What if the next chapter of your life is waiting behind a door you haven't opened yet?

My guest, Mary Foerster, is living proof that life doesn't stop unfolding after 70 – it expands. At 75, Mary has reinvented herself time and again, building a life filled with purpose, connection, and contribution.

From librarian to legislative advocate at AARP, from government affairs executive to house flipper and Realtor, from Rotary leader to podcast host, Mary's journey reminds us that we don't have to have life all figured out. Sometimes the most meaningful opportunities arrive simply because we're willing to say “yes.”

In our conversation, Mary shares how ballroom dancing led her to the Love of her life, why community became her lifeline after Retirement, what inspired her to launch Real Estate Connections at 75, and why Relationships continue to open doors she never imagined.

If you've ever wondered whether your best years are behind you, this episode offers a hopeful – and practical – answer. 

Mary's biggest lesson?

Keep every door open.

You never know which one will lead to your next adventure.

🎙️ Connect with Mary Foerster

Podcast: Real Estate Connections: Where Relationships Open Doors

Email: [email protected]

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Waving from Boston – cheers!

Ande ♥

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Ande Lyons is a 4x founder, a former global startup mentor, serial podcaster since 2012, and currently the host of the popular Don’t Be Caged By Your Age Podcast, where Ande helps folks dissolve internalized ageist beliefs so they can thrive after 65.

Through conversations with individuals who have defied societal norms, shattered age-related expectations, and forged new and unexpected pathways that left them feeling enlivened, engaged, and visible, Ande helps listeners reimagine, repurpose and rewire their lived experiences for a vibrant life during their “Renaissance” years.