Better Smarter Richer

After a great run,
Better, Smarter, Richer comes to a close.

Dear BSR community,

We know all good things must come to an end. Well, the regular newsletter of Better, Smarter, Richer is one of them. It is time for me to turn my attention to fewer things. I am so grateful to so many for the support they have given me. To name a few: Michelle Walch, Marsha Lindsay, Susan Taylor, Lucia DeLisa, Tammy Marquez-Oldham, Kim Allchurch-flick, and Julie Fast. I will never shed my passion for small business, entrepreneurship, or helping those with their new ventures and business. The energy and enthusiasm I have derived from all these entrepreneurs have carried me through more than one hard event in my life. I have gotten so much from all of you.

Please read the last Better, Smarter, Richer blog post on IRL Social Skills. Mara is a prime example of the best that entrepreneurs can be. We will not be updating the blog anymore, but the BSR website will stay up for 2023 and you can certainly still buy my book and can contact me with questions or concerns.

Thank you for all your energy and commitment and enthusiasm and creativity all of which have made Portland a better place to be.

-- Jackie B.

Friends, I am a finalist for the Power of Us award. Join me at the Portland Art Museum, November 17 for Oregon Entrepreneurs Network for dinner and the final vote. Tickets available now! Go to link in bio for the link.

We know that our society is aging quickly. Stephanie Hooper of AGE+ says she's deeply concerned about the inequities of the last 50 years. However, there is a bright spot when we realize that older adults are a resource. "If we recognize older generations have talent, money, experience, and ambition…well, then we think in new directions. We will start considering ways to unleash their strengths."

Read the interview with Stephanie Hooper on the blog.

Stephanie Hooper of Age+ talks about the benefits of of age inclusion Stephanie Hooper interview: AGE+ is about empowering and strengthening communities to better serve older adults and their support networks.