After twenty-plus years of focusing the majority of my time on being a Mom, I was excited for the possibilities of this next chapter. But that excitement was short-lived as my husband and I sat down to map out our finances.

We were over $200,000.00 in debt and the projected monthly payments required to pay off our loans was staggering to us.

Not long after that, my husband's position was cut at the company he had been with for close to 25 years. He managed to find another job within the same company, however, if you were to ask him about his new position, he would not shy away from telling you, it is "soul-crushing."

It quickly became clear to me that I needed to step up in the area of finances for our family.

Most of the people I was surrounded by believed I had lost my ability to bring in a meaningful income. They would tell you I had squandered my best, most productive years by choosing to stay home.

But I don't believe that.

I think this is the perfect time to begin again. Not just for me, but for all empty-nesters. We're used to devoting most of our time smoothing the path for others. Imagine if we turned that on ourselves?

Lately, I have been pouring over the teachings of some of the most successful entrepreneurs in business. I've been making changes in how I set up my day, what I eat, my exercise routine and how I approach my work.

Whether you are just looking to be a bit more productive, or if you are looking to amass a wonderful amount of wealth, health, and happiness...

I hope you will join me on this journey. It starts with every Mom living life on Her Own Terms.