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In 2014, Karen Wisínska was shocked when she slipped on a pair of trousers bought at Primark. Inside, she discovered…
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Three women over 50 are shaking up the fashion industry—and proving reinvention has no age limit. From launching viral TikTok careers to redefining adaptive fashion, Caroline Baudino, Nancy Volpe Beringer, and Marla Wynne are rewriting the style rulebook. Their stories defy outdated norms and spotlight a powerful midlife movement built on authenticity, resilience, and inclusion. This inspiring post shows how women in midlife are becoming industry leaders, influencers, and change makers—reclaiming their voice and reshaping fashion for good.
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What happens when a literature graduate challenges the science of ageing—and wins? Dr Nicholas Perricone revolutionised the anti-ageing industry with bold claims about inflammation, skincare, and now, hydrogen therapy. This post explores how his outsider intellect, relentless curiosity, and unconventional path made him both a skincare mogul and a medical heretic. From vitamin C breakthroughs to brain health innovation, discover why his critics call him reckless—but his results speak for themselves. If you're interested in anti-ageing science, skincare innovation, or medical mavericks, this is one story you can’t miss.
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What happens when retirement lasts as long as your career?
As global life expectancy rises, outdated pension systems are collapsing under the pressure of supporting decades-long retirements. This article explores the looming crisis in G7 nations, the workplace prejudice sidelining older professionals, and how Japan’s bold, age-inclusive approach is rewriting the rulebook. From career reinvention at 70 to AI apprenticeships for over-55s, discover how rethinking ageing is key to avoiding generational conflict and economic breakdown.
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What does it take to build a £2 billion tech empire while redefining what’s possible for women in business?
Dame Stephanie Shirley, a trailblazing female entrepreneur, went from Kindertransport refugee to tech pioneer—founding a revolutionary company that employed thousands of women long before flexible work was fashionable. Discover how her resilience, vision, and refusal to accept limits reshaped the workplace and created a lasting legacy.
If you're looking for inspiration from one of Britain’s greatest business minds, this is a story every ambitious woman—and entrepreneur—needs to read.