12 minute read

Yvonne Maclean-Howard never envisaged a 17-year career break but that’s what happened when she stepped out of the advertising world to start a family. Turning 50, realising her kids needed to be more independent and feeling she wasn’t done were some of the reasons she wanted to return to paid work but where do you start?

6 minute read

We talk to Lisa Murphy - mindset coach, digital content strategy consultant, writer and founder of the 50 Forward Club, about how to create a life that allows you to try new things and pursue different interests. Lisa reminds us that our 50s can be a time to rethink what we want to do next, break from the status quo and make wild career changes.

Feeling a little out of sorts post-baby, Sunita Shroff sought out like-minded people and in the process found not only a group of amazing, inspirational women but also a passion for fundraising and a new career direction.

Is building a portfolio of activities the answer to finding fulfilling work in your 50s? We ask New York based marketing consultant and No Small Plan founder Kara Walsh.

What are the most important qualities for sustaining a fulfilling career as you get older and how do you stay relevant? We ask Emma Cook, Assistant Editor of The Observer Magazine.