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Sandy Vecchi
THE THIRD ACT
My Mission
Life beyond career and family can feel uncertain—but it’s also full of possibility. I help people navigate this “third act,” uncovering what truly matters so the years ahead are lived fully, intentionally, and without regret.
This is a time to reinvent and rediscover passions long set aside. Together, we explore meaningful work, deeper relationships, personal growth, and adventures that ignite the soul—creating a roadmap uniquely your own.
The third act is your most vibrant chapter. With experience as your guide and purpose as your compass, I help you step boldly into a life that’s unmistakably and unapologetically yours.
Hi, I'm Sandy,
I’m a speaker, storyteller, and late-blooming life enthusiast. I grew up in a loud Italian-Catholic suburb of Detroit, the only girl wedged between three brothers. (Picture the middle seat on a Spirit Airlines flight…minus the peanuts.) I was a dreamer with a flair for drama and a stubborn streak that got me through my parents’ divorce—and my own. (The first husband was “practice.”)
That grit powered a 33-year career in financial services, an MBA, two amazing kids, and even a nod from Barack Obama with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. At 62, I traded boardrooms for retirement bliss—travel, gardening, and an alphabetized spice rack. But even perfectly lined-up cumin and coriander couldn’t quiet the question: Is this it?
Life had an answer. My husband’s leukemia battle became my crash course in resilience, purpose, and living with intention. Now, with him in remission and my mornings grounded in gratitude and growth, I’m writing my third act—one of reinvention. As a motivational speaker and retirement coach, I help others swap “Is this it?” for “This is it!”—and live boldly, purposefully, and without regrets.
MY STORY
YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD. IT IS NEVER TOO LATE. IF YOU CAN DREAM IT,
you can do it.
Sandy's Talks
SIGNATURE TALK
The Third Act
How to Live a Rich Life Without Regrets
The third act is your chance to reflect, re-imagine, and rewrite your story. It’s about letting go of old roles, acknowledging regrets, and focusing on what matters most. With research, lived experience, and timeless wisdom, I inspire audiences to live intentionally, embrace vulnerability, and step boldly into this defining chapter.
Learning Objectives:
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Reflect on your life’s journey to uncover moments and lessons that will guide a more meaningful third act.
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Clarify your core values, passions, and dreams – and align them with your purpose for this stage of life.
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Take small intentional steps to create a fulfilling, engaged, and joyful third act.
TALK TWO
The Retirement Myth
Beyond the Stories We’ve Been Told
For decades, we’ve been sold a story about retirement: work hard, save enough, and one day step off the treadmill into a life of leisure. But what if that story is a myth—one that leaves too many people restless, unfulfilled, or even lost in their so-called “golden years”? In The Retirement Myth: Beyond the Stories We’ve Been Told, I challenge outdated cultural scripts and reveal how we can re-imagine life’s third act with purpose, vitality, and joy. This talk invites audiences to question old assumptions, uncover new possibilities, and design a future that is richer than retirement.
Learning Objectives
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Identify and challenge the common cultural myths about retirement that limit personal growth and fulfillment.
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Redefine success in the third act by exploring purpose, contribution, and health as essential components beyond financial security.
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Design a personal roadmap for creating a vibrant, intentional life after traditional career roles, grounded in meaning and aligned with individual values.
WORDS OF WISDOM
