Patricia’s journey as a solopreneur is a testament to the power of passion and purpose.
As the founder of “My Boomer Brain,” Patricia has dedicated her life to educating others about brain health and Alzheimer’s prevention. Despite facing significant challenges, including a lack of financial support and the stress of staying ahead in a rapidly evolving field, Patricia remains committed to making a difference. Her story is an inspiring example for anyone looking to find their purpose, especially in midlife and beyond.
Check Out Patricia, A Kuel Life Thought Leader:
KUELLIFE: What type of business do you run?
Pat: I am a solopreneur – My Boomer Brain/author/speaker/consultant/Coach
KUELLIFE: What prompted you to start your company & what keeps you there?
Pat: My Boomer Brain was started in 2015 as a response to the lack of knowledge about brain health and the brain-healthy lifestyle. This is my passion project because I am in the fight to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
“This is my passion project because I am in the fight to prevent Alzheimer’s disease..“
KUELLIFE: What’s your biggest struggle?
Pat: Throughout the years, I have always been ahead of the curve in the knowledge I possessed about the benefits of aromatherapy and the ability to change our brains to prevent dementia.
I have approached companies/ corporations about implementing brain health as part of their wellness programs. As I learned however, education doesn’t pay the bills. There has been more interest in the senior community but there are little funds to support my speaking engagements. I learned that everyone loves what I have to say but no one wants to pay me what it is worth.
Horrific Migraine Headaches:
KUELLIFE:: What is the biggest fear about your career? How do you work through it?
Pat: Years ago, when I started going out to work with aromatherapy and brain health programs, I worked so hard to make it happen that I had horrific migraine headaches. I was in my mid-fifties then. I was interviewing two spiritual healers to recruit to work at an integrative health fair and I had a horrible headache.
They both knew it and asked me why I was pushing so hard. I told them that I thought I was aging out and I hadn’t accomplished any of my goals. That is why I was having the horrible headaches. Their advice was for me to relax because I had plenty of time.
“It is frustrating to see all these younger people have so much success and I still haven’t been able to break through.”
But I still have that fear. Aromatherapy and brain health are very hot topics these days. It is frustrating to see all these younger people have so much success and I still haven’t been able to break through.
Now I am driven to make an impact with the Boomer generation because we are at a higher risk of developing dementia. Age is a nonmodifiable risk factor for the disease. That is why I wrote The Boomer Brain.
Patricia’s Sharing Her Knowledge:
KUELLIFE: How do you measure your success?
Pat: Whenever someone comes up to me and thanks me for sharing my knowledge. I know I helped someone.
KUELLIFE: What career advice would you give other women in midlife and beyond?
Pat: Find your passion and purpose. There are so many years left post retirement. Love what you do. If you have a vision – live that vision. It may not look like anything you have done before. But it is so fulfilling.
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