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Gaining a Place in History: Pauletta Blueitt
We rarely consider that we're making history throughout our lives. Meet Pauletta Blueitt, a trailblazer who had a key role after 9/11.
Womankind
Mar 226 min read
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My Mother Helped Change Women’s History
The lives women enjoy today are built on earlier generations’ accomplishments. Example: Rhonda Collins and her mother, a Rosie the Riveter.

Rhonda Collins
Mar 156 min read
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Heroines: Books That Got It Right
Historically, women’s viewpoints and achievements have been ignored, but that’s changing. Case in point: “The Women” and “Cleopatra: A Life.

Rhonda Collins
Mar 84 min read
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Champagne and Renegades: Act with Audacity
Women have made majors contributions—from champagne to health breakthroughs to technological innovations-- to the world throughout history.

Kaye Olsson
Mar 14 min read
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At Last: Competent Older Female Characters on TV
Recent TV shows have started featuring female characters who break culture’s traditional image depicting older women as frail and dowdy.

Rhonda Collins
Feb 155 min read
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Plan Today for Your Next Career Move
Don’t believe that there isn’t a job market for older women! You can find a new job through positioning yourself with these tips.

Rhonda Collins
Jan 184 min read
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Coaching to Support Older Women’s Shifting Lives
When the gears in women’s lives start to grind or fall apart, turning to a coach may help put those pieces back together in a meaningful way

Danielle Legg
Jan 113 min read
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My Quest for Sovereignty over My Own Life
Are you the sovereign of your life? The answer is probably “yes” and “no,” which makes this the perfect time to explore this regal concept.
Dorian Martin
Jan 46 min read
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Tales from an Accidental Retiree
Retirement can be a surprise—but this new chapter doesn’t have to be if you prepare yourself physically, mentally, and financially.

Kaye Olsson
Oct 12, 20246 min read
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Research: More Older Women Staying in U.S. Workforce
A recent study shows a demographic shift in which older women increasingly remain in the U.S. workforce past the traditional retirement age

Research
Feb 24, 20242 min read
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Coming Into Her Own: Meet Xenia Kelsey
Midlife can involve reinvention. Take Xenia Kelsey, who transformed herself from an introvert into a
leader and social butterfly.
Womankind
Dec 2, 20234 min read
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Starting a New Chapter: Meet Rhonda Snider Collins
Rhonda Collins has enjoyed a full life—and now in retirement, she’s on her next chapter focused on more self-care and new adventures.
Womankind
Apr 29, 20234 min read
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Always Creating: Artist Raquel Ocando
Raquel Ocando’s journey from architect to artist shows how mentors and friendships can have a profound effect on our creative success.

Mara Soloway
Feb 25, 20236 min read
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Resume Advice for Seasoned Job Seekers
Many older women are searching for new jobs, but their resume communicates that they’re too old for the position. Learn tips that will help

Rhonda Collins
Nov 19, 20224 min read
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Fashion Icon and Entrepreneur Iris Apfel Breaks Cultural Stereotypes with Grace
If you want a picture of true life-long learning, you needn’t look any further than Iris Apfel.
Dorian Martin
Oct 23, 20223 min read
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Uncovering the Importance of Cover Letters
Many women are surprised to be looking for a new job at midlife. One key—and often-overlooked—way to get noticed is a strong cover letter.

Rhonda Collins
Oct 2, 20225 min read
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Forever Young: Meet Jacki Paone
I Start Wondering’s new feature highlights amazing women who are thriving at midlife and beyond. Let us introduce you to Jacki Paone.
Womankind
Oct 1, 20222 min read
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Ana Villaronga Reinvents the Local Art Museum
Art Museum TX is redefining what visiting and showing one’s work in a museum are all about, thanks to Ana Villaronga’s driving force.

Mara Soloway
Aug 27, 20228 min read
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The Importance of Doing Nothing Important
Many long for retirement, but we often don’t take into account the life transition that we face.

Rhonda Collins
Jul 16, 20226 min read
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Bari Jenks: Art as Language of Understanding
Optimism and faith serve us well during our lives. Example: Bari Jenks, whose artistry and storytelling are thriving.

Mara Soloway
Feb 19, 20227 min read
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