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  • How to Use a Late-Career Encore Fellowship

    How to Use a Late-Career Encore Fellowship
    2026/06/08
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore encore fellowships—structured programs that place experienced professionals over 50 into paid, socially impactful roles with nonprofits for 6–12 months. They break down the Encore Fellowship model pioneered by organizations like Encore.org, using the example of a former marketing director at Procter & Gamble who transitioned into a fellowship at a food bank in Cincinnati. The hosts discuss stipend ranges ($25,000–$40,000 on average), how to find programs, what the application process looks like, and the key difference between a fellowship and an unpaid internship. They also touch on how fellowships can lead to full-time board or staff positions, citing a 2025 study that found 40% of encore fellows were offered permanent roles afterward. Lucas and Luna share practical tips for identifying programs that match your expertise, negotiating a stipend if the initial offer is low, and leveraging the fellowship to build a new professional network. The episode closes with a reflection on how encore fellowships offer both purpose and a bridge to meaningful work after 50. #EncoreCareers #LateCareer #CareerTransition #Fellowship #Nonprofit #SocialImpact #ProcterAndGamble #EncoreOrg #CareersAfter50 #SecondAct #PurposeDrivenWork #Stipend #Networking #BoardService #TransitionSkills #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 分
  • How to Turn a Late-Career Layoff Into a Consulting Practice

    How to Turn a Late-Career Layoff Into a Consulting Practice
    2026/06/08
    Episode 38 of Late-Career Conversations tackles the specific challenge of turning a layoff after 50 into a structured consulting practice. Lucas and Luna walk through the story of a 58-year-old former supply chain director who was let go in a restructuring, spent two weeks reframing her expertise, and landed her first three fractional clients within 60 days. They discuss the key moves: negotiating a transition agreement that includes client access, building a simple landing page before you need it, and pricing your first engagement at a rate that signals value without underselling. The hosts also touch on the emotional shift from employee identity to independent expert, and why the first 90 days after a layoff are a window of leverage, not panic. A practical, grounded episode for anyone facing an unexpected late-career exit. #LateCareer #Careers #LayoffStrategy #ConsultingPractice #FractionalConsulting #SupplyChain #CareerPivot #After50 #EmployeeToConsultant #TransitionAgreement #ClientAccess #PricingStrategy #LandingPage #LeverageWindow #IdentityShift #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LateCareerConversations Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分
  • How to Turn Your Career Narrative Into a Late-Career Memoir

    How to Turn Your Career Narrative Into a Late-Career Memoir
    2026/06/07
    Lucas and Luna explore a fresh late-career pivot: writing a memoir or professional narrative book to establish authority, open speaking gigs, and create a legacy. They walk through the story of a 58-year-old former HR executive who self-published a book on workplace ethics, which led to a board seat and a consulting pipeline. The episode covers how to structure a career memoir without being a celebrity, how to find a niche angle, the economics of self-publishing vs. traditional, and how to use the book as a business development tool. Lucas shares a concrete framework: the 'three-door' structure for organizing career stories, and Luna challenges whether everyone has a book in them. The hosts also touch on the June 2026 publishing landscape, where AI-assisted writing tools and print-on-demand have lowered the barrier. Practical, specific, and grounded in real numbers. #LateCareer #MemoirWriting #SelfPublishing #CareerNarrative #BookPublishing #EncoreCareer #ProfessionalDevelopment #PrintOnDemand #AIWritingTools #BoardSeat #ConsultingPipeline #PersonalBranding #LegacyPlanning #PreRetirement #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #WritingAdvice Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    11 分
  • How to Use Sabbaticals for a Late-Career Reset After 50

    How to Use Sabbaticals for a Late-Career Reset After 50
    2026/06/07
    Lucas and Luna explore the growing trend of sabbaticals among professionals over 50. Lucas shares the story of Diane, a 58-year-old marketing director who took a six-month sabbatical and returned to a more fulfilling fractional role. They discuss how to negotiate a sabbatical with your current employer, how to structure it financially, and the surprising career advantages it can create. Lucas cites data from a 2025 Society for Human Resource Management survey showing that 12 percent of large employers now offer formal sabbatical programs, up from 8 percent in 2020. Luna challenges the idea that taking time off hurts your career, and Lucas counters with evidence that sabbaticals often lead to higher engagement and new opportunities. They also touch on the emotional hurdles of stepping away. The episode closes with a low-key reminder that listener support at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo keeps the show ad-free. #LateCareer #Sabbatical #CareerReset #CareerPivot #CareerOver50 #EncoreCareer #WorkLifeBalance #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerStrategy #MidlifeCareer #FractionalExecutive #Consulting #HRTrends #Careers #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LateCareerConversations Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 分
  • How to Craft a Late-Career Personal Mission Statement

    How to Craft a Late-Career Personal Mission Statement
    2026/06/06
    Episode 35 of Late-Career Conversations with Fexingo: Lucas and Luna explore how professionals over 50 can write a personal mission statement to guide their encore career or consulting pivot. They walk through a step-by-step framework used by career coaches, drawing on the real example of a 58-year-old former operations director who used this exercise to land fractional board roles. The hosts discuss the difference between a mission statement and a LinkedIn summary, how to avoid vague corporate jargon, and why this tool helps late-career professionals say 'no' to the wrong opportunities. Luna shares a surprising stat from a 2025 Harvard Business Review study on purpose and late-career satisfaction. Lucas breaks down the three-part structure: your unique skills, the problem you solve, and the impact you want to have. No fluff, no filler—just a practical guide to defining your professional north star after 50. #LateCareer #PersonalMissionStatement #EncoreCareer #CareersAfter50 #FractionalExecutive #CareerPivot #PurposeDriven #HarvardBusinessReview #OperationsDirector #BoardRoles #Consulting #CareerClarity #ProfessionalBrand #JobSearch #Mentorship #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    7 分
  • How to Launch a Newsletter After 50 for Consulting Income

    How to Launch a Newsletter After 50 for Consulting Income
    2026/06/06
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how late-career professionals can launch a paid newsletter to build consulting income. They use the case of a 58-year-old former HR director who started a weekly Substack on workforce trends, grew it to 4,000 subscribers in 18 months, and used it to land three fractional consulting gigs. The hosts break down the specific steps: picking a narrow niche, writing short posts consistently, and cross-publishing on LinkedIn. They also discuss common pitfalls like over-investing in design before proving demand, and how to price a subscription at $8/month to start. If you have deep expertise and want to monetize it without a full-time job, this episode gives you a practical blueprint. #LateCareer #NewsletterLaunch #Substack #ConsultingIncome #HRDirector #WorkforceTrends #LinkedInCrossPublishing #NicheExpertise #MonetizeExpertise #FractionalWork #EncoreCareer #PassiveIncome #WritingCareer #CareerPivot #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #CareersAfter50 #ConsultingBlueprint Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 分
  • How to Use a Late-Career Board Placement Service

    How to Use a Late-Career Board Placement Service
    2026/06/05
    Lucas and Luna explore how professionals over 50 can land corporate board seats through specialized placement services. Lucas shares the story of a 58-year-old former CFO who used a board matching platform to secure a non-profit board role within four months, then transitioned to a for-profit board at a mid-market manufacturing firm. They break down the cost (typically $2,000 to $5,000 for a board placement service), the vetting process, and what makes a candidate board-ready. Luna asks whether age helps or hurts in these searches, and Lucas argues that gray hair signals governance experience, not obsolescence. They close by comparing DIY networking vs. paid placement, noting that the latter can cut the search time in half for late-career professionals. #LateCareer #BoardPlacement #CorporateBoard #NonProfitBoard #BoardService #ExecutivesAfter50 #CareerTransition #Governance #BoardSearch #BoardReady #CareerPivot #Over50 #FiduciaryDuty #BoardMatch #Networking #PlacementService #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 分
  • How Late-Career Professionals Can Build a Paid Newsletter

    How Late-Career Professionals Can Build a Paid Newsletter
    2026/06/05
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how experienced professionals over 50 can launch a paid newsletter to monetize their expertise. They unpack the story of Carol Benson, a 58-year-old former supply chain VP who started 'The Resilient Supply' on Substack and built it to 2,300 paid subscribers in 14 months. Lucas shares the tactical breakdown: how Carol landed her first 100 subscribers by personally emailing 47 former colleagues, then grew through LinkedIn posts that showcased specific industry insights. Luna presses on the math: at $15 a month with a 68% annual renewal rate, Carol's newsletter now generates roughly $280,000 a year. They discuss the time commitment (15 hours a week initially, now 7), what kind of content works for late-career audiences, and why institutions like the National Association of Corporate Directors now buy bulk subscriptions. The episode also touches on tax strategy — how Carol structures the income as an S Corp — and the emotional shift from corporate salary to reader-supported revenue. No fluff, just a concrete playbook for turning decades of experience into a sustainable income stream. #PaidNewsletter #Substack #LateCareer #EncoreCareer #MonetizeExpertise #SupplyChain #CarolBenson #TheResilientSupply #NewsletterBusiness #PassiveIncome #Careers #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #PreRetirement #SoloBusiness #ContentMonetization #Over50Entrepreneur Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 分