Nicola Fernandes is a woman over 50 who has been a speaker, life coach, and shaman for a decade. She works with clients all over the world to help them become their most authentic selves by moving them from self-sabotage, fear, and doubt into building self-worth, self-love, and success. I interviewed her on Zoom to find out more about what she does and how she helps her … [Read more...]
Quotes For International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month
International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 and March is Women's History Month. It's a time when we celebrate the accomplishments of women from the past and in the present. We all love cool quotes, right? FTD has rounded up 100 of the most powerful free quotes from amazing women like Eleanor Roosevelt, Beyonce, Malala Yousafzai, and more! You can find them and use … [Read more...]
Core Values of a Vital (if Somewhat Vain) Boomer
As a teenager and in my early twenties, I was excessively preoccupied with my weight and, to a lesser extent, with a somewhat prominent nose. But my avoirdupois and nasal configuration, I'm happy to say, are worries of the past. My once-outsized nose has assumed its rightful place in my adult face, blending nicely with the other … [Read more...]
How to Stop Feeling Invisible As a Woman Over 50
When we were growing up in the 1960s and 70s women were just beginning to become visible in terms of being independent and successful. Before that, they were June Cleaver housewives who obeyed their husband’s every word. A few had careers or worked full time because they had to, but most remained invisible and saw themselves as second fiddle to men. All that changed when the … [Read more...]
Why Having a Sense of Humor is Key to Successful Aging
Do you ever wonder why some comedians live to 90-years old and beyond? George Burns and Bob Hope lived to be 100. Phyllis Diller made it to 95, Abe Vigoda 94, Don Rickles 90, Carl Reiner 98, Sid Ceasar 91, Milton Berle 93, and Betty White 99. They didn't make a huge effort to stay healthy like going on an extreme diet or doing strenuous exercise, but one thing they had in … [Read more...]