interview
“Every action I make today affects how my future plays out…”
Her 40s have brought her some major changes including professional success, personal challenges, and a couple of serious family health scares. Consequently, Annabel Fitzsimmons has redesigned her life both professionally and personally.
“I have two words that I focus on: strong and resilient.”
Margaret Jamieson's story is about overcoming multiple obstacles, injuries, and depression and emerging on the other side to help other women in midlife dealing with similar issues.
“I had been using the wrong barometer for success all along.”
Carol Sloan's transformation from teacher to freelance writer has reinflated her "once sad balloon". This new chapter of focusing on her dreams and stopping old habits of people-pleasing makes her feel like herself again.
“I met my wife and my life exploded with joy and success.”
At 59, Susan Feldman feels her life is at the peak both career-wise and personally. She is happier than she has ever been in her life. A busy entrepreneur who has built a business on word of mouth, she has worked out a work-life balance that fulfills her and created the space and time to enjoy her life while growing her business.
“It took me a really long time to learn to say NO and mean it.”
After a breakdown, in her thirties, that ended up being a breakthrough, Yolanda McAdam slowed down and took stock of what was most important to her. Today she lives in line with her top values and freely exercises her right to use her favourite word...NO!
“I’m in my element and doing what I love most.”
In her early forties, Galit Solomon took a huge leap and started her own business. She talks about this exciting new chapter and how motherhood helped her let go of perfectionism.
“If not now, when?”
At 45 Lorraine lost everything and ended up a single mom on welfare with two young daughters. She reinvented herself to become a successful influencer and today is happy with her work, family, the love of her life, and health.
“What if I just trusted my instincts?”
The shift in Puneeta's thinking took place around the time she turned 40. That’s when she decided, “What if I just trusted my instincts?”. Find out how that shift has led her to a new confidence in both her parenting and career choices.
“I’ve found the value of my voice and the importance in using it.”
In her forties, Carin Moffat found more confidence in sharing her voice and talents with the world. She's forged ahead and made career choices that help her empower other women and are fulfilling her love of film, creativity, and collaboration.
“I’m enjoying the experience and allowing it to open doors to new adventures.”
In her early forties, Stephanie's kids all were in school full-time, freeing up more time for Stephanie to explore what was next for her. Though it seemed like an impossible task logistically, she said yes to an opportunity and took a big leap.