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Inspiration

Sometimes we need a little inspiration to get more from life after 60. Let's explore the lives and stories of inspirational women who have changed the world.

9 years ago

5 Things I Learned About Style from 95-Year-Old Iris Apfel

Okay, not so long ago, I didn’t know who Iris Apfel was either. Then I watched a Netflix documentary on the 95-year-old businesswoman, interior designer and fashion icon, and now I can’t stop thinking about her. Read More

9 years ago

Reaching Your Potential After 60: What is Your Highest and Best Use?

The concept of highest and best use (HBU) originated with economists who conceptualized the idea of maximum productivity. Read More

9 years ago

What Wisdom Will You Pass Down?

Over the decades, you have gathered so much wisdom. You have triumphed and made mistakes, flown and fallen. Through it all, you have become a stronger person. This morning, I woke up thinking about my own legacy. What lessons do I want to give my grandkids? How will I be remembered? How can I make the world a better place in the final decades of my life? These questions are becoming more important to me. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

9 years ago

3 Lessons for Going the Distance in Life After 60

Since this isn’t one of my blogs about fashion I thought I’d write a nondescript title to see who was paying attention, because, frankly, that’s what going the distance is about: paying attention to how we feel at any one time. Read More

9 years ago

Celebrating the Beauty that Comes with Age

Recently I’ve found myself in the company of women I consider to be beautiful. But when I tell them how beautiful they are – usually when they’re moaning about their looks – I’m met with wry smiles and disbelieving eyes. Read More

9 years ago

Women Over 60 Are Still Dynamic and Powerful! A Conversation with Jeanie Brosius King

No matter how many times I hear or read about this so-called phenomenon of older women feeling invisible, I refuse to accept it as a “thing.” I may be living in complete denial, but I am having none of it, just flat-out rejecting the whole notion as a possibility. Read More

9 years ago

Stop Living in the Past! Embrace Your Age and Your Stage of Life

I truly do not know how to live in the past, save for my loving and happy memories and the lessons I learned along the way. I review these in my mind when I am reminded. Other than that, I have no time to waste on the past. Read More

9 years ago

3 Simple Steps to Consciously Curating Your Life After 60

When was the last time you took inventory of your life? The last time you found a moment in your busy schedule to ask yourself, why is my schedule so busy? Read More

9 years ago

Are You Ready to Give Your Life a Spring Cleaning?

For me, spring is a time of renewal and hope. It is also an opportunity to make plans and let go of the past. Today, since so many of our Sixty and Me sisters in the Northern Hemisphere are heading into spring, I thought that it would be appropriate to share a few tips for getting more from life at this time of the year. If you are ready to give your life a little spring cleaning, today’s discussion is for you! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

9 years ago

5 Unexpected Things Every Woman Needs in Her 60s

Most of us have spent a lot of time in our lives trying to achieve certain goals, obtain particular possessions and create and maintain relationships. Read More