Build A Retirement You Love Living
Practical guidance to help you create a retirement filled with purpose, connection and joy.
Welcome
Retirement is one of life's biggest transitions. Whether you're looking ahead, adjusting to the early days of retirement or simply searching for fresh inspiration after many years, you're in the right place. Here you'll find ideas, practical guidance and encouragement to help you create a retirement that feels meaningful, balanced and joyful.
Explore the options below and begin wherever feels right for you
MEET STEVIE
Why I Created The Joyful Retirement Coach
Like many women, I believe retirement is about far more than finances or simply filling time. It is a major life transition — one that can bring freedom, excitement, uncertainty and unexpected emotional shifts all at once.
That's why I created The Joyful Retirement Coach and The Joyful Retirement Community: to offer women encouragement, practical ideas and a place to feel understood as they build a retirement that feels meaningful, balanced and genuinely joyful.
Through my community, books, articles, workshops and coaching, I share gentle guidance, thoughtful reflection and practical support to help you move forward with confidence — one small step at a time.
Because your next chapter is even better when you don't have to navigate it alone.
A WEEK WITH US
Imagine Your Week Could Feel Like This …
Retirement doesn't have to feel empty or overwhelming. Imagine starting your week knowing there's something interesting to read, friendly women to chat with, gentle encouragement when you need it and new ideas to explore whenever it suits you.
A Friendly Coffee & Chat
Relaxed online conversations with supportive women who understand this stage of life.
Use Our Facebook Group
Ask questions, share experiences or simply enjoy knowing you're not doing retirement on your own.
Something New To Read
Fresh articles filled with practical ideas, gentle encouragement and thoughtful inspiration.
An Online Workshop
Friendly sessions exploring the real-life changes retirement brings, with practical ideas you can take away.
A Gentle Challenge
Simple monthly ideas and downloadable resources to help you make small changes that add up.
All In Your Own Way
Whether you visit every day or drop in occasionally, everything is there whenever you're ready.
WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT
A Different Way To Think About Retirement
It’s less about planning retirement …
… and more about enjoying it
It’s less about being told what you should do …
… and more about discovering what feels right for you
It’s less about reading another generic retirement advice article …
… and more about finding women to share the journey with
It’s less about creating the “perfect” retirement …
… and more about creating the one that feels right for you
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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The Joyful Retirement Coach is a place for women who want to create a retirement that feels meaningful, balanced and genuinely enjoyable.
Whether you're looking for inspiration, practical ideas, a welcoming community or one-to-one support, you'll find gentle guidance to help you build a retirement you love living.
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I work with women who are approaching retirement, newly retired or have been retired for some time and are wondering what comes next.
Some are excited but looking for fresh purpose. Others feel they've lost structure, confidence or a sense of themselves. Many simply want retirement to feel more fulfilling than it does today.
Wherever you are in your journey, you're very welcome here.
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I offer a range of ways to support women in creating a joyful and meaningful retirement, so you can choose the approach that suits you best.
These include the Joyful Retirement Community, one-to-one coaching, books and workbooks, articles, free community talks, workshops and my monthly Joyful Retirement Update newsletter.
Whether you're simply looking for fresh ideas or would like more personalised support, there's a place to begin that feels right for you.
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Not at all. There isn't one "right" place to begin.
Many women start by reading an article, downloading a resource or joining my newsletter. Others enjoy attending a free community talk, exploring my books or booking a free introductory call.
If you're looking for regular encouragement and connection with other women, The Joyful Retirement Community is a wonderful next step—but it's entirely your choice. Take whatever path feels right for you.
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Yes. At the moment, all of my coaching, community, workshops and resources are designed specifically for women.
Retirement often brings unique experiences and challenges for women, and creating a space where those can be explored openly is at the heart of my work.
While I warmly appreciate the interest of anyone visiting the site, my current focus is on helping women build a retirement they love living.
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No. My support can be helpful whether you are approaching retirement, newly retired, or adjusting later.
Many women begin this work while they are still planning retirement, reducing work hours, adjusting to an unexpected life change or simply sensing that a new chapter is approaching.
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I believe support should be accessible, with options to suit different needs and budgets.
Many of my articles, newsletters and community talks are free to enjoy. The Joyful Retirement Community is available for a small monthly subscription, while my books, workshops and one-to-one coaching are all individually priced, so you only pay for what you choose to use.
There are no long-term commitments or expensive programmes—simply choose the level of support that feels right for you.
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Yes. There are plenty of ways to get to know me and my approach before spending a penny.
You can explore my articles, subscribe to the Joyful Retirement Update newsletter, attend one of my free community talks or book a free introductory call if you'd like to chat about your retirement and how I might be able to help.
It's a gentle way to discover what feels right for you, with no pressure or obligation.
NEWSLETTER
The Joyful Retirement Update
Practical ideas and gentle encouragement for your Golden Chapter in my free newsletter.
Once a month, I'll share practical retirement tips, a short article or reflection and details of upcoming workshops and events, new resources and book updates.
Your email will never be shared and you can unsubscribe at any time