Do you dread the idea of becoming an "empty nester" when your kids leave home? What if this transition could be a time of joy, self-discovery, and reinvention instead? Join Melinda Lee and Hanna Bankier, founder of BirdyLauncher, as they reframe the concept of empty nesting into a powerful opportunity to launch not just your kids, but yourself into a new chapter of life. Hanna shares her unique framework for navigating this transition with grace, ease, and purpose, offering practical tips and heartfelt wisdom for parents ready to embrace their next adventure.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

Reframing Empty Nesting

Words have power, and Hanna knows this very well, so it is crucial to reframe the transitions in our lives in a positive way. That's why Hanna is redefining "empty nester" as "BirdyLauncher," a time to celebrate both your child's independence and your own freedom.

The SOAR Framework:

• Grief: Acknowledging the sense of loss and honoring the emotional journey.

• Relief: Celebrating the things you won’t miss about hands-on parenting.

• Joy: Rediscovering your identity and creating a fulfilling life beyond parenting.

How to shift from being a hands-on parent to being a mentor, coach, or sounding board for your emerging adult, and why it's critical to start this transition before your kids leave home.

The Importance of Community

Why you don’t have to go through this transition alone and how finding support can help you navigate the emotional and practical challenges of this phase.

Memorable Quotes:

"How is the nest empty when you're still in it?"

“The world is your oyster, just like it is for your kids. Don’t shrink; show them how to soar.”

“We need to close one chapter before we can fully open the next. Grief, relief, and joy are all part of the journey.”

Connect with Hanna Bankier

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-bankier/

Website: www.birdylauncher.com

About the Guest:

Hanna Bankier is a former television executive turned coach, speaker, and founder of BirdyLauncher, a platform that helps moms navigate the transition of their children leaving home. With a background in organizational psychology and a certification from the International Coaching Federation, Hanna focuses on empowering moms to rediscover themselves and thrive beyond parenting.

Fun-facts:

• A bilingual Swedish expat who blends punctuality with California chill.
• She loves hiking, dancing, and hosting gatherings.
• Hanna believes the best years of life are still ahead.

Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results.

She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence.

Website: https://speakinflow.com/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow

Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow

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

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