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Margaret Manning is the founder of Sixty and Me. She is an entrepreneur, author and speaker. Margaret is passionate about building dynamic and engaged communities that improve lives and change perceptions. Margaret can be contacted at margaret@sixtyandme.com

Latest Posts By Margaret Manning

8 years ago

Crazy Things from the 60s, Conventions and an Olympic Committee Decision

Today, the Democratic National Convention kicks off and it will be fascinating to see what kind of picture the party paints about the future of the United States. Join us as we discuss the decision by the International Olympic Committee to allow some Russian athletes to compete in the games, a potential trade deal between the UK and China, a story about the negative impact of working too hard and some crazy things that were acceptable in the 1960s. Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! Read More

8 years ago

Susan Sarandon Wants Men to Get in Touch with Their Feminist Side

It’s easy to see the history of the women’s movement as a struggle of “men vs. women.”

Indeed, if you went back to the early days of our fight for equality, this is almost certainly how it felt. Before women could vote, many men felt genuinely threatened by the idea of a politically active female population. For much of the last century, many people still believed that there were certain jobs that were “not appropriate” for women. Read More

8 years ago

Will Sigourney Weaver’s Character, Ripley, Die in Alien 5?

Ripley, the powerful character played by Sigourney Weaver in the Alien series, has had a tough life. She has been attacked by vicious, acid-drooling aliens, trapped, killed and resurrected. She has encountered personal conflicts and fought to protect her crew. Now, there are signs that, in Alien 5 (actual title: Alien: Covenant), Ripley’s troubled story may finally be coming to an end! Read More

8 years ago

Eye Makeup for Older Women: How to Draw Attention to Your Beautiful Eyes (Video)

It’s been over 2 years since Ariane Poole and I started working together on a series of makeup tips for older women videos. In today’s video, we will show you how to draw attention to your beautiful eyes. Read More

8 years ago

Is Knowing How to Grow Old the Master Work of Wisdom?

Knowing how to grow old well is a problem that few people throughout history have had to tackle. As recently as a few generations ago, living to your 60s was a privilege denied to almost everyone. Read More

8 years ago

What the Heck “Fast 8!” We Want to See Helen Mirren Drive!

When Helen Mirren announced that she would be appearing in the upcoming film about illegal street racing, “Fast 8,” I was so excited. After all, after her amazing Top Gear performance, who wouldn’t want to see Dame Helen Mirren behind the wheel of a Lamborghini Huracan, McLaren 650S or Porsche 918 Spyder? Read More

8 years ago

Taking a Break from Bad News

Good morning! Today, I want to take a bit of a break from bad news and focus on feel-good stories that can help us to stay positive. Join us as we discuss Helen Mirren’s upcoming appearance in “Fast 8,” Richard Branson’s 66th birthday and a big announcement from Mick Jagger. We will also discuss a survey that, among other things, said that “Women over 47 should throw away their skinny jeans.” What nonsense! I’m so proud of the women in our community who are saying no to aging stereotypes and living life in their own way. Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! Read More

8 years ago

Happy 68th Birthday Richard Branson!

When Richard Branson was born, on July 18, 1950, the first moon landing was almost exactly 19-years away. Fast-forward to 2016 and Branson’s company, Virgin Galactic, wants to democratize space travel. Ok, at $200,000 a flight, perhaps “democratize” is too strong a term. Read More

8 years ago

Judi Dench is Set to Play Queen Victoria… Again!

The last time Judi Dench played Queen Victoria, it was in Mrs. Brown, a film about Queen Victoria and her relationship with her butler, John Brown. For her performance, Dench was nominated for an Oscar as Best Actress in a Leading Role. Read More

8 years ago

Healing the World and Avoiding Regrets

Good morning! One of the side-effects of all of the tragic news that we have been hearing about lately is that it makes us think more about our own lives. Have we done all of the things that we wanted to do? Have we told the people closest to us how much we care? As the people of France and Turkey begin the difficult process of healing, I want to start a conversation about how to avoid regrets after 60. Join me as we discuss the healing process in Nice and Turkey, Trump’s new VP choice, avoiding regrets, the story of an 86-year-old woman with 86 grandkids and much more! Come join us for a cup of tea and a chat! Read More