#222: Refirement Not Retirement

Driven Female Entrepreneur Podcast

Welcome to the Art of Value Whispering podcast

Today, I’m joined by Wendy Garcarz, a business strategist with over 30 years of experience across various sectors.

As she aged, Wendy faced questions about retirement, which fueled her determination to challenge age stereotypes. Inspired by the 2019 Rose Report, she explored the barriers women face in business, gathering insights from 1,600 women.

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Wendy's research uncovered both untapped skills and significant age-based discrimination, especially in securing investment for women over 55.

Her Refirement report highlighted these issues, and following her TEDx talk, her message resonated widely.

‍ Today, Wendy empowers mature women to build confidence, stay agile, and turn their talents into business success.

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Join us as Wendy shares practical guidance for older women seeking a meaningful 'refirement' filled with passion and purpose.

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“The more you maintain and enhance your skill set, the more confident and capable you'll become. Recognising and developing your abilities is key to personal and professional growth.” - Wendy Garcarz

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In this Week's Episode... ‍

In this episode, you will learn:

• About the £250 billion female entrepreneurs represent
• The key to building confidence and taking initiative - without waiting for permission!
• How to conquer self-doubt and guilt.
• The importance of women supporting each other to promote growth and success
• Ways to support Wendy’s Refirement movement

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“No matter your age, always stay curious. Ask questions, seek answers, and keep learning—because curiosity fuels growth - Wendy Garcarz

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About Wendy

Wendy has more than 30 years experience working with women business owners in all sectors helping them create business strategy that achieves growth and success.

She helps mature women become more agile in business and less risk averse, learning how to turn their talents into a commercial advantage.

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The 2024 Wise Women in Business Green paper is based on Wendys research with 1600 business owners over 55 and their lived experience of being a mature entrepreneur. That led to her TedX talk and the launch of the Refirement UK movement; on a mission to reimagine retirement for women in the 21st Century.

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“My purpose in life is simple: to see older female business owners everywhere flourish so we are recognised for making a significant contribution to the engine house of our economy.”

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Wendy has published 5 business books and numerous articles translating business theory into business practice. She holds a master’s degree in education and professional development and is a Fellow of the Institute of Leadership and Management.

Wendy also has an alter ego (Wendy Charlton) who is the author of 3 published espionage novels with number 4 on the way.

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About Melitta

Melitta Campbell is an award-winning business coach who is passionate about helping women confidently build and grow a business that matters, through her award-winning Value Whispering Blueprint programme.

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She teaches her clients a unique approach to business growth and promotion that she has termed Value Whispering: the art of gently weaving your true value through everything you do, building meaningful relationships, and gently guiding your clients to the results they seek. So no matter how soft your voice. You can create a powerful impact.

Her expertise comes from three decades of communication, marketing and leadership experience, including more than a decade of running her own businesses. As a certified mindset coach, she also coaches her clients on the inner-game of success, as well as the practicalities of starting and running a thriving business and maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Melitta is also the best-selling author of A Shy Girl’s Guide to Networking, host of the popular: The Art of Value Whispering podcast and an in-demand speaker, appearing on stages and screens internationally.

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Originally from the UK, she now supports her global client base from her home in Switzerland, where she lives with her husband, two daughters and fluffy pup.

‍ You can learn more about Melitta's story here.

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