Preserving Her Daughter’s Legacy: Diane’s Story
Diane was 35 when her 3-year old daughter was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. When Mallory died at 25, she asked her mother to publish her memoir. Diane has made it her mission to preserve her daughter’s legacy by traveling around the country to spread Mal’s wonderful...
Fighting to End Ageism: Sheila’s Story
Growing up, Sheila experienced poverty and saw racism first-hand. She became the first in her family to attend college then worked in pharmaceutical healthcare. After taking a career break to launch her four sons, she smacked into age bias when seeking renewed...
Becoming a Crystal Artist in Midlife: Nancy’s Story
Always drawn to the creative process, Nancy naturally gravitated toward artistic pursuits when contemplating her next act. Experimenting with Swarovski crystals led her to find her unique and sparkling art form. While struggling with a newly empty nest and the loss...
Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury: JoAnne’s Story
JoAnne was settled in a happy marriage and a fulfilling teaching career when, at age 62, a violent assault by a man wielding a hammer would upend her life. She writes about her struggle and recovery in her first book, Headstrong: Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury. ...
Becoming a Transformational Life Coach at 54: Bev’s Story
After 10 years of teaching, Bev felt the pull to a more personal and rewarding experience with people. She is now a practicing transformational and dream coach who runs events that connect people deeply. Tell us a little about your background. I was born in a small...
Sheila Grinell, Museum Leader Turned Novelist
After 40 years as a science museum leader, Sheila felt it was time for a change. As she considered her options, Sheila began writing down her ailing mother’s story and soon got the writing bug. She is now a published novelist working on her third book. Tell us a...
Publishing Her Memoir at 57: Beth’s Story
After years of giving tours in China and honing her passions for aviation and photography, and with the encouragement of her husband, Beth finally took her old manuscript off the shelf and edited it for publication. Flying Alone is Beth’s memoir of the turbulent and...
Preserving Cherished Family Memories: Nancy’s Story
After being fired from her job at 58, Nancy listened to her calling to provide a service to seniors and launched her business, Memoirs Plus, where she captures elders’ stories in a beautiful memoir keepsake. Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in...
Creating and Expanding! Updates from Treva, Sharon, Rita, and Lauren
So many of the fabulous women on this blog inspire me through their fearless growth. Today, I catch up with four of these women and ask them what's new since I featured them four years ago. From launching a podcast about love to developing their crafts, these midlife...
Paula Harer, Supporting Single Women 60+
Loneliness after a difficult divorce led Paula to launch her website Starting Over at Sixty, where she provides perspective and consulting to women seeking a new beginning later in life. Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in Cincinnati and came to...
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