Help! Why I’m Suddenly Jealous of Younger Women?
When Janet Thompson, 58, an event manager from London, walked into her office one morning to find a new colleague in her thirties sitting at…
Age Disruptor Mariann Aalda: “We’ve Gotta Take the Shame Out of Our Game”
In a world quick to sideline women over a certain age, Mariann Aalda defies expectations. Honoured by AARP as an “Age Disruptor” for her advocacy…
Victoria’s Secret Show Welcomes Silver Models—But Is It Enough?
The recent Victoria’s Secret fashion show aimed to capture attention with a headlining surprise: the return of iconic supermodels Tyra Banks, Kate Moss, Eva Herzigova,…
How Ageist Are You?
Ageism is one of those biases that can sneak into our thoughts, words, and actions without us even realizing it. Whether we’re talking about assumptions…
Why The Golden Bachelorette is the Romance Story We Need
As a woman in her 60s, I’ve seen many phases of life—from the dizzying highs of youth, career, and family to the quieter, more reflective…
How Pottery Helped Me Step Outside My Ageist Box
I’ve always been a creature of habit. I love routine, predictability, and the familiar. But as I turned 60, I realized that comfort was becoming…
Job Hunting Over 50: The Hard Truth and How to Beat It
Job hunting or making a career change is tough at any age, but if you’re over 50 (or any of the euphemisms we like to…
Grumpy Old Woman? No Way! Let’s Stop Complaining
It was a particularly dreary Wednesday afternoon when I found myself in line at the local bakery, waiting for my turn to order. The air…
Michael Clinton: “Reimagine Your Life Before Others Do It For You”
There's this idea that super-successful people are these larger-than-life personalities. But often, the most inspiring ones are actually quite down-to-earth, almost like the person you'd…
Why Hiding Your Age Does a Disservice to Us All
Let's be honest, the pressure to defy age hits women hard. We spend our youth yearning to be grown-up, then a good chunk of our…
6 Midlife Mythbusters To Debunk Once And For All
Ah, midlife. That nebulous period often shrouded in dread, whispered about in hushed tones, and depicted in Hollywood as a time of botox, existential problems,…
Stop Calling Women “Hormonal”
We've all heard it, maybe even said it ourselves: "She's just hormonal." It's a phrase tossed around like a deflated beach ball, meant to explain…
This Is What No One Tells You About Being A Woman In Your 60s
The drugstore mirror wasn't kind this morning. The lines around my eyes, once laugh lines, seemed etched a little deeper. The silver sneaking into my…
Ageism In Advertising Is Real! Let’s fight back
Ageing is often regarded as a time of wisdom, revelation and reawakening, but regrettably, these notions are not reflected in the realm of modern marketing.…
How Face Apps Contribute to Ageism
Face apps have become increasingly popular in recent years, with ones like FaceApp and Snapchat offering filters that can alter a person's appearance in photos.…
Executive Coach Bonnie Marcus: “We’re Not Done Yet”
Award-winning entrepreneur, Forbes contributing writer, and executive coach, Bonnie Marcus, M.Ed., started her corporate career at an entry-level position and worked her way up to…
Female Rivalry: Isn’t It Time To Support Each Other?
Female rivalry is not a new concept but rather a complex issue that has been studied and debated for years. It's a destructive force that…
The Glamour Of The Golden Years
It has been a remarkable year for older women in fashion. The 106-year-old tattoo artist Apo Whang-Od and 82-year-old Miriam Margolyes have graced the covers…
What Marketing Can Do To Reframe Midlife
Have you ever felt like you've become invisible as you age? It's not uncommon for people to experience a sense of being overlooked or undervalued,…
The 3 Types Of Ageism And The New Yorker’s Explicit Slap In Our Mature Faces
Ageism, although widely recognized as a form of discrimination, is often misunderstood, and overlooked. It impacts individuals across different generations, affecting their self-esteem, opportunities, and…