by Hélène | May 19, 2016 | Next Act for Women
At 40, when Lee thought she was finally launching her next act, her husband left her and their daughter for an old girlfriend, after having squandered all their money. It would nearly ten years of working two or three jobs at a time for Lee to get back on her feet and... by Hélène | May 9, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After her husband’s tragic death, Karen kept his talent agency business going, but her heart was not in it. She followed her passion and launched a blog where she tests and recommends plant-based recipes. Tell us a little about your background… I was lucky... by Hélène | Mar 23, 2016 | Expert Interviews
You are holding the second annual BAM—Bloggers At Midlife—conference for women next month. How did you come to organize BAM? My business partners and I saw a need for a conference focused on women over forty and fifty. I attend a lot of blog conferences, and very... by Hélène | Jan 25, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After careers in journalism, catering, and marketing, Helene went back to her first love: Books. She reviews works of fiction on her blog, Books Is Wonderful, and is finishing up her own first novel. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in Reading,... by Hélène | Jun 25, 2015 | Next Act for Women
When Sharon faced an empty nest and lots of job rejections, she launched her own career. Through her blogging and community building, she has become a powerhouse among midlife women writers. Tell us a little about your background… I was born and raised in Great Neck,...