In a world that often overlooks the potential and vibrancy of women after 50, Jen Rigley stands as a beacon of inspiration. Founder of the "Flourish Journey Framework," Jen is on a mission to guide midlife women through life’s challenges and help them embrace their full potential. With a vision for creating a community where women can find connection, encouragement, and purpose, her framework is designed to transform disappointment or despair into a fulfilling and joyful life. What began as a personal journey has evolved into a movement, one that is changing the narrative around aging and helping women thrive in their later years.
Creating a Community for Midlife Women
Jen Rigley’s Flourish Journey Framework is more than a coaching program; it’s the foundation of a larger community aimed at supporting women through their midlife transformations. The essence of this community lies in forging deep connections, both locally and online. Rigley emphasizes that some of her strongest friendships have been formed through platforms like Zoom, showing that meaningful relationships can thrive regardless of physical distance.
While the structure of the community is still in the works, Jen is actively gathering feedback to shape it. “Currently, joining the community just means signing up for our newsletter to get tips and inspiration while we build out the larger vision,” she explains. Her dream is to create a space where women feel supported and encouraged, no matter where they are in life.
The Flourish Journey Framework: A Roadmap for Transformation
At the heart of Jen Rigley’s approach is the Flourish Journey Framework, a step-by-step process designed to help women navigate midlife transformations. It’s not a quick fix, nor is it a magical solution to life’s challenges. Instead, it’s a roadmap that guides women through the necessary work of looking deeply at their past, present, and future.
“The overarching principle is that there is a process to walk through, step-by-step, to help you move from disappointment or despair to a more fulfilling, joyful life,” Jen explains. She emphasizes that this transformation requires time, introspection, and a willingness to shift one’s mindset. To support this, her framework offers tools and techniques that help women challenge limiting beliefs and embrace new perspectives.
Debunking Misconceptions About Life After 50
One of the most significant barriers to personal transformation, according to Jen Rigley, is the abundance of misconceptions about life after 50. Society tends to view aging as a period of decline, reinforced by media, workplaces, and even within families. “The sad truth is that most of us have inherently absorbed those thoughts and beliefs over a lifetime of hearing and seeing them,” she notes.
These misconceptions are precisely why the mindset shift is a crucial element in the Flourish Journey Framework. Jen urges women to reject the outdated notion that life after 50 is one of decline and instead focus on the potential for reinvention and growth. “We owe it to ourselves to put a stop to those misconceptions in our own minds,” she says, highlighting the many remarkable women over 50 who are flourishing despite societal expectations.
Leveraging an MBA for Empowerment
Jen Rigley’s educational background, particularly her MBA from the prestigious Kellogg School of Management, has significantly influenced her approach to coaching and empowering women. While her MBA lent her credibility in her professional career, it also provided her with the tools to facilitate group activities and develop structured frameworks to convey her ideas effectively.
“Having an MBA helped build credibility in my professional career, but that experience was also instrumental in understanding how best to facilitate group activity for coaching,” she explains. Through this education, Jen has honed her ability to create thought leadership frameworks that women can easily understand and apply to their own lives.
The Role of Resilience in Transformation
Resilience, Jen Rigley believes, is a key ingredient in any personal transformation. “Resilience is so important in how we move through life, especially in challenging times,” she says. For many women, their resilience is born from past traumas and challenges. While it may not always be evident in the moment, these experiences shape and strengthen them, providing the fortitude to navigate future transformations. Jen encourages women to reflect on their past challenges to understand how resilience has played a role in their lives. “We have to have the fortitude to make significant changes in our lives, and resilience plays a key role in doing that,” she asserts. Her belief is that every woman in midlife has a reservoir of resilience to call on. To build this further, she suggests a simple yet powerful exercise: taking a recent challenge and journaling three positive thoughts about the experience. This process helps women reframe their past hardships and recognize their inner strength.
Embracing Change and Pursuing New Opportunities
For women hesitant to embrace change or pursue new opportunities later in life, Jen Rigley offers a gentle but powerful nudge. “Buy a journal and start writing down how you want to feel, what you want your day to look like, and also what is not serving you,” she advises. This simple practice encourages women to reflect on their desires, goals, and the obstacles holding them back. Once these thoughts are on paper, the next step is to ask, “If not now, when?” Jen believes that this question is crucial for women who feel stuck or uncertain about making a change. By confronting the fear of the unknown and focusing on the possibilities that lie ahead, women can begin to take the steps necessary to create the life they want.
A Flourishing Future
Jen Rigley’s work is a testament to the power of mindset, resilience, and community in helping midlife women embrace their full potential. Through the Flourish Journey Framework, she is not only changing lives but also reshaping the narrative around aging. By providing women with the tools and support they need to transform their lives, Jen is building a community where every woman can flourish, no matter her age or circumstances. As her vision continues to evolve, so too will the possibilities for midlife women everywhere.
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