://sephtonfinancial.com/resources/ _______________________________ Donna Kendrick is a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and owner of Sephton Financial located at 314 Washington Ln, Jenkintown, PA 19046. If you'd like to contact Sephton Financial you can do so online at SephtonFinanical.com or by calling 215 948 3945 Registered Representative offering securities through Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Sephton Financial, LLC and Cetera are not affiliated. The views depicted in this material are for information purposes only and are not necessarily those of Sephton Financial. They should not be considered specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Neither Sephton Financial nor any of its representatives may give legal or tax advice. The guests on the podcast are not affiliated or registered with Cetera Financial Specialist. Any information provided by the guests are in no way related to Cetera Financial Specialist or its registered representatives.

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   Career Pauses, Identity, and Rebuilding a Professional Path with Dr. Ann Marie Peters

   This episode explores how to navigate a career pause after widowhood, divorce, caregiving, or another major life transition—and how to return to work with clarity and confidence. Donna speaks with Dr. Ann Marie Peters, an executive coach, leadership strategist, organizational psychologist, and author who combines research and lived experience to help people relaunch professionally. Together, they discuss the emotional side of career breaks, the practical steps for re-entering the workforce, and why networking, mindset, and self-reflection matter just as much as updating a resume.In this episode, you'll hear about: Dr. Ann Marie Peters' personal journey from corporate work to staying home with her children, entrepreneurship, consulting, and earning her PhD later in life Why a career pause can be a deliberate choice rather than a failure How to determine whether you truly want to return to work—or are responding to guilt and outside expectations The inspiration behind Dr. Peters' book about career pauses and returning to the workplace Identity loss and imposter syndrome after stepping away from a career Why confidence is like a muscle that can be strengthened through small, consistent steps The hidden skills people develop during a career pause, including caregiving, resilience, organization, and problem-solving How to align your next career move with your values, purpose, and need for balance The importance of networking when returning to the workforce How volunteering can help rebuild professional confidence and sharpen skills The 90-day plan featured in Dr. Peters' book Why you should ask people for advice—not necessarily a job How to create a resume, LinkedIn profile, and professional presence that reflect your full experience Why it's okay to test a new direction, "dip your toes in the water," and pivot when something doesn't feel right Key timestamps 00:00 – Why this conversation matters for people facing career transitions 01:00 – Meet Dr. Ann Marie Peters 02:42 – Giving yourself permission to pause after loss or family change 03:05 – Asking, "Why do I want to return?" 05:15 – Creating a flexible work arrangement in 1995 07:13 – Leaving work to raise children and returning as an entrepreneur 08:36 – Going back to school and earning a PhD later in life 09:22 – How dissertation research inspired Dr. Peters' book 11:14 – The joys, challenges, and hidden skills of a career pause 13:40 – Turning a pause into a reset and relaunch point 14:49 – Identity loss, imposter syndrome, and rebuilding confidence 15:19 – Why confidence grows through baby steps 17:58 – Balancing work and family after the loss of a spouse 18:27 – Creating a proposal when your current role no longer works 19:54 – The importance of balance, authenticity, and purpose 21:16 – Inside the book's 90-day plan 22:43 – Using LinkedIn and career platforms effectively 24:59 – Rebuilding professional skills through volunteering 25:42 – The top three priorities for returning to work 27:34 – Where to find Dr. Ann Marie Peters and her book 28:30 – Final thoughts for widows, widowers, and people navigating career pivotsThree key Connect with Dr. Ann Marie: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annmariepeters Facebook: We'll Be Right Back TikTok: @amp_is_back Instagram: backwithamp

Who has been a guest on Widow, Wisdom & Wealth with Donna Kendrick

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• Helen Bernie
• Audrey Faust
• Jim

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