Highlights, Takeaways and Ah-Ha Moments from 40+ and Fabulous FabU Academy –...
40+ and Fabulous, FabU Academy In was a perfect winter morning; a beautiful sun-kissed sky, crisp chill in the air, and 100 women invading Tuscany Gardens in Browns Summit, NC, armed with smiles and...
View ArticleJudge Alex, The Cougar, and the Prey
Photo Credit: Eur ThisNThat Cougars beware. As more and more boomers and women over 40 are embracing the cougar woman stereotype, we need to interrupt your predatory stalk for a word of caution. The...
View ArticleValue, Peace and Power in Confronting Life’s Difficult Topics
It’s seems strange to have to invite women to sit down and talk. After all isn’t talking one of the things we do really well? I mean, my entire life I’ve heard how we’re so much better at verbally...
View ArticleAging But Not Old: Rejecting the Stereotype
This story takes place on a recent doctor’s office visit with my parents. My dad retired about 3 years ago. A 45+ year career in the construction industry left him in pretty good physical shape but,...
View ArticleLife at 50+ Event Helps Women Transform Their Lives and Take Charge of Their...
There’s nothing like first experiences and last week I experienced a fabulous first. I spent 3 impactful days in New Orleans at the AARP Life at 50+ National Event and Expo. Having not quite reached...
View ArticleBe a Woman on Fire: Demand More From Your Future by Planning for the Long...
With an aging baby boomer population more and more 40 something women across the country provide care to aging parents and/or young children, while at the same time, having to balance the demands of...
View ArticleSure You’re Not a Caregiver Now, But …
I came across a fabulous “nugget of wisdom” I just had to share with you. This one comes from Patti Shea, whose articles I have been enjoying on the AARP Blog. I wanted you to get to know her, as...
View ArticleWomen’s History Month: Celebrating Achievements of Women in Later Life
Completely inspired by the celebrations of individuals and organizations all over the nation, 40+ and Fabulous has chosen to focus its celebration of Women’s History Month around the ageless potential...
View ArticleWhat I Know Now
People often tell me I look much younger that my years and beg me to tell them my secret. While I sincerely appreciate the compliment, I always tell them what they see on the outside is a direct...
View ArticleAn Unexpected Surprise: 56, Grandmother, and Pregnant – OH MY!
I’ve been reading a lot lately about later-life pregnancy and the fact that many women today are waiting until their late 30s and early 40s to have their first child. The media loves stories of...
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