Writing about Surviving Cancer and Parenting as a Lesbian Couple: Martina’s Story
Martina had already shifted from being a divorce attorney to a mediator when a writing class would open up a new passion. Her book, I’m Still Here, is a braided memoir, part cancer-odyssey (including a terminal diagnosis in which she failed to die), and her life...Becoming a Podcaster at 52: Colleen’s Story
After transitions from attorney to stay-at-home mom to Pilates instructor, Colleen reinvented once again. She now co-hosts the podcast Hot Flashes & Cool Topics, which seeks to give a voice to women in midlife and beyond. She wants to create a series of...Becoming a Writer and Editor in Midlife: Wendy’s Story
When her husband abandoned Wendy with three young children, Wendy became a construction safety manager to support her family, then finally had the chance, in her 50s, to pursue her dream career as a writer and editor after meeting her now-husband and moving to the...Finding Hope and Meaning at Life’s End: Dr. Christopher Kerr
You are the author of the new release, Death Is But a Dream: Finding Hope and Meaning at Life’s End. What prompted your desire to write this book? Caring for the dying was something I was ill prepared for after medical training. As a part-time job, I began...Fighting to End Ageism: Sheila’s Story
Growing up, Sheila experienced poverty and saw racism first-hand. She became the first in her family to attend college then worked in pharmaceutical healthcare. After taking a career break to launch her four sons, she smacked into age bias when seeking renewed...FOLLOW ME
