Hello and welcome to THE FEISTY SIDE OF FIFTY,™ the site that celebrates a truly remarkable generation of women. We alpha boomers, now fifty plus but nowhere near matronly, are rockin’ on and still flaunting our famously bodacious spirit and style. In truth, how could it be otherwise? We ladies can be deservedly proud of our shared history and far-reaching accomplishments. The determined women of our generation drove through legislation that reversed centuries of discrimination and forever altered the role of being born female in this country. (A rather formidable triumph, I might add!) Better yet, the … Read More
Surefire Strategies for Mature Jobseekers
Your Post-50 Job Search: An Argument for Optimism
The statistics can be frightening for older job applicants: lengthy search times, limited opportunities, and the unspoken but ever-present reality of age discrimination. Therefore, given today’s discouraging conditions, how could optimism possibly play a role in one’s job search? Actually, it does, and this … Read More...
Your Post-50 Job Search: How To Turn Your Age Into Your Advantage!
Despite the challenges to finding work after 50, there are numerous advantages to being a mature jobseeker. You have amassed a lifetime of skills, your network is extensive and established, and you have the confidence to speak to your skills and strengths. Each of these critical attributes takes maturity and … Read More...
Feisty Podcasts/Interviews
Can You See Us Now?
Without a doubt, boomer women are reinventing the spirit and style of aging. To these ends, Cheryl Benton, has created the most wonderful website, newsletter and go-to resource for us "women of a certain age" called The Three Tomatoes. Now, she has added to her numerous offerings aimed at our generation by … Read More...
Food Sanity: How to Separate Fact From Fiction
Wouldn’t you love to be able to separate fact from fiction and understand the real science behind food?Wouldn’t it be great to be able to stave off the years, feed your body what it needs and maintain your health and vigor? Wouldn’t it be refreshing to be told the truth about what you put in your … Read More...
BOOMER LIFE BLOG
Over 50? Changing Your Habits–The Pros and Cons
If your retirement is slowly approaching, you’ve probably already started thinking about your lifestyle and the changes you should be making. Some of them are small, some a bit more serious, but most of the changes come with their upsides and downsides. The key lies in adjusting to those changes and knowing that they are for the best. With that in mind, here are a couple of habits you should change (if you haven’t already), and some pros and cons of doing so. Your health Unfortunately, your health is likely to deteriorate, and nobody can avoid that ugly truth of life. However, you can choose how … Read More...
Mary Higgins Clark: I’ve Got My Eyes On You
Are you a fan of America’s #1 best selling “Queen of Suspense?” If so, you are in for a real treat! Mary Higgins Clark visited Feisty Side of Fifty Radio for another lively interview. She shared all about her latest book, I’ve Got My Eyes On You, as well as personal aspects of her life. We also discussed some of her thoughts on writing and the various ways she gets inspired. Mary is one of the most popular writers of all time. She's also a woman in her nineties who keeps on living life to the fullest. In fact, she is one fine role model who brings great depth and dimension to her years on the Feisty … Read More...
Your Post-50 Job Search: An Argument for Optimism
The statistics can be frightening for older job applicants: lengthy search times, limited opportunities, and the unspoken but ever-present reality of age discrimination. Therefore, given today’s discouraging conditions, how could optimism possibly play a role in one’s job search? Actually, it does, and this role is a major one. In fact, an optimistic, positive attitude is perhaps thegreatest factor that will determine your chances for success. Anger, resentment, and depression—understandable as these feelings may be—are a giant turn off to networking contacts and, more importantly, to potential … Read More...
17 Great Tips For Creating a Happy Home
This infographic is filled with great ideas for creating a happier home... as well as the theories behind the tips. You'll want to be sure and take a look at these often small, but powerful ways you can create an environment that produces health and wellbeing. (Thank you to Luke Doyle and CashNetUSA for graciously sharing this information with us!) … Read More...
Are You Over 50 and Over Thinking?
As women who’ve left our 50thbirthdays behind, we’re pretty well acquainted with our thoughts. In fact, by this age, we generally take these fleeting moments in time as absolute truths. We don’t often question what goes on inside our head. But maybe we should! In reality, our thoughts are often far from truthful. An entire range of physical variables can influence what goes on in our mind. Maybe we’re hungry or maybe we’re tired. Perhaps our hormones are out of whack. Even the weather can wreak havoc with our mood. So what to do when you’re feeling down and out? Rather than ruminating on relationship … Read More...
Your Post-50 Job Search: How To Turn Your Age Into Your Advantage!
Despite the challenges to finding work after 50, there are numerous advantages to being a mature jobseeker. You have amassed a lifetime of skills, your network is extensive and established, and you have the confidence to speak to your skills and strengths. Each of these critical attributes takes maturity and wisdom to obtain, so play to these valuable strengths and let employers know that you’re someone they need to talk to. Check out this brief, 3-minute video below where I give several tips on how you can turn your age into your advantage. There’s no doubt that there are some big roadblocks older … Read More...