by Hélène | Mar 6, 2018 | Purpose Stories
What is your life’s purpose? My life’s purpose is two-fold: to be the best advocate I can be for my special-needs and to share our story to raise awareness. How are you living your purpose? I am living my purpose by advocating for my daughter, Elizabeth,... by Hélène | Dec 18, 2017 | Expert Interviews
In your speaking and writing, you often tackle taboo topics. What drew you to write about women who choose not to have children? Personal experience. It took me 5 years to make the decision not to have children myself, and I wanted to use the insights I gained to help... by Hélène | Jun 5, 2017 | Next Act for Women
When her son died tragically at 17, Elizabeth channeled her grief into ELLA Designs, making and selling beautiful jewelry pieces, with 50% of the profits going to bipolar research. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in Oak Park, Michigan, a suburb of... by Hélène | Apr 25, 2016 | Next Act for Women
The realization that her and her friends’ daughters were not having children of their own prompted Debbie to delve deeper into the subject, eventually publishing UnPregnant Pause, based on dozens of interviews with health professionals and parents alike. Tell us a... by Hélène | Jan 11, 2016 | Expert Interviews
You became a mom at 42 and founded Motherhood Later…Than Sooner. What unmet needs were you trying to fill with this organization? When I became a mom, I felt the need for support and to be in the company of mom peers, and I was not able to find any group or community...