I had the privilege to hear the stories of ten inspiring women while researching my book Forward after 50. We discussed many of the aspects positive and negative of being a woman over fifty. However, fear of the changes that age can bring creates negativity and feed into ageism. In this episode, I talk to Dr. Maxine Daniels, whose been continually reinventing herself and breaking barriers along the way. Maxine started life as an actress and worked for ten years in theatre before setting up her own business using actors in training in organisations. At the same time, she trained as a psychodrama/psychotherapist. She worked in the forensic field in prisons and hospitals, delivering treatment programmes. Maxine completed her doctorate at age 50 and still works as a Consultant Psychotherapist in resilience and forensics. She has two daughters in their 20's. One who lives in Madrid, and the other is a jazz trumpet player, leading the way for female trumpeters in a male world!

If you'd like to conquer the fear of ageing, read my book Forward After 50, which focuses on changing your mindset, stopping people-pleasing, and embracing ageing after fifty and beyond. Buy on Amazon and most online bookstores.

We're changing the conversation about ageing with mindset coach Janine Kathleen Shapiro and business coach Carol Evans. Why do we want to change after fifty? Why are so many women creating new businesses? Does ageism hold us back from sharing our worth? Are we using, sharing and even recognising our wisdom? These are some of the questions we discuss in this episode.

If you'd like to know more and connect with us have a look at our websites Carol Evans  Janine Kathleen Shapiro and me Rebecca Ronane

Do you have a story to tell? All of us do, but for most of us, the thought of putting pen to paper is not an option. It took Julie Scolnik over forty years to write, publish and share her story 'Paris Blue', a memoir of love. 

This episode discusses the role of memory in our lives and how important it is to let the world hear your story as it might make a meaningful difference to someone.

Julie Scolnik is a concert flautist and the founding artistic director of Mistral Music, a chamber music series that since 1997  has been known for its virtuosic performances, imaginative programming, and the deep personal rapport she establishes with her audiences. Her first book Paris Blue was published by Koehler books on October 5 2021. https://www.juliescolnik.com/