forties

Michelle Osbourne was 38-39 when her marriage of 12 years ended sending her into a phase of self-discovery and self-exploration. During that time she met her current partner, relocated to be with her, giving up her high powered job and life in Toronto and moving to Quebec City without knowing the language. Michelle's 40s have been about reinvention, authenticity, and new motherhood.

Danielle Fried is a 45-year-old photographer who recently ended a 17-year marriage. She talks about what has gotten her through this time which she calls terrifying, cool, and the most interesting time in her life.

From practicing law to impressionist painter, Nadia Lassman talks about doing what she loves, being mindful of giving time to what's most important, and her advice for people who also want to make a career shift after 40.

Samantha Kemp-Jackson was 43 and already a mom to two girls over 15 years apart when she had twin boys. Adding the boys to her family meant Samantha had less sleep and more to navigate. It was the perfect time to reassess what was working and what wasn't.

When her baby was born 3 months prematurely her life changed in every way. Find out how Jack Hourigan used the rules of improv to navigate those early days in the NICU.

Carl Honoré woke up to his own ageism at 48 when he realized he was the oldest player at a hockey tournament. That led him to investigate his feelings about aging and write his new book, BOLDER, which explores the many positive aspects of aging.

Paula Coop McCrory is a visual artist who, with her husband and 3 children, pre-empted her long term plans to leave the city in 15 years. Fast forwarding on that decision has opened up space for her to create and be most true to herself.

Five years ago, Jessica Lui was given six weeks to live. Even so, she never gave up hope that she would live. Chemo, radiation, and a bone marrow transplant gave her a second chance and now she's 43 and ready to figure out what's next for her.

In her late thirties, Robin Taylor and her husband moved their two kids from their home in Toronto to live in the country. In her mid-forties, she took another leap and did her yoga training. She's now happily living in Caledon, teaching yoga and pursuing her next professional certification.

Her passion is helping people reach their financial goals but Nancy Zimmerman gave up pursuing it when she left Vancouver 10 years ago. Now financially healthy herself she's got wisdom to share and is following her calling.