What next at 63?

At 63, I find myself once again standing at a familiar, yet unexpected place: a crossroads. A decade ago, I navigated the turbulence of turning 50—hormonal upheaval, identity shifts, and the daunting realization that more of my life was behind me than ahead. That journey birthed my blog Project 50, which eventually became the book Oh Crap, I’m 50. And now, here I am again, asking: Who am I now? And what do I want next? 

 

For the past 14 years, I’ve worked as a brand photographer, helping women show up confidently in their businesses. I also founded The Midlife Movement—a community to support women through menopause and beyond. Through YouTube, podcasts, and countless conversations, I’ve been changing the narrative around aging, one story at a time. 

 

But something is shifting. 

 

Despite all I’ve built, my body reminds me it’s time for a pivot. Arthritis in my fingers and aching knees are telling me my days of lugging photography gear might be numbered. I’m lucky—my household isn’t solely dependent on my income—but like many women in their 60s, I carry the weight of financial worries and an underfunded pension. I don’t want to rely on someone else forever. I want to contribute. I want to thrive, not just survive. 

 

This isn’t a crisis. It’s a call. A call to explore new creative outlets. To grow my YouTube channel. To report on what I’m learning about aging well. To share real, honest experiences about what it means to grow older in a world obsessed with youth. I'm currently writing a new book, The Good News About Midlife and Growing Older—because yes, there IS good news. 

 

And this video? It’s me answering that call. No studio lights. No polished script. Just me, a phone, and some countryside background noise. Because sometimes, we just have to “JFDI”—just flippin’ do it! 

 

Are you at a similar crossroads? Are you questioning your purpose, identity, or career in your 50s, 60s, or beyond? 

 

Join me on YouTube. Let’s talk. Let’s walk. Let’s redefine midlife and beyond—together.