I am honored to share that I was featured in the September 2025 issue of Philadelphia Style magazine, included in their Dynamic Women section alongside so many inspiring leaders. This issue, with Meghann Fahy gracing the cover, celebrates women who are making an impact across industries, and I’m humbled to have my story included.

From Widowhood to Business Owner

The article highlights my journey — from the sudden loss of my first husband and navigating widowhood with three young children, to finding purpose and rebuilding life through helping others. It was the financial plan my late husband and I had in place, thanks to our advisor, that gave me stability in my darkest season. That experience shaped my mission: to walk alongside families in transition, guiding them through life’s most difficult moments with clarity, preparation, and compassion.

Helping Families in Transition

Today, I continue that work as a financial planner, author, and speaker. Whether it’s widowhood, divorce, remarriage, or other life transitions, my focus is on empowering families to protect what matters most, prepare for what’s next, and find confidence in their future. To have this mission recognized in Philadelphia Style magazine among so many incredible women is both humbling and energizing.

Gratitude for Support

I wouldn’t be here without the unwavering support of those around me — my family, my colleagues, my community, and the clients who trust me with their stories. This recognition belongs to all of you as much as it does to me.

Being featured in Philadelphia Style is a reminder of how far this journey has come, and how much possibility still lies ahead.

Check out Donna Jean Kendrick’s feature in Philadelphia Style Magazine here.