by Hélène | Jun 23, 2016 | Next Act for Women
Marianne had always dreamed of becoming an author. It took an encounter with an elderly couple, in her capacity as a nurse, to help her complete her first novel, Blue Hydrangeas. She is now working on her second. Tell us a little about your background… I’m not a nurse...
by Hélène | Jun 20, 2016 | Next Act for Women
As her oldest child was applying to college, Julie realized she needed to plan for her next act. She rekindled her passion for fashion and launched J. Markell Designs, with the goal to provide more reasonably-priced exotic-skin handbags and accessories. Tell us about...
by Hélène | Jun 16, 2016 | Next Act for Women
When her beloved brother-in-law, Curt, passed away too young, Susan reevaluated her life, got involved with restorative justice, and opened Curt’s Café, with the mission to help at-risk, underserved young adults coming out of the prison system. Three years later, she...
by Hélène | Jun 13, 2016 | Next Act for Women
When an unexpected illness hit her daughter, Eva chose to reconsider her path and craft the second half of her life in a way that’s true to her passions. She has launched Indigo, a VIP membership club that connects older adults with opportunities, experiences, and...
by Hélène | Jun 6, 2016 | Next Act for Women
Lucinda grew up with an abusive mother and married a narcissist. It took her daughter’s plea for her to leave everything behind, including her husband, and start over. She recounts her life, full of abuse but also adventure and comic moments, in her memoir, Walking...
by Hélène | Jun 2, 2016 | Next Act for Women
Deby and her husband fell in love with Costa Rica on a surf trip. When they retired there, Deby needed something to occupy her time; she started blogging about her adventures with cooking and baking in the jungle. Tell us a little about your background… Before our...