None of us believe tragedy will happen to us…until it does.

In this deeply meaningful episode of The Trailblazer Chronicles, Judy sits down with her dear friend and colleague, Jane Blaufus, whose personal experience with unexpected loss transformed her mission and her message. Today, she is passionate about helping individuals and families have the courageous conversations that most people avoid…about finances, planning, protection, and the practical realities of life.

This conversation isn’t about fear. It’s about love.

Together, they discuss why “not having enough time or not being ready to talk” is not an excuse, how avoiding difficult conversations often creates unnecessary chaos, and why preparing your family is one of the greatest gifts you can give the people you care about.

This episode may just be the nudge someone needs to finally have the conversation they’ve been putting off.

Bio- Jane is the author of the third edition of WITH THE [STROKE] OF A PEN: Claim Your Life. Her book and comprehensive planning binder have become acclaimed as two of the most actionable, personal and financial planning resources available today for families, individuals and business owners alike. She is on a mission to help advisors to get the ‘Courageous Conversations’ started with their clients to become their ‘advisor for life’.

An international keynote speaker, Jane has delivered highly rated sessions at four MDRT conferences around the globe along with numerous keynote speeches across North America.

She brings to the table 25+ years of insurance expertise as a financial advisor, sales manager and corporate executive. Today she is the Principal of The Blaufus Group Inc., based in Toronto, Canada and consults extensively into the financial services industry. Jane is a frequently sought after guest expert on Television, Radio and Podcasts. Her reputation and expertise make her an influential business coach to many financial services professionals around the world.

What happens when the career you’ve built so carefully begins to shift…and you start asking, What’s next for me?

In this episode of The Trailblazer Chronicles, Judy sits down with Andrea Maizes, who is passionate about helping women leaders approaching the later stages of their careers think intentionally and reinvention, retirement and the next chapter of life. Inspired by her new book, Your Next Edit, why this transition is about so much more than finances, and how to move into what’s next with clarity, purpose, and excitement.

Together, they unpack the emotional, practical, and deeply personal side of leaving one season and stepping into another.

This episode is for every woman who knows there’s more ahead…and wants to step into it thoughtfully, confidently, and fully. #Reinvention #Retirement #WhatComesNext #YourNextEdit #TrailblazerChronicles

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Substack: The Next Edit

Bio:

Burnout and retirement readiness can feel almost identical, but confusing the two can have serious consequences.

After 35 years as a senior HR executive, Andrea Maizes walked away from her corporate career and quickly learned that exhaustion isn’t the same thing as being ready for what’s next. Losing the title, the structure, the social network and the built-in purpose was far more destabilizing than she expected.

Today, Andrea is a certified executive and retirement coach (ACC, CPRC) who works with founders, CEOs, and senior leaders navigating major transitions. She helps high achievers slow down long enough to ask the right question: Am I running from something… or moving toward something?

Because at 55+, a reactive exit can impact income, identity, and future options in ways people underestimate.

Andrea is the author of Your Next Edit and the creator of The Next Edit Substack, where she focuses on the emotional, psychological and social side of life after success - the part traditional planning rarely addresses.

What does it take to empower the next generation of women leaders? For this week’s guest on The Trailblazer Chronicles, it begins with one word: mentorship.

With five years of passionate work mentoring women, Urmi Hossain has witnessed firsthand how the right guidance at the right moment can change everything. In this uplifting conversation, we explore the role mentorship plays in confidence, clarity and career growth…and why women supporting women is the foundation of leadership that lasts.

Whether you’ve been a mentor, are looking for one or want to start giving back in a new way, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and equipped to lead by lifting others.

#TrailblazerChronicles #WomenInLeadership #MentorshipMatters #FemaleMentorship #EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen #WomenSupportingWomen #LeadWithPurpose

Bio

Urmi Hossain is a self-published author, speaker, podcast host, and finance professional based in Canada. She holds the CFA and CAIA designations and works in the financial services industry while actively advocating for women’s empowerment, identity, and self-leadership.

Her book, Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle, explores her journey as a third-culture woman navigating belonging, culture, and self-worth. Urmi also hosts Stories Beyond Borders, a podcast amplifying diverse voices on identity, migration, language, and the meaning of home.

She serves as Co-Chair of Women in Leadership’s Montreal Chapter and is passionate about public speaking, mentorship, and continuous growth.