“We strive not to fade like the denim of over wo “We strive not to fade like the denim of over worn jeans.“ - Laura Black For more quotes by Laura, pick up her latest book: “Climbing Down the Ladder”! Link in graphi . . . #lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #midlifeinfluencers #womenunite
“No matter our age, we still feel trepidation wh “No matter our age, we still feel trepidation when we step outside of our comfort zones. It’s only a problem if we give in to the fear.“ - Laura Black For more quotes by Laura, pick up her latest book: “Climbing Down the Ladder”! Link in graphic. 📍 . . . #lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #midlifeinfluencers #womenunite
“Judging others is self-justification in disguis “Judging others is self-justification in disguise.“ - Laura Black For more quotes by Laura, pick up her latest book: “Climbing Down the Ladder”! Link in graphic. 📍 . . . #lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #midlifeinfluencers #womenunite
Catch me on the "Beyond Retirement" podcast with J Catch me on the "Beyond Retirement" podcast with Jacquie Doucette! I shared some of my insights into how to make retirement the best it can be, including: - prioritizing happiness - finding fulfillment and letting go - expanding the spokes on the Wheel of Life Let me know if you give it a watch! #BeyondRetirement #BeyondRetirementPodcast #Retirement #Retired https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGPn2Jut8dA
“ Simply relaxing and doing nothing is a learned “ Simply relaxing and doing nothing is a learned skill—for women.“ - Laura Black For more quotes by Laura, pick up her latest book: “Climbing Down the Ladder”! Link in graphic. 📍 . . . #lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #midlifeinfluencers #womenunite
“How sad for those consumed with pointing out al “How sad for those consumed with pointing out all that is wrong in the world. And even sadder for their companions.“ - Laura Black For more quotes by Laura, pick up her latest book: “Climbing Down the Ladder”! Link in graphic. 📍
"Perhaps there is some truth to the stereotype 'cr "Perhaps there is some truth to the stereotype 'cranky old man.'" A musing from my new book: "Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to a Different Kind of Happy"! Comment "TRUTH” to grab your copy! 📌
"Each day seek to perform a small act of kindness. "Each day seek to perform a small act of kindness. Soon they will multiply into grandiosity." A musing from my new book: "Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to a Different Kind of Happy"! Comment "KINDNESS” to grab your copy! 📌 . . . #lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #poetry #inspirationalquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotestagram #motivationalquotes #motivation #igwriters #quotestag #dailymotivation #mindset
A musing from my new book: "Climbing Down the Ladd A musing from my new book: "Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to a Different Kind of Happy"! Comment "BLINDERS” to grab your copy! 📌 . . . #lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #poetry #inspirationalquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotestagram #motivationalquotes #motivation #igwriters #quotestag #dailymotivation #mindset
"Acceptance is the salve for most wounds." Do yo "Acceptance is the salve for most wounds." Do you find this to be the case? A musing from my new book: "Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to a Different Kind of Happy"! Comment "ACCEPTANCE” to grab your copy! 📌 . . . #lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #poetry #inspirationalquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotestagram #motivationalquotes #motivation #igwriters #quotestag #dailymotivation #mindset
"During those first two years of retirement, I sta "During those first two years of retirement, I started over a dozen new businesses in my head...Coming up with the ideas gave me a rush; thinking of actual execution and implementation killed the buzz." A musing from my new book: "Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to a Different Kind of Happy"! Comment “BUZZ” to grab your copy! 📌
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Helping midlife+ women embrace their 2nd (3rd or 4th) acts. An award-winning attorney and businesswoman turned author and speaker. Laura validates challenges of women with humor and affirmation.

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“We strive not to fade like the denim of over wo “We strive not to fade like the denim of over worn jeans.“ - Laura Black For more quotes by Laura, pick up her latest book: “Climbing Down the Ladder”! Link in graphi . . . #lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #midlifeinfluencers #womenunite
“No matter our age, we still feel trepidation wh “No matter our age, we still feel trepidation when we step outside of our comfort zones. It’s only a problem if we give in to the fear.“ - Laura Black For more quotes by Laura, pick up her latest book: “Climbing Down the Ladder”! Link in graphic. 📍 . . . #lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #midlifeinfluencers #womenunite
“Judging others is self-justification in disguis “Judging others is self-justification in disguise.“ - Laura Black For more quotes by Laura, pick up her latest book: “Climbing Down the Ladder”! Link in graphic. 📍 . . . #lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #midlifeinfluencers #womenunite
Catch me on the "Beyond Retirement" podcast with J Catch me on the "Beyond Retirement" podcast with Jacquie Doucette! I shared some of my insights into how to make retirement the best it can be, including: - prioritizing happiness - finding fulfillment and letting go - expanding the spokes on the Wheel of Life Let me know if you give it a watch! #BeyondRetirement #BeyondRetirementPodcast #Retirement #Retired https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGPn2Jut8dA
“ Simply relaxing and doing nothing is a learned “ Simply relaxing and doing nothing is a learned skill—for women.“ - Laura Black For more quotes by Laura, pick up her latest book: “Climbing Down the Ladder”! Link in graphic. 📍 . . . #lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #midlifeinfluencers #womenunite
“How sad for those consumed with pointing out al “How sad for those consumed with pointing out all that is wrong in the world. And even sadder for their companions.“ - Laura Black For more quotes by Laura, pick up her latest book: “Climbing Down the Ladder”! Link in graphic. 📍
"Perhaps there is some truth to the stereotype 'cr "Perhaps there is some truth to the stereotype 'cranky old man.'" A musing from my new book: "Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to a Different Kind of Happy"! Comment "TRUTH” to grab your copy! 📌
"Each day seek to perform a small act of kindness. "Each day seek to perform a small act of kindness. Soon they will multiply into grandiosity." A musing from my new book: "Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to a Different Kind of Happy"! Comment "KINDNESS” to grab your copy! 📌 . . . #lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #poetry #inspirationalquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotestagram #motivationalquotes #motivation #igwriters #quotestag #dailymotivation #mindset
A musing from my new book: "Climbing Down the Ladd A musing from my new book: "Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to a Different Kind of Happy"! Comment "BLINDERS” to grab your copy! 📌 . . . #lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #poetry #inspirationalquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotestagram #motivationalquotes #motivation #igwriters #quotestag #dailymotivation #mindset
"Acceptance is the salve for most wounds." Do yo "Acceptance is the salve for most wounds." Do you find this to be the case? A musing from my new book: "Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to a Different Kind of Happy"! Comment "ACCEPTANCE” to grab your copy! 📌 . . . #lifequotes #quotestags #inspirational #quotesdaily #instaquote #poetry #inspirationalquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotestagram #motivationalquotes #motivation #igwriters #quotestag #dailymotivation #mindset
"During those first two years of retirement, I sta "During those first two years of retirement, I started over a dozen new businesses in my head...Coming up with the ideas gave me a rush; thinking of actual execution and implementation killed the buzz." A musing from my new book: "Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to a Different Kind of Happy"! Comment “BUZZ” to grab your copy! 📌
"My wardrobe is centered around forty pairs of bla "My wardrobe is centered around forty pairs of black pants. Thirty-seven of them have elastic waists, the other three I never wear." A musing from my new book: "Climbing Down the Ladder: A Journey to a Different Kind of Happy"! If you enjoyed this quote, read the rest. Grab your copy at the link in my bio! 📕 . . . #slowliving #intentionalliving #lifequotes #quotestags #writersofig #quotesdaily #instaquote #poetry #inspirationalquotes #quotes #quoteoftheday #quotestagram #motivationalquotes #motivation #igwriters #quotestag

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