Clarinettist Laura Carmichael: “We Feel Fully Alive When We Are Actively Creative”
What do a musician and a leadership development manager have in common? Creativity. Laura Carmichael, who has embraced both careers, is the perfect example of…
Author Helen Fripp: “How To Succeed As A Writer At 50? Just Sit Down And Write”
Midlife is rosy for Helen Fripp. A firm believer that life gets better as you approach middle age, now 54, with an MA in creative…
Janet Meadowcroft: The Radical Reinvention Of A Business Strategist
Mastering the art of self-reinvention might be tiring sometimes: it requires resilience, fresh ideas and tenacity but eventually all your hard work will be rewarded.…
East Devon Coast: A Jurassic Family Journey To Remember
With its scenic clifftop coastal walks and sweeping views across the sea and countryside, East Devon’s Jurassic coast is a recognised area of Outstanding Natural…
Movement Therapist Cathy Underwood: “How Yoga Has Shaped My Midlife Journey”
Cathy Underwood has been a dancer, actress, and fitness instructor. After she had her 2 boys, she suffered severely with post-natal depression. However, without that…
Florist Ursula Stone: “Blooming For Good In My 50s”
Her new journey started at her kitchen table at the age of 50. Following redundancy, she signed up for a class at Capel Manor College…
5 Ways To Volunteer For Festive Holidays
As we approach midlife, many of us are making conscious decisions to declutter and stop accumulating 'stuff' we don’t need. Decluttering Queen, Marie Kondo advises…
Sculptor Paula Barnard-Groves: “On The Road To Being Brilliant”
North London based artist, Paula Barnard-Groves, doesn't hide the rollercoaster of her midlife. Scupltor43 is the name of her practise: "it says a lot about…
Unforgettable Australia: A Midlife Mum And Teen Adventure
Curiosity and colour, reconnecting and discovering, dreaming and hoping, appreciating the unfamiliar, flights and fatigue. These words float around in my mind in speech bubbles…
Older Mums know best
Better educated, more financially stable, confident and settled in themselves. They have the emotional maturity and life experience that translates well to motherhood. Yes, older…