Empower Women Pod - The Encore

How you fuel your body impacts how you show up—at work, at home, and in life. In our recent Empower Women event, Certified Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coach Melanie Adams shared practical, empowering insights on how small, intentional nutrition shifts can boost everyday energy, focus, and resilience. Designed for busy women balancing work, family, and full schedules, the session introduced a simple 3-step daily framework that makes well-being feel achievable, sustainable, and personal—helping you perform at your best without sacrificing your health. Please enjoy the podcast recording! Meet the Speaker Melanie Adams is a Certified Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coach accredited by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. With over two decades of leadership experience in luxury hospitality—representing world-class brands such as 1 Hotels, Canyon Ranch, The Ritz-Carlton, and Fairmont—she has built a career in sales, business development, partnerships, and wellness strategy. Her passion for elevating we

On October 14th  we were joined by Stephanie Link, Chief Investment Strategist and Portfolio Manager at Hightower, for an insightful and timely session on the markets. With over 30 years of experience and $6.6B in assets under management as of June 30, 2025, Stephanie is a trusted voice in the investment world and a frequent CNBC contributor. During this webinar, Stephanie discussed: TGIF: Tariffs, Geopolitical Issues, Inflation, and the Fed Market Outlook: Key takeaways from 2025 and what’s ahead in 2026 Long-Term Investment Themes: Strategies that endure across market cycles This session offered a valuable opportunity to gain insights into the current and future market landscape. The conversation offered perspectives on current macroeconomic trends and their potential impact, along with ideas to consider when thinking about long-term financial planning in a changing market environment. Please enjoy this podcast replay.       Lexington Wealth Management is a group comprised of investment professionals reg

Estate Planning Attorneys Elizabeth O’Neil and Rebecca O’Brien hosted an informative webinar on the role of trusts in estate planning. They discussed the various types of trusts and how they can serve a variety of purposes—from avoiding probate and simplifying wealth transfers to reducing estate taxes and protecting assets. Please enjoy the event replay! Rebecca O’Brien and Elizabeth O’Neil are the founding partners of O’Brien & O’Neil, LLP, based in Lexington Center. They are committed to delivering personalized, thoughtful legal services at a reasonable cost. Whether you’re creating an estate plan, navigating the loss of a loved one, or seeking resolution through mediation, Rebecca and Liz approach every situation with compassion, clarity, and experience.

Please enjoy the podcast episode: Medicare A, B, C’s, and D’s, with Lori Howell of Howell Medicare Advisors LLC.  Navigating Medicare can be complex, and understanding your options is crucial for making informed decisions about your healthcare coverage. During this informative session, Lori will break down the key aspects of Medicare, providing valuable insights into: Overview of the Parts of Medicare and Coverage: Gain clarity on the different parts of Medicare and what they cover. Costs of Medicare and Options: Explore the costs associated with Medicare and the various coverage options available. Enrollment Timing and Requirements: Learn about the timelines and requirements for enrolling in Medicare. Changes in Medicare Coverage Rules (Effective January 1, 2025). Whether you’re approaching Medicare eligibility or helping a loved one navigate their options, this session will provide essential knowledge to make informed choices. Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself with the right information.   F

Please enjoy the podcast episode for our January “Empower Women” Series, Planning for the Unexpected: Smart Strategies for Extended Healthcare Needs, featuring Meredith Pensack. Meredith is a long-term care insurance specialist with over 20 years of experience. Named one of the Boston Women’s Business Journal’s “Top 10 Women Insurance Agents,” Meredith  shared key considerations for navigating long-term care planning, including: The costs of care and its impact on your finances Special considerations women should keep in mind Understanding different types of long-term care insurance policies The role of underwriting and whether it’s too late to create a plan Preparing for unplanned health changes     eredith Pensack has been a long-term care insurance planning specialist for over 20 years. She works nationally with clients and is knowledgeable about all types of long-term care insurance products. Meredith was voted “Top 10 Women Insurance Agents” by Boston Women’s Business Journal.   Meredith’s goal is to p

Please enjoy this podcast episode, Be Aware, Prepared and Proactive With your Health and Long-Term Care Insurance,  hosted by Anne McGuire and Victoria Bieler of Healthcare Pathfinder. As Financial Advisors, we often witness clients transitioning through various stages of health insurance and care needs. However, choosing the right plan, enrolling, and understanding coverage can be challenging for many. In this episode, Anne and Victoria provided tips on understanding your insurance, planning for unforeseen events, and proactively managing the care and coverage you receive.   Anne McGuire is the founder and owner of Healthcare Pathfinder, LLC, a health and Long-Term Care Advice, Advocacy, and Management Firm and has been helping individuals, families, and employees manage their health insurance for over 20 years. She is a Registered Nurse and a Certified Case Manager with a broad, multi-disciplined background in the healthcare arena, including EMS, intensive care, home care, managed care, and appeals/negotiat

Please enjoy our July Empower Women podcast episode, “Empower Her: Financial Fitness for Women,” led by our own Kerry Luria. Understanding basic financial concepts and gaining confidence in investment decisions are essential steps toward achieving financial independence and security. During this event, Kerry discussed how financial literacy enables women to make informed financial decisions, plan for the future, and ensure long-term financial stability and growth.    Kerry Luria, Managing Director – Senior Wealth Advisor, embraces a holistic approach to working with clients and is a careful, empathetic advisor. Kerry pursued the Registered Life Planning designation to enhance her ability to help clients recognize what is most meaningful in their lives so that their life and money can go on the same journey. In her role as Managing Director, Kerry ensures that Lexington’s team, vision and initiatives align with the company’s core values. The firm’s culture defines who we are, guides our actions and decisions a

We were delighted to host Kirby Rosplock at our April 2024 Empower Women Event. With over 20 years of experience working with affluent families and individuals, Kirby shared invaluable insights into navigating discussions about wealth. Drawing from her own upbringing in a wealthy, enterprising family, as well as anecdotes from her clients, Kirby provided invaluable wisdom and practical strategies for fostering thoughtful, intentional, and impactful communication with heirs. Her wealth of experience illuminated common pitfalls and offered inspiring ideas to guide families toward meaningful dialogue about their financial legacies.   Kirby Rosplock Ph.D. is an esteemed author, serial entrepreneur, inheritor, and consultant. She is the founder of Tamarind Partners, Inc., a leading family office consultancy named Best Family Office Management Consultancy (2019, 2023) and Best Family Wealth Counseling by the Family Wealth Report (2019, 2022). She is also Chief Learning Officer and founder of Tamarind Learning, an o

Enjoy this guided meditation with Robyn Vogel from our January 2024 Empower Women event, How to Love in the Face of Hate.    Lexington Wealth Management is a group comprised of investment professionals registered with Hightower Advisors, LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser. Some investment professionals may also be registered with Hightower Securities, LLC, member FINRA and SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Hightower Advisors, LLC. Securities are offered through Hightower Securities, LLC. All information referenced herein is from sources believed to be reliable. Lexington Wealth Management and Hightower Advisors, LLC have not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in this document. Lexington Wealth Management and Hightower Advisors, LLC or any of its affiliates make no representations or warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of the information or for statements or errors or omissions, or results obtained from the use

Thank you to Robyn Vogel for joining us for our first Empower Women event of 2024, How to Love in the Face of Hate. Now, more than ever, we – the spiritual seekers, empaths, and healers – are required to continue shining our light brightly. We must continue bringing LOVE into the world and staying present with love no matter what. Robyn discussed how you can choose love, choose yourself, and choose to contribute. Robyn Vogel Founder, Come Back To Love® Robyn Vogel, MA, CF, BF, is a clinical psychotherapist turned International Love and Intimacy Coach with over 25 years of experience working with couples, men, and women. She is a global leader in transformational workshops, having worked with over 2000 individuals. Heal Your Heart ® is her flagship program that finally gets to the root of how change happens, allowing couples and individuals to finally heal their heartaches of the past and create healthy relationships going forward       General Disclaimer: Lexington Wealth Management is a group of investment p

Thank you to Liz O’Neil for hosting our December 2023 Empower Women event. Liz, an attorney specializing in estate planning and administration, talked about what happens after someone passes and offered insights on how to avoid common pitfalls that can complicate or lengthen the probate process. Liz O’Neil is currently an Associate Attorney at Constant Law Group, P.C. Liz graduated cum laude from New England Law | Boston (2020). She received the Boston Service Award at graduation as voted on by the faculty at New England Law. While in law school, Liz interned at the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office Trial Division and was an Honors Judicial Intern with the Suffolk County Juvenile Court. She also worked at a Legal Aid clinic and for a domestic relations attorney. She is a member of the Women’s, Massachusetts, Boston, and the American Bar Associations. In addition to her Juris Doctorate, Liz has a Master’s Degree in Education from Harvard University (1992) and a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Psy

We were thrilled to have Susan Turnbull back to lead our November Empower Women event, Gratitude, Wisdom & Blessings: Writing an Ethical Will for Your Loved Ones. In this event, Susan explored a beautiful and venerable instrument of legacy that makes a place for your own voice alongside the cold legalese of your legal will, help you gain a thorough understanding of what ethical wills are. She also shared inspiring examples that reveal different approaches for creating them and provided templates and tips for writing a legacy letter that will be highly satisfying for you to create, and will be treasured forever by those you love.   Susan is a former journalist and her presentations, tools and services are known for a uniquely personal and practical focus on the qualitative aspects of estate, financial and philanthropic planning. She is the author of The Wealth of Your Life: A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Your Ethical Will, co-author of Across Generations: A Five Step Guide for Creating an Expression of

Thank you to Danielle Stare for leading our October 10th Empower Women event, Women’s Health in Midlife. She discussed various topics around women’s health, including breast health for Breast Cancer Awareness month, reproductive aging and sexual health, nutrition and bone health.  Danielle Stare RN, MSN, FNP is a family nurse practitioner with 14 years of experience in Internal Medicine.  Danielle completed her undergraduate Bachelor of Science as Summa Cum Laude from Boston College in 1998 and Master’s of Science from the University of New Hampshire in 2004.  Danielle started her career as a critical care nurse then nurse practitioner at Shriners Hospital for Children in Boston MA.  Danielle transitioned to the community and joined an internal medicine practice, Steward Primary Care of Methuen, in May 2009.   Danielle has maintained her relationship with Boston College and has served as a clinical preceptor helping to educate the next generation of nurse practitioners for over 10 years.  She also serves as a

Thank you to Camille Ciarametaro for leading our September Empower Women event, Navigating Senior Living: What are my Options? Finding the right living situation for yourself or an aging loved one can be overwhelming with the various options and costs. Camille talked about different retirement community options and their features. She also discussed the costs associated with each and what resources are available. Camille Ciarametaro is the Senior Advisor of Bridges® by EPOCH at Lexington and a licensed Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with seniors in hospitals, rehab centers, homes and social services. She began her career as a case manager for at-risk seniors and, since then, has served thousands of seniors in the Greater Boston area in different roles, including admissions, sales and marketing, and crisis intervention. As the Senior Advisor of Bridges® by EPOCH at Lexington, Camille is responsible for building relationships with seniors and their families while sharing education, suppo

Thank you to Stephanie Seferian for leading our August 8th Empower Women event, The 5 Pillars of Responsible Decluttering. Whether you have kids, are looking to downsize or want to live more simply, chances are you have accumulated a large amount of “stuff” over the years that you would like to get rid of. Although Marie Kondo’s “spark joy” decluttering introduced millions to minimalism, Kondo and other prominent minimalists fail to advocate for responsible decluttering without placing the burden of our excess stuff on the planet.  Stephanie outlined the 5 Pillars of Responsible Decluttering, including measuring true value and prioritizing quality over quantity. She also answered questions and talked about where and how to donate the trickiest of household items.         General Disclaimer: Lexington Wealth Management is a group of investment professionals registered with HighTower Securities, LLC, member FINRA and SIPC, and with HighTower Advisors, LLC, a registered investment advisor with the SEC. Securitie

Thank you to our very own Susie Panduku for leading our July 11th Empower Women event, Investing 101. Susie discussed the basics of investing and what you should consider before you begin. She also shared her insights on strategy, equities, fixed income, your comfort level with risk and more. n her role as Wealth Advisor, Susie works with a range of clients, some of which include family office clients. Given her background in tax compliance and planning as it relates to business owners, Susie enjoys the complexities and nuances that make each client relationship different. Susie is a graduate of Bentley University where she also received her master’s in Financial Planning. Prior to joining LWM, Susie worked for RSM in their tax department before switching to Wealth Management. She focused on high-net-worth families and individuals, specifically on those who owned small businesses in the manufacturing and building materials industries. We hope you enjoy this episode!   General Disclaimer: Lexington Wealth Mana

We are so grateful to have Katie Greer back to lead our Empower Women event, Keeping Our Kids Safe in Our Digital World. With the ever-changing nature of technology, Katie shared her insights and strategies to help families (younger and older generations) have a safe, productive experience with technology. Katie Greer, CEO of KL Greer Consulting, is a keynote speaker who empowers kids, parents, staff, and bosses to use technology in a healthy and safe way. Katie travels throughout the United States and Canada delivering her dynamic and ever-changing programs, and has contracted with various organizations (government and private), lending her expertise and providing keynote addresses on issues pertaining to digital/Internet safety.  Katie was named an Advisory Board Member for The Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe), a nonprofit international alliance of policy leaders, educators, law enforcement members, technology experts, public health experts and advocates working together to create a safe and positiv

We were thrilled to have Kate Granigan back to lead our May 9th Empower Women event, Roadmap for Aging Well. Every day 10,000 baby boomers turn 65, and in 2030 there will be more grandparents than grandchildren. Often we have been a caregiver for an older loved one and recall the picture of aging as a series of loss-filled experiences and a downhill trajectory. However, we have learned about aging through science and research and how our choices, attitudes and engagement can impact our experiences. During this event, Kate talked about what we can do to improve the experience for our aging loved ones and how we can impact the outcome of our aging journey. Kate Granigan, LICSW, C-ASWCM, is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and has worked as a clinician in the field of aging for over 25 years. She founded her own Life Care Management company in 1999, which became part of a non-profit organization in 2009. She held the position of Vice President of Care Management until she assumed the role of Chief E

We’d like to thank Sharon Carson for leading our April 11th Empower Women event, Women & Retirement. Women control significant and growing wealth, so taking proper steps when planning for your future is essential. During this event, Sharon shared actionable steps women can take to make the most of their next act. She also discussed creating a plan for the retirement you want, understanding Social Security timing trade-offs and health care coverage decisions, creating a long-term care plan and having cash now and the confidence to invest for later. Having a retirement plan and working with a financial professional can be vital to success. Sharon Carson, Executive Director, is a Retirement Strategist on the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Retirement Insights Strategy team. She develops insights on spending patterns in retirement with a successful track record clarifying complex topics, including Social Security, healthcare costs in retirement and prioritization of financial goals. She has over 20 years of expe

Thank you to Donna Marcantonio for leading our February 14th  Empower Women Event, Looking Forward: Real Estate Trends in 2023. Donna discussed five emerging trends that we expect for 2023 and beyond. She talked about issues around low inventory and how that impacts housing affordability, how market fundamentals are “normalizing” as some markets weaken due to diminishing pandemic tailwinds, and the potential for a cyclical economic downturn. She also looked at how the pandemic forced structural shifts in how and where we live, work, and recreate in ways that seem destined to endure.  Donna Marcantonio, a real estate agent with The Petrowsky Jones Group, represents buyers and sellers from all walks of life and is equally experienced working with developers on ground-up construction and managing luxury rentals in the commercial real estate realm.  Fascinated by urban planning, she is perpetually curious about how urban plans contribute to the quality of life for members within the community. A creative visionar