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from Marc Messinger

If your audience is navigating grief, caregiving, reinvention, or major life transitions, I'd be honored to join the conversation. Most people don't need more theories — they need lived experience, honesty, and a clear way forward. That's the heart of every conversation I have.

I'm available for: Podcast interviews. Grief group discussions. Caregiver panels. Church and community presentations. Workshops on purpose, resilience, and rebuilding. Conversations about the emotional side of life pillars. Navigating widowhood and the fog that follows. Request

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Your Compass: A Simple Guide forLife’s Turning Points

Life changes — sometimes by choice, sometimes without warning. Maybe you’ve started a new chapter, changed careers, retired, helped a loved one, or simply realized your map no longer matches the territory.

"If you want to shrink your problems — grow your purpose."

I'm here to help you steady your footing and take the next step. There's no pressure. No sales pitch. Just support, perspective, and a path forward.

I’m here to help

Take Your Next Step

If you’re reading this because life has changed suddenly — through the loss of a spouse, caregiving for a loved one, a medical crisis, or a major life transition you didn’t choose — I want you to know something:

You are not alone. Life Transitions Guide is an educational resource created by Marc Messinger to support widows, widowers, caregivers, and families navigating change in Southeast Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee metro and Waukesha County.

If the Life Pillars or Compass Guide resonate with you — or if you’re simply looking for clarity, perspective, and a steady next step — you’re welcome to reach out. There’s no pressure, no sales conversation, just thoughtful connection and support during a difficult season.

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Speaking & Podcast Invitations

f your audience is navigating grief, widowhood, caregiving, reinvention, or major life transitions, I’d be honored to join the conversation.

Most people don’t need more theories — they need lived experience, honesty, and a clear way forward. That’s the heart of every conversation I have.

I’m available for podcast interviews, grief group discussions, caregiver panels, church and community presentations, and workshops focused on resilience, rebuilding, and navigating life after loss. Topics often include supporting widows and widowers, caregiving through serious illness, navigating medical crises, and finding stability after major life change — especially for adults in their 40s, 50s, and 60s.

I regularly speak with community organizations, churches, and support groups across Southeast Wisconsin, including the Milwaukee metro area and Waukesha County. My goal is simple: to offer clarity, connection, and calm during life’s hardest seasons.

NOTE: Speaking engagements are always free for local Southeast Wisconsin support groups, churches, and community-based organizations serving families in Milwaukee, Waukesha County, and surrounding communities.

About The Site

This website shares personal experiences and general educational reflections on grief and life transitions. It does not provide counseling, professional services, or financial, legal, or medical advice. All content is for informational purposes only.

Life Transitions Guide was created by Marc Messinger, a widower, caregiver, and financial advisor with Edward Jones in Southeast Wisconsin, as well as an Accredited Behavioral Financial Professional® (ABFP®). His professional background in behavioral finance and human decision-making — combined with personal experience navigating loss and caregiving — helped shape the site’s focus on psychology, clarity, and practical life navigation during major transitions. This website exists as a personal educational and volunteer effort, separate from his professional advisory practice.