by Hélène | Sep 9, 2020 | Next Act for Women
When her friend Greg heard about her upbringing and suggested she write her memoir, Teressa took the idea seriously. It would take years of fits and starts—and developing a thick skin—for Teressa to get her book out in the world. Tell us a little about your...
by Hélène | Aug 13, 2020 | Next Act for Women
While one might envy growing up with a famous poet as a father and surrounded by legendary writers, the truth for Gretchen was not so rosy. She writes about her complex relationship, including its gifts and harms (one of which was sexual molestation), in her new...
by Hélène | Apr 17, 2018 | Purpose Stories
What is your life’s purpose? My life’s purpose is to help the underdog, particularly animals who need a second chance at a happy ending. How are you living your purpose? In 2013 I started a consulting business, Making Good Work, LLC. I provide organizations working to...
by Hélène | Aug 11, 2016 | Next Act for Women
One last horrific beating convinced Karen to leave her first husband, but she soon fell into a second abusive relationship. It would take years of therapy and finding love later in life to heal old wounds and give Karen the courage to write about survival in her new...
by Hélène | Jun 6, 2016 | Next Act for Women
Lucinda grew up with an abusive mother and married a narcissist. It took her daughter’s plea for her to leave everything behind, including her husband, and start over. She recounts her life, full of abuse but also adventure and comic moments, in her memoir, Walking...
