“We all have two lives, the second one starts when we realize that we only have one.”
— Tom Hiddleston
About Your Retirement Coach
M. Samela Dingus is a speaker, producer, and writer dedicated to helping individuals 55 and older navigate life after retirement with confidence and purpose.
As a retirement coach, Samela empowers multicultural individuals to make a meaningful impact—whether in their home, community, or the world. Samela’s mission is to challenge outdated stereotypes of aging and show that retirement is just the beginning of new possibilities.
With a lifelong passion for creativity, she has worked as an actor, dancer, choreographer, producer, and director. Beyond the arts, she has been an executive, tutor, teacher, and post-retirement career coaching expert. Her personal journey of lifelong learning and reinvention proves that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams. At 51, she earned a Master of Fine Arts in Arts Administration.
By 58, Samela became a certified Profiting from Your Passions Coach. At 61, she graduated from Visionary Business School, and at 66 she recently has become an ESL, English as a Second Language, instructor.
The Five Pillars of a Purposeful Retirement
Through years of experience, Samela has developed these five guiding principles for a thriving and fulfilling retirement:
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Age is just a number. Your potential isn’t limited by the number of candles on your birthday cake.
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It’s never too late to follow your dreams. No matter when you start, you can manifest the life you’ve always wanted.
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Until you try, you don’t know what’s possible. Don’t let fear hold you back from discovering new opportunities.
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Life has meaning at every stage. Finding purpose in your experiences leads to greater joy and fulfillment.
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Health is the foundation of a thriving retirement. A strong body and mind allow you to enjoy all that life has to offer.
Mindful Elders: Redefining Life After Retirement
I coined a new name for us olders—MELDERS.
A Melder is a Mindful Elder—a vibrant, purpose-driven individual previously labeled as a “retiree” or “senior citizen.” The term Senior Citizen is heavy laden with outdated stereotypes. When someone says the phrase ‘Senior Citizen’ we’ve got to stop picturing sedentary grandparents.
WE are MELDERS. We have the time, talent, wisdom and experience to continue to make a meaningful impact in our families, the community and the world. We are more than 10% of the world’s population and over 20% right here in the US. Let’s embrace this chapter with purpose and passion!
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