What if college didn't have to leave your family buried in student loan debt?
In this episode of Level Up Life After 40, we're excited to welcome Shellee Howard—educational consultant, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and founder of College Ready. After experiencing firsthand how overwhelming and confusing the college admissions process can be, Shellee turned that challenge into a mission: helping families create a smarter path to college while reducing costs and maximizing opportunities.
This conversation goes far beyond scholarships. Shellee shares practical strategies to help families think strategically about college, career, and long-term success—starting much earlier than most people realize.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How to reduce the cost of college and avoid unnecessary student loan debt
- Scholarship strategies that many families overlook
- Why college planning should start earlier than you think
- Looking at college as an investment and understanding the return on that investment (ROI)
- Helping students discover their strengths, purpose, and future career path
- Common misconceptions about the college admissions process
- Shellee's entrepreneurial journey and how one personal challenge became a business that's changing lives
Whether your child is years away from college or already preparing applications, this episode is filled with practical advice that can help your family make informed decisions and potentially save thousands of dollars.
We're so grateful Shellee joined us to share her knowledge and passion for helping students succeed. We know you'll leave this conversation feeling more confident, informed, and encouraged.
Connect with Shellee Howard
📚 Bestselling Books
- How to Send Your Child to College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money
- The College Admissions Plan Simplified
What is Level Up Life After 40 with Chey P and Amy E?
Welcome to Level Up Life After 40 with Chey P and Amy E — the podcast for women ready to stop settling and start stepping into their next level.
If you're over 40 and thinking, “There has to be more than this…” — you’re in the right place.
Each week, we talk about real life after 40:
mindset shifts that actually stick
confidence, identity, and reinvention
goal setting, routines, and productivity
relationships, boundaries, and personal growth,
finances, and life decisions that matter
navigating change, transitions, and starting over
We keep it honest, a little humorous, and always real—because this phase of life isn’t about starting over… it’s about leveling UP.
Whether you're feeling stuck, starting fresh, or chasing something bigger—this is your space.
✨ You got this.