I work with women at consequential moments in their lives.
They have accomplished a great deal. They have built full lives with work, relationships, and interests that matter to them.
They're beginning to ask what they want to do in this stage of their lives.
Some are considering a new project, facing a significant decision, or contemplating the next chapter of their lives—and they don't want fear, obligation, or old assumptions making those decisions for them.
I'm Erica Ando, PhD.
I know these moments myself.
My approach has been shaped by three decades of somatic learning, a Buddhist meditation practice, years spent building businesses and creative projects, and by navigating major changes in my own life, including chronic illness, divorce, and rebuilding my work more than once.
I'm not here to tell you what your life should look like.
If you genuinely want to play bigger, let's find out by playing bigger. If you want a quieter life, let's find out. If you need to stay, let's find out. If you need to burn it all down, let's find out.
Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?
— Mary Oliver
What It's Like to Work Together
The practical decisions you're making are rarely just practical.
Rather than rushing toward advice or solutions, we take the time to understand what's happening.
Within a session, we might talk about a difficult conversation, a tough decision, or a project that's become challenging. The conversation opens into questions about ambition, generosity, rest, relationships, or what you want this stage of your life to be about.
This isn't about following a plan or becoming a particular kind of person. The work is learning not to let fear, anger, resentment, or self-doubt make your decisions as you step into the next stage of your life.
What Becomes Possible
Here are a few of the ways clients describe what changed.
“I stopped fighting myself”
—Weatherly S.
I learned to listen to myself more instead of always pushing on the throttle. As I trusted my own voice, I shared my work more confidently, stopped looking outside myself for answers, and broke through a financial ceiling I'd been stuck at for years.
“Things didn’t fall apart”
—Kim H.
Learning how to rest changed everything. I realized I could take a break and my business wouldn't fall apart. I quit my job, started taking on projects that fit the kind of work I wanted to be doing, and found a way of working that finally felt sustainable.
“I don't go through my days telling myself how bad I am anymore.”
—J.J.
I feel more peaceful and more stable. I'm less thrown off by my own thoughts, less dependent on other people's reactions, and more able to let things unfold without judging every step. That shift has changed how I experience both my work and my life.
To Begin
It starts with a short form.
From there, we’ll schedule a brief conversation to talk about what's bringing you here, answer your questions, and see whether we're a good fit for each other.
The rhythm
We begin with an extended three-hour session (held in one meeting or divided across two) to explore what's happening in your life and what feels most important right now.
After that, we meet three times each month, with the fourth week left open for reflection, integration, or simply living your life.
Working together over six months gives us enough time to see real change—not just in what you decide, but in how you make decisions.
Between sessions
You're welcome to send emails or voice notes as questions, decisions, challenges, and insights arise. Sometimes I'll follow up with another question or observation after we’ve met.
Fee
The fee for 6 months is $10,000. Payment plans are available.