Stories from the DreamTribe

I was facing the proverbial four-way intersection … re-launching my career, turning fifty, sending my firstborn across the country to college, and feeling that inner voice speak up to say “follow your dreams”. It was in one weekend, at This is Fifty, with Nancy and Sheri at the helm – where the red lights transitioned to green and the road, once filled with fear, seemed to intuitively all make sense! The Pillars provided the framework to follow my dreams – the love and honesty made it real.

I was at a crossroads in my life when I heard about This Is Fifty Weekend and The Pillar Life Approach. As a Wellness Strategist I already knew where I was out of balance but The Pillar Life Approach helped to put everything in it’s simplest form. Not only did I become more focused on the Pillars that were out of balance but I got my teenage son involved as well, now we hold each other accountable, 8 simple yet important pillars to focus on. This is a great fun family exercise to do that will keep you on the right track so you can Thrive!

I gave your podcast a 5 star review early this year and I told a bit of my story then.  At the age of 50 I was challenged by a spiritual teacher to answer the question “who am I?”  Once we let go of the roles I played (mother, daughter, wife, sister, boss, employee, woman, etc., I also had to let go of the adjectives I use to describe myself, short, kind, smart, etc.  I was left with a huge question. How can I possibly be 50 years old and have no idea who I am?

That started my journey and my awakening.  Your podcast came along at exactly the right time in my life.  I was beginning to live the pillar life without even knowing it was a “thing.”  Now I can’t wait for your weekly podcasts. I love, but admittedly have not yet tried, Nancy’s recipes in the newsletter, and I shamelessly promote your podcast whenever I can.

I love this podcast. When I first heard about it from a dear friend I was (quietly) deeply skeptical about what I, a guy in my late thirties, could learn from a podcast targeted at women in their 50s. How wrong I was! I have found the insight, experiences and stories so valuable and inspiring. Moreover the Pillar Life framework is so helpful and practical as I construct a life of purpose, service and happiness.

I turned 50 last week and it is amazing how something about this stage of life really causes us to step back and take measure of the way we have been living our lives, really evaluating all of its different components.  No matter how we feel in our specific space – good, bad or just okay – there is a nagging subconscious being at mid-life (I hate this terminology but have failed to think of a better one) that kicks our ass into gear. And even though as women we’ve all tried various ways of self-improvement throughout our lives, this stage of maturity comes with so much wisdom and assuredness, I love it!  The Pillar Life is exactly the tool needed to use as a guide along the way and both of your stories are incredibly inspirational.

My weekend at 1440 was magical. The energy was electric and full of love, acceptance, courage, sisterhood and strength – the same energy I get when listening to Sheri and Nancy on the podcast. Like I can do anything and I’ve got a whole dreamtribe who have my back if I step out of my comfort zone and reach out. I can’t wait to go back and I’m so grateful for the renewed and re-energized life The Pillar Life is giving me.

This Is Fifty and the Pillar Life event at 1440 Multiversity was a life changer. Not to be overly dramatic, but the event came at such a pivotal time in my life. I was recently widowed, grief stricken and completely lost. Spending time with Sheri, Nancy and the other women, learning about the Pillar Life and hearing from the amazing speakers, opened my eyes to the new life I could create for myself. I follow This Is Fifty regularly and continue to work on my Pillar Life.

Tonight I am gathering my tribe to introduce them to the pillar life. Four of us will be meeting to tune in and get our Sherri and Nancy fix. We will be meeting weekly to share what we’re up to and create our lives.

I could not be more excited to share the pillars with these women, they are movers and shakers, dreamers and doers. We are even going to have our own experts stop by to talk to us from time to time and our intention is that our Dream Tribe will expand to reach more and more women here is St Louis.

Thank you for all you do and the difference you are making for women. You move, touch and inspire me every week!

Hello awesome team from the Pillar Life! First of all THANK YOU for stepping into your greatness and for all the amazing things you put out and bring into the world! I appreciate all of your ‘investigations’ and ‘refinings’ to create the pillar life – and most of all thanks for sharing it! Thanks again and lots of love from Down under.

As someone who just turned 50 last Monday, I’ve been listening to your podcast since Spring.  Every single episode-I binge listened in the beginning. I love to hear the growth in your lives and see the unfolding of your brand and story.  As a marketing professional its exciting to have a front row seat to your pillar life and gain inspiration from your experiences. Most every episode resonates with me and I can pick up nuggets to enrich my life, so THANK YOU! 🙂

I discovered your podcast this summer and binged the first season in one weekend! I love it! You are speaking big to me!! I’m 55 and have finally decided to put ME first! Your pillars, are my pullers and I am going right along with you on your journey.