What happens when the identities you've built your life around are suddenly taken away?Dr. Kimberly Harms knows that question all too well.After losing her son to suicide, supporting her husband through a liver transplant, and being forced into an early retirement from a successful dental career, Kimberly faced a choice: remain trapped by loss or reinvent herself once again.In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, Kimberly shares how she climbed out of what she calls the "grief pit," discovered new purpose, and learned that retirement isn't a retreat from life—it's an invitation to become more fully yourself.You'll learn:• Why resilience is more than simply surviving• How to move through grief without becoming defined by it• The difference between a life of achievement and a life of significance• Why purpose evolves throughout every stage of life• How service, gratitude, and self-love create lasting joyMost importantly, Kimberly reminds us that even after life's greatest losses, it is still possible to create a future filled with meaning, connection, and hope.Because your next chapter isn't about what you've lost—it's about who you're becoming.About Dr. Kimberly HarmsKimberly is a dentist, author, speaker, grief counselor, humanitarian, and advocate for widows navigating life's transitions. A former national spokesperson for the American Dental Association, Kimberly has transformed profound personal losses into a mission of helping others find hope, healing, resilience, and purpose. Through her writing, speaking, humanitarian work, and devotion to her children and six grandchildren, she continues to create a legacy of service while inspiring others to embrace joy, significance, and possibility in their 3rdTHIRD.

What happens when everything you thought defined you… is suddenly gone?

In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, Taren Grom shares what it looks like to rebuild your life after back-to-back “life quakes”—selling her company, losing her mother, and losing the identity she had carried for decades.

There was no roadmap. No plan.Just a blank page—and a choice.

Taren opens up about:

• Moving through grief, numbness, and uncertainty

• Letting go of identity tied to career and titles

• Choosing herself—her health, her time, her joy

• Rebuilding a life rooted in energy, freedom, and intention

From double hip replacement… to daily movement… to preparing to jump out of a plane—this is what it looks like to come back to life.

Because the truth is: Your next chapter doesn’t begin when things are perfect—it begins the moment you decide to rise.

About Taren Grom

Taren is the co-founder of PharmaVOICE and a respected industry storyteller who spent more than two decades elevating the voices of innovators and changemakers across the life sciences sector.

After a pivotal period of personal and professional transition, she stepped into a new chapter defined by resilience, reinvention, and self-prioritization. Today, Taren is focused on living fully—investing in her health, exploring new experiences, and finding meaningful ways to give back, particularly in support of women and community impact.

She embodies what it means to move forward—not by having all the answers, but by having the courage to keep going and transitioning.

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You've checked all the boxes. Built the career. Achieved the success. Reached the milestone.So why does it still feel like there's something more?In this episode, entrepreneur and former CEO Rich Wartel shares the mindset shift that changed everything after selling a successful company. We talk about identity, purpose, family, health, and the surprising truth about fulfillment: it's not found in what you achieve—it's found in who you become.If you're wondering what's next in your 3rdTHIRD, this conversation will challenge you to stop chasing success and start designing a life you truly love.About Rich WartelRich Wartel is a healthcare entrepreneur, investor, executive coach, and former CEO of Two Labs. After building and successfully exiting one of healthcare's leading consulting firms, Rich now dedicates his time to mentoring leaders, advising businesses, and helping others navigate growth, reinvention, and meaningful success. His passion today is helping people create impact—not just achievement.

What do you do when life doesn't go according to plan?After losing loved ones, navigating unimaginable lifequakes, and walking away from a career she loved after 28 years, Carol Brannigan made a courageous choice: keep moving toward joy.In this heartfelt conversation, Carol shares how she reinvented her life in her 3rdTHIRD, moved across the country, built a thriving community, embraced adventure, and learned that joy isn't something you wait for—it's something you actively create.If you're facing change, loss, caregiving responsibilities, or wondering what's next, this episode will remind you that resilience isn't about avoiding hardship—it's about continuing to live fully in spite of it.You'll learn:• Why finding joy is a choice• How community can transform your next chapter• The surprising power of starting over• Why your best life may be waiting on the other side of changeBecause sometimes the bravest thing you can do is simply keep on keeping on.About Carol BranniganCarol spent nearly three decades helping bring Broadway productions to life before creating an entirely new chapter in her 3rdTHIRD. An avid skier, tennis player, hiker, traveler, and lover of the performing arts, Carol embraces life with resilience, adventure, and gratitude. Through profound personal loss, caregiving, and multiple lifequakes, she has remained deeply committed to family, community, and finding joy in every chapter. As the proud mother of two children and a cherished friend to many, Carol inspires others by proving that it is never too late to consciously create a life filled with purpose, connection, and possibility.

Most people spend decades building a successful career.

Few take the time to thoughtfully design what comes next.

In this episode of MEaningful MEtirement, Ceci Zak sits down with Nick Colucci—former CEO of Publicis Health, Medical Advertising Hall of Fame inductee, HBA Honorable Mentor, philanthropist, and lifelong leader—to explore what happens when professional success gives way to something even more meaningful.

After a remarkable career mentoring leaders, building organizations, and transforming healthcare communications, Nick made a conscious decision to retire on his own terms. But rather than slowing down, he redirected his time, talents, and energy toward family, philanthropy, education, and helping others succeed.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

• How to navigate the transition from professional identity to personal purpose
• Why mentorship may be one of the most meaningful legacies we leave behind
• The importance of intentionally designing your next chapter
• How service and contribution evolve throughout life
• What it means to continue growing after achieving career success

Nick's story is a powerful reminder that retirement isn't an ending—it's an opportunity to apply a lifetime of wisdom, experience, and leadership in ways that create lasting impact.

Because the greatest measure of success may not be what you accomplish, but the people you inspire along the way.

About Nick Colucci

Nick is the former CEO of Publicis Health and a respected leader in the healthcare communications industry. A Medical Advertising Hall of Fame inductee and Healthcare Businesswomen's Association Honorable Mentor, Nick is widely recognized for his extraordinary commitment to developing future leaders. Today, he continues to give back through philanthropic efforts, educational initiatives, community leadership, and dedicated time with his family. His journey offers a compelling example of how purpose, service, and mentorship can continue to flourish throughout the 3rdTHIRD of life.

What if the biggest opportunity in your 3rdTHIRD isn't slowing down—it's finally becoming who you were meant to be?

In this episode, accomplished executive, board leader, traveler, and adventurer Ellen Keszler shares how life's unexpected transitions became the catalyst for extraordinary growth.

After leaving corporate life at 44 and navigating a major life reinvention, Ellen chose curiosity over fear, adventure over comfort, and possibility over limitation.From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro and moving to the Colorado mountains to embracing photography, lifelong learning, and a year of intentional adventures at age 60, Ellen's story is a powerful reminder that the best chapters of life can still be ahead of us.

This conversation is filled with wisdom about confidence, resilience, purpose, and how to use the gift of time to create a life filled with joy, fulfillment, and freedom.

About Ellen Keszler

Ellen is an accomplished corporate director, advisor, and former executive whose career has spanned travel, technology, entrepreneurship, and corporate governance. She has held leadership roles with companies including Travelocity and has served on numerous public and private company boards, helping organizations grow, innovate, and thrive.

Today, Ellen is known for her adventurous spirit, lifelong curiosity, passion for travel and photography, and commitment to living fully. Whether she's exploring a new corner of the world, learning a new skill, or encouraging others to embrace life's next chapter, Ellen embodies what it means to create a meaningful and vibrant 3rdTHIRD.

What if retirement isn’t about slowing down… but finally creating a life that feels like you?

At 65, after decades of leadership and breaking barriers in corporate America, Charlotte Sibley faced a question many avoid:

Who am I when work is no longer my identity?

In this conversation, Charlotte shares the surprisingly simple process that helped her step into MEtirement with intention—before fear, loss, or uncertainty took over.

We talk about:

• The 3 lists that changed her future
• Why financial planning alone isn’t enough
• Finding purpose beyond your title
• Learning to say no—and finally learning to just be
• How community carried her through grief, caregiving, sobriety, and reinvention

Her message is clear:

Don’t wait until life forces change.
Create your next chapter while you still have the health, curiosity, and freedom to live it.

About Charlotte Sibley

Charlotte Sibley is a former global pharmaceutical executive, public company board member, mentor, and longtime advocate for leadership development and women in healthcare.

After a 40+ year corporate career—including pioneering roles for women in healthcare and finance—Charlotte intentionally redefined her third third through board service, mentorship, travel, community, and purpose-driven living.

Now approaching 80, Charlotte embodies what MEtirement can look like at its best:
living with curiosity, giving back generously, and continuing to grow long after traditional retirement begins.

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What happens when you reach this stage of life—and realize it’s not about slowing down… it’s about becoming more of who you are?

In this powerful MEtirement conversation, Wendy White shares what it really looks like to navigate the “in-between”—that space where your old identity no longer fits… and your next chapter isn’t fully clear yet.

This isn’t about retirement. This is about MEtirement.

We talk about:

• Letting go of roles that once defined you

• Sitting in uncertainty instead of rushing to fix it

• Reconnecting with who you are—without titles, expectations, or noise

• Choosing your next chapter with intention, not default

Because the truth is—this stage of life isn’t about what you’re leaving behind…it’s about what you’re finally ready to claim.

If you’re asking “what’s next?”—this episode will help you start answering that question from the inside out.

About Wendy White

Wendy is a seasoned entrepreneur leader and trusted advisor who has spent her career helping individuals and organizations navigate complex transitions with clarity and intention.

Now in her own MEtirement chapter, Wendy brings a deeply personal and grounded perspective to what it means to let go of past identities and consciously create what comes next.

Blending professional insight with lived experience, she helps others move through change—not by rushing to answers, but by reconnecting with who they truly are—so they can build a life rooted in meaning, fulfillment, and freedom.

She embodies the essence of MEtirement:not retiring from life—but stepping fully into it.

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What happens when you stop following the rules everyone else believes about retirement, success, money—and start listening to yourself instead?

In this episode, Andrea Mallozzi shares the deeply personal shift that led her to walk away from decades of expectations and toward a life built on freedom, experiences, and authenticity. From surviving breast cancer to questioning society’s “truisms” around work and financial security, Andrea opens up about choosing time over accumulation, stillness over striving, and alignment over approval.

If you’ve ever wondered Is this really the life I want?—this conversation will stay with you.

• Why fear shouldn’t be the barrier to your next chapter
• The surprising joy found in stillness and silence
• How health challenges changed Andrea’s definition of success
• What it means to choose experiences over expectations
• Why your “third third” may be the first time you truly choose yourself

About Andrea Mallozzi

Andrea is a former communications executive, lifelong learner, and deeply reflective thinker who has spent decades balancing achievement with curiosity, creativity, and growth. After navigating a significant health challenge and years in high-pressure corporate environments, Andrea made the courageous decision to redefine success on her own terms—choosing freedom, experiences, and authenticity over convention.

Today, she embraces her “3rdTHIRD” with intention, exploring what it means to live aligned with personal values, pursue long-held dreams, and create a life driven by meaning rather than expectation. Her perspective is a powerful reminder that reinvention is possible at any age.

#3rdTHIRD #MEtirement #60for60#LifeDesign #NextChapter #cecizak

Ana Goizeuta Clark doesn’t sugarcoat things—and that’s exactly why this conversation hits.

After decades building a successful career on Wall Street, Ana faced a reality many people avoid:What happens when your identity is tied to your profession… and that chapter ends?

In this episode, she walks through:

• The discomfort of stepping away from a high-powered career

• The ego hit of going from high income to zero

• The struggle with relevance—and why it’s mostly self-created

• The role of faith in navigating uncertainty and change

• How becoming an EMT reshaped her sense of purpose

Her perspective is clear:You don’t stop working—you just shift where and how you contribute.

And if you’re willing to let go of ego, get comfortable with vulnerability, and focus on service…you may find something more meaningful than what you left behind.

About Ana Goizeuta Clark

Ana is a global business leader with over three decades of experience in financial services, including senior roles on Wall Street where she built a reputation for strategic leadership and results.

After stepping away from her corporate career, Ana transitioned into service as a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), applying her decision-making skills in high-pressure, real-world situations.

Her work today reflects a shift from achievement-driven success to purpose-driven contribution—grounded in faith, service to others, and a willingness to challenge her own assumptions about identity, relevance, and what truly matters.

#metirement #thirdthird #3rdTHIRD #60for60 #LifeDesign #NextChapter #cecizak