Dawn Marasco finds purpose in mentoring younger women
One of the greatest rewards Dawn receives from her coaching and teaching is watching how God works to transform the lives of people with whom she gets to work.
Closing in on age 70, Jeff Seckendorf seeks to set record, promote purpose
Jeff Seckendorf made a career out of making films, taught diving instructors how to teach, and founded the Institute of Purpose. Yet, closing in on age 70, he is now trying to set an indoor bicycling record by biking 27 miles in one hour.
Ruth Cowles relishes the joys and challenges of grandparenting
Ruth feels so strongly about grandparents having influence in the lives of their grandchildren, she wrote a book to help support those vital relationships. She also likes to help set good expectations for the relationships.
Brenda Haire expresses herself through writing and dance
Everyone has a story in them based on their life experiences and lessons they learned along the way. The best way to preserve those stories is by writing a book, even if it never goes on sale.
Laura and Dave Diehl give parents hope in midst of indescribable grief
Laura sees a parallel between losing a child and struggling to figure out what to do after turning 50. Many people think their life is over, and lose their sense of purpose for continuing to live. But, it’s not true at all.
Mark Reinhardt lives as a ‘gypsea’ by sailing around the world
As Mark Reinhardt started getting older, he really didn’t want to become a burden for his children. Consequently, he researched ways for him to live frugally while enjoying some sense of adventure, and he opted for a life at sea.
Richard Duhaime turned his RV adventures into a children’s book
Because Richard is a fabulous storyteller, he relished the opportunity to share stories of his exploits with his grandchildren, especially around campfires. In fact, he wrote a book to remind them of all the adventures he enjoyed by himself and with the kids.
Allen Lundy helps people adopt healthier lifestyles
“When they cross into their 50s, many people start paying closer attention to their financial investments. But, they really need to invest in their health, too,” said Allen. “Without that early investment in good health, it becomes an expense later.”
Troy Stoneking helps people grow ever nearer to Jesus
“For many years, I was just kind of going through the motions of my faith, but I desired a closer relationship with God,” he explained. “I started writing daily thoughts about scriptures I was reading and posting that to social media in order to encourage others.
From school teacher to communicator, Mary Crimmins found a new way to put her passion to work
Although Mary is no longer in the classroom, she continues to instruct people by transforming her teaching superpowers into a business of her own. She provides ghostwriting services and creates content for people and other organizations.