Hi there!

I’m Eric Blake — host of The Simply Retirement Podcast and founder of Blake Wealth Management – a retirement planning firm dedicated to assisting women live YOUR retirement on YOUR terms.

At the start of every podcast episode, I share the words that define my story and mission:

I would not be the man I am today without the women in my life.

That includes my mother, who raised me as a single parent; my grandmother, who was widowed at 62; my wife, Dawn; my daughter, Kaitlyn; and my granddaughter, Sloane. Each of these incredible women has shaped who I am and why I’m so passionate about helping women plan for retirement with confidence and clarity.

I was also blessed to have my grandfather as a steady father figure until his passing. Watching him support my grandmother through her journey — and seeing her navigate life after his death — gave me a front-row seat to the financial and emotional realities many women face when building a secure retirement.

Through The Simply Retirement Podcast, my goal is simple: to make retirement planning approachable and empowering for women 55+. Every episode provides practical strategies, relatable stories, and encouragement. 

Beyond the podcast and financial planning, my family is what drives me. Dawn and I share life with our daughter, Kaitlyn, our son, Eric, and our granddaughter, Sloane. They remind me daily that life isn’t just about money — it’s about family, security, and living fully. And as I close each show, I leave listeners with this reminder:

Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the start of a new journey.

to living retirement on your terms,

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