The Midlife Sherpa Story


A Crossroads Moment

For decades, Holly Prescott built a successful career in real estate, coaching professionals through business growth and leadership transitions. But after years of helping others, she found herself at a personal crossroads—ready for her next chapter.

She wasn’t just looking for a new job. She was searching for something deeper that aligned with her evolving purpose and the next stage of her life.

So, she picked up the phone and called Kelly Rae White.

A Conversation That Changed Everything

Holly had long admired Kelly’s ability to guide people through transitions. Now, as she prepared to leave real estate, she wasn’t just seeking a career shift—she was looking for fulfillment.

That first phone call turned into countless conversations. They explored what meaningful midlife transitions could look like—not just in careers, but in life as a whole.

"Midlife isn’t an ending—it’s just the beginning."

Through their discussions, one thing became clear:
People need guidance to navigate midlife with intention.
Traditional career coaching wasn’t enough—this was bigger.
They had the experience and passion to help others through it.

The Birth of MidLife Sherpa

Their first collaboration? The Workbook for Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age—a practical guide inspired by Chip Conley’s insights on embracing midlife as a time of growth and renewal.

📖 The workbook became the foundation for what would soon evolve into Midlife Sherpa—a coaching program designed to help people enter the second half of life with:
Clarity – Understanding what truly matters
Confidence – Embracing change with purpose
A Plan – Practical steps toward fulfillment

Now, Kelly and Holly are launching the Midlife Sherpa coaching program, combining their decades of experience in career coaching, leadership, and personal development to help others navigate midlife transitions with intention.

Holly Prescott

📌 Coach | Leadership Expert | Midlife Guide

Holly Prescott has dedicated her career to guiding individuals through transformative life stages. With a leadership, coaching, and personal development background, she has helped countless professionals find clarity and direction in times of change.

A pivotal moment in Holly’s journey was attending the Modern Elder Academy, founded by Chip Conley, where she deepened her understanding of midlife as a period of growth and renewal. This experience, combined with her certifications as a Life Coach and in Transitional Intelligence (TQ), equips her with specialized tools to support individuals navigating major life and career transitions.

💡 Her Philosophy:
"Midlife is not about reinvention—it’s about rediscovering what truly matters and aligning your life accordingly."

Her passion for this work led her to collaborate with Kelly Prescott to co-author the Workbook for Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age and founder of Midlife Sherpa. Through their work, they are on a mission to help others embrace this stage of life with confidence and curiosity.

Kelly Rae White

📌 Executive Coach | Business Strategist | Career Transition Expert

Kelly has built her career on innovation, strategy, and helping people navigate pivotal transitions. After years of leading groundbreaking initiatives in real estate—launching national coaching platforms, scaling executive recruiting programs, and pioneering technology-driven brokerage models—she turned her focus to what truly lights her up: guiding individuals through life’s biggest transitions with purpose and clarity.

As a certified life coach since 2017, Kelly founded The Career Formula Program, a proven framework designed to help professionals successfully navigate career transitions and job searches. With over 20+ years of experience and over 10,000 interviews, she deeply understands how to align talents with meaningful opportunities.

💡 Her Perspective:
"Midlife isn’t a time to slow down—it’s a time to confidently step into a new, exciting phase."

Inspired by this mission, Kelly partnered with Holly Prescott to co-author the Workbook for Learning to Love Midlife and co-founded Midlife Sherpa, helping others navigate this season of life with clarity, purpose, and joy.