Hi there! It’s been a minute. I thought I should say hello and let you know what I’m up to.
If you’re new around here, welcome!
My name is Nada (Ned-uh) Jones. I’m 58, the founder of Liberty Road, a mother of three, and very soon to be an empty nester. I am also a wife, daughter, sister, and friend—why do those titles always get left out? I started a Substack—it’s a brand new newsletter platform that’s sure to catch on. 😏
I want to talk about, share, and process what it means to launch and grow a business at my age. We keep saying, it’s not too late, let me see if I can prove it. Check it out if you’re doing the same, have an idea that’s brewing, or just curious. And please drop a hello. I would love to meet you.
Link in bio if you’re curious.
Photo: @kianascottphoto
👜 What’s in your bag?
🎟️ Be sure to add this season’s must have item, a ticket to the Liberty Road LIVE Summit. Get your ticket now and save $100! Early Bird discount ends on May 1st.
LINK IN BIO FOR TICKETS.
🎁 And, if you’d like to drop a hint to your loved ones to get you a ticket this Mother’s Day, DM us MOTHER and we’ll be sure to drop them a not so subtle clue!
📝 A FEW MORE DETAILS
Who we serve:
Women who see midlife as an opportunity and are seeking personal and professional possibilities. They are interested, interesting, and ready to be intentional.
What we offer:
We’ve curated leading experts and thought leaders, along with best-in-class resources, to inspire, equip, and expand your midlife journey.
What we discuss:
This stage of life brings more questions than answers—evolving relationships and roles, vocational pivots, changing health & wellness needs, and looming questions like “What’s next?” require examination.
What we workshop:
Vocation & Career - Nutrition & Fitness - Entrepreneurship - Financial Wellness & Literacy - Relationships & Roles - Purpose & Impact - Writing & Publishing - Health & Wellness - Creativity - Peri-Menopause - Sexual Health - Beauty & Aging
When we gather:
October 1, 2026
1:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where we connect:
The Revery in downtown Los Angeles
Why we do it? Cuz, WE BELONG TOGETHER!
You know that day after Christmas feeling, the one that's equal parts glad it's over (if you're the one in charge anyway), and sad it's gone? That's how these last few weeks since the summit have felt. Glad to not be in the pre-event chaos, and sorry that the meaningful, uplifting, and connected moment has passed. Even when I’m not the one running the show, I feel this way about attending events, retreats, and workshops, and I suspect you do as well. "That was great, but now what?" is the general sentiment after a few days or weeks pass.
"How do we deliver the summit, with all its curated experts, resources, and brands on a regular basis? How do we capture the feelings of possibility, connection, and the, ‘Now THIS is the midlife I was looking for’ when you need it?" THESE are the questions that keep me up at night. So while we tinker away at LR HQ, considering ways to deliver all the above to you, I want to share these images as a reminder of the magic that was created at the summit. It was… well, golden.
And, a HUGE thanks to the experts and thought leaders that helped to expand and elevate our day. We are better because of you!
Amy Nelson of @theriveterco@bonniewanofficial
Catherine McCord of @weelicious and @founderlaunchlab
Emily Wagner of @takemicropause and @groomedla
Gina Lamonna of @thefondleproject
Gina Pell of @thewhatlist and @thewhatalliance@welcometoheidi of @talkfiftytome@katewaitzkin@katyrexing of @within.pod@kayepkramer of @founderlaunchlab and @stepupwomensnetwork@kelly.atterton of @get.rile@dr.kudzai@lobonorris@michele_canon_fit
Nikki Pearl and Susannah Wallenstrom of @menopausitiveworkshop@drpamking of @thrivecenter@rachaelharris@rebeccawooolf@wandawensoolip of @soolip_
Photos @kianascottphoto
Until we gather again,
xx-Nada
SKINCARE CURATION:
A few things we are restocking and all at 20% off! Link to SHOPMY in bio for our midlife skin selection.
Or head over to Credo Beauty to fill up your clean beauty cart now and save!
Calling all INSIDERS, save the date!
I find myself reluctantly counting down the weeks until my not-so-baby boy graduates from high school and heads off to college. This sobering season is full of “ands.” I am thrilled that he is moving into his bright future, and I want to freeze the present moment. I look forward to cooking with onions, parsley, basil, and cilantro with no protest, and I can’t imagine him not sitting across from me at the dinner table. I am excited for the freedom my husband and I will discover, and concerned about the impending silence.
What I have learned from my friend and author, Shari Dunbar, is that milestones deserve intentional time to pause, reflect, and honor what has happened and what is about to happen — they deserve a ceremony. Shari has penned a guide to walk us through such moments. The Book of Modern Ceremony reads like a cookbook, filled with recipes for various significant junctures in life and the ingredients needed to make meaning of each.
I have invited Shari to join us for an INSIDERS Workshop on April 21 at 9:30 am PST via Zoom. Tune in to learn how this Stanford graduate and marketing professional came to value and teach the power of ceremony. One of my favorite things about Shari is that she takes something that can feel a bit woo-woo and provides a purposeful and meaningful foundation for why ceremonies are not only important, but have been relied on across all civilizations for thousands of years.
Shari will walk us through a short ceremony, “Connecting to the wisdom of the heart,” and share ideas for creating our own ceremonies for Mothers of Graduates and Child Leaving Home. Whether they are heading to summer camp, college, or even marriage — she’s got us covered for the spring and summer season ahead.
Please check your emails, INSIDERS, a Zoom link has been sent to your inbox.
Save your seat!
In case you’ve missed the emails, THIS is your invitation to join us on Oct. 1, 2026 at the Liberty Road LIVE Summit.
Don’t forget to take advantage of the early bird deal (last slide).
Link in bio, or DM INFO for details.
My pre-order just came in and I dropped everything to peruse. I love me some @emmagrede and can’t wait to dig in.
SIDE NOTE: If you don’t already listen, check out her podcast @aspirewithemmagrede , especially if you’re building a venture, or want to be.
Back to the book. It’s written in four parts: Vision, Managing Emotions, Old Thoughts, and Action.
A few of the chapters I’m most excited for:
Yearly Process
Fear
Money
Building a Brand & Business
Leadership
My Basic Rules for Success
I may read out of order because I’m eager to address the particular life and business stage I find myself in. At the end of this summer I will officially be an empty-nester (or whatever other phrase we’re supposed to be using these days), and want to be intentional about what’s next for me and the business as I dive headfirst into a new chapter of life.
Thanks in advance, Emma! I’m looking forward to starting with myself!
If only it were that easy...
Quote from @kitchenkop
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Where did my estrogen go?
Link in bio to listen to the full episode on Apple Podcast or watch on YouTube.
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What do you really know about GLP-1s?
Link in bio to listen to the full episode on Apple Podcast or watch on YouTube.
#midlife #proage #agepositive #agepositivity #midlifepodcast
Is it just me or has daylight savings been extra brutal?
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