“With great power, there must also come great responsibility.” This quote from Spider-Man speaks to the consequences of our actions and the beliefs that frame our behaviors, especially when they affect many people. What does a line from Spider-Man have to do with women over 60? More than you may think. My previous article and […]

Do you know about The Great Wealth Transfer? If not, you will. In fact, it is already under way. The Great Wealth Transfer involves $68 trillion dollars and is the largest, global intergenerational wealth transfer ever. In this article and accompanying video, we will look at what…

Beginning this new year, I had a short list of ideas and topics to record for a new round of videos for my “Aha Moments with Joanie” series. I had mentally prepared the first episode of 2025 around the subject of not letting small setbacks color…

Do you remember when we thought we had all the answers and authority figures were the enemy? During our youth, we believed the future was ours for the taking. In fact, a widespread belief amongst our generation was that no one over 30 could be trusted…

Is aging really a disease? If you listen to many so-called experts in the media, it is. According to decades worth of stories in the media, the more we age, the more we are expected to disengage not only from society but also detach from our desires. Why is that? And if this…

Our generation went from being the most coveted consumer in the world to literally being invisible in the media. From our 20s up to our late 40s our generation was put in a spotlight that led us to believe we could accomplish anything. In the last 20 years…

How often do we see women between 40 and 50 portrayed as sexy, alluring, and self-confident in movies, television, or advertisements? On occasion we see some positive reflections. What about positive portrayals of women who are 60 and over?

Money makes the world go round. We’ve all heard this. But is it true? And what about love? Does love make the world go round? By themselves, neither money nor love defines who we are or our world. What truly makes the world go round, however, are stories about…

Did you know the way you perceive relationships with people and how you see your own sense of worth and value in the world has been greatly influenced by the media since the time you were born? If you are not consciously aware of where…

The direction was clear. But I was unmistakably confused. I glanced quizzically at the director. He nodded at me, not so much picking up on my confusion but more to let me know it was time for me to ‘be more feeble’. This direction occurred…