by Hélène | Oct 24, 2016 | Next Act for Women
A difficult breakup at age 50 led Lisa to take a hard look at herself and her life and start a serious workout regimen then challenge herself further by signing up for triathlon training. She’s now a competitive triathlete with aspirations to combine this passion with...
by Hélène | Oct 10, 2016 | Next Act for Women
With the empty nest looming large, Linda channeled her love of writing into a professional career. She writes about parenting, kids in college, women in midlife, and the empty nest on her own blog and other big name publications like Huffington Post and The Washington...
by Hélène | Sep 26, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After switching careers from music to psychology, Dr. Margaret was seeking a new creative outlet. She found it in her blog, where she writes about mental health (especially what she terms “Perfectly Hidden Depression”), midlife, and relationships. Tell us a...
by Hélène | Sep 22, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After marrying and moving across the country at 52, Ann yearned for the connection with other women in midlife. She launched Women at Woodstock weekend gatherings to bring women together and share experiences, support, and fun. Tell us a little about your journey… I...
by Hélène | Sep 19, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After she got a handle on her son’s medical issues and homeschooling, Anne finally put down on paper the story that had been percolating in her mind. She is now shopping her lesbian novel to agents and publishers. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in a...
by Hélène | Sep 12, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After her daughters left for college, Cynthia knew she needed to find work that provided her renewed meaning and fulfillment. Having felt the power of dogs to soothe the losses of her brother and her mother, Cynthia founded a nonprofit that provides animal-assisted...
