Second Acts

Jane Fonda: Ageing And Activism

Rae Ritchie looks back at Jane Fonda’s life of activism, her contribution to the debate on ageing and the contradictions she has dodged. What a life!

From Music Marketing To Being A Chef – Claudia Cevenini

Claudia Cevenini tells us about her journey from music marketing executive to life as a chef, via Milan, London and Los Angeles.

Passing On Skills – Alice Prier’s Dressmaking Life

Alice Prier shares her journey from costume design, to her own fashion business, to passing on her pattern cutting skills to the younger generation.

Laura Willoughby MBE – Turning Teetotal And Founding Club Soda

We talk to former politician and inveterate campaigner Laura Willoughby who went teetotal and now inspires others to quit or moderate their drinking.

From Finance To Nutrition – Charlotte Debeugny And Good Food

Paris-based finance specialist turned nutritionist Charlotte Debeugny talks about her passion for good food and promoting health and well being.

The Passionate Plumber – Stopcocks Founder Hattie Hasan

Hattie Hasan, founder of the first national network for women plumbers, talks about her journey in male-dominated plumbing, and changing the world.

Dispelling The Fear – DIY Website Expert Alannah Moore

DIY website expert Alannah Moore talks about helping people get over their fear of website building by cutting out the technical gobbledegook!

Ancient Greece – A Virtual Tour

Enjoy a virtual tour of ancient Greece, the Parthenon, Delphi, Olympia and more. Then visit the beautiful Greek coast and islands.

How To Start A Radio Show! The Radio Gorgeous Ladies

We talk to Josephine Pembroke and Donna Freed, the ladies behind the fabulous online talk radio show for women, Radio Gorgeous.

5 Career Tips From An 81-Year-Old – Madeleine Kunin

Five career insights from Madeleine Kunin, former governor of Vermont, that women – and men – can use no matter what their profession.

Sally Hendrick – Midlife Reinvention

We talk to Sally Hendrick who set up a business driving social media traffic for businesses after working as an actuary for over 20 years.

Myanmar And Its Myriad Wonders

We take you on a virtual tour of this amazing country, sadly still not an easy place to visit – the golden land, Myanmar.

From City Lawyer to Online Yoga Entrepreneur – Kat Farrants

Kat Farrants tells how she went from being a city lawyer to setting up her own online yoga school accessible any time and wherever you have internet.

Pyongyang, North Korea – A Virtual City Tour

Not a lot of people have been to Pyongyang in North Korea! Enjoy a virtual tour of the most isolated capital city on the planet!

Judy Bentinck – Milliner Extraordinaire

We talk to Judy Bentinck, British couture milliner, who’s been making delectable hats since 2002. She also shares her Top Tips for Choosing a Wedding Hat!

Louise Chunn, Welldoing Founder, And Her Digital Adventure

How Louise Chunn, Welldoing founder, went from magazine editor to digital entrepreneur in midlife, via a Silicon Valley crash course in online business.

Mary Jardine, A Real Mid-Life Bag Lady

The midlife reinvention story of Mary Jardine, who set up her own luxury leather handbag business.

Dorrie Jacobson Senior Style Bible founder at 80

The amazing Dorrie Jacobson Senior Style Bible founder who decided she needed a new challenge at 80 and started a global movement. She’s an inspiration!

Iceland – A Virtual Tour At Christmas

Enjoy a glimpse of Iceland with our photo gallery. If you visit this place for Christmas, it’s guaranteed to be a white one!

Ashley Milne-Tyte And The Broad Experience Podcast

We talk to Ashley Milne-Tyte who set up the Broad Experience podcast, to start a conversation about women, the workplace and success.

Saving Bletchley Park & Other Passions – Dr Sue Black

We talk to Dr Sue Black, an English computer scientist and one of the Guardian’s top ten women in tech, about her campaign to save Bletchley Park.

Michelle Pozon, Closet Guru – Helping Women Love Their Clothes

We talk to Michelle Pozon, Closet Guru who helps women fall in love with both themselves and their wardrobes, as a personal stylist in Paris.

From PR to Tech – Frugl Events App Founder Suzanne Noble

We talk to Suzanne Noble who went from running her own PR business to setting up Frugl, the hip new app for finding the maximum fun for minimum spend.

Alexandra Boyd – Stepping Behind The Camera

We talk to actress turned filmmaker Alexandra Boyd who gave up her life in Hollywood to make a film about a boxer from the deprived East End of London.