Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury: JoAnne’s Story
JoAnne was settled in a happy marriage and a fulfilling teaching career when, at age 62, a violent assault by a man wielding a hammer would upend her life. She writes about her struggle and recovery in her first book, Headstrong: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury. ...
Becoming a Transformational Life Coach at 54: Bev’s Story
After 10 years of teaching, Bev felt the pull to a more personal and rewarding experience with people. She is now a practicing transformational and dream coach who runs events that connect people deeply. Tell us a little about your background. I was born in a small...
Sheila Grinell, Museum Leader Turned Novelist
After 40 years as a science museum leader, Sheila felt it was time for a change. As she considered her options, Sheila began writing down her ailing mother’s story and soon got the writing bug. She is now a published novelist working on her third book. Tell us a...
Publishing Her Memoir at 57: Beth’s Story
After years of giving tours in China and honing her passions for aviation and photography, and with the encouragement of her husband, Beth finally took her old manuscript off the shelf and edited it for publication. Flying Alone is Beth’s memoir of the turbulent and...
Preserving Cherished Family Memories: Nancy’s Story
After being fired from her job at 58, Nancy listened to her calling to provide a service to seniors and launched her business, Memoirs Plus, where she captures elders’ stories in a beautiful memoir keepsake. Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in...
Creating and Expanding! Updates from Treva, Sharon, Rita, and Lauren
So many of the fabulous women on this blog inspire me through their fearless growth. Today, I catch up with four of these women and ask them what's new since I featured them four years ago. From launching a podcast about love to developing their crafts, these midlife...
Paula Harer, Supporting Single Women 60+
Loneliness after a difficult divorce led Paula to launch her website Starting Over at Sixty, where she provides perspective and consulting to women seeking a new beginning later in life. Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in Cincinnati and came to...
From Corporate America to Publishing Her First Novel: Maren’s Story
After 35 years in the healthcare industry, Maren decided it was time for her to quit the rat race and reinvent in some way. She eventually pursued her passion for writing, has recently published her first novel, and is hard at work on her second. Tell...
Writing a Memoir of Kidnapping and Torture: Karen’s Story
Raised in an affluent family in Brazil, Karen and her then-husband Henry were abducted at gunpoint and brutalized for 45 days before the ransom came through. At 57, Karen decided she needed to share her story of survival and speak out against torture. Her new memoir,...
Becoming a Professional Photographer in Midlife: Alyssa’s Story
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...
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