“There comes a point when you have to just jump, get started, and see where the cards land,” Joni VanGenderen tells us about her journey from school administrator to artist.
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For Those Who Never Stop Exploring: This College Program is For You
An innovative new fellowship at the University of Texas provides people our age the chance to discover, reflect, and prepare for whatever comes next.
Who’s Afraid of the Word “Menopause”?
More people than we ever imagined. So what is it about the condition that freaks out so many in the culture—including a prominent TV network? Just don’t ask Gwyneth Paltrow.
From Teacher to Author of Steamy Romance Novels
How do you follow up 27 years as a high school English teacher? If you’re Rhonda Gilmour, you turn all that knowledge of good story structure into a second career as a writer of erotica. Yes, ma’am!
Finally Becoming the Graphic Designer She Always Wanted to Be
Dione Goyette changed her career on a dime, signing up for a graphic design class two weeks before the semester started. Now she’s happier than ever, doing what she’s always dreamed of.
From Image Consultant to Founder of a Non-Profit to Help Women in Music
“Your age is an advantage—don’t be afraid of it,” says Thea Wood, the founder of Backstage Chats. Here’s how she’s put her years of experience to work.
From Ad Producer to Pilates Instructor and Millinery Designer
“Once you’ve dealt with the Russian Mob to set up a major ad campaign in Moscow, there’s little that seems daunting,” says Emily Vickers.
What Makes Amy Klobuchar So Tough? It Starts With a Painful Past
Amy Klobuchar is holding her own in the Democratic primary. What fuels her? Does she have any hope of winning by taking a moderate position? Lorraine Glennon reports.
Juli Briskman: From Flipping Off Trump to Winning Her Own Election
Juli Briskman didn’t just get mad when she was fired for flipping off the Presidential motorcade two years ago. She got active, and yesterday won her own political office.
E. Jean Carroll, NextTribe Out Loud Speaker, Sues Trump for Defamation
Last summer, she finally broke her silence about Trump’s alleged sexual attack on her in the 90s. Now E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit is seeking damages for Trump’s recent comments about her.
