Starting a Garment Business in Midlife: Haralee’s Story
Breast cancer treatment and early menopause gave Haralee the idea to design and sell moisture-wicking nightwear for women. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a BS in Food...
Inventing a New Pet Product at 49: Elaine’s Story
A chance encounter between her dog and a travel pillow was the spark that launched Elaine’s new business. Tell us a little about you and what prompted a change of course in midlife... I have always had this need to be busy, to have something other than my children to...
Making a Documentary in Midlife: Laurie’s Story
When she found out her daughter had a different form of diabetes that allowed her to go off insulin, Laurie vowed to get the word out, in the hopes that others could get tested and live without the burden of daily injections and constant monitoring. Tell us about your...
Getting a Graduate Degree in Midlife: Susan’s Story
Her desire for intellectual challenge led Susan to go back to school full-time, first studying creative writing, then getting her Master’s in Liberal Arts. Tell us about your background… I moved to Chicago in 1995 to join Doug, my future husband. I negotiated with...
Adopting in Midlife: Jill’s Story
When her only child left for college, Jill decided to refeather her empty nest through adoption, fulfilling a lifelong dream that would take her on a whole new journey. Tell us a little about you and your next act… I live in San Antonio, Texas, where I was born and...
From Comedy Writer to Mosaic Artist in Midlife: Sybil’s Story
When opportunities for comedy writing gigs were drying up, Sybil turned her love of mosaic art into a business. Tell us about your background… I was raised in Teaneck, New Jersey (before Chris Christie’s time) and graduated from NYU with a major in psychology. My...
Leading Women’s Tours in Tuscany in Midlife: Lisa’s Story
When Lisa visited Italy at 56, she didn’t want to leave; so she quit her job, sold most of her belongings, and moved to Florence three months later. Tell us a little about your life before your next act? I was born, raised, and educated in Salt Lake City and didn’t...
Saving a Business at 44: Dani’s Story
When her local yoga studio was closing its doors, Dani knew she had to do something to rescue this much-loved community resource. Tell us a little about you... I grew up in a small working-class town in Texas and was the first in my family to earn a college degree. I...
Publishing Her First Book at 55: Becky’s Story
After a successful career in public relations, and many fresh starts, Becky found her joy in writing and illustrating Do Your Laundry or You’ll Die Alone. Tell us about you . . . I grew up the second of six children in a, shall we say, financially challenged home. My...
Becoming a Group Fitness Trainer in Midlife: Debbie’s story
After 20 years as an elementary school teacher, Debbie took a leap and signed up for a Body Pump certification program, which led her to a new career in adult and children’s fitness. Tell us a little about your background… I live in Brookeville, Maryland, between...
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