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
In a Job Search? The Heat Up Starts Now!
Now that the fireworks have exploded, the parades have wound down, and the picnic basket is back on the shelf, it’s time to put your job search on hold, relax in the hammock and start sipping those mint juleps, right? Not necessarily. Even though you’re looking for work, you may have decided to take the … Read More...
3 Keys to Making Your First Impression Polished and Compelling!
In order to present a polished and compelling first impression, you will need to impart a combination of positive verbal and nonverbal messages. The following three steps will help you create that powerful first impression—one that shows you as the strong, attractive and valuable candidate you are. #1) Your … Read More...
Feisty Podcasts/Interviews
The Burn Zone: Renee Linnell
If you are a fan of sweeping stories that engage you from page one, you are going to want to be sure to catch this show! Our guest, Renee Linnell, has a fascinating background. She graduated magna cum laude with a double degree, traveled to nearly fifty countries on her own before she turned thirty-five, … Read More...
National Geographic: ALL OVER THE MAP With Betsy Mason
We boomers know that one of the best ways to keep our minds active and sharp is by learning new and fascinating information. That’s why I’m especially looking forward to speaking with our guest, Betsy Mason, and her topic: ALL OVER THE MAP. In addition to being a map enthusiast, Betsy is an award-winning … Read More...
BOOMER LIFE BLOG
Our Generation’s Mandate: A Redefinition of Aging
When you come to think of it, we boomers are doggone amazing! In a single generation, we gals came together to achieve previously unimaginable triumphs in the name of womankind. And today there’s little reason to think that we can’t or won’t continue our mission for reform and mount our battle to redefine the role of being an aging female in the culture. Actually, rather than promoting a redefinition of what it means to be an older woman, we can simply call for society’s language to return to the hallowed insights of the ancients. They revered the wise women of their villages and used the power words … Read More...
In a Job Search? The Heat Up Starts Now!
Now that the fireworks have exploded, the parades have wound down, and the picnic basket is back on the shelf, it’s time to put your job search on hold, relax in the hammock and start sipping those mint juleps, right? Not necessarily. Even though you’re looking for work, you may have decided to take the summer off—or, at least, reduce your job search schedule. After all, people in your network are on vacation, new contacts are hard to come by, and it’s difficult to get appointments with key people you’d like to speak with. Rather than spin your wheels, you’d rather wait until fall when people return … Read More...
Why It’s High Time to Become High Maintenance!
Being called “high maintenance” was a huge put-down in our younger years. That particular descriptor led folks to believe that you practiced extreme self-care, placed your needs in high regard, and weren’t easily talked into overriding your own wishes in favor of those around you. How dreadful! But, thankfully, we feisty gals have turned the corner on that one. It’s about time that we catered to our SELVES. In fact, it’s both healthy and necessary because—whether we like it or not—our bodies require extra self-care. And, at long last, we’ve earned the right to treat ourselves well. So take a little … Read More...
The Burn Zone: Renee Linnell
If you are a fan of sweeping stories that engage you from page one, you are going to want to be sure to catch this show! Our guest, Renee Linnell, has a fascinating background. She graduated magna cum laude with a double degree, traveled to nearly fifty countries on her own before she turned thirty-five, was a surf model, a professional tango dancer andstarted five companies. Nevertheless, with all of these achievements to her credit, she is here to share about a very different experience. Renee is the survivor of a cult. Yes, this highly accomplished woman ended up being brainwashed and cut off … Read More...
The Strange Twists and Turns of Our Mother Tongue
Boomers grew up before “handles” meant names and half the products were marketed with acronyms and abbreviations. We also grew up before texting. We know how to spell the number four, we know how to write in complete sentences and we know how to communicate in general. Nevertheless many of us have taken the English language for granted and have failed to realize how difficult it must be for those who are not native speakers. Here are just a few examples of the bewildering twists and turns of the complex language we call our own: 1) The bandage is wound around the wound. 2) The farm was used to … Read More...
3 Keys to Making Your First Impression Polished and Compelling!
In order to present a polished and compelling first impression, you will need to impart a combination of positive verbal and nonverbal messages. The following three steps will help you create that powerful first impression—one that shows you as the strong, attractive and valuable candidate you are. #1) Your verbal message: Begin by crafting a personal brand that highlights your strengths and distinguishes you from the competition. Creating your unique brand is a great way to build a cohesive, targeted message that will present your skills and experience at their best. The following are several features … Read More...