Joining the Peace Corps in Midlife: Janet’s Story
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...
Becoming a Story Coach: Katherine’s Story
After 20 years helping low-income students, Katherine was feeling stuck and called to do something new. She has leveraged her talent and passion for helping others tell their stories to launch her own business as a presentation and story coach. Tell us a little...
Launching a Furniture Business at 56: Lena’s Story
Moving back to the US from Greece in midlife forced Lena to rethink her career plans. She launched LAMOU, a unique online store featuring custom-printed furniture. Tell us a little about your background… My background is full of dynamic forces that have given form to...
Becoming a Contemporary Sacred Artist in Midlife: Amy’s Story
Grieving the loss of her brother and mother was the catalyst for Amy to leave her lucrative career in graphic design and honor her calling as an artist and healer, and activist. Tell us a little about your background… New England I grew up in a small town in New...
Becoming a Pilot in Midlife: Juliette’s Story
Juliette’s life has been full of adventure and brush with fame—Cat Stevens, Hugh Hefner, Bruce Springsteen—not the least of which is getting her pilot’s license and using that skill to help rescue animals after Hurricane Katrina. What an odyssey! Tell us a little...
Launching a Web Series in Midlife: Wendy’s Story
Reconnecting with an old acting friend and sharing her struggle with her sexual identity led Wendy to collaborate on the new web series, My Sister Is So Gay, just launched in January, 2017. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in Florida, mostly. I say...
Becoming a Daily Money Manager in Midlife: Susan’s Story
After almost two decades in banking, a string of personal losses led Susan to re-evaluate her life. She quit her job and founded My Trusted Partner, where she helps the elderly and busy professionals organize their finances and legal documents. Tell us a little...
Advocating for Mesothelioma Awareness: Heather’s Story
Shortly after her daughter was born, Heather was diagnosed with mesothelioma. Now 11 years cancer-free, she has made it her mission to raise awareness of this deadly disease. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in a small town in The Black Hills of...
Launching a Business to Teach People Digital Skills: Jessica’s Story
Being laid off after 28 years and some self-development classes led Jessica to discover her talent for coaching others to learn Microsoft Office programs like Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. She recently started her own company, Alt-Enter, where she trains adults in...
Helping dogs with water therapy: Laurie’s Story
After a demanding legal career, Laurie followed her heart to open a business offering healing water therapy for elderly and ailing dogs. She’d go on to write a memoir of her adventures with her beloved dog Gunny. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in...
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