by Hélène | May 21, 2018 | Next Act for Women
After a career in PR, it would take the encouragement of a fellow writer for Lisa to take the plunge. She completed an MFA in writing at 48 and had her first book—a memoir about her journey to rediscover her dad after his death—published 10 years later. Tell us a...
by Hélène | Aug 31, 2015 | Next Act for Women
When her kids got older, Lauren, a former lawyer, chose to pursue her longtime love for musicals. She wrote books and lyrics for two original productions in her hometown before moving to New York to pursue a Master’s degree in musical theatre writing at NYU’s Tisch...
by Hélène | Aug 6, 2015 | Expert Interviews
You are the definition of reinvention! From opera singer to standup comic to a doctorate in psychology. What drew you to your current career? I was a good working comic, not great, but good. I was staff emcee at the Melrose Improv in Hollywood working with the likes...
by Hélène | Jun 11, 2015 | Next Act for Women
Leveraging her background in therapy and the family business, Jeanne found the perfect way to marry her skills and passions by starting a business dedicated to solving workplace disharmony. Tell us about your background leading up to your next act… I grew up in the...
by Hélène | Apr 9, 2015 | Next Act for Women
Her desire for intellectual challenge led Susan to go back to school full-time, first studying creative writing, then getting her Master’s in Liberal Arts. Tell us about your background… I moved to Chicago in 1995 to join Doug, my future husband. I negotiated with...
