Having personally experienced my father's battle with dementia and supporting my aging mother, recording the latest episode of Stages, on Cognitive Mental Decline, was emotionally intense yet rewarding.

My conversation with Colleen Jackson from Intent Clinical, a partner of the Grace Team, was a mix of challenging discussions, light moments, valuable insights, and heartfelt emotions.

We delved into the importance of initiating early conversations with our parents, the advantages of baseline evaluations in midlife, and effective strategies for addressing cognitive decline when it arises. I learned more about the early interventions available that can make a significant difference – a realization that resonated deeply with me as I reflected on my own experiences with my father.

I am deeply grateful to Dr. Jackson for sharing her expertise and insights with me, and by extension, with all of you.

Whether it's financial planning or safeguarding mental cognition, early preparation can truly make a positive impact.

Emily.Grace@Bernstein.com or 212-756-1951

The economic landscape has changed and with it has come a shift as employers have regained the power. Listen in as I speak with Michael Sherman Founder of Graduate to Employment. Michael provides strategies and tips to help today's college students find key jobs and coveted internships.

Call me at 212-756-1951 or email me at Emily.Grace@Bernstein.com to learn more about the work that the team and I do to help dynamic families strategize through all the stages of their lives.

Listen in as I speak with Bernie Frischer, Eminent Latinist, Roman archaeologist, virtual reality technologist, Classics department chair at various US universities, longtime part-time resident of Rome, and overall bigwig at the American Academy in Rome. Bernie is the Founder and CEO of Flyover Zone - an EdTech company that brings ancient Rome to life for both students and travelers alike.

With summer in full swing, siblings are spending increasingly more time together. Thinking about how to manage sibling relationships, especially when they are your children, can be really tricky. You also have to manage your feelings about someone else relationships. Listen as I speak with Mariana Weiss, parenting consultant, on effective strategies to creating a healthy and happy sibling bond.

Clutter can affect our anxiety levels, sleep, and ability to focus. It can also make us less productive, triggering coping and avoidance strategies that are detrimental to our mind, body, and finances.
Listen in as I speak with Robin Zaino & Irene Gans of 'Just Organize You' as we unpack the ways to organize, plan, and get moving to clear the clutter from our lives.

Life throws a lot at us and, while there is no magic bullet, creating efficiency can help to break down some boundaries that impede our ability to be present in our day to day lives. Listen as Jeff Boyd, Founder of MTE (More Than Energy), and I discuss how removing the barriers to having fun makes for a life filled with greater happiness and tranquility. Jeff talks about the work and branding that went into creating his product, a wellness shot – boosting your mood and energy, and ultimately leading to more fun. If I can help ease your financial stress and break down a barrier for you, reach out to me at Emily.Grace@bernstein.com.

It's a great time to revisit both your financial and fitness plans. Listen as I speak with Anna Kaiser, fitness trainer to the stars and CEO/Founder of Anna Kaiser Studios. Being both a trainer and choreographer, Anna has great advice for how to stay committed to a program and find something that works for you to get your heart pumping at least 30 minutes a day. Both your financial and fitness plans should be about more than getting in shape (money-wise or health wise) reach out to me at emily.grace@bernstein.com to discuss.

What does it take to go from hearing ‘no’ to running a successful business? The lessons from Marvina Robinson, Founder and CEO of B. Stuyvesant Champagne, resonate whatever your stage (whether talking about running your business or your life.) Listen in as we hear about creating a brand, competing with the more established institutions, and generating a loyal following.

Pro tip for making an open bottle of champagne last longer occurs around minute 15 – enjoy!