I attended a book signing for Suzy Welch, author of "Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career," hosted by Thrive Causemetics at Ziggy’s Bookstore in Santa Monica, California. Suzy Welch is a celebrated business thought leader who is a former editor-in-chief of Harvard Business Review, a NYU business professor, and an acclaimed author. Her … [Read more...]
Starting Over in My Eighth Decade
My typical online searches fall somewhere between WebMD and sheer panic:“Why do I have this mysterious rash on my chest?”“Does castor oil really reduce wrinkles?”“How can I treat vertigo without tipping over in public?” But nothing prepared me for the day I found myself Googling:“What to do when your 76-year-old partner of 25 years cheats on you—with multiple women.” I … [Read more...]
13 Ways Women Can Achieve Success After 50
Do you ever feel like you didn’t reach your full potential in life or maybe had a few successes but didn’t hit it out of the ballpark? As we age, we begin to think of what we could have done to achieve success. It’s never too late to make a difference and just because you are older doesn't mean you are relegated to working as a greeter at Walmart. Just look at Norman Lear … [Read more...]
20 Ways to Boost Your Retirement Income With Side Jobs in 2025
The idea of “retirement” isn’t the same for everyone. Not all of us over 65 worked a 9-5 job, put money away in a retirement account, or have support other than Social Security. You may be at retirement age but don't want to stop working or want to try new pursuits. There are a wide variety of fun and creative side jobs that will help you generate extra cash and ease financial … [Read more...]
Gina Zollman: From Corporate Executive to Singer in Later Life
Did you ever wish you could have pursued a career in an artistic field but the responsibilities of real life made it difficult? Gina Zollman is a Baby Boomer who was Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Flame Gard, an innovative restaurant kitchen filter company. It revolutionized kitchen safety and was integral in setting innovations in that industry. Singing has … [Read more...]
