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Today, I sit down with Margie Zable Fisher, a writer, adventurer and champion of embracing new experiences. When she turned 50, Margie launched “The Margie Project,” a year-long personal challenge where she tackled new experiences each month. She tried everything from skydiving to running a 5-kilometer race and even learning to ride a motorcycle.
But her journey didn’t stop there. Inspired by her late mother, Margie transitioned into fiction writing and co-authored “The Cabernet Club,” a novel about reinvention and friendship in midlife.
In this episode, she shares how taking risks, stepping outside her comfort zone, and finding purpose have transformed her life. If you’ve ever wondered how to create your own adventure after 50, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
Margie’s story is a testament to the power of reinvention and the importance of saying “yes” to new experiences.
Through The Margie Project, she pushed past her comfort zone to strengthen friendships, improve her health and discover new passions one month at a time.
From completing a triathlon to facing her fear of failure while learning to ride a motorcycle, she proved that growth doesn’t stop at any age.
Her journey took another unexpected turn when she honored her late mother’s dream of publishing a novel. Despite never having written fiction, Margie dedicated herself to learning the craft, revising the manuscript and ultimately landing a publishing deal for “The Cabernet Club.”
Margie also shared insights on maintaining an active lifestyle, balancing work and passion projects, and the importance of creating purpose rather than waiting for it to find you.
Whether it’s writing, pickleball or a completely new endeavor, she encourages others to explore their interests, take risks, and embrace the possibilities life still has to offer.
For people inspired by Margie’s journey, you can connect with her at www.MargieZFisher.com or join her Facebook group, 50-Year-Old Mermaid, where she supports other women navigating midlife transitions.
Her book, “The Cabernet Club,” is available on Amazon and in other bookstores.
Margie’s story reminds us that life doesn’t slow down at 50. If anything, it’s the perfect time to start writing your next chapter.
That’s all for this week’s show. If you’d like to start living a more meaningful life, I encourage you to download our free guide to finding purpose, which is available at www.forwardfrom50.com.
I’ll have another inspirational interview on the next episode of the Forward From 50 podcast. Thanks for listening. If you like this show, please consider leaving a review wherever you download the episodes.
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After closing his business and enduring several painful years of uncertainty regarding what to do with his life, Greg founded Forward From 50 to help men and women over 50 to live more purposeful lives by pursuing things they are passionate about. A Wisconsin native, Greg currently lives in Arizona.