by Hélène | May 21, 2018 | Next Act for Women
After a career in PR, it would take the encouragement of a fellow writer for Lisa to take the plunge. She completed an MFA in writing at 48 and had her first book—a memoir about her journey to rediscover her dad after his death—published 10 years later. Tell us a...
by Hélène | Mar 6, 2018 | Purpose Stories
What is your life’s purpose? My life’s purpose is two-fold: to be the best advocate I can be for my special-needs and to share our story to raise awareness. How are you living your purpose? I am living my purpose by advocating for my daughter, Elizabeth,...
by Hélène | Jul 10, 2017 | Next Act for Women
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...
by Hélène | Jun 19, 2017 | Next Act for Women
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...
by Hélène | May 8, 2017 | Next Act for Women
After a long career in fundraising, a move, and a divorce, Janet made her dream of joining the Peace Corps come true. She writes about leaving everything behind to move to Kazakhstan with her new husband, in her memoir: At Home on the Kazakh Steppe. Tell...
