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“Wealthy After Forty” Podcast with Dalene Higgins
Amy joined the “Wealthy After 40: Personal Finance, Financial Freedom, Debt Payoff & Retirement Savings for Gen X” Podcast with Dalene Higgins to discuss “The Unseen Links Between Money and Life with Amy Kemp”
I See You
Yep, you. I see you reading my emails, liking my posts, and even if you don’t reply or comment, I can feel your positive energy and your head nodding up and down and your spirit yelling out silently, “Yes! Yes! YES! That is true!” I see you with the fire of ambition burning inside you, untamable and unruly…
Does the ground beneath you feel a little shaky?
With over 20 years of the entrepreneurial life under my belt, I have a few principles I have learned that feel counterintuitive but that have served me well through the years. Here is one I learned in the midst of the 2008 recession: The last thing I will eliminate from my budget when things feel uncertain…
Are you ready to take the risk?
At the end of August, I traveled to Utah for a weekend retreat with a group of coaches who also use the Habit Finder assessment and curriculum with their clients. The time we spend together is a beautiful blend of learning and fun, and sometimes both at the same time. One afternoon, about 12 coaches…
My Favorite Moment from our Summer Vacation May Surprise You
We spent the last five days in the mountains of California near Yosemite Park. We went white water rafting in the Tuolumne River, which earned a spot in my “Top 5 Most Exhilarating (and also moderately terrifying — lol) Life Experiences” list. We hiked to the top of Sentinel Dome overlooking the most famous seven-mile…
Do you feel seen?
For more than twenty years, the mission of my work has been the development and support of leaders. A recent conversation I had with a female leader who I met at a community event reminded me why this work is so important. A mutual friend introduced me to this leader at a local networking event, and…
Stepping into a leadership role? Here’s 5 things to know!
I work with many people who are transitioning from the role of employee to leader within an organization or who are business owners leading a team of people. This change can be unsettling and challenging. Here are 5 things you need to know as you step into a leadership role that will give you perspective…
Do you need a breakthrough?
I have a few questions for you, friend. Do you find yourself constantly seeking more training or education in an effort to grow your business, income, or skills to the next level? Does it feel like if you just learned one more thing THEN you would experience the breakthrough you’ve been dreaming of? Do you…
What if guilt was no longer a part of your life?
Do you find yourself consumed by guilt throughout your life? You feel guilty when you are working. You feel guilty when you aren’t working. You feel guilty as a spouse or parent, like you aren’t measuring up? Want a quick, easy way to make healthier, more “boundaried” decisions in all areas of your life that…