A Little Bit About My Journey to Midlife Blogger

With 62 years of professional experience and personal insight, I am dedicated to helping women over 40 flourish with confidence during midlife and beyond.

Here’s a glimpse into my 60+ year journey in beauty, wellness, and midlife mentoring:

Beauty & Skincare: Over Three Decades of Industry Experience

My beauty journey began as a hairdresser in the vibrant 80s, evolved into a makeup artist for Clinique in the 90s, and culminated as Director of Operations at a cutting-edge laser skincare spa in the 2000s. This unique progression gives me an insider’s perspective on what truly works for mature skin.

Today, I remain passionately obsessed with the latest skincare innovations and makeup for mature skin, constantly researching and testing products to help women over 40 navigate the overwhelming beauty landscape. As a mature woman, I celebrate age-positive skincare along with honest reviews of products that deliver real results for mature skin.

Wellness & Self-Care: Hard-Won Wisdom

My approach to self-care and wellness is deeply personal, shaped by decades of my own transformation journey, years of therapy, and extensive research into what truly nourishes body, mind, and spirit.

I share authentic insights on creating sustainable self-care routines that work for real women with real lives, promoting healthy living from the inside out. Every strategy I recommend has been tested in the laboratory of my own life.

My life has been marked by both joy and challenges — 35 years of marriage, mama to four, and now grandma of five, along with landmines of trauma, toxic dynamics, and challenging transitions.

Through life’s ups and downs, I’ve been blessed with wise women who walked alongside me, guiding me toward healing, spiritual growth, and purpose. Now, with several decades in the rearview mirror and as I continue my journey, I feel called to pay it forward — offering the same compassionate guidance to midlife women 40+ navigating through life’s sometimes stormy seasons toward peace and purpose.

Home & Garden: Creating Beauty in Every Space

I’m a self-proclaimed crazy plant lady with over 30 thriving houseplants, and I really enjoy bringing new life to rooms through paint and creative touches. Here in Arizona’s challenging climate, I’m learning the art of desert gardening — proof that with a little TLC, beauty can bloom anywhere!

Creative Living: A Lifetime of Artistic Expression

Creativity isn’t just my hobby — it’s been both my profession and my passion for decades. My artistic journey has taken me through professional faux painting, mosaic installations, web design, creative writing (including this very blog you’re reading), and over 10 years behind the lens as a professional photographer.

Now, in this beautiful season of midlife, I’m finally pursuing a lifelong dream: learning to paint. This rich tapestry of creative experience infuses everything I share — from simple DIY projects to helping women rediscover their artistic voice in midlife.

I’m living proof that it’s never too late to try something new, and I believe with my whole heart that everyone has a creative spark just waiting to be awakened, regardless of age or experience.

Faith-Based Midlife Mentoring

My life has faced its share of challenges — seasons that have shaped me and strengthened my faith and compassion for others. Along the way, I have been blessed by wise women who invested in and walked alongside me, guiding me toward healing and growth.

Their inspiring example encouraged me to pay it forward through my blog, sharing words of encouragement, faith, and self-care tips that support women in discovering strength, purpose, and peace as they navigate life’s ever-changing seasons.

My Mission: Empowering Your Midlife Journey

Through my blog, my mission is to empower women with the understanding that it’s never too late to grow, heal, or begin again — and to rediscover joy along the way. I believe midlife isn’t about slowing down — it’s about stepping into your power with wisdom, confidence, and grace.

This time of life offers a beautiful opportunity to embrace who you are, nurture your body and spirit, and celebrate the woman you’re becoming.

Whether you’re looking to refresh your skincare routine, heal a hurting heart, explore your creativity, deepen your faith, or navigate the messiness of relationships, you’ll find encouragement, insight, and inspiration here to help you shine from within and live beautifully in every season of life.