A painting of a face.

Power of Portraits

Sixty brave women wrote, in their own words, about their challenges and reflections at being their age. They talked about what they have done and what they plan yet to do. They are risk-takers, vibrant, loving, and have much to offer the world. I am hopeful that together we can change what needs to be changed, and that these women, and their wisdom, will make you feel hopeful too. 

Click on each portrait to read their full story.

A sense of humor is essential.
Angel D., age 66
Make a plan and do it.
Ann S., age 74
Grateful for every day.
Barbara N., age 76
She has seen the sublime but is grounded here on earth.
Barbara S., age 74
She makes a positive difference in people lives.
Becky H., age 70
Keeping history alive.
Bobbie F., age 84
She defines her own path.
Bobbie LC., age 68
She leads by example.
Carol C., age 74
Perseverance to follow her dreams.
Cheryl M., age 78
Do what you please.
Christiane O., age 79
Discovered newfound confidence and success.
Corrine D., age 80
She nourishes with her love.
Daphney, age 71
Compassionately cares for others. 
Darlene C., age 72
Saturated in color, she brightens the world.
Deb P., age 67
To hear the world speak first we must listen.
Debra C., age 70
Rebellious teenager at heart.
Dianne JE., age 80
Seeks a spiritual dimension to life.
Donna P., age 69
I choose sun over the fear of wrinkles.
Edith B., age 72
Enjoy the pleasures and freedoms that come with age.
Ellen MW., age 70
Influencer.
Ellyn W., age 75
Uses compassion and innovative leadership to help others.
Gale C., age 70
Nurturing is the instinctive response to an open heart.
GG, age 71
She strives to see things from a universal perspective.
Jane CS., age 63
Dedicated to giving children who cannot hear the ability to listen.
Janet W., age 72
Embrace adventure.
Janice B-E., age 63
She centers body, mind, and spirit.
Judy H., age 76
She is sunshine.
Julie S., age 67
Embrace risk with exuberance.
Jan W., age 86
Seeker of truth.
Karen B., age 62
Radiates optimism and playfulness.
Kate C., age 69
Resilient.
Kathleen C., age 70
The world should get ready because here we come.
Kathleen C., age 71
She is full of joy. 
Lelia SW., age 70
Challenges have made her stronger.
Lillian, age 73
Fearless in accepting new challenges.
Linda D., age 73
Opens doors so others may succeed.
Linda W., age 76
Has the strength to be vulnerable.
Lisa P., age 65
Sharing knowledge and experience.
Manuela K., age 70
Taking care of business.
Marcie W. H., age 62
Strives to treat aging with understanding, gratitude, and tenderness.
Marcy BN., age 71
Dedicated to making a difference.
Margaret C., age 88
She is bright-spirited.
Marilyn B., age 78
Pushes boundaries so all of our lives might expand.
Marilyn M. S., age 70
Color created her pathway.
Marina T., age 71
Motivation of spirit.
Mary C., age 61
Vibrant!
Mary D., age 73
It is your mind, not your age, that limits you.
Mary G., age 63
Kindness toward others goes a long way.
Mimi, age 93
What the future holds is a mystery that we all share.
Nancy N., age 77
If not now, when?
Nancy SW., age 70
Connecting with nature fills her soul.
Pamela W., age 70
A kind and loving soul.
Robyn B., age 81
Plant the seeds of your wisdom in the next generation.
Ruby HP., age 67
Dream and follow through.
Sherrie P., age 69
Always caring for others.
Sophie C., age 67
Courage to build a new life.
Sue K., age 77
Lives each day with exuberance.
Sue O., age 77
She is her authentic self through and through.
Susan LK.
Plants seeds of happiness.
Susan S., age 77
Strives to be an Elder who teaches cultural traditions.
Tanya B., age 52
Enthusiasm for life.
Tanya K., age 67
Poised for transformative discoveries.
Tina JW., age 69
Generates collective creativity.
Twinkle Z., age 73
Shines bright enough to rekindle the light of others.
Veronica, age 72