by Hélène | Jun 25, 2015 | Next Act for Women
When Sharon faced an empty nest and lots of job rejections, she launched her own career. Through her blogging and community building, she has become a powerhouse among midlife women writers. Tell us a little about your background… I was born and raised in Great Neck,...
by Hélène | Jun 22, 2015 | Next Act for Women
After nearly 20 years of writing for TV, Ellie channeled her creative talent toward giving back by working with youths and artists. Tell us a little about your background… Well, my life has had many acts! I grew up in Winnetka, IL, and studied English at Bryn Mawr...
by Hélène | Jun 17, 2015 | Next Act for Women
After leaving the law, Jennifer returned to her first love, fashion, by starting a business helping women develop their personal style and curate their closets. Tell us a little about your background… My grandfather was an internationally renowned psychoanalyst; he...
by Hélène | Jun 14, 2015 | Next Act for Women
When both her sons became addicted to drugs and ended up in the criminal justice system, Gretchen organized parents to fight against punitive US drug policies and end the “war on drugs.” Tell us a little about your background… I was raised on an avocado ranch in...
by Hélène | Jun 11, 2015 | Next Act for Women
Leveraging her background in therapy and the family business, Jeanne found the perfect way to marry her skills and passions by starting a business dedicated to solving workplace disharmony. Tell us about your background leading up to your next act… I grew up in the...
by Hélène | Jun 4, 2015 | Next Act for Women
Through the help of coaching, Oenone was able to clarify her path and rekindle her long ago interest in psychology; she went back to school and opened her own practice outside of London. Tell us about your background… I was born in Wales, in the UK, the oldest of two...
