Women in Midlife Going Through Financial Changes

In this episode of Even Better, host Sinikka Waugh is joined by Laura Rotter, a former Wall Street institutional investor who now helps women in midlife navigate financial transitions with clarity and confidence. Together, they explore how mindfulness practices like yoga and meditation can transform your definition of success, and why financial planning works best when it starts with vision and values, not just numbers. Laura shares practical strategies for aligning your finances with what matters most, whether you're facing retirement, divorce, or a career change. If you've ever wondered how to bring calm and purpose to your financial journey, this conversation offers inspiration and actionable steps to help you move forward with confidence.

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Laura Rotter, CFA, CFP is the owner of True Abundance Advisors, a heart-centered, values-based financial planning firm based in New York. After a successful career managing money for institutional investors including Citicorp and Para Advisors, Laura discovered mindfulness practices and was drawn to guide professionals facing a big life change to achieve both financial security and life satisfaction. Since making her shift, she has been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and Westchester Senior Voice, is on the advisory council of Impact100 Westchester, a women's group giving organization, and volunteers with My Money Workshop, teaching financial literacy to underserved communities.