by Hélène | Nov 25, 2020 | Next Act for Women
It took a snowy day when Jill was stranded with only paper, a hole puncher, and glue for her to discover a hidden talent and launch her new venture: hole punch art. Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in Highland Park, Illinois, a 10-minute drive from...
by Hélène | Oct 22, 2020 | Next Act for Women
Lynn’s life has been marked by many reinventions so it was no surprise that after retirement, she took up painting, became a prolific artist, and came up with the idea to give her paintings, one by one, to individuals willing to donate $25 or more to a non-profit of...
by Hélène | Dec 10, 2019 | Next Act for Women
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...
by Hélène | Jan 2, 2019 | Purpose Stories
What is your life’s purpose? My life’s mission has become to use my passion and my talent to increase, in whatever little way I can, the amount of peace, justice, responsibility, sanity, and compassion in the world. How are you living your purpose? For the past...
by Hélène | Aug 20, 2018 | Next Act for Women
After receiving tenure as a college professor of sociology, Ada felt restless. Taking an improv class was the catalyst to her reinvention as a performing artist, storyteller, and show producer. Tell us a little about your background. I am from Taiwan originally. My...
