You Are Not Invisible After 50

From a young age, Keishna Thompson-Hamilton was pre-programmed to believe that she was not enough. Throughout her difficult childhood, a young Keishna envisaged a life where her future looked more abundant than ever, despite her negative self-worth causing a chronic effect on her body. Now, she’s unpacking that baggage, healing her body, and exploring parts of herself that she’s never met. A warri...

From technical writer in an IT company to a late blooming silver-haired model gracing the shiny pages of magazines, Deborah (Chambers) Darling is embracing her age and everything that goes with it. Having started her modelling career in her mid-fifties as a side hustle, Deborah went from not knowing what Instagram was to having over 116,000 followers on her wildly successful account @deborah_darli...

If there is one phrase that would be used to describe Jo Good, it’s ‘middle aged minx’. Not only it is an apt description of our lovely guest, it’s also her brand name! A YouTuber, award winning presenter and former actress, Jo’s saucily named YouTube channel has a hugely sticky 60,000 subscribers and a vibrant demographic of women aged 45 and over. A lifestyle vlog that drops every Sunday at 10am...

If there is one undisputable fact when it comes to Shelley Johnson, it is this: she has the uncanny ability to make anyone and everyone fall under her spell. A breast cancer survivor and retired occupational therapist, one can see the charming spark in her eyes as Shelley aka The Good Witch offers profound spiritual messages and straightforward advice on how to live a more fulfilling life to her 1...

One would think that as soon as they hit 25, their dreams of becoming a model are over. It’s time to say goodbye to those fantasies of storming the catwalks and gracing the pages of Vogue and focus on a new reality. Well, for Caroline Labouchere, that could not be further from the truth. Once a normal ex-Army wife and a mother of two grown children, Caroline started a new career as a model at the...

A self-proclaimed Accidental Hero, Rajeshwari Kulkarni aka Dimple is nothing short of an inspiration. Raised in a modest and conservative Brahmin household in India, Rajeshwari’s story of young love with her husband led her to migrate to Australia at the tender age of 21. Having moved to a foreign land with little multiculturalism, it was Rajeshwari’s tenacity and courage that established a strong...

According to Pauline Adeleke, fitness has always been a part of her life. Widowed at 32 with two young sons to raise, the art and science of healthy movement and nutrition helped Pauline defeat depression and wake up the lioness within. After raising her sons with one becoming a successful electrical engineer working for one of the largest oil companies in the world; and the other going on to beco...

Born into an Indian family where culture has always been paramount, lyrics runs in Rachana Yadav’s veins. The daughter of Smt Mannu Bhandari and Shri Rajendra Yadav – two of the most eminent names in the world of Hindi literature – Rachana discovered a keen interest in art and culture as a child. To this day, that passion has never waned. A firm believer in the idea that culture is one of the stro...

When you log onto Instagram, what do you see? Young, filtered influencers who tell us a myriad of ways to improve ourselves. As important as that is, there are few influencers who tell us that it’s okay to love ourselves exactly the way we are. Eva Wikner is one of those voices. Defying stereotypes as to what life as a mature woman looks like, Eva is a busy model, online influencer, and entreprene...

Her voice has followed you across time zones — through the hum of a Delta flight, the hush of a Hilton lobby, the soft persuasion of a beauty ad. It's the one you know but can’t place — calm, warm, unmistakable. But behind that voice is a story of grit, grace, and evolution. Before she became one of the most recognisable voices in media, Diane was a producer and media manager at Voice of Ameri...

A silver sister who is pro-age, pro-grey hair, and pro-fun, Julie Kneafsey will never let her grey hair hold her back! Having embraced her silver strands at 51, Julie loves being part of the community of women who have ditched the dye and are living life on their own terms. With the simple act of no longer hiding her hair, Julie has transformed her life from working in a school to becoming an onli...

If there is one thing that Nadia Baboo knows, it’s knowing how to make women look and feel good. A fierce and fabulous image professional, Nadia started her journey at 40 years old when her consulting business fell apart in the wake of the 2008 recession. With a 75% reduction in income, an unsupportive husband, and the loss of her beloved mother, Nadia knew that life was too short to live in doubt...

When it comes to discovering new heights, Fran Gonzalez knows more about it than most. A teacher by trade, Francisca worked for several years as a school principal before resigning to pursue her passion for ultra-distance running. Having now run over 50 races in 19 different countries, Fran realised that there were almost no women training or running in the hills. After leaving her scholastic care...

Never fraying and never fading, the “Queen of Jeans”, Diane Gilman is 77 years young and proud of it! As well as being a fashion rule-breaker with millions of loyal fans, Diane is also bending the rules on society’s ageist narrative by embracing ageing instead of fighting it. An inspiration for women embracing their third act, Diane started her illustrious career with the launch of her DG2 Jeans l...

If you have ever ventured into the tumultuous world of online dating and dating apps, you would know that finding a genuine connection can be somewhat of a minefield. As you try to navigate these murky waters in search of your perfect match, Kristi D. Price is the perfect partner to guide you. A certified matchmaker, as well as a dating, life and success mindset coach, Kristi has dedicated her lif...

At 40 years old, Superna Yamuna’s Chopra’s life changed. After spending 18 years as a high-flying advertising executive working in a top multinational advertising agency, the realisation that she didn’t know who she was or what she was meant for suddenly dawned on her. Two years later, Superna said farewell to her long-standing corporate career to pursue her dream of making a difference and discov...

If you’re from or have ever visited Southern California, there’s a chance you may have seen Consuelo Flores’ incredible work in museums, galleries, cultural centres, businesses, and more. A leading Los Angeles Culture Bearer and Self-Help Graphics’ 2017 Legacy Artist, Consuelo is widely known for her extensive work in Chicano art and culture, particularly for her Day of the Dead installations and...

For Pattie Craumer, information is key. From teaching French in middle and high school to overseeing the North American operations of a European information company, Pattie has discovered the steps and strategy to change her life and achieve her dreams. With a varied and dynamic journey, both personally and professionally, Pattie is now on a mission to help support the dreams and aspirations of sm...

If there is one thing we love here at You Are Not Invisible After 50, it’s people who leave rigid, corporate industries for the wonders of art, beauty, and creativity. And Lauren Taslitzis one of them! A former alumnus of Harvard Law School, Lauren first started her career as the in-house counsel at the Mount Sinai Hospital and School of Medicine. After meeting her husband, having children, and mo...

Despite significant losses and potentially debilitating challenges, Deena Kordt has always known that her mind could always get her through anything she faced. By using the power of mindset and manifesting, Deena has learnt to heal, grow, and create abundance in her life. And now she’s on a mission to helping others do the same. After experiencing more than 30 years of narcissistic domestic abuse,...

Rohini Singh is many things. But above all, she is an artist. Once having to ask her mother in hushed tones on how to boil an egg, Rohini’s search for “simple, fuss-free recipes” led her to writing a long-running and popular fortnightly column for the Hindustan Times as she documented her own early experiments in the kitchen. Many books later, that included Creative Cookery, Summery Cookery, The W...

“One woman came up with her own idea to honour her calling, and her name is Genevieve Piturro.” Want to know who said that? Oprah Winfrey. Best-selling and five-time award winning author, inspirational speaker and Founder of the Pajama Program, Genevieve Piturro is all about purpose and the human connection. Once a successful television marketing executive, Genevieve decided to take the plunge and...

From Days of Our Lives to Desperate Housewives, Patrika Darbo has certainly made her name as a soap opera superstar! A Primetime Emmy winning actress and four time-nominee, Patrika is a Hollywood veteran with over 35 years of experience in film and television. With a wide variety of appearances on some of the biggest shows on television, including The Bold & The Beautiful, The Young and the Re...

“Suffering is a choice, and you can choose not to suffer.” These are the words of Preeta Pradhan. A Wholeness Coach that has helped hundreds of individuals pause and change their gaze from being a victim to a victor, Preeta is dedicated to helping people process their emotional and physical pain through coaching, training, retreats, meditations, and healing modalities. A certified sound healer and...

Dream Doula™. Ministry Midwife™. Cancer survivor. Author. Preacher. Speaker. Foodie. Aspiring world traveller.  All this and more describes Nicole Kirksey. Having worked for over twenty years in the field of health and human services, Nicole decided to become a fully-fledged entrepreneur by combining her skills, experience, and faith. Today, Nicole is the Chief Visionary Officer at The God Assets...