by Hélène | Mar 4, 2019 | Next Act for Women
After a long career in fashion and design, a midlife layoff and first marriage found Alyssa grappling with what to do next. A camera from her new husband would be the catalyst for Alyssa to tap into her lifelong passion for photography. Tell us a little about your...
by Hélène | Feb 11, 2019 | Next Act for Women
While Francie always enjoyed writing, she never considered it might be a career path and opted for the safety of a law degree instead. However, five years ago, she began to rethink the possibilities as she began to publish her personal essays. This year, at 50, she...
by Hélène | Jan 14, 2019 | Next Act for Women
An epiphany in midlife convinced Sherry to shake up her life. She embarked on her 52/52 Project: 52 weekly projects outside her comfort zone. And published a book about her adventures! Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in Toledo, Ohio and, with the...
by Hélène | Dec 3, 2018 | Next Act for Women
When her husband, at 55, decided he was burned out at work and wanted to go overseas to work for Peace Corps, Joyce chose to join him on his placements abroad as a “trailing spouse.” She recounts her struggle with uprooting her home and career in midlife, not to...
by Hélène | Nov 26, 2018 | Next Act for Women
The death, in quick succession, of her father and ex-husband led Jane to finally get serious about finishing and seeking a publisher for her memoir. In Broken Whole, she explores dating post-divorce and comes to terms with her life’s journey. Tell us a little about...
by Hélène | Oct 15, 2018 | Next Act for Women
The tragic loss of her young son, and a renewal of her faith, combined to launch Fran’s next act as the author of Christian inspirational books. Tell us a little about yourself. I grew up in a farming community in East Texas, where I attended grade school with two...
