I’ve heard the phrase “the graying of America” when referring to the fact that we now have such high life expectancies but are having fewer children. How can we expect our communities and society as a whole to shift? Will there be any serious consequences to this trend? -Kristen T. I think that this shift […]

The 2022 Climate Change report was devastating. I knew it was bad, but things seem really out of control. How can I take action? What power do I really hold as an individual? — Barbara J. You absolutely have the power to affect change! And we the people have the most power here in the […]

I enjoy celebrating with family and friends during Passover (and Easter) and I’d like to better understand any greater significance of these holidays. Sometimes I feel as though these celebrations are irrelevant with all that’s going wrong in the world. What are your thoughts on these traditions? — Rebecca F. I recently shared the story […]

I’ve been following your work for a few years now. You’re truly an inspiration! I have been diving deep into the changes I want to make for my future. How can I, as an individual, make a difference in the world while striving to be the best version of myself? — Victoria N. The work […]

In celebration of Women’s month I would like to know your list of the top women who inspire you, whether they’re authors, entrepreneurs, artists, or futurists like yourself! — Jane B. What a fantastic way to celebrate Women’s month! It was hard to choose a list that would fit in this format. I’ve categorized them […]

There have been some frightening attacks on women’s rights in the Supreme Court with the potential reversal of Roe v. Wade. Is the nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson a turning point for the Supreme Court? Is there anything I can do as an individual to stand up for the rights I believe we as women […]

I am excited to live in a time when more and more women are in the corporate world and starting their own businesses. What do you see as the future for older women in business? – Carmen D. I continue to be optimistic about the future of women of all ages and the future of […]

My experience has been that as I have gotten older, it seems I am getting more and more invisible to the corporate leadership, while the aging men seem to get more power and respect. As has long been the case, a man’s wrinkles and gray hair are signs of distinction; in a woman, they often […]

What have you found most unexpected in the attitude regarding aging and also women’s empowerment throughout your years of work and research? – Andrea Q. The truth is, there is nothing unexpected that I found in the attitude regarding aging – and that’s the problem. The conflation of sexism and ageism has been around way […]

What kind of non-traditional new leadership roles will give you and me visibility as an advocate, author, teacher, activist, navigator? – Jesse R. In these times, we are redefining everything. Everything is over. What we knew worked in the past, no longer does. Bring out that new whiteboard. Start by listing the top 5 characteristics […]