Alison Jacobson - Midlife Maverick

Bon Voyage! Day drinking beginning in 5,4,3,2,….

Currently reading the book Strangers - about a woman going through a divorce. It’s a great book and yes, she’s extremely privileged BUT here’s the important lesson - you may think you know your husband but during a divorce he’s not the same person.

As I tell my coaching clients - don’t try to rationalize or figure it out - it will only make you crazy.

Going through a divorce is simply a termination of a contract. The faster you can understand that the better the outcome.

To say I’m bursting with pride would be an understatement. It might not have seemed like a big accomplishment, but throughout the performance of Lion King with , Spencer moved further out of his comfort zone and stayed on stage. Finally at the end of the performance he not only remained but put on his giraffe head!

I’m so grateful to the incredible volunteers who spend tireless hours with patience and kindness putting the show together.

People with disabilities deserve to be seen and heard and express themselves and that’s what Sphere is about! ❤️

A startling realization hit me last night.

When our kids are little, we can see the danger and either remove them or the danger itself to keep them safe.

Once they become adults we can see the danger and do neither of those things - just watch the oncoming train and pray.

I love when one of my coaching clients finishes up and finds their "Happily Ever After." ❤

The most fun I’ve had in a long time!! is just for midlife women - no men allowed - and dancing like crazy!

So happy to be a midlife woman now when we have decided to live life on OUR terms. Started by two smart women who encourages us to live by their motto:

Sing f’ing loud
Dance like nobody gives a s&%t
And remember who the f*%k you are!!

Happy to be enjoying the life stage with

There’s nothing better than when a business colleague becomes a dear friend . I’m in awe of this woman who has been a leader in the juvenile product space for decades.

I’m beyond grateful for her support of . She was instrumental in helping me find the strategic direction for the organization. But more so, she’s been my sounding board and provider of laughs and a glass of wine at some REALLY difficult times!

I’m excited for your next chapter and can’t wait to share some more wine and laughs! ❤️