by Hélène | Oct 1, 2018 | Next Act for Women
The desire to be fully present with and for her children was the catalyst for Darby Bonomi, PhD to close her psychology practice of over 20 years and embark on a new path. Now, as her kids are older and more independent, Darby has combined her passion for horses and...
by Hélène | Sep 10, 2018 | Next Act for Women
The experience of adopting in midlife led Cyma to research and connect with hundreds of women across the US and beyond in order to share their stories of midlife motherhood (and later fatherhood). Cyma would become a blogger, writer, speaker and activist in the...
by Hélène | Aug 27, 2018 | Next Act for Women
When Adela’s father asked her to write his life story, little did she know this would be the catalyst for an active writing life, including blogging and publishing two books. Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in middle Michigan, near Flint, a place no...
by Hélène | Aug 20, 2018 | Next Act for Women
After receiving tenure as a college professor of sociology, Ada felt restless. Taking an improv class was the catalyst to her reinvention as a performing artist, storyteller, and show producer. Tell us a little about your background. I am from Taiwan originally. My...
by Hélène | Jul 30, 2018 | Next Act for Women
Compliments on a pair of pearl earrings Diana re-envisioned would lead her to embrace a new creative career and eventually begin her own jewelry company focused on unique, elegant, wearable designs. Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in Bloomfield, New...
by Hélène | Jul 16, 2018 | Next Act for Women
Years of playing sports eventually required Kathy to get foot surgery, but left her toes misshapen. Desperate to resume her active lifestyle, Kathy had to resort to designing a product that corrected the problem—one she knew others could use too. Out of need and...