Florence Lemeer-Wintgens and Solveig Ellefsen are two ladies who dared to career hop 'mid-life.

Florence Lemeer-Wintgens and Solveig Ellefsen swopped from working as executive PAs to something completely different 'mid-life', but something much more aligned with what fulfilled them.

The curve-balls of life hit most of us at some point. Apart from the inevitable pain, they can be pivot points for us to reassess the status quo of what has been, and what might be.

Florence became an image consultant at the age of 50, following in the footsteps of her Great-Grandfather who created a textile industry in the family name. She grew up surrounded by materials and colours were intrinsic to her life.

Florence loves colour and emphasises its greater importance in winter months when there is less sunlight and the weather can be dreary. However, she adds that "If you shine inside you will shine outside."

Solveig, also an executive PA, suffered a burn-out aged 46, trying to cope with young child, new country, new job and all of the other pressures which can implode in such a situation. This led her to starting from scratch, securing her health and well-being as a priority from which all else hangs.

Solveig has written a book entitled "The Inner Sun Path to Happiness" which details her journey of taking care of herself. She believes that positive energy is contagious. "Smile to people - a tiny gift for their day."

And through all of the challenges of life, Solveig believes that "Life is beautiful it's magical."

"The wheel is always turning."