Rock Your Retirement Show

In this episode of "Rock Your Retirement," host Kathe Kline and co-host Barb welcome Helen Wilkie, a ghostwriter and writing coach based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.The conversation centers around the growing interest among retirees in writing memoirs and documenting life stories as a lasting legacy for their families. Helen Wilkie shares her journey from being a professional speaker in Canada to becoming a full-time resident in Argentina, where she pivoted her career towards book writing and coaching, especially for retirees.The heart of the episode delves into why writing a memoir can be such a meaningful project for those in retirement. Helen Wilkie discusses how capturing personal stories preserves family history and offers future generations insight into their ancestors' lives—far beyond facts available on genealogy websites. She recounts memorable experiences with clients, such as ghostwriting a memoir for a woman in her nineties, which became a cherished family treasure. Barb and Helen Wil