Fast Tracking Your Bucket List Before You Retire
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
What if the perfect time to start living your bucket list life… is now?
So many women spend decades working hard, caring for others, checking boxes, and telling themselves that someday there will finally be time for the dreams that matter most. The trip to see the Northern Lights. Learning a new skill. Running a marathon. Reinventing themselves in a new career or passion project.
But what happens when "someday" keeps moving further away?
In this uplifting and eye-opening episode, Lisa Sakai and I challenge the belief that life only begins at retirement. We explore why waiting too long to pursue your dreams can quietly steal years of joy, energy, confidence, and unforgettable experiences—and why it's never too early to begin living more intentionally.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that your bucket list is not selfish. It is not frivolous. It is a reflection of the life you deeply want to experience while you still have the health, freedom, curiosity, and courage to enjoy it fully.
Together, Lisa and I talk about how women can start creating meaningful experiences now while still planning wisely for the future. Because building financial security and building a meaningful life do not have to compete with each other.
Most importantly, this episode will inspire you to stop seeing your dreams as distant possibilities and start seeing them as part of the life you are creating right now.
Maybe your bucket list is not about crossing off destinations.
Maybe it is about becoming the woman who finally gives herself permission to live boldly, joyfully, and fully awake to life.
So instead of asking: "Can I afford to do this someday?"
Maybe the better question is: "What experiences am I no longer willing to postpone?"
Because this chapter of life was never meant to be spent waiting on the sidelines. It was meant to be lived.
AFFIRMATION of the MONTH:
Have the courage to live your life the way you want to
GUEST BIO
Lisa Sakai is a Financial Consultant who works with clients on Bucket List Acceleration, getting to live the life they want now. As the co-founder of One Vision Retirement, she has been working with clients across the country for over 14 years. Lisa's advice provides easy to understand, baby steps that people can take action on right away.
Here is how to get in touch with guest speaker Lisa Sakai:
by email: lisa@onevisionretire.com
Website: www.onevisionretire.com
You can get the free resources such as the Dream Big Checklist mentioned by Lisa here: https://www.onevisionretire.com/resources
Other ways to learn from Lisa or connect with her:
- https://www.youtube.com/@financialfreedomwithlisa;
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisasakai/;
- https://www.instagram.com/yourfinancialvisionyourway/
CONNECT with MARIA
Want to meet like-minded women that are just like you discovering their next chapter in life? Join the Facebook group Women Seeking Blissful Retirement HERE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenSeekingBlissfulRetirement
Love to hear from you!
Get in touch with Maria for questions or topic suggestions: maria@marialucassenHQ.com or use the contact page.
ACTION STEP
It's my gift to you because every woman deserves a retirement that excites her!
Do you want to master your time by allocating time for structured appointments, weekly activities, and also leave time for spontaneous adventures? I have created the Vibrant Retirement Planner to help you stay more focused and embrace new opportunities.
This is a digital monthly planner designed to make your retirement more intentional and fulfilling:
- Daily activity planning to keep your days engaging and meaningful
- Habit tracking to help you build and maintain routines that support your wellbeing
- Affirmations to keep you motivated and focused on a positive mindset
- Reflection questions to guide your personal growth and ensure you're living rour retirement with intention.
Get the planner and try it out! Let me know what you think about and how it helps you.