When you are looking at exercise classes for women over 50, think about the idea of functional movement. We do routine tasks daily that require balance and muscle strength that if not executed correctly can cause pain and injury. Please read the article below by TheOptimal.me that better explains its importance. Time to embrace functional movement Test it out with a … [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) 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 capital. They have … [Read more...]
Lustre Online Magazine: For Older Women Entering Retirement
Lustre is an online magazine for professional women who are seeking a modern retirement. It was founded by Erica and Karen who were both lawyers in New York City. They describe their project in their own words below. Facing retirement and changing it Forty years in the workforce. Hundreds of millions in buying power. Vast and varied experience. And a strong desire to … [Read more...]
The Bias Cut: London Fashion for Women Over 45
The online world is amazing and I’ve met and connected with many fascinating people. One of them is Jacynth Bassett. She’s a young woman from London who started an online fashion line called the-Bias-Cut.com. It focuses on fashion for mature women over 45. I love her tagline, which is “Where Ageism is Never in Style.” We met over Skype and discussed what we love … [Read more...]
The Gnarly Indignities of Growing Older
Growing older isn't for sissies, that's for sure. Despite all the beauty creams and anti-aging regimes, we slather on our face, gnarly reminders on our skin make us realize we’re no longer the twenty-year-old cutie pie we once were. That’s not to say you can’t be “hot” when you are a senior . . . and I’m not referring to hot flashes. It's not always easy to feel … [Read more...]
