Perimenopause doesn't just come with hormonal shifts, it's an expansive stage of life where we get to redefine our purpose.

In this powerful conversation, Tori sits down with philanthropist and founder Shalaine Maxfield to explore the real heart of generosity: the healing it creates, the happiness it unlocks, and the opportunities it builds for women, families, and entire communities. Together, they unpack the personal stories behind the Maxfield Family Foundation, the origins of Saprea, and the courage required to create safe spaces for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Shalaine shares how ambition meets opportunity in the world of nonprofit work, why giving isn’t just financial but rooted in teaching skills, offering mentorship, and starting exactly where you are. They discuss how community service changes our emotional landscape, often easing midlife stress, identity shifts, and the “Why am I so tired at 40?” feeling many women carry.

If you’re a woman over 35 navigating big questions about purpose, community, impact, or how to feel like yourself again, this episode offers both grounded wisdom and gentle possibility. It’s philanthropy made personal. Healing made communal. And a reminder that you don’t have to overhaul your life to make a difference: you just have to begin.

Press play to reconnect with the part of you that still believes in goodness, opportunity, and the power of small acts to change the world.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Shelaine Maxfield
03:02 The Impact of Business on Charity
06:01 Ambition Meets Opportunity
08:36 The Process of Family Philanthropy
11:43 The Connection Between Generosity and Happiness
14:51 Personal Stories of Generosity
17:29 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Embracing Potential
20:49 The Importance of Service and Giving
23:24 Saprea: A Nonprofit for Healing
26:31 Future Aspirations for Saprea
29:25 The Role of Family in Philanthropy
32:39 Creating Safe Spaces for Healing
35:33 Reflections on a Decade of Saprea
38:37 The Importance of Community and Support
41:22 Final Thoughts on Generosity and Service

Shelaine Maxfield | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelaine.maxfield/
Saprea: https://saprea.org/


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