After spending decades climbing the corporate ladder in healthcare administration, Michael Jones discovered the ladder he had been climbing was against the wrong wall.

“Stories connect us,” he said. “They give us a sense of where we come from, why we are the way we are, and what really matters. That is the legacy I want to leave.”       

For Bernadette, parenting adult children means being available when her daughters face difficult life choices, offering guidance when asked, as well as stepping back, trusting their judgment and respecting their independence when necessary.

“You don’t have to wake up one day and suddenly be a new person,” she said. “Just start with one small change. Then, that energy begins to build and align everything else.”

Through Successful Seniors Media, Don shares insights, inspiration and real-world strategies for living better after 50.

Vicki produced a comprehensive guide designed to empower older adults to take control of their health, posture, breathing, mindset and overall quality of life.

Colin also encourages people to work from the inside out. That means acknowledging the fears, beliefs and emotional roadblocks that may be standing in the way of pursuing a new path.

Leslie believes seasoned citizens have a responsibility to speak honestly about the aging process, not just so they can live authentically, but so younger generations can prepare for it with hope rather than fear.

“Once you get past the embarrassment and personal pride, your story can truly help somebody else,” she explained. “You didn’t go through all that pain for no reason. God can use it.”