Good morning, ladies! Before I release my much anticipated interview with Colleen Landry, where I giggle like an idiot the entire time (must work on professionalism), I want to remind you why WSG is here:

As you know, I interview women (also available in podcast) who pivot to something new after 50 years old. Many of us do so without intention but necessity: empty nest, retirement, divorce, lethargy. Gotta do something beyond playing Candy Crush! That’s what Women’s Survival Guide is focussed on…midlife and what’s next.

With that said, if you or someone you know is pivoting in her midlife (ladies only here) please, let me know! womenssurvivalguide@gmail.com

Last week was my written interview with Colleen, link below.

Please give it a read along with her 5 Maven Questions! read, watch, listen, share, comment, enjoy!

FIVE MAVEN QUESTIONS

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I always wanted to be a teacher. As a kid, I would drag (practically by the hair) my tired and hungry friends home where I would sit them in front of my chalkboard and teach them to read. Thanks to me, they all turned out to be very strong readers, even though they've yet to thank me. Whatever. I didn't do it for the glory.

What are you excited about now?

I'm excited about life right now. I'm having a blast with Instagram and TikTok and could not have dreamed this in a million years! I'm open to wherever this takes me and I'm grateful for what it's brought me so far. I'm immensely enjoying this phase of life. I can pursue my interests and dreams, knowing my inferior designer and I have successfully launched two very fine young men, both of whom are doing incredible things in the world as doctors...but more importantly, they're both funny and outstanding writers. That's the main thing, right???

What books are on your bedside table?

I love to read and can manage approximately seven (seconds) minutes every night in bed before I nod off. It takes me a decade to get through a book; I just bought Malcolm Gladwell's latest book, Revenge of the Tipping Point. I find it very interesting so far--if I could just stay awake though. I also adore anything David Sedaris writes. Kelly Ripa's book, Live Wire, is hilarious.

What do you do to relax?

I walk every day and that's my relaxation and thinking time. I'm always filled with ideas when I get home. I also take great pleasure from languishing in the morning, drinking coffee and reading the paper (Google it if you are a Millenial) and doing Wordle/Quordle and Dordle. I'm a fan of sacking on the couch in the evenings and watching Netflix. Oh...and I also sit silently for three hours/day as I practice transcendental meditation. NOT.

What category/subject would you add to the Guide?

I love the Survival Guide--such a great idea/community! Hmmm...maybe a humor category could be fun. Looking for a humor writer? Asking for a friend...

READY FOR A ZOOMIE HANGOUT WITH ME AND COLLEEN? ME TOO!

LET’S SEE IF WE CAN GET HER TO COME!

Shall we try a Sunday? How about Sunday, March 9th at 1PM EST…why 1 PM you ask? we have west coasters, east coasters and UK/Euro. Zoom Link to follow!

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS? Applause for Alisa and Heather!

And…because we learn from others…

Please check out my friend John Spooner’s book!

“Wake Up is John Spooner’s love letter to the women in his life, from childhood to last week. These are women who have educated, mentored, inspired and even loved him, changing his life in many ways because of their special talents and practical solutions for life’s problems, great and small. It has been their empathy, compassion, and understanding, their kindness and humor that have made him better, more successful and happier than he could ever be. All this- comes so naturally to women.

Men will be inspired by these women’s words and deeds rolled out in Wake Up. No surprise to the women out there who read it as well, and nod their heads.”

That’s all for now,

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