When life gives us lemons, we just have to make ourselves some sweet lemonade. Here you’ll find our musings, pearls of wisdom, and personal stories to guide you through life’s passages. Explore how to embrace your beauty with style, discover new adventures, navigate the nuances of relationships, pull back the curtain to deal with life changes, and resonate with the reflections of other women.
As I think about my life, my girlfriends’ lives, and the lives of all the incredible women in my community, I see that being an empowered woman over 50 is a recipe baked with resilience, continuous learning and goal-setting, emotional intelligence, grace, and unshakeable self-confidence. Empowered women are powerful but not power-hungry. We are strong […]
Asking for help is an art form every woman over 50 needs to master. You must learn how to seek help, but it’s just as important to know who to ask! I ask others for help and in turn, I reciprocate with my help. In truth, I couldn’t get through life without reaching out to […]
*Affiliate disclosure. Lately, I’ve come to the realization that I don’t want to lose touch with my normal, upbeat rhythm in life. I have never had a problem dealing easily with the ebbs and flows. However, a woman’s attitude can become debilitated in times of severe distress. I have tried to toughen myself up to […]
“Understanding is the first step to acceptance, and only with acceptance can there be recovery.” – J. K Rowling Today, I want to write on a topic that weighs on my heart. The above quote makes sense, but how can a parent after 50 accept the rejection of their adult child? I don’t believe they […]
I’m Always Learning As a woman over 50, I enrolled myself in a negotiation class. In life, we don’t always get what we desire and that’s inevitable. However, we have a far better chance of getting what we want, whether its receiving a raise or following our dreams if we have strong negotiation skills. At […]