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 | Nov 2, 2017 | Purpose Stories
What is your life’s purpose? To act justly, love mercy, give grace, and walk humbly with God. How are you living your purpose? The nonprofit I founded, American Association for Caregiving Youth (AACY), has set our goal for no child in the US to have to drop out of... by Hélène | Oct 16, 2017 | Next Act for Women
After 16 years of teaching high school wellness, Michelle felt ready for a greater challenge to leverage her interest in health. After much planning and preparation, she is now studying to become a Physician Assistant, and loving the journey. Tell us a little about... by Hélène | Nov 14, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After several failed marriages, Patricia went back to school in midlife and became a psychotherapist. It would take a lengthy correspondence with her aunt, a Franciscan nun living in Central America, to coax Patricia into writing her memoir, Motherlines Tell us a... by Hélène | May 17, 2016 | Next Act for Women
Lisa completed both a college degree and a graduate degree in Counseling Psychology in midlife. With her father’s passing, and his inspiration, she chose to use her gifts to launch a nonprofit helping the unsung heroes who care for the ill and the elderly. Tell us a...