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Interview with Pam Valois, author of Blooming in Winter: The Story of a...
Interview by Ceri Wheeldon So often we hear the phrase ‘late bloomers’ to describe women to come into their own during the second half of their lives. Pam Valois, author of Blooming in Winter: The...
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Can a Passion for Fashion lead to a new career if you’ve suffered a job loss...
Article by Ceri Wheeldon We have been living through unprecedented times as the world has had to navigate the pandemic, with many experiencing job losses as a result. 813,000 jobs have disappeared...
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Is it true that women are invisible over 50?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Last week Women’s Hour dedicated a programme to highlighting the issue of women over 50 being invisible. Numerous projects are popping up in my Instagram feed addressing the...
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Review of Murad’s Vita-C Triple Exfoliating Facial
Review by Ceri Wheeldon I tend to be a DIYer when it comes to facials, preferring to pamper myself in the comfort of my own bathroom rather than trek into town for a facial. I have to admit to my skin...
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Will the government’s skills and education bill resolve the issues for 50plus...
Article by Ceri Wheeldon It is generally being seen as positive following the Queen’s Speech that the government is introducing a skills and post 16 education bill. But will this resolve the issue of...
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Are you returning to the workplace after a career break? 12 Tips for returners
Article by Ceri Wheeldon The prospect of returning to the workplace may feel daunting, but if you approach it in a positive, constructive way it can be quite straightforward to navigate. Here are some...
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Review of Halston Netflix series
Review by Ceri Wheeldon Like many, I binge watched Halston over the weekend. I love fashion so the opportunity to see the story behind an iconic designer and brand was not to be missed! Starring Ewan...
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Best TV programmes and films to watch this month
Article by Ceri Wheeldon We still don’t have those lovely balmy evenings to spend sitting in the garden, so it seems we are destined to be reliant on Netflix, Prime etc a little bit longer! Here are...
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Claire Walton, author of Super Neuro You, on how her book can help achieve...
Interview by Ceri Wheeldon Claire Walton talks about how she combined her experience as a coach and her love of journals to write and publish her first book. I’m a 52-year-old High Performance Coach...
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9 Tips To Get Fit While Gardening
Lockdowns helped us to appreciate our gardens like never before. Confined to our homes our gardens became our saviours! With travel plans still uncertain for this year, it would seem we are destined...
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Review of Friends – The Reunion
Review by Ceri Wheeldon It’s hard to believe that its been 17 years since ‘Friends’ handed back their keys to their New York apartment and stepped into new lives far away from Café Perk. I couldn’t...
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Sue-Anne, founder of SisterStay talks about setting up her innovative travel...
Interview by Ceri Wheeldon In our latest midlife career reinvention interview, Sue-Anne talks about the business she set up specifically for women over 50, combing travel with the opportunity to forge...
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Review of Living Proof Hair Products
Review by Ceri Wheeldon I think I might just have found my new best friend when it comes to hair care. I was sent a selection of products to try from the Living Proof hair care range. Anyone who...
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Should cancer charities be ageist?
My inbox is deluged every day with requests to help promote awareness of products, services and charities. It is impossible for me to support them all. One charity to approach me this week ( in fact...
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Author JM Forrest talks about her life as a writer and her latest book...
Interview by Ceri Wheeldon Fab after Fifty is all about inspiring women to make the second half of life the best half! We feature women who inspire – and regularly interview authors whose books appeal...
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When will the fashion industry learn to embrace women over 50?
Article by Ceri Wheeldon Over the past 12 years since founding Fab after Fifty I have frequently highlighted the shortsightedness of brands who ignore the 50plus consumer in favour of chasing the youth...
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Book Review: Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason
Review by Ceri Wheeldon of Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason Mental health is discussed far more openly today than previously, with people being encouraged to discuss their issues and seek help. Sorrow...
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More evidence to support the value of women over 50 in the workplace – the...
Article by Ceri Wheeldon We can’t ignore the fact that age discrimination exists in the workplace. We are still having to deal with the perception that women over 50 are slow to adapt, are unable to...
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Should HRT be free in England?
I receive press releases on all sorts of topics every day. This morning one popped into my inbox talking about an all party parliamentary group looking at the menopause. Part of the group’s remit is...
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Best dresses to wear to a wedding or special occasion over 50
Article by Ceri Wheeldon With so many weddings postponed over the last 18 months due to lockdown restrictions, weddings are finally able to take place- even if at the time of writing this singing and...
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