I interviewed Kali McFadden, who is a senior research analyst for Lending Tree. They conducted a study on the Best Places for Baby Boomer entrepreneurs to live. In a nutshell, here were the results. My city, Los Angeles, is #9 on the list, which I was excited to hear about since I’ve been an entrepreneur and freelancer practically my entire life. Find remote work … [Read more...]
7 Survival Tools Every Woman Over 50 Needs to Have
The inspiration for this post came from a woman I met at an event. She was talking about survival tools that women over 50 need to make it through the next few decades. I also added my own. 7 survival tools every woman over 50 needs to get through the next few decades If we're lucky, LOL 1. Your own bank account When I was married, my husband and I had a joint bank … [Read more...]
Why Baby Boomers Are Becoming Entrepreneurs Instead of Retiring
For decades, seniors who have reached retirement age have retired and claimed their Social Security benefits. However, a change in our retirement age has prompted Baby Boomers to seek out an alternative option: Becoming entrepreneurs, rather than enjoying a traditional retirement. The Changing Retirement Age This shift in approach to retirement is partly due to the fact … [Read more...]
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs | Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month and I attended an event called “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs.” The event took place at the VEDC (Valley Economic Development Center) in Sherman Oaks and was hosted by Travelers Insurance, a company that provides insurance for small businesses. The VEDC is a non-profit organization in Los Angeles that helps small businesses grow and receive … [Read more...]
Actress Julie Cobb: On Midlife Career Reinventions
I attended a women’s networking group and our guest speaker was Julie Cobb. She’s the daughter of actor Lee J. Cobb and actress Helen Beverly. Julie is an actress herself with extensive credits. She played the part of Yeoman Leslie Thompson in the original Star Trek series. If you're a Trekkie, you will remember she wore a red dress and transformed to … [Read more...]
