by Hélène | Apr 7, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After her 25-year career as a radio personality ended, Catherine had to figure out what was next for her. She leveraged her skillset into a successful coaching and speaking business, where she empowers others to craft powerful content and deliver it well. Tell us a...
by Hélène | Mar 30, 2016 | Next Act for Women
One too many lost mittens was the “aha” moment for Kari and her husband to start their own clothing line, Liam & Isla, featuring kids’ mittens that snap-onto jackets—no more searching for lost mittens! Tell us a little about your background… I was born...
by Hélène | Mar 21, 2016 | Next Act for Women
Adopted by a white family as a black child, Catana struggled with issues of racial identity. With her late husband actor Fred Tully’s encouragement, she wrote a memoir about her experience, in the hopes it will help other multi-racial adoptive families. Tell us about...
by Hélène | Mar 17, 2016 | Next Act for Women
Carol has endured so much trauma, from cancer to rape to financial ruin, it’s hard to believe she has not only survived but has turned her story into one of inspiration as a motivational speaker and interviewer. Tell us a little about your background… As many...
by Hélène | Mar 14, 2016 | Next Act for Women
When both her parents were diagnosed with dementia, Vicki was thrust into a caregiving role and coped with the ups and downs of the disease by writing a journal. She would end up turning that into a memoir and speaking out to raise awareness of dementia. Tell us a...
by Hélène | Mar 10, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After more than two decades in corporate and private Finance, Yumi was looking to contribute in a meaningful way outside her work and family endeavors. After much research, she founded Global Citizens Initiative, which brings teens from around the world together to...