by Hélène | Aug 7, 2017 | Next Act for Women
After taking early retirement in their fifties, Faith and her husband, Alan, decided to retire to Mexico, but soon got restless. They now housesit professionally, moving from country to country for gigs—enjoying exploring the world and living a pared-down lifestyle...
by Hélène | Jul 24, 2017 | Next Act for Women
A divorce in midlife was the final push for Ruth to commit to a full-time career as a voiceover and on-camera talent, not to mention an author of romance novels. Tell us a little about your background. I grew up on the South Side of Chicago, then in the southern...
by Hélène | Jul 10, 2017 | Next Act for Women
Hit with a cancer diagnosis in her 40s, Darryle found solace and healing in making mosaic art. A desire to sell her art online would lead her to write and speak about her recovery, and to co-found WHOA, an online platform for women in midlife. Tell us a little about...
by Hélène | Jun 19, 2017 | Next Act for Women
Suddenly paralyzed at 38, Becky found writing as a way to cope. In her new book, Rethinking Possible: A Memoir of Resilience, she shares her story of optimism and perseverance despite a series of life-changing losses. Tell us a little about your background… I’m a...
by Hélène | Jun 5, 2017 | Next Act for Women
When her son died tragically at 17, Elizabeth channeled her grief into ELLA Designs, making and selling beautiful jewelry pieces, with 50% of the profits going to bipolar research. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in Oak Park, Michigan, a suburb of...
by Hélène | May 15, 2017 | Next Act for Women
After a long career in Human Resources, Molly found the voice she’d quieted in her youth and began to write. Her book, Blush: Women & Wine, explores how so many of us turn to wine to soothe our discomfort and avoid painful feelings. Tell us a little about your...
