by Hélène | Oct 19, 2015 | Next Act for Women
When her marriage fell apart and Sarah needed to support her son, she went into banking, where she worked for 15 years. But in midlife, she woke up to her dream and went back to beauty school; after a successful run in Minneapolis, she’s recently moved her business to...
by Hélène | Oct 15, 2015 | Next Act for Women
When her husband of 15 years walked out on her and her three children, Gail was grateful for the opportunity to work in her family’s liquor business. She got the experience she needed to launch a couple of startups herself, and now coaches other small business owners...
by Hélène | Oct 12, 2015 | Next Act for Women
After a long career at the Central Intelligence Agency, Nancy chose to honor her faith by becoming a Unitarian Universalist Minister. She went from addressing international problems to ministering to the needs of individuals, as chaplain to the patients and staff of a...
by Hélène | Oct 8, 2015 | Expert Interviews
You have helped women meet their health and fitness goals for over two decades. What is your philosophy? My philosophy has been the same for decades. Health and fitness goals are a lifestyle. I don’t believe in the word D—T for how to lose weight. I learned that from...
by Hélène | Oct 5, 2015 | Next Act for Women
When the death of her sister put her consulting career on hold, Lois chose to pursue her long-term creative passion, selling one-of-a-kind hand-knit scarves, shawls, and wraps. Tell us a little about your background… I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, the...