by Hélène | Sep 7, 2015 | Next Act for Women
A visit to a Russian orphanage to adopt her first child spurred Terry into action. With her friend Randi, she launched Kidsave, a nonprofit to help older, often forgotten orphans and foster children find families and mentors. Tell us a little about your background… I...
by Hélène | Aug 10, 2015 | Next Act for Women
After she took her mother to a cancer boutique in the suburbs, Pattie made it her mission to provide cancer recovery products and services in the city of Chicago; she opened her own shop, where she helps women face their life’s second act and deal with the...
by Hélène | Jul 30, 2015 | Next Act for Women
When she finally found her life partner in her 40s, Sally was able to realize her deep yearning for a child of her own. She recounts how donor-egg IVF gave her a beautiful, healthy son—and writes about her experience as a late-in-life mom on her blog. Tell us a little...
by Hélène | Jul 6, 2015 | Next Act for Women
While caring for her aging, ailing parents, Judith found peace and acceptance by writing about her experience; she shares her recollections of the six years she spent as a caregiver in her newly released memoir and advice book. Tell us a little about yourself… I grew...
by Hélène | Jun 14, 2015 | Next Act for Women
When both her sons became addicted to drugs and ended up in the criminal justice system, Gretchen organized parents to fight against punitive US drug policies and end the “war on drugs.” Tell us a little about your background… I was raised on an avocado ranch in...
