a place where women reflect and honor their unique stories of re-invention, struggles, growth and everyday life experiences
Who & What We Are & Why You Should Join us!
No matter what path in life a woman choses to take, there comes a time when she will enter that reflective stage, and come to realize that along that path, no matter how seemingly unremarkable it was, she has curated a remarkable collection of stories.
But Wit & Wisdom isn’t just about the past. More importantly, it is about the future - the next leg of our journey.
Betty White, who lived to be 100, said the secret to her long life is that she always stayed curious. Jane Fonda says she stays involved. Dick Van Dyke says he never stops moving or experiencing new things.
Through the stories we will share in this collective digest, we will be reminded, guided, inspired, touched - or simply entertained. We will also be encouraged to stay involved; stay curious and keep learning.
Please join us!
Meet Cindy, The Coddiwompler
Why Did I Create Wit & Wisdom?
First and foremost, because I love stories.
When I was in the 6th or 7th Grade, I dreamed of being a journalist. I mean, how fun would that have been? In the 60's there was no shortage of fascinating stories. Watching the 5:00 news, I thought those people had the best jobs - going to fascinating places, meeting fascinating people (and wearing great clothes). I was riveted!
Life had other plans, however, and instead, I chose to be a Coddiwompler. And I believe it's been more fun than reporting the news.
I have found ways over the years to feed my passion - always with the intent of helping and connecting women, whether it was to help them find a job; navigate professional or personal paths, and now - Wit & Wisdom.
I’ve been working since I was 16, doing everything from retail to recruiting to sales to event planning. That’s 50 years! And as I’ve become the “elder” in my workplace, I am beginning to see, more & more, that the younger people around me, sometimes without realizing it, are treating me as if I was always this grey haired old lady - not that there's anything wrong with that!
But when it happens, I just want to scream: ”I WASN’T BORN THIS WAY, YA KNOW!”
I have been a kid, a daughter, a sister, a girlfriend, a student, a friend, a wife, a working Mom, an entrepreneur, unemployed, and everything in between. I was born in the 50's; I was a child in the 60's; went through high school in the 70's; "grew up" for real in the 80's; had 2 babies in the 90's; empty nested in the aughts; and now in 2026, continuing the adventure.
These young people don’t mean any harm. As a matter of fact, I am guilty of it myself. Now and then I'll meet someone in my age group, and assume this or that about them, and then when I sit down and really talk to them, I am often blown away by the stories they carry with them, stories that have often faded with time - stories of accomplishments, failures, adventures - stories that paved the path to who they are now.
And some stories are simply hilarious!
These stories can’t be allowed to fade into oblivion. Join me! Let's bring them out, dust them and HEAR THEM!
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Subscribe to The Wit & Wisdom Collective monthly digest.
Whether you want to contribute or simply read the monthly digest - the 1st step is to subscribe.
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Subscribe to The Wit & Wisdom Collective monthly digest.
Whether you want to contribute or simply read the monthly digest - the 1st step is to subscribe.
It's FREE!
Hit the "subscribe" button below
- or-
drop me a line at: witnwisdomcolorado@gmail.com
This will put you on the mailing list to receive the Wit & Wisdom Collective direct to your inbox.
Look for the 1st edition to drop September 1st.
What should I write about?
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You are free to write about anything relating to YOUR personal or professional journey.
Write a short story, an anecdote, a poem or a comment.
If you still need some help getting the wheels turning, there are plenty of ideas listed below.
Pick one or go rogue and do your own thing!
You have stories! I know you do!
How to submit a story, anecdote or comment
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How to submit a story, anecdote or comment
If you have something you would like to submit to be included in an issue of The Wit & Wisdom Collective,
please email it to me at:
Please submit as an attachment.
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Please follow the private Wit & Wisdom Facebook page to find additional information, comments & questions from members and links to interest
If you have something you would like to submit to be included in an issue of The Wit & Wisdom Collective,
please email it to me at:
Please submit as an attachment.
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Please follow the private Wit & Wisdom Facebook page to find additional information, comments & questions from members and links to interesting articles.
What Should I Write About? Here are some ideas...
When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Did any part of that dream find its way into your grown up life? If so, how?
Think about a time when you surprised yourself-or what are you most proud of?
As a professional woman, how do/did you envision retirement when you were younger?
In retirement, what passions or dreams might you be able to re-visit? How?
Can you pinpoint a pivotal moment in your adult life? Personal or Professional
Tell us anything about your personal/professional journey that you'd like to share
