Becoming a Glass Artist in Her 50s: Mary’s Story
After 20 years as Pastoral Associate with the Catholic Church, a chance meeting on a flight would lead Mary to move from Oregon to California for love. When her new husband was diagnosed with cancer, Mary turned to glass making to help her cope; little did she know...
Becoming a Massage Therapist in Midlife: Shirl’s Story
After a long business career, and many years working in her father’s company, Shirl wanted to strike out on her own. The memory of one amazing massage led her back to school and to opening her own private massage studio, where she loves to relieve her clients of pain...
Becoming a Tai Chi Master at 52: Natasha’s Story
When her 9-year old started taking karate classes, Natasha got the bug and eventually became a black belt in karate. She discovered Tai Chi and has opened her own school devoted to teaching martial arts and wellness classes. Tell us about your background… Sometimes...
Becoming an Executive and Career Coach in Midlife: Megan’s Story
After retiring from a 20-year career in municipal bond sales, it took a session with an intuitive healer for Megan to find her path. She got certified as a coach and helps business professionals through career transitions. Tell us a little about your...
Writing and Speaking About Overcoming Obstacles: Daisy’s Story
When Daisy was born in China with physical and mental defects, the doctor warned her parents that they would always need to take care of her. With hard work and the support of her family, Daisy has proven them wrong. In midlife, she published her memoir and challenged...
Becoming a Movie Writer and Director in Her 50s: Colleen’s Story
When she was disillusioned with being a producer, Colleen took some time to stay home with her kids and help her husband in his endeavors. It would take collaboration with her niece to reignite the spark—this time, writing and directing her own projects. She is...
Becoming a Potter at 61: Kristine’s Story
Making small clay creations embellished with her mother’s Norwegian sayings was an outlet for Kristine’s grief after her mom’s passing. Little did she know her porcelain art would become a business, Beanpole Pottery, with orders from as far as Australia. Tell us a...
Writing About Being A Midlife Bride: Lisa’s Story
When Lisa finally met the love of her life in her early 50s, she found the wedding industry was woefully lacking in services and resources aimed at the midlife bride. That was the impetus for Lisa publishing her first book, Unveiled Wisdom: Wedding Planning for the...
Becoming a Book Reviewer in Midlife: Helene’s Story
After careers in journalism, catering, and marketing, Helene went back to her first love: Books. She reviews works of fiction on her blog, Books Is Wonderful, and is finishing up her own first novel. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in Reading,...
Becoming a Police Officer in Midlife: Stephanie’s Story
After stints in the military and as an EMT, Stephanie finally made good on her desire to become a police officer. She attended the Academy at age 40 and now serves and protects the San Mateo County area in California. Tell us a little about yourself… I am a Hispanic...
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