Rita Lussier turned an empty nest into a full life after turning 50
When her youngest daughter went off to college, and Rita’s long-running newspaper column ended around the same time, Rita found herself facing an unfamiliar and unsettling silence.
Jim Cermak helps tradeshow exhibitors maximize opportunities
Magic happens at trade shows through hallway conversations, random encounters and networking which turns into lifelong business relationships.
Steve Surprenant stays active, engaged and full of life
After a fulfilling career, Steve had every reason to rest. Instead, he jumped into activities that bring joy to others and deep satisfaction to his own life.
Julia Park Tracey helps women find their voices after turning 50
Through her writing, publishing, mentoring, homesteading and environmental advocacy, Julia is not only building a meaningful life for herself, but also lighting the way for countless others.
Vincent Pugliese helps people reclaim their purpose and freedom
“Dig into something you already love to do,” Vincent advised. “Connect with others in that space. Be generous and be helpful. That’s how every success story starts.”
Claudia Hagadus Long finds purpose through words, weaving and wonder
A lawyer-turned-author, Claudia infused her life with new purpose by writing historical fiction and cozy mysteries, plus embracing fiber arts.
Steve Woodruff helps others find clarity in their second act
“When you find that clarity, it’s liberating,” Steve said. “You can finally stop trying to be something you’re not and instead embrace who you really are.”
After finding her voice through fiction, Karen Nelson helps others tell their stories, too
After a successful career working in nonprofit development for various causes, her transition into literary nonprofit work was both a leap of faith and a natural extension of her skill set.
Gail Lukasik discovers a puzzle worth solving, and uncovers a family secret
“Memoir is incredibly powerful,” Gail said. “It helps you process your life, understand your identity and, sometimes, it even changes your future.”
Andrew Matthews helps people find joy, happiness at every turn
When Andrew turned to writing self-help books, he saw an opportunity to combine his love for art with his desire to share his insights on happiness. His books have reached people from all corners of the globe.