My younger professional self was quite different from my current professional self. First of all, I wear more neutrals now and love it. But, I have noticed many changes since my return to professional life after age 60. First, I have learned to respond to situations slower and without over reacting. My younger self would…
Invisibility is one of those topics often discussed throughout midlife social media. When I was working as a high school teacher, I never experienced feeling invisible…although there were times I wished I was! I realize the publisher of the magazines I am now editor over took a big risk placing a 63 year old at…
I have sat in my EDITOR chair exactly 24 days and to say life is hectic is an understatement, but career reinvention after 60 is interesting. I heard a young lady say the other day to a younger co-worker she was not looking forward to being over fifty because she would be so bored at…
Yesterday, I announced HERE my new role as the Editor of San Antonio Woman Magazine. The original editor was Beverly Purcell Guerra (middle) who helped to begin the publication 14 years ago. Nicole Greenberg (R) is the outgoing editor due to needs at home, and I am honored to be handed the reins. It is not…
It’s been quite a week in my career reinvention…a week of cheese trays, champagne toasts, french toast, and coffees. I enjoy the networking…as long as I can control my eating…and I really enjoy watching what other women wear. I always get ideas watching women around me…it is one of my favorite sources for inspiration….
Something I love about my new job is I do not have to look the same every day. Some days I can wear an outfit like the one above when I am working in house or conducting certain types of interviews. Other days, I need a more professional style for business meetings or presentations. I…
Did I say florals? Is that me in a floral design? The blogger who said she is not a fan of florals? Yep…that’s me! I found this beautiful, FLORAL PONCHO on sale at CHICO’S…read the reviews…looked at the price with my Passport discounts and free shipping…and said…Let’s try it! I love it! It has resulted in…
Hello everyone, I am still discussing some of the challenges I have faced in beginning a new career at age 62! I went from 16 years in a high school classroom, to returning to the business world with a focus on writing for various media; blogging; and work as a marketing consultant. Those are all…