by Hélène Stelian | Jul 27, 2015 | Next Act for Women
After years of abuse and abandonment, through necessity and hard work, Gay found her purpose in life: She founded Café Feminino Foundation to help raise women in coffee communities out of poverty and despair. Tell us about you and your life… I am 68 years old, live in...
by Hélène Stelian | Jul 13, 2015 | Next Act for Women
When Connie retired from her corporate job at the age of 48, she founded a nonprofit aimed at transforming the lives of Afghan women and their families through the sale of exquisite hand-woven rugs and bracelets. Tell us a little about your background… I am 60 and...
by Hélène Stelian | 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...
by Hélène Stelian | Apr 22, 2015 | Next Act for Women
With an impending empty nest, and looking for the next opportunity, Georgy Ann jumped at the chance to found a city chapter of Impact 100 Chicago. Tell us about your background… I was born in Wisconsin, where we lived until our family relocated to Houston, Texas when...
by Hélène Stelian | Mar 1, 2015 | Next Act for Women
A life-threatening illness in midlife caused Sue to re-evaluate her priorities; she embraced her gift with dogs and founded a nonprofit focused on healing through animals. Tell me about your background… I graduated from college with a degree in Communications and...