Connie Inukai: It’s Never Too Late: Reinventing Yourself at 77

MaxAMAZING Your Retirement with Len Hayduchok

What if retirement were just the beginning? At 77, Connie Inukai is inventing, writing, and dreaming bigger than ever. Tune in to discover how curiosity, persistence, and purpose can redefine your next chapter.

In this episode, Len Hayduchok and our guest, Connie Inukai, discuss:

• Dreams and curiosity fuel purposeful retirement
• Age is not a barrier to entrepreneurship
• Legacy is built through meaningful action and storytelling

Key Takeaways:

• Retirement can be a launchpad, not a finish line, and Connie's story proves that pursuing new passions is not just possible but powerful at any age.
• Whether it's learning new tech tools or trying something bold like auditioning for Shark Tank, curiosity keeps life vibrant.
• Accomplishments don’t need to stop when your career ends, and when you follow your interests and take action, you not only grow personally, but you inspire others to do the same.

“I became an inventor at age 70… because I can." — Connie Inukai

About the guest, Connie Inukai:

Connie Inukai is a retired professor turned award-winning inventor, author, and TEDx speaker, proving that reinvention has no age limit. With a Master’s degree from Columbia University, Connie spent 40 years teaching Professional Writing at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University. After retiring, she embarked on a second-act journey that led her to invent Tip ‘n Split®, a product that has sold over 20,000 units and has been featured on QVC, The Today Show, The View, and more.

Now, she helps fellow Baby Boomers preserve their legacy through her signature program, "Write Your Selfie"—an easy and engaging way to write a life story in just six weeks.

Books & Features:

📖 How I Got My Product on QVC, The Today Show, The View, and More… In Retirement

📖 Retirement: Dream Big, Take Action, Make Money—10 Amazing Second-Act Entrepreneurs Tell Their Stories

📰 Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Thrive Global, Authority Magazine, Woman’s World, and Voices of Courage.

🎤 TEDx Speaker on pursuing passion in retirement.

📺 Watch her TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/kZxFnEvcivs

Connect with Connie Inukai:

Website: https://www.grandmapreneur.com

Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/connie_grandmapreneur

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connieinukai

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIgioDRWbawm4IbSI8-mLgg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connie.inukai

About the host, Len Hayduchok:

Len Hayduchok is a Certified Financial Planner with over 25 years of experience in the financial services profession. He is the founder and President of Dedicated Financial Services and Dedicated Senior Advisors, providing comprehensive wealth management programs to individuals in their retirement and retirement-planning years. Len is committed to advising clients based on their best interests and has extensive training in securities and life insurance. He is a graduate of the Wharton School of Business and Biblical Theological Seminary. Len is dedicated to client and community education, offering various resources and instruction on retirement-related topics.

Learn more about Len’s book:

MaxAMAZING Your Retirement: Practical Guidance for an Enjoyable and Fulfilling Capstone to Your Life

Book website: https://maxamazing.com/

The book "MaxAMAZING Your Retirement" challenges the conventional view of retirement as merely accumulating assets and emphasizes the importance of aligning financial resources with one's true values and desires. Len introduces his Life/Money System, guiding readers through a journey of self-discovery and financial planning to achieve a meaningful and fulfilling retirement.

Dedicated Financial Services (Company website): https://www.dedicatedfinancialservices.com/

CONNECT WITH LEN:

https://maxamazing.com/len-hayduchok/

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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