Accessible Career and Retirement Support for Women 50+

New offerings combine Expert-led webinars, 1:1 coaching, and "Pay What You Can" pricing to support women facing ageism, caregiving demands, and shifting career dynamics.

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"The picture that we were sold: a linear career that eases into a happy retirement is just not the case for women anymore – not when you're navigating workplace bias, economic shifts, and multigenerational caregiving all at once. At Sam, we’re delivering practical strategies, guidance, and accessible pricing so women can navigate this with professionals in their corner.”

-Abby Nydam, Founder and CEO of Sam

Complimentary Webinars

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​Retirement looks completely different today.

Between supporting aging parents, managing kids still at home, navigating health shifts, and facing financial uncertainty, the classic dream of "sailing off into the sunset" can feel pretty far away.​

On top of a challenging time in history for women, stepping away from a career is a major identity transition that rarely happens overnight.​We can help, and you are definitely not alone.​

Join Sam Expert Sharmila Fowler, MBA, MCPC, for a complimentary 30-minute webinar and live Q&A as she shares a practical framework for navigating the real, multi-layered reality of this next chapter and helpful things to consider.

Promotion for a free webinar titled 'Finding Work After Fifty' with Mary Despe de Echemendia, scheduled for Thursday, August 20th at 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT. The ad features an illustration of a woman with short white hair, wearing a pink shirt and purple pants, holding a laptop and celebrating with confetti and streamers against a green and beige background.

Looking for your next role after 50 can feel excruciating and we won't sugarcoat it.

Ageism is real, and navigating a career pivot or job loss at this stage is destabilizing.​

You don’t have to do it alone, we can help.​

Join Sam Expert Mary Despe de Echemendia, PCC, SPHR, for a complimentary 30-minute webinar and live Q&A.

Mary will share recent success stories and actionable tactics that are actually working for women over 50 in today's market.

Pay What You Can 1:1 Sessions

How to book your 1:1 session after checkout:

  1. Select your Pay What you Can amount below and complete checkout.

  2. You will instantly be redirected to Sam to pick your time slot.

  3. Log into Sam (or create a quick free profile) and enter promo code sent to your email to select in your time.

To ensure no woman is priced out of guidance during critical shifts, we are introducing a flexible "Pay What You Can" feature for 1:1 sessions focusing on retirement and finding work.

Redesigning Retirement: Your Next Chapter Plan

60 Minutes

Pay What You Can (Value $175)

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Retirement shouldn’t feel uncertain—it should feel intentional, fulfilling, and aligned with the life you want to create next.

This session helps you prepare for the human side of retirement: redefining purpose, identity, and daily activities beyond work. You'll identify what gives your life meaning and how you want to contribute, connect, and learn.

You’ll walk away with a grounded, values-based roadmap to help you approach this next chapter with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Time: 60 Minutes

Price: Pay What You Can (Value $175)

Expert: Sharmila Fowler, MBA, MPCP

Finding Work after 50: Start Here

60 Minutes

Pay What You Can (Value $175)

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Ageism is real—and you don’t have to face it unarmed. You’ve earned decades of experience; now it’s time to make it work for you.

In this session we’ll tackle ageism head-on with strategies to position your depth of experience as your greatest asset and competitive edge.

You’ll walk away with practical positioning tools and an action plan to approach your job search strategically with personal mantras that remind you: your worth isn’t measured by years left, but by the value you bring.

Time: 60 Minutes

Price: Pay What You Can (Value $175)

Expert: Mary Despe de Echemendia, PCC, SPHR

We offer small-group sessions. If you’d like to request one for your community, please enter your email address and we will get back to you in 24 hours or less.

Your information will never be shared.