By Stephanie Florence, 40:20 Vision Ambassador On January 21, 2017, I witnessed a piece of history. I joined 250,000 in the Women’s March on Chicago. Not only did I get to witness it, I had the great fortune of volunteering backstage – greeting speakers and performers before their important moments. And then seeing their reactions […] Read more…
Posts Tagged ‘life lessons’
Don’t Finish That Book
Last week a friend of mine went to visit an 81 year old friend at the hospital. Sadly he passed away a few days later. He will be missed. This man was the long time partner of her best friend’s mother-in-law. A philosopher, professor and bon vivant he was as much a friend of the younger generation as he […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something: There Is No Role That Defines You
By Emily Betz, 40:20 Vision Ambassador What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? Here 40-somethings share three wishes to help a 20-something get a head start on the confidence to make decisions that are right for themselves. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. You are more. I would make sure […] Read more…
4020 Vision Quotes of the New Year – Looking Back, Moving Forward
Some fave make shit happen for you quotes 2016…all in the spirit of 4020 Vision. Here we share our wisdom from the other side of navigating our life from 20 to 40 to give women a head start on figuring out what is right for them. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda! Original Post — Jennifer Sarver, founder of […] Read more…
Ask A 40-something: How To Thrive As a Third Wheel…Make Your Own Wheel
This week, due to travel, different time zone, holiday and a cold to boot, I’m posting some old faves and good reminders. Today reprising one of the top reader questions about being a 3rd wheel…something we often are more aware of during the holidays (or that single wheel at all the family gatherings!) Here my […] Read more…
What Not To Do First Thing in The Morning and Other Lessons Learned Last Week
I recently started a series on Forbes called What I Wish I Knew Last Week. In a world that is changing ever faster, why wait to share what we have learned? The first column was with Randi Zuckerberg. She shared how she has been rethinking her relationship with all things digital. Her children have made her […] Read more…
3 Gifts for a 20-Something: What I Know Now
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? Here 40-somethings share three wishes to help a 20-something get a head start on the confidence to make decisions that are right for themselves. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. People all experience things differently. It’s like older generations tend to think younger people are […] Read more…
Three Gifts for a 20-Something
What three “gifts” would you give a 20-something if you were a “Forty-Godmother”? Here 40-somethings share three things to help a 20-something get a head start on the confidence to make decisions that are right for themselves. No more woulda, coulda, shoulda. Don’t change yourself for a guy. Wait for a guy that fits you. You […] Read more…