Rory Kennedy: Filmmaker Taking Aim at Climate Change
A descendant of the famous family known for service, the renowned filmmaker is pushing hard to protect our planet and elevate women. She talks about art and activism with NextTribe’s Sheila Weller.
Who is Most Afraid of Getting Older and Dying? The Answer Might Surprise You
There’s no way around it: Most people are scared to get old. But we’re all for busting stereotypes about aging that makes that fear disappear.
Wendi McLendon-Covey on Bev Goldberg As She Faces an Empty Nest
Wendi McLendon-Covey has learned some important life lessons from playing her role on “The Goldbergs.” Here, she tells us why Betty White is her role model and shares the secret to her great marriage (it’s got nothing to do with sex).
Gloria: A Life Chronicles The Legacy of Gloria Steinem
This new theater experience recounts Steinem’s early years, personal journey, and career trajectory—but the play really is so much more than that.
Celebrity Deaths: Why We Care So Much About the Loss of Aretha, Bowie, Princess Di
Maybe for you it was Aretha Franklin. Or Prince. Or Kate Spade. Or David Bowie. But the loss hurt—a lot. Marion Winik, author of a new book on death, explores why we mourn so much when those we never really knew pass away.
Cuban Artist Carmen Herrera Is 103 — and Proves That Persistence Is Everything in Life
Feeling stuck in your career? This inspirational artist didn’t sell her first piece until 1998—and she’s been at it since the ’30s. Now she’s the hottest thing on the market.
At 60, Angela Bassett is On Fire: Lucky For Us
NextTribe caught up with the gifted Black Panther actor and learned, among other things, why Floridians and fireplaces don’t always mix.
Can Single Moms Survive Empty Nest Syndrome? New Freedom, New Temptations
At the center of the funny, sad, sometimes sexy new novel, “Mrs. Fletcher,” is a single mom looking for love after her son leaves for college…maybe in the wrong places.
Gender Stereotypes In Advertising: Where the Hell Are the Midlife Women?
Advertisers continue to pigeon-hole the over-40 woman (or ignore them completely)—but don’t lose faith just yet.
Catherine Keener on Heartbreak and Kindness
The amazing actor chats with NextTribe about her new Showtime series “Kidding” (it co-stars Jim Carrey!) and her ultimate family escape.
Almost 50 and Following Pearl Jam on Tour? Hell YES!
Not everyone understood why Thea Wood bought tickets to concerts by her favorite rock band as they criss-crossed Europe. But the music and the moment gave her a gift she’ll never forget or regret.
Ronnie Spector at 75: Rock’s Original Bad Girl and Heroic Survivor
The girl with the voice and the moves escaped a dangerous marriage and is now doing what she does best: Singing on stage around the world. Michele Wojciechowski reports.
Why We Love The Affair: A Sophisticated Soap Opera That Gets Women Like Us
Sure it’s sexy-hot and features fabulous real-estate porn, but Sheila Weller finds a deeper reason that midlife women are hooked, starting with the relatable, un-heroic female leads.
Margot Kidder’s Cause of Death Ruled a Suicide: Let’s Reshape the Conversation Around Mental Health
Margot Kidder’s daughter talks about the importance of openness after her mother’s death was revealed to be a suicide. Sheila Weller explores how greater honesty can help us all
The Inner Life of an Icon: Peggy Lipton on Aging, Dating, and Her Best Anxiety Cure
The counter-culture Golden Girl tells Sheila Weller about breaking racial taboos, her cancer battle—and the greatest gift her daughters gave her.
Older Female Protagonists Finally! These Midlife Characters Are a Novel Revolution
Recently, most novels about women have featured comely young heroines. But Karen Karbo reports on two new books that each offer a unique take on complex middle-aged women.
Facebook Obsessed and Proud of It: Why I’m Not Breaking Up With the Social Media Site
Yes, the Russians may have misused data, and a new poll finds that distrust of social media is at 60 percent, but here’s why Lisa DePaulo still loves Facebook.
Pissed-Off and Proud of It! Comedian Judy Gold Thinks We All Need to Vent a Little
Ready to air some grievances? This comedian sure is. Here’s how she finds humor in life’s most annoying moments
Sarah Green: The Hot Producer Behind Fahrenheit 451
Producer Sarah Green talks about her latest project, the edgy “Fahrenheit 451,” and why generosity and mentoring are the pulse of her life right now.
Farewell Margot Kidder: Actress, Mother, Trailblazer
Margot Kidder, star of Superman and many other films, died on Sunday at 69. NextTribe contributor Sheila Weller knew Margot and remembers the life of a true original.
