I am a Wisconsin native currently living in Sun City, Ariz. A journalist by trade, I started the Forward From 50 platform in 2021 to encourage men and women over 50 to live more purposeful lives by pursuing things they've always wanted to do.
While interviewing people for the Forward From 50 podcast and various feature stories, I realized everyone has a story to tell. However, they often don't know where to start, what to talk about or they feel nobody will be interested in their story.
So, I started Life Story School in 2024 to help people capture and preserve their key memories, important life lessons and all the details about their lives which made them so unique.
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“We were all created for a purpose,” she said. “It’s up to us to discover it and live it out fully. When we do, we not only transform our own lives, we also inspire others to do the same.”
“We were all creat…
“We were all created for a purpose,” she said. “It’s up to us to discover it and live it out fully. When we do, we not only transform our own lives, we also inspire others to do the same.”
This dynamic couple, now in their 70s, have embraced their creative passions to not only build a thriving business but also to inspire others to find purpose and fulfillment at any age.
This dynamic couple,…
This dynamic couple, now in their 70s, have embraced their creative passions to not only build a thriving business but also to inspire others to find purpose and fulfillment at any age.
After helping his daughter overcome a 30-year addiction, Robert wrote a book explaining what keeps addicts addicted, and why parents should never give up hope.
After helping his da…
After helping his daughter overcome a 30-year addiction, Robert wrote a book explaining what keeps addicts addicted, and why parents should never give up hope.
Jeffrey Barnes teaches people about the Wisdom displayed by Walt Disney. He and his wife, Lindsey, who is 38 years younger than he is, also teach people how to make an age-gap marriage work.
Jeffrey Barnes teach…
Jeffrey Barnes teaches people about the wisdom displayed by Walt Disney. He and his wife, Lindsey, who is 38 years younger than he is, also teach people how to make an age-gap marriage work.
Rather than setting up tours visiting 10 countries in 10 days, Mary prefers to offer immersive experiences to a few areas so travelers truly enjoy the culture of those places.
Rather than setting …
Rather than setting up tours visiting 10 countries in 10 days, Mary prefers to offer immersive experiences to a few areas so travelers truly enjoy the culture of those places.
Ada Robinson's life is an extraordinary testament to resilience, purpose and faith. At 84, she continues to inspire others through her unwavering commitment to natural healing and her profound connect…
Ada Robinson's life …
Ada Robinson's life is an extraordinary testament to resilience, purpose and faith. At 84, she continues to inspire others through her unwavering commitment to natural healing and her profound connection with God.
After a boyfriend criticized her writing, Wendy threw away everything she wrote, but a smoldering wick remained. Years later, a pastor admonished Wendy by telling her to never throw away a gift God ha…
After a boyfriend cr…
After a boyfriend criticized her writing, Wendy threw away everything she wrote, but a smoldering wick remained. Years later, a pastor admonished Wendy by telling her to never throw away a gift God had given to her.
As a child, Tad Derrickson watched his grandfather run a saw mill. Today, Tad has a portable mill he uses to give new purpose to trees destined for local landfills.
As a child, Tad Derr…
As a child, Tad Derrickson watched his grandfather run a saw mill. Today, Tad has a portable mill he uses to give new purpose to trees destined for local landfills.
Tepe encourages others to try motorcycling because she said wind Therapy is great for the soul. Just riding in the open has a peaceful and calming effect.
Tepe encourages othe…
Tepe encourages others to try motorcycling because she said wind therapy is great for the soul. Just riding in the open has a peaceful and calming effect.
As she gets older, Michelle is not afraid to try new things – even if they are way out of her comfort zone – like writing a book and running a campground.
As she gets older, M…
As she gets older, Michelle is not afraid to try new things – even if they are way out of her comfort zone – like writing a book and running a campground.
Laura practices what she calls a simple, gentle version of Yoga that is much slower in motion and ideally suited to help people over 50 to remain more flexible as they get older.
Laura practices what…
Laura practices what she calls a simple, gentle version of yoga that is much slower in motion and ideally suited to help people over 50 to remain more flexible as they get older.
Gail's book conveys the message that if she can overcome the curveballs life threw at her, so can anyone else. She also addressed the need to live with passion and purpose.
Gail's book conveys …
Gail's book conveys the message that if she can overcome the curveballs life threw at her, so can anyone else. She also addressed the need to live with passion and purpose.
Joel suggests seasoned citizens can leave a financial Legacy for their children and grandchildren that is more about advice than actual gifts of Money.
Joel suggests season…
Joel suggests seasoned citizens can leave a financial legacy for their children and grandchildren that is more about advice than actual gifts of money.
Pam doesn’t make any money from her website, podcast or Facebook group. It is truly a passion of love in wanting to help strengthen and encourage younger women.
Pam doesn’t make a…
Pam doesn’t make any money from her website, podcast or Facebook group. It is truly a passion of love in wanting to help strengthen and encourage younger women.
Nicole discovered there were plenty of books talking about dementia, but the resources she wanted just weren’t available. She needed help caring for a parent with dementia.
Nicole discovered th…
Nicole discovered there were plenty of books talking about dementia, but the resources she wanted just weren’t available. She needed help caring for a parent with dementia.
Jill loves to put smiles on the faces of people she's speaking to. The most appealing aspect of rewiring herself was to find something she was truly passionate about doing. In Jill’s case, that was …
Jill loves to put sm…
Jill loves to put smiles on the faces of people she's speaking to. The most appealing aspect of rewiring herself was to find something she was truly passionate about doing. In Jill’s case, that was entertaining.
DC wanted to be a writer back in elementary school. Now in her 60s, she decided it was time to pursue the lifelong dream of becoming a mystery writer.
DC wanted to be a wr…
DC wanted to be a writer back in elementary school. Now in her 60s, she decided it was time to pursue the lifelong dream of becoming a mystery writer.
Sometimes the buildings Colleen creates are models of dream homes clients would love to own, or they are recreations of places they lived in the past. She also helps graduate students complete their d…
Sometimes the buildi…
Sometimes the buildings Colleen creates are models of dream homes clients would love to own, or they are recreations of places they lived in the past. She also helps graduate students complete their degrees when life interfered with their plans.