Fran Followed her Divine Calling and Became a Christian Author
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...
From Clinical Psychologist to Equestrian Performance Consultant: Darby’s Story
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...
Sharing the Journeys of Midlife Mothers: Cyma’s Story
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...
A Love of Storytelling Launches a Writing Career in Midlife: Adela’s Story
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...
From College Professor to Performing Artist in Midlife: Ada’s Story
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...
How a Compliment Led Diana to Launch a Jewelry Company in Midlife
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...
Can’t find the health product you need? Create it! Kathy’s story
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...
From School Teacher to Personal Historian: Deborah’s Story
When Deborah fell out of love with teaching, she chose to leverage her passions for history and writing to help the elderly share their life stories—a beautiful way to leave a legacy! Tell us a little about your background. As a child in southern Georgia, I wanted to...
A Midlife Upheaval Required Alice to Reinvent, with a Focus on Teaching Writing
When her husband moved out and her father died in the span of six months, Alice’s charmed life was turned upside down. She is now a tutor, teacher, writing coach, and book discussion leader. Having been a guest speaker at Alice's writing workshop, I can attest to her...
From corporate job to massage therapist—at 58: Bonnie’s Story
Bonnie enjoyed chair massages offered by her company and loved giving shoulder rubs to weary coworkers. It would take a note from one of these to convince her to sign up for massage school (yes, in midlife) and leave her corporate job to start her own massage therapy...
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