You're Killin' It: Lisa Haynes

You're Killin' It: Lisa Haynes

Author: Marcylle Combs November 12, 2025 Duration: 40:53

Lisa Haynes shares her journey from a successful career in accounting to retirement and beyond. She discusses the challenges of transitioning into retirement, the importance of maintaining physical and mental activity, and the need for a plan to navigate this new phase of life. Lisa emphasizes the significance of legacy, personal growth, and the joy of helping others find fulfillment in their retirement years. Through her experiences and insights, she inspires listeners to embrace retirement as an opportunity for reinvention and purpose.

Lisa J. Haynes is a former Chief Financial Officer, author,and CEO of Haynes Executive Solutions. After more than 30 years in finance and leadership—including serving as CFO of the Mortgage Bankers Association and senior roles at Fannie Mae and John Hancock Financial Services—she stepped awayfrom the corporate world to focus on helping others navigate life’s biggest transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose. 

A licensed CPA and Chartered Financial Consultant with dualcertification as an Executive Coach and Retirement Coach, Lisa blends deep professional expertise with a passion for personal transformation. Her boutique firm now supports individuals and organizations through executive coaching,retirement strategy, and financial consulting. 

Her latest book, Retired and Killin’ It, challenges outdated ideas about aging and offers a bold, practical roadmap for turning retirement into a powerful new beginning. With her KILLIN IT formula, Lisa helps people embrace the psychological, emotional, social, and financial sidesof retirement—living with joy, legacy, and renewed purpose. 

Whether she’s coaching, speaking, or writing, Lisa is knownfor her authenticity, sense of humor, and belief that reinvention is always possible. Beyond her work, she treasures her roles as a wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of faith. 

Get In Touch With Lisa:

Website: www.retiredandkillinit.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/retiredandkillinit

IG: @retiredandkillinit

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-j-haynes-cpa-mba/


Hosted by Marcylle Combs, 50% with Marcylle Combs is built on the belief that women's voices and leadership are essential to every conversation. This podcast moves beyond surface-level interviews to explore the full spectrum of a leader's life. In each episode, Marcylle sits down with a woman who is actively shaping her field and community, delving into the real texture of her journey. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that defined her path, the obstacles that reshaped her direction, and the hard-won insights gathered along the way. These are not just success stories; they are honest accounts of professional and personal evolution, offering tangible advice for anyone looking to lead. By focusing on this depth, the podcast creates a platform where the diverse and inspiring narratives of women from various backgrounds, industries, and sectors take center stage. Tuning into this podcast means gaining access to a repository of experience, a source of solidarity, and a clearer understanding of what it means to build a meaningful career and life. It’s where ambition meets reflection, and where listening feels like joining a candid, necessary dialogue about progress and purpose.
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