Emily sits down with returning guest Donna Kendrick, CFP®, author, and founder of Sephton Financial. 
 
After losing her husband suddenly in 2013, Donna navigated the complexities of widowhood while raising three young children. 
 
Today, she helps families in transition make sense of their financial futures.
 
Donna shares her journey of grief, healing, and resilience, including the challenges of blending families and the lessons she’s learned about financial planning and creating a joyful new life.
 
Highlights: 

 Overcoming the financial and emotional challenges of unexpected loss.
 Donna’s practical advice for widows on managing finances and finding hope.
 Insights into blending families after remarriage.
 Resources for widows, including her books A Guide to Widowhood and A Guide to Blended Families. 

 
 
Don’t miss the 2024 Widow Winter Solstice on December 19th, where Donna will be a featured panelist! Register now at bravewidow.com/winter. 
 
📖 Connect with Donna Kendrick: Website: donnajeankendrick.com Podcast: Wisdom and Wealth Books: A Guide to Widowhood and A Guide to Blended Families available on Amazon.
IG - https://www.instagram.com/donnajeankendrick/ 
YT - https://www.youtube.com/@donnajeankendrick 
TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@donnajeankendrick  
FB - https://www.facebook.com/DonnaJeanKendrick/
 
 
 
Link For Free Gift: https://sephtonfinancial.com/webinar/
 
 
 
💬 Let us know what resonated with you most in the comments below!
 
 
 
Chapters:
01:34 Meet Donna Kendrick
03:11 Donna's Journey Through Widowhood
09:11 Blending Families and New Beginnings
16:39 Navigating New Family Dynamics
17:01 Embracing Storytelling in Blended Families
18:12 Financial Planning and Transparency
22:10 Communicating with Extended Family
24:37 Balancing Work and Family Life
30:19 Advice for Dating and Remarriage
31:39 Resources and Closing Remarks
 
 
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Hey hey, I’m Emily Tanner.  I was widowed at age 37, one month shy of our 20 year wedding anniversary.  Nathan and I have four beautiful children together, and my world was turned completely upside down when I lost him.  
 
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