EP 74 Finding Fulfillment After You Retire

Who says fulfillment has to stop when your career does? A lifelong writer whose remarkable career has taken him from the newsroom to the boardroom - and now into the world of positive aging advocacy - Don Akchin’s decades of lived experiences ideally prepared him to bring us the insights and wisdom we need to thrive after 65. In this inspiring conversation, Don shares how he transitioned from a traditional career into a fulfilling, purpose-driven life after retirement.  We talk about his newest book, The AfterWork: Finding Fulfilling Alternatives to Retirement, and explore how we can all rethink the way we view this next chapter of life. Together, we chat about:  ✨ How Don’s diverse career shaped his post-retirement creativity and outlook  ✨ Why aging should be seen as a time for reinvention, not retreat  ✨ The importance of curiosity, passion, and staying connected after leaving the workforce  ✨ How to dissolve those sneaky, internalized ageist beliefs that keep us small  ✨ The joy and freedom of building your own “after work” life Don also shares the story behind his weekly Substack newsletter, The Endgame, where he explores the art of aging positively and purposefully. His wisdom, humor, and honesty remind us that ambition and creativity don’t expire — they evolve. If you’re curious about how to design a vibrant, meaningful life after 60, you’re going to love this conversation. 🎙️ Connect with Don Akchin  Website; Substack; The AfterWork  Listen, learn, and let’s thrive together. And remember: stay strong, stay curious, keep growing, and keep glowing. If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode. I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here. ☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging! For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help: ✨ Amplify inspiring voices ✨ Break age-related stereotypes ✨ Reach more listeners worldwide 💻 Visit: Buy Me A Coffee Every cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡 Waving from Boston – cheers! Ande ♥ CONNECT with me online - I"d love to learn how you"re shattering ageism! https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIP If you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – ande@dontbecagedbyyourage.com.