Publishing a Collection of Short Stories in Midlife: Jodi’s Story
Two decades into a teaching career, saddled with health problems, Jodi chose to embrace her love of writing. She has since published a book, They Could Live with Themselves and is working on more short stories, novels, and poems. Tell us a little about your...
Becoming a Couples Counselor in Midlife: Liz’s Story
With her kids leaving the nest, Liz realized she’d need something new to fuel her, staving off potential boredom and creating a new professional identity in the process. She’s done just that in her new profession, where she enjoys collaborating with couples to help...
Becoming a Children’s Musician in Midlife: Jeanie’s Story
After careers in horse training and film editing, Jeanie found her midlife passion in composing and performing fun songs for young children with her band Jeanie B! and the Jelly Beans! Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in East Grand Rapids,...
Launching an Online Retail Business in Midlife: Starla’s Story
After working long hours for many years to support herself and her son, a health crisis would force Starla to slow down and find another way to make ends meet. She opened Southern Rich’s, honoring all things southern. Tell us a little about your background. I was born...
Becoming a Nomadic Housesitter in Midlife: Faith’s Story
After taking early retirement in their fifties, Faith and her husband, Alan, decided to retire to Mexico, but soon got restless. They now housesit professionally, moving from country to country for gigs—enjoying exploring the world and living a pared-down lifestyle...
Becoming a Voiceover Actor: Ruth’s Story
A divorce in midlife was the final push for Ruth to commit to a full-time career as a voiceover and on-camera talent, not to mention an author of romance novels. Tell us a little about your background. I grew up on the South Side of Chicago, then in the southern...
Writing and Speaking After Her Cancer Recovery: Darryle’s Story
Hit with a cancer diagnosis in her 40s, Darryle found solace and healing in making mosaic art. A desire to sell her art online would lead her to write and speak about her recovery, and to co-found WHOA, an online platform for women in midlife. Tell us a little about...
Publishing her Memoir in Midlife: Becky’s Story
Suddenly paralyzed at 38, Becky found writing as a way to cope. In her new book, Rethinking Possible: A Memoir of Resilience, she shares her story of optimism and perseverance despite a series of life-changing losses. Tell us a little about your background… I’m a...
Launching a Jewelry Company to Honor Her Son’s Memory: Elizabeth’s Story
When her son died tragically at 17, Elizabeth channeled her grief into ELLA Designs, making and selling beautiful jewelry pieces, with 50% of the profits going to bipolar research. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in Oak Park, Michigan, a suburb of...
Writing a Book about Women and Wine: Molly’s Story
After a long career in Human Resources, Molly found the voice she’d quieted in her youth and began to write. Her book, Blush: Women & Wine, explores how so many of us turn to wine to soothe our discomfort and avoid painful feelings. Tell us a little about your...