by Hélène | Feb 27, 2017 | Next Act for Women
After almost two decades in banking, a string of personal losses led Susan to re-evaluate her life. She quit her job and founded My Trusted Partner, where she helps the elderly and busy professionals organize their finances and legal documents. Tell us a little...
by Hélène | Feb 13, 2017 | Next Act for Women
Shortly after her daughter was born, Heather was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Now 11 years cancer-free, she has made it her mission to raise awareness of this deadly disease. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in a small town in The Black Hills of...
by Hélène | Jan 30, 2017 | Next Act for Women
Being laid off after 28 years and some self-development classes led Jessica to discover her talent for coaching others to learn Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. She recently started her own company, Alt-Enter, where she trains adults in...
by Hélène | Jan 23, 2017 | Next Act for Women
After a demanding legal career, Laurie followed her heart to open a business offering healing water therapy for elderly and ailing dogs. She’d go on to write a memoir of her adventures with her beloved dog Gunny. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in...
by Hélène | Jan 9, 2017 | Next Act for Women
After a lucrative business career in textile printing, Beth returned to her roots. She started with art classes, eventually earning a Master in Fine Arts at age 50. Today, she creates large commissioned art projects for public works, and consults on such projects as...
by Hélène | Dec 19, 2016 | Next Act for Women
When she turned 50, amid personal and professional challenges, Mary Fran turned to writing a blog as her outlet. Her musings about midlife hit a chord and have spawned her series of books, Not Ready for Granny Panties. Tell us a little about your background. I think I...
