Jeanette Ramnarine

“In our 40’s, we begin to realize who we really are and who we are meant to be.”

At 40, Jeanette Ramnarine and her husband were put in a position, after he was laid off, to think about what they were passionate about and how they could work together to support their family. What emerged was a family business that allows them to prioritize what's most important to them and do work that doesn't feel like work.
Michelle Osbourne

“I just woke up and said, ‘I’m going to be victorious.'”

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

“I feel like I am really at a crossroads.”

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.
Nadia Lassman

“Fake it till you make it, because at some point, you will make it.”

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

“I believe it’s important for women over 40 to know that it’s possible to shift gears.”

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.
Jack Hourigan

“Tess’s birth has shifted the trajectory of my life and career.”

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

“I’m taking on the cult of youth.”

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

“Leaving the city was the best decision.”

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.
Jessica Lui

“I was given six weeks to live… Five years ago.”

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.
Robin Taylor

“Even baby steps are steps forward.”

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.
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