Empowering Widows
A spouse's death is a life-altering event that reshapes your world in unimaginable ways. When my husband, Tom, passed, I faced the daunting task of rebuilding my life. Through this journey, I learned that resilience isn’t just about surviving—it’s about thriving.
In this article, I delve into the transformative steps that can help you rediscover your voice, embrace newfound freedoms, and live life to the fullest. These insights are not just theoretical; they’re drawn from my personal experience and the experiences of many other widows I’ve had the privilege to know.
Whether you’re newly widowed or have been on this path for some time, this article offers practical guidance and heartfelt encouragement to help you move forward with confidence and hope.
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Empowering Widows
What Empowering Widows Really Requires
How to guide grieving clients through this personal and financial transition with compassion and care
This article offers financial advisors compassionate, practical strategies for supporting recently widowed clients—emphasizing why doing so is not only empathetic but also a smart business move. It guides advisors through tailored listening, staged planning, and emotional sensitivity to build deep trust, drive loyalty, and cultivate meaningful long-term relationships.

Empowering Widows
Impactful Empathy
What to Say and How to Say It to Your Grieving Widowed Client
If you’ve ever struggled to know the right words or gestures when working with a grieving widow, this guide is for you. In Impactful Empathy, I share compassionate, real-world ways to support your widowed clients with confidence and care—right when they need it most. Say the right thing, at the right time—with empathy that matters.