Our Book

Ready to embrace a life of joy, fulfillment, and purpose?
Wise Women Seeking More: Igniting Your Passion and Purpose for the Second Half of Life is your roadmap to rediscovering passion and purpose. This isn’t just a book — It’s a catalyst for the life you’ve always imagined. With practical exercises and relatable stories, you’ll gain the tools to clarify your vision, silence your inner critic, and step boldly into your next chapter.
Your journey starts here!
This transformative guide will help you:
Pinpoint your true aspirations and define what "more" means for your
Overcome self-doubt, fear, and limiting beliefs that hold you back
Develop the revolutionary 4G Mindset™: Grit, Gratitude, Grace, and Growth
Create a concrete action plan to achieve your goals
Practice essential self-care while pursuing positive change


The Authors

C. Jessie Jones, PhD
C. Jessie Jones, PhD, is a distinguished researcher, award-winning author, and motivational speaker in the field of healthy aging. Her passion lies in empowering women who are seeking to unlock their full potential. In addition, she has been a lifelong advocate for women’s rights and addressing inequities and social injustices. As an avid hiker, at the age of seventy, she climbed Mt. Whitney in one day— not bad, considering she could barely walk at age fifty.

Laurie Roades, PhD
Laurie Roades, PhD, is a respected academic leader, coach, consultant, and speaker. Following a long career as a professor and an administrator in higher education, she co-founded the R&J Leadership Group, LLC. Trained as a clinical psychologist, with a deep commitment to social justice, she is passionate about providing women with resources and guidance to overcome barriers in order to achieve personal and professional success.
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