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Notes from the Next Chapter: Clearing My Closet Wasn’t About Clothes
Years ago, when I worked as an image consultant, I thought closets were about clothes. The right dress for the right occasion. The...
Oct 123 min read


The Second Act Series: Dr. Lisa Butler Grain
Some women enter their encore era with the quiet confidence that their best work isn’t behind them—it’s just waiting for its next...
Oct 71 min read


Bold New Beginnings and Health: Breast Cancer Awareness for Women in Their Encore Era
As women entering our Encore Era—those vibrant, bold years beyond 50—we know that life’s second act is a time for reinvention, purpose,...
Sep 292 min read


The Encore Edit: Beauty + Tech Meet at NARS
I’ve always admired Naomi Campbell’s boldness in style and beauty. At 55, she continues to prove that elegance and edge have no...
Sep 152 min read


Notes for the Next Chapter: Why Community Matters in Our Encore Era
When my mom was diagnosed with cancer, I learned the true value of community. Friends became like sisters—dropping off meals, sending...
Sep 152 min read


Tracee Ellis Ross — Redefining Midlife on Her Own Terms
I thought I understood reinvention—until Tracee Ellis Ross taught me what it really looks like. She’s not reimagining herself because she...
Sep 61 min read


Brunch Is Self-Care: A Love Letter to the Rich Aunties
They call us the “rich aunties” now. You know the ones—the women who always pick the spot, know the waiter’s name, order the champagne...
Aug 282 min read


The Second Act Series: Tina Knowles
When my mother passed in 2024, I was heartbroken. But deep in my soul, I knew she was still with me—not just in memory, but in my very...
Aug 282 min read


The Second Act Series: Shirley King
When Success Isn’t Enough: Shirley King’s Bold Encore - The Second Act There comes a moment in life—quiet, undeniable—when success alone...
Aug 282 min read


Resilience, Reinvention, and the Art of Lifelong Learning
By this stage in our lives, we know a few things for sure: We know how we learn best.We know what environments bring out our brilliance —...
Aug 262 min read
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