About Me

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You don’t lose yourself in retirement, you rediscover yourself.

Hi, I’m Monica a Retirement and Companion Coach.

For nearly 30 years, I worked with newborn babies, witnessing firsthand how they brought joy and happiness to those around them.

However, I also started observing the older adults sitting alone, appearing lost and unseen. This realization hit me hard, while we honor the beginning of life, we often neglect the importance of supporting people through life's final transition, which can be equally important. That was the moment I knew that I needed to make a change.

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My Retirement story

After almost 30 years in my career, I was ready to retire, but being ready isn't the same as being prepared.

At first, I felt a mix of fear and uncertainty about what the future held, and I would wake up at night with my mind racing. After a few weeks of adjustment, I realized something was wrong. I looked online for support, hoping to find someone who understood my feelings of loss, disorientation, and loneliness, but I found nothing. I found courses on financial planning and articles on staying active, but nothing that truly met my needs. So I decided that no

one else should have to go through this alone.

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Why I do this work?

I created Fine Retirement Solutions because I understand what it feels like to lose your sense of identity when your career ends.

I know the silence.

I know the fear that comes with not knowing who you are anymore.

I know the loneliness of transition.

And I know you don't have to face it alone.

Many retirees experience what I did, the loss of structure, questioning of identity, and unexpected grief. But because no one talks about it, you think you're the only one, or that something is wrong with you.

But that's not the case. This is normal, human transition that deserves support and understanding.

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My Approach

I don't believe in fixing you. You're not broken.

I believe in walking alongside you.

My coaching blends:

Identity-centered support (who are you now, beyond your career?)
Emotional companion work (someone who listens, truly listens)
Gentle accountability (moving forward at your own pace)
Practical structure (rebuilding rhythm and purpose)
Brain health expertise (your mind matters, too)

No pressure to "stay busy." No toxic positivity. Just thoughtful, human support for the life you're living now.

My Credentials

Brain Health Expert, certified by Dr. Daniel Amen

Licensed Neuroencoding Specialist, certified by Joseph McClendon III

Cialdini Certified Professional (Cialdini Institute)

Certified DISC Behavioral Analysis Consultant

Maxwell Leadership Certified

These credentials matter because retirement isn’t just emotional, it involves your brain, your patterns, your whole system, and how you influence your own thinking and behavior. I’m trained to help with all of it.

Dr. Amen’s endorsement means I understand how your brain works during life transitions. Joseph McClendon’s training means I can help you rewire old patterns. Cialdini’s principles help you understand the psychology of influence—including how to influence your own decisions and thinking. And my years of coaching experience mean I know how to sit with complexity and uncertainty.

But more than anything, my credentials are backed by my own experience. I’ve walked this path. I know what it feels like. And I know what works.