Denise Yennie
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Driven by curiosity and the threads that connect us. Where bold thinking meets thoughtful execution. Here the journey is better together.
Big Ideas, Real Impact
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Hey guess what? Whether you know it or not you’re already on this journey. I’m going to to tell you that this isn’t a trip where winging it works. I know. I’ve been on it for over twenty years. Without a guidebook or an experienced guide helping along the way. Finally, here’s one that’s full of tips, tricks, and truths for wherever you are on your journey.
You’ll learn how:
Family communication systems hold you back from having necessary conversations.
Your parents’ decisions (or lack thereof) can affect you.
Your relationships with your parents and siblings determine how the end game unfolds.
You can wait too long and miss the opportunity to change things.
Your attitude and approach on this road trip will affect how you survive the trip.
There will be resistance and some overheating along the way.
Using personal stories, a familiar framework, practical advice, and actionable tips this book is your GPS, helping you navigate the road trip with your parents as they age.
This is a trip you’re never ready for but one you can be better prepared for. Come on along. We’ll thoughtfully develop a travel plan, get the documents ready, and pack that suitcase appropriately for whichever trip you’re on.
Speaker
Presentations draw from twenty years of personal and professional experience, a GPS framework built for families taking this trip by design instead of default, and a natural storytelling style that leaves audiences both recognized and equipped to act.
Topics Include
Invitations and Obligations: The Family Road Trip Redux — understanding how you ended up here and what you actually signed up for
The Resistance is Real — why you can't make your parents do anything, and how to change your approach instead
Communicating: Family Systems, Parent Lies, and Having the Talk — navigating the conversations families avoid until they can't
Things to Know Before You Go — the language of lodging, healthcare, and finances before you need it
It Is a Choice, Really — boundaries, guilt, and how to honor your parents without losing yourself
Getting Road Trip Ready — family dynamics, roles, and the people side of the journey
GUIDE
“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending”.
— C.S. Lewis
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