In this episode of Over 50 & Flourishing, I sit down with Susan Holmes McKagan for a conversation about reinvention, courage, and playing the long game.

After a successful career as a 90s supermodel, Susan pivoted in her late 40s and enrolled in Harvard Graduate School to deepen and refine her craft as a writer. She shares what inspired that decision, what it felt like to be older than many of her classmates, and how the academic rigor sharpened her writing and strengthened her discipline.

We also talk about her nearly 27-year marriage to Duff McKagan of Guns N Roses. How they met on a blind date, what keeps their relationship strong, and what it was really like raising two daughters while navigating life on tour. Susan offers an honest look at the pros and challenges of being married in the rock and roll world and why longevity in love, just like career, requires intention and growth.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why Susan chose to go to Harvard Graduate School in her 40s after a successful modeling career
What it felt like to be the outlier in the classroom
How her writing sharpened and evolved after graduate school
How she met Duff McKagan and built a lasting marriage in rock and roll
What tour life was like while raising a family
The importance of taking leaps of faith at any age
Why following your passion matters more than playing it safe
How benefiting from the long game leads to lasting success

For more on Susan Holmes McKagan, follow her on:

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Susan’s book, The Velvet Rose: https://a.co/d/0cZfZwW8
Three Chords & The Truth: https://duffmckagan.com/radio-show/

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