Founding a Nonprofit Organization in Midlife: Marla’s Story
With kids away from home sooner than expected, and extra time on her hands, Marla dedicated herself to helping victims of domestic violence. When did you start to think about charting a new direction for yourself in midlife? In my 40’s, I...
Launching an Acting Career in Your 40’s: Denise’s story
When her boys were teens, Denise let go of more lucrative law and business opportunities to rekindle her love of theater. Tell us about your life before your Next Act… I was a theater kid growing up and was actively involved in my high school...
Becoming a Yoga Teacher in Midlife: Deb’s Story
This former law associate committed to her growing passion for yoga by starting certification training in her 40th year. When did you start to think about making a change? As a first year lawyer, I was already trying to come up with...
Feeling Stuck? Become a Life Coach: Katy’s Story
Katy’s feeling of being profoundly stuck in midlife was her “wake-up call” to live her fullest, best life moving forward. When did you start thinking about making a change in midlife? Like so many women I know, and many I coach, I had a...
Opening a Gift Shop at Age 50: Stephanie’s Story
With a desire to work for herself and a vision of what her small town needed, Stephanie took the plunge and opened her own store. When did you start to think about charting a new direction for yourself in midlife? When Mike and I first moved our family...
Pioneering a New Kind of Therapy at 52: Tammie’s Story
With an empty nest looming, Tammie fulfilled her dream of starting her own private practice and leveraged her active lifestyle by combining talking with walking. When did you start to think about charting a new direction for yourself in midlife? When my...
Becoming a Ballet and Pilates Teacher in Midlife: Hillary’s Story
Hillary turned her lifelong love of ballet and her injury-induced discovery of Pilates into a fulfilling teaching practice. When did you start to think about charting a new direction for yourself in midlife? I had had back issues for many years, during college in...
Discovering a Passion for Oil Painting in Midlife: Carol’s Story
Taking a drawing workshop in her 40’s convinced Carol to get serious about her first love, painting. Tell me a little about you, your family, your life, education, and work experience before your Next Act? I am Scottish, born in Glasgow. I left school at 17 and...
Beginning a Professional Organizing Business at 48: Bonnie’s Story
When Bonnie got divorced and needed a way to support her family, she successfully leveraged her talents to find her Next Act. Why did you shift gears in midlife? After my divorce, at age 48, I needed to find a new profession. I never dreamed of starting...
Starting a Teaching Career in Midlife: Kerri’s Story
A surprise request for help with an after school science program led Kerri to a new and rewarding career as an early education teacher. Tell me a little about you, your family, your life, education, and work experience before your Next...
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