Navigating Widowhood with Donna Kendrick

In episode 60 of The Best Guest we welcome Donna Kendrick, the author of A Guide to Widowhood: Navigating the First Three Years, to the show. We talk about:What you can do to prepare for an unexpected lossThe best ways for friends and family to support a widow or widowerThe stages of navigating your finances in widowhood<br/>About Donna KendrickDonna Kendrick will never forget that “Omgosh, what just happened?!?!” moment when she discovered her husband Greg passed away suddenly in November 2013. During her time of grieving Donna quickly realized that she had stepped into a new role overnight, one where she had to take control of her family’s finances in order to keep life consistent for her and her kids. Important family decisions came on real soon and real quick, and Donna had to figure out how to navigate this new season in her life, which meant finding the professional resources to help. Donna has made it her life’s work to help other widows and widowers navigate their own financial decisions in the first days, weeks and months of widowhood... and the years to follow. She is the author of A Guide to Widowhood: Navigating the First Three Years (pub. Epic Author July 22) which is here to help through the first days, weeks and months of widowhood… and the years to follow. Donna is also the host of the Widow, Wisdom and Wealth ™ podcast, which aims to remove the intimidation out of financial planning, so families can handle any transitions that come their way. Donna is an avid long-distance runner who turns her passion into an ability to raise funds for local causes such as Safe Harbor, a grief counselling program. In 2022 Donna married her husband Jim and between them, they have six children. Together with their Newfoundland and English bulldog, they enjoy living in the community of Springfield Township, Wyndmoor, PA.Key TakeawaysIf the worst happens make sure you take a moment to breatheSurround yourself with trusted peopleGet your state documents doneMake sure you have enough life insurance Don't wait for widowhood to get preparedHave someone come to meetings with you to take notesIf someone you know has recently lost a partner think what you can do to make their life easier<br/>QuoteIt's okay to take the quiet time. Don't be scared of it.Mentioned in This EpisodeA Guide to Widowhood: Navigating the First Three YearsConnect with Donna KendrickSephton Financial WebsiteWidow and Wisdom WebsiteWidow and Wisdom FacebookWidow and Wisdom InstagramWidow Wisdom and Wealth Podcast
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