by Hélène | May 26, 2020 | Next Act for Women
In 2005, Cindy quit her career when she had the opportunity to move to Thailand with her husband and son. A chance meeting with a Thai Buddhist nun would open her heart and change her life forever. She chronicles her adventures along the spiritual path in her newly... by Hélène | Dec 3, 2018 | Next Act for Women
When her husband, at 55, decided he was burned out at work and wanted to go overseas to work for Peace Corps, Joyce chose to join him on his placements abroad as a “trailing spouse.” She recounts her struggle with uprooting her home and career in midlife, not to... by Hélène | Nov 5, 2018 | Purpose Stories
What is your life’s purpose? My passion is connection, conversation, and challenging people to engage in micro-moments of engagement not just with friends and family, but with strangers. How are you living your purpose? I recently gave up my apartment in NYC,... by Hélène | Jun 4, 2018 | Next Act for Women
A bout with cancer in midlife started Phyllis thinking about the future, but it wasn’t until she retired from her long career as a college math professor that she found her next pursuit, leading Servas, a cooperative cultural exchange network that connects hosts and... by Hélène | May 30, 2018 | Purpose Stories
What is your life’s purpose? To help people maximize their control over their time and attention, then give them the encouragement and permission to do what makes them come alive. Being alive is the best foundation for connection—the centerpiece of life! How are you...