Episode Twenty-One: Redefining Retirement: Discovering Your Next Chapter with Mike Dwyer of Emplana

Uncommon Knowledge for Seniors

In this enlightening episode of Uncommon Knowledge for Seniors, host Jim Moran sits down with Mike Dwyer, founder of Emplana
, a forward-thinking organization dedicated to helping seniors and seasoned professionals discover “what’s next” in their lives and careers.

After an impressive career that includes consulting at Ernst & Young and Deloitte, and earning a Master’s in Management from Salve Regina University, Mike now focuses on guiding others—especially retirees and white-collar professionals in tech, finance, law, and more—toward meaningful, fulfilling next chapters.

🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:

How retirement doesn’t mean slowing down—it means realigning with purpose.

What questions to ask yourself when planning your next chapter.

Why seniors have more options than ever—and how Emplana helps map them out.

How Mike and his team, based at the Cambridge Innovation Center in Boston, offer tools to navigate this exciting transition.

Whether you're a retiree wondering “what’s next,” or a professional thinking about a second act, this episode is packed with empowering insights and actionable ideas.

👉 Connect with our Guest at: https://emplanacareer.com/company