The Empty Nester Club

define your next chapter

rediscover who you are,
before your kids leave the nest, with newfound clarity, courage, connection & community

Is it time that you started
planning for your next chapter?

What's next for me when I become an
 Empty Nester?

What's next for me when I become an Empty Nester?

How will I fill my days when my kids are gone?  What do I even like to do on my own anymore? Do you find yourself wishing there was a plan of some kind? Even a road map of sorts to navigate through this huge change which is looming in your very near future? 

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You're in the right place.

Welcome, 

I'm Karla, your brand new (almost) Empty Nester friend. Just like you, I am committed to rediscovering joy in the journey.

I am here to help you define your next, best chapter and rediscover who you are with a clear, powerful, and insightful roadmap.

Welcome to The Empty Nester Club. It's time to bring your soul-whispers to life again.

“My mission is to impact and empower
One Million Empty Nesters... and it starts with you.”

— Karla Olson

new from karla

The Almost Empty Nester

Are you currently a mom that has children in high school and one of them has left the nest or is about to? Do you find yourself starting to feel like Empty Nesting is fast approaching and you don’t have a plan? If so this book is for you. We’re missing a key touch point about this milestone: preparation.

The Almost Empty Nester helps you rediscover who you are when your kids start leaving the nest. 


This book will inspire you to:

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Learn how to prioritize yourself again

02

Rediscover your passions & purpose

03

Define what a fulfilling Empty Nest looks like to you

04

Accept that letting go is not a goodbye  

05

Dream and design your next best chapter. 

06

Embrace this beautiful transition

p.s. interested in connecting with other Empty nester mothers? read on to learn more about our incredible virtual book club

We are a collective of women, changing the conversation around Empty Nesting, from a position of lack to a potential for joy.

Moms need to rediscover who they are, and how to nurture their own dreams and desires in order to direct some of their unwavering love back into themselves. They deserve deep fulfillment on a soul level. We all do.

At The Empty Nester Club, we help women define their next chapter and fall back in love with their future. Every other month, we offer a Virtual Book Club where we read the book, work on the reflection exercises, and bond with other mothers at a similar stage in life going through the same growing process as you. It’s so much better to do with friends! 

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What makes The Almost Empty Nester
truly exceptional is Karla Olson’s ability to delve into the complex layers of a mother’s identity beyond her role as a caregiver, offering valuable insights and practical advice on how to rediscover purpose, passion, and self-fulfillment. Through heartwarming narratives and empowering reflections, readers are encouraged to embrace this chapter of life with grace, courage, and an open heart.   


truly exceptional

Jen Mann 
New York Times Bestselling Author of,
Midlife Bites: Anyone Else Falling Apart, Or Is It Just Me?

Karla Olson’s “The Almost Empty Nester” is a captivating and profoundly empowering journey for mothers entering the Empty Nest phase. Through her transformative framework, she skillfully guides her readers to reignite their passions and fall in love with their future again. Drawing from her personal experiences, Karla cultivates a nurturing space for reflection, transformation, and celebration. She helps mothers highlight the important parts of their journey and define their Next Best Chapter with clarity, courage, and connection. A compelling must-read for anyone embarking on the beautiful challenge of the Empty Nest phase.

Dr. Cynthia Bentzen-Mercer
Co-Founder, The Zeal of the Heel, National USA Today 2024 Top 25 Bestselling Author of "Now. Near. Next."

If you will be facing an Empty Nest in the next few years, I highly recommend The Almost Empty Nester by Karla Olson. She takes a methodical approach to guide you through reflections on your past, present and future to help prepare you for the transition to the next phase of your life. After completing her process, I feel much more ready to drop my youngest at college in a few months.

Christine Grabowski
Author of Dickensen Academy
mother of two

The Almost Empty Nester is a must-read roadmap for women getting ready to embrace, prepare and thrive after the kids have left home. Karla has given millions of women hope and courage to finally pursue their dreams and not feel guilty about investing in themselves and their future. When we do this, we’re setting a great example for our children on how to be strong, get prepared, and be excited for our next chapter.


 a must-read roadmap

Sally Mueller
Co-Founder of Womaness,
and mom of two grown children  

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The Almost Empty Nester is an invaluable guide for women on the brink of an Empty Nest, offering a transformative journey through their past, present, and future. Karla masterfully navigates the emotional landscape of such a pivotal transition, helping readers unearth their true purpose and passions. A must-read for those seeking clarity, growth, and a renewed sense of self from a woman who embodies every essence of creating possibility for the future

The Almost Empty Nester is an invaluable guide for women on the brink of an Empty Nest, offering a transformative journey through their past, present, and future. This book empowers individuals to craft a vibrant vision for their next chapter. A must-read for those seeking clarity, growth, and a renewed sense of self.

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Join our next Virtual Book Club for Karla Olson's groundbreaking new book,The Almost Empty Nester. We have had two Virtual Book Clubs so far, and witnessing the connections that have been made online by mothers going through the same process has been incredible. We'd love to have you join in on the conversation.

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