
Episode #96
Preferment: A Modern Alternative to Retirement for High Achievers with Anne van Leynseele (Ep 96)
In this episode of Modern Latina Midlife , host Sonia Flores sits down with five-time career reinventor, three-time author, and former Obama administration attorney advisor Anne van Leynseele to challenge traditional concepts of life after 50. Anne introduces her research-backed "Preferment" framework, a 15th-century term meaning to ascend or receive a promotion, designed as an active, purpose-driven alternative to passive retirement. Together, Sonia and Anne explore how high achievers can disentangle their identity from their corporate careers, cultivate meaningful pursuits early, and foster "quality longevity" through continuous learning, physical activity, and intentional life redesign. Key Highlights The Origin of Preferment: How Anne's background working at the Social Security Administration revealed the flaws of traditional retirement, inspiring a framework focused on ascension rather than stepping back. Preventing Post-Career Depression: Why proactive conceptual planning before leaving a career helps address the high rates of post-retirement depression. Reinventing Identity: Strategies for building a rich life outside of work and introducing yourself without relying on past job titles. Practicing "Quality Longevity": Engaging the "Big Three" thinking, doing, and feeling, to support cognitive and physical health. Rewriting Cultural & Personal Rules: Embracing unconventional life paths, rejecting societal expectations, and supporting diverse choices across generations. An Unconventional Chapter: Ann's personal reinvention journey from lifelong renter to owner of an award-winning chocolate farm in Hawaii at age 48. To start building your own plan for quality longevity and discover what's next after your main career, pick up Anne van Leynseele's book Preferment on Amazon today. Ready to stop living by default and reconnect with what actually fills your cup? Head over to sonia-flores.com to book your complimentary, zero-pressure Soul Activation Consultation , and let's start creating your next bold adventure. Connect with Anne van Leynseele: Website www.rarifiedlife.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-van-leynseele-6b14b12/ Instagram: @Annevangoes Facebook: Rarified Life TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@annevangoes YouTube: @PrefermentLife Book: Preferment on Amazon Where To Find Me: Instagram: @modernlatinainmidlife Email: sonia@sonia-flores.com Website: https://www.sonia-flores.com/ YouTube: @ModernLatinainMidlife

