Will Education Be Part of Your Second Act?

education as a second act

The year was 1978. I was almost 14. During dinner on that memorable night, my mother announced she was returning to school for her MBA. She had been a nurse for 10 years yet wanted something more: to be a nursing home administrator, or as she called it, “a business tycoon”. She was 39 years…

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Career Change after 50: What’s it Take to Make it a Reality?

transforming our lives to a new career

In my 10 years as a writer for and about second act entrepreneurs, I’ve seen a lot of amazing career transitions. Some of these include: Neurosurgeon to Olive and Wine Store owner Nutrition expert to creating a product line of healthy dog treats Chemical Engineer to glass blower And my own career transition: exercise physiologist…

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