by Hélène | Mar 14, 2016 | Next Act for Women
When both her parents were diagnosed with dementia, Vicki was thrust into a caregiving role and coped with the ups and downs of the disease by writing a journal. She would end up turning that into a memoir and speaking out to raise awareness of dementia. Tell us a...
by Hélène | Mar 10, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After more than two decades in corporate and private Finance, Yumi was looking to contribute in a meaningful way outside her work and family endeavors. After much research, she founded Global Citizens Initiative, which brings teens from around the world together to...
by Hélène | Mar 7, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After 20 years as Pastoral Associate with the Catholic Church, a chance meeting on a flight would lead Mary to move from Oregon to California for love. When her new husband was diagnosed with cancer, Mary turned to glass making to help her cope; little did she know...
by Hélène | Mar 3, 2016 | Expert Interviews
You write extensively about how to optimize retirement. What challenges and opportunities do you see for women considering a fulfilling life after retirement? The challenges that women face in retirement and aging are pretty well documented. We know that women still...
by Hélène | Feb 29, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After a long business career, and many years working in her father’s company, Shirl wanted to strike out on her own. The memory of one amazing massage led her back to school and to opening her own private massage studio, where she loves to relieve her clients of pain...
