by Hélène | Jun 24, 2020 | Expert Interviews
So many of us struggle with self-esteem/self-worth issues. What is at the root of this, particularly for women 40+? An important note to discuss before I delve into this question is the distinction between self-esteem and self-worth. Although frequently used... by Hélène | Jun 22, 2020 | Musings
I’ve been wondering about the world post-pandemic. What will it look like, this “new normal”? Will we wear masks and elbow bump instead of shaking hands? (I personally favor the lovely Japanese bow.) Will we have a special pandemic closet (think... by Hélène | Jun 17, 2020 | Next Act for Women
After feeling like a misfit for years, a move to Thailand and a chance encounter opened Stefania’s eyes to her self-worth. Inspired by an elderly Asian woman, she launched a blog, The Age Buster, that decodes the cultural conditioning about aging. Tell us a... by Hélène | Jun 15, 2020 | Musings
On Friday, I ventured to downtown Chicago for the first time since our return from Florida and was faced with the sad spectacle of deserted stores and boarded up windows, a result of recent opportunistic looting amid otherwise-peaceful Black Lives Matter protests. On... by Hélène | Jun 9, 2020 | Next Act for Women
After overcoming childhood trauma and working for decades in a distinguished academic career, Pamela is finally devoting herself to a full-time career in creative writing, beginning with her newly released memoir, I’m So Glad You’re Here. Tell us a...