40+ and Fabulous Moving Foward, Fierce, Focused and Full of Life by Sondra Wright
Moving forward fierce, focused and full of life!
Completely inspired by the celebrations of individuals and organizations all over the nation, 40+ and Fabulous has chosen to focus its celebration of Women’s History Month around the ageless potential of a woman. Where women fail to fully understand their potential in later life, there is limited motivation to plan for the future. This month,… >> Continue Reading
I came across a fabulous “nugget of wisdom” I just had to share with you. This one comes from Patti Shea, whose articles I have been enjoying on the AARP Blog. I wanted you to get to know her, as well, so I invited Patti to gest blog here today. Sure You’re Not a Caregiver Now, But… >> Continue Reading
With an aging baby boomer population more and more 40 something women across the country provide care to aging parents and/or young children, while at the same time, having to balance the demands of jobs and careers. With hectic daily living, it leaves little time to think about your own financial future. You’re working hard… >> Continue Reading
There’s nothing like first experiences and last week I experienced a fabulous first. I spent 3 impactful days in New Orleans at the AARP Life at 50+ National Event and Expo. Having not quite reached my 50th birthday, being amongst this highly diverse group of more than 20,000 attendees, age 50 and older, gave me a… >> Continue Reading
This story takes place on a recent doctor’s office visit with my parents. My dad retired about 3 years ago. A 45+ year career in the construction industry left him in pretty good physical shape but, since retirement we’ve watched his weight slowly creep up and attach itself to his stomach. Now recently he’s begun… >> Continue Reading
It’s seems strange to have to invite women to sit down and talk. After all isn’t talking one of the things we do really well? I mean, my entire life I’ve heard how we’re so much better at verbally expressing ourselves than our male counterparts. And on the surface it would seem so. Women eagerly… >> Continue Reading
Photo Credit: Eur ThisNThat Cougars beware. As more and more boomers and women over 40 are embracing the cougar woman stereotype, we need to interrupt your predatory stalk for a word of caution. The cubs are on the prowl and have you on their radar as easy prey. So read up, be wise, and know that… >> Continue Reading
In was a perfect winter morning; a beautiful sun-kissed sky, crisp chill in the air, and 100 women invading Tuscany Gardens in Browns Summit, NC, armed with smiles and positive expectations for an event that would celebrate, encourage and empower women over 40. Sondra Wright, founder of Forty Plus and Fabulous, LLC, FabU Academy, and… >> Continue Reading
Recently, I came across an article at Mail Online, a UK lifestyle site which features a section of women interest stories called “Femail.” The story that caught my eye (and my breath) was called “The Plankton Generation – that’s women who are barely visible and at the bottom of the food chain for romance –… >> Continue Reading
Ahhhh the 4th of July weekend; bar-be-cues, fireworks and much ado about the woes of corporate america. The subject – my 50-something girlfriend who works for a large medical services provider and boy was she hotter than a firecracker on the 4th of July. Her boss is male and much younger – almost half her… >> Continue Reading
