As many Caribbean women cross milestones of 35, 40, and 50, we start to wonder if we’ve outgrown the career roles we once worked hard to attain. We assess how we can continue to maximise our economic impact while protecting our wellbeing. With regional pensions under threat and the risk of noncommunicable diseases rising as we age, we have to get honest about our work, aging and our Caribbean reality. 

In this episode, I’m sharing why I chose to “peel it back to the studs” and how we can all work stronger, not just harder. 

Chapter Timestamps:

0:00 – The Reality of Ageing and Work in the Caribbean 

2:15 – Life After 35: A New Perspective on Career 

4:45 – The Truth About Pensions and Economic Stability 

7:10 – Outgrowing Your Role: The “Tight Shoes” Analogy 

9:30 – Maintaining Well-being & Managing Health Risks 

12:15 – Upskilling: Are You Willing to Learn Something New? 

15:00 – Using Your “Total Skill Range” to Earn Income 

18:30 – Redefining Work

I have more questions than answers, but I know this: we don’t have to work until we drop. We can choose a life that allows us to execute at the highest quality while remaining whole. Let’s think through these transitions together.

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If this resonated with you, please leave a comment—are you ready to learn a new skill, or think of new ways to harness your potential?