Kathy
Kathy Reclaiming Joy and Presence “Turning 40” was not just another birthday—it was a deep initiation into my own truth, a reminder that my voice, my joy, and my presence are not luxuries, but sacred rights. My path has been one of shedding old skins—limiting beliefs, patterns of silence, and the weight of expectations that […]
Jacinthe
Jacinthe A 73 ans, je me choisis Oui, je le veux! Pour être bien franche, lorsque ma fille m’a parlé du projet women over 40 j’ai dit oui tout de suite en me disant que j’aurais de très belles photos de moi. Par la suite, j’ai voulu décliner l’invitation. Mes complexes revenaient me hanter. Mes […]
Catherine
Catherine Mother. Warrior. Leader. Living Life Boldly and Fully. I am a mother, a warrior, and a passionate soul! I have an 18-year-old daughter with a disability who has given me a new perspective on life and resilience. I work as a team leader in cybersecurity, and given the very low representation of women in […]
Andrea
Andrea Ancrée dans les langues, la culture et la famille Je m’appelle Andrea, j’ai 49 ans et je viens d’une petite ville dans l’ouest de l’Allemagne, Bad Münstereifel. Passionnée par les langues, qui adore le multiculturalisme ici au Québec, où j’habite depuis 24 ans. Après avoir étudié à Dresden (Allemagne), Nantes (France) et Granada (Espagne), […]
Noelia
Noelia Reconnecting at 43 I moved to Quebec in 2008 as an immigrant, stepping into a country with two languages that weren’t mine. I built a family here, but after my divorce, I found myself feeling lost and alone with two kids. It was one of the hardest times in my life. But in that […]
Erophili
Erophili Claiming Myself, My Dreams, and My True Love I’m a mother of three…artist and teacher. I lost myself for a while and got a little busy with life until I got divorced at 40 and had my very own renaissance. I had to prove to myself that I can do things on my own […]
Désiree
Désiree Rooted in Stories, Driven by Curiosity I was born in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1984, into a family shaped by the strength of immigration and diverse roots: an Italian paternal grandfather, a Cuban paternal grandmother, and maternal Venezuelan grandparents who also migrated, one to New York at a young age, and the other to Caracas. […]
Valentina
Valentina Claiming Freedom, Living Authentically, and Turning Life into Purpose My journey has been layered: migration, reinvention, motherhood, deep love, brave failures, and stronger new beginnings. I’ve lived through grief and victories, long silences and bold decisions. What I celebrate most today is my ability to turn pain into purpose, and my unwavering commitment to […]
Lin
Lin Mastering Boundaries, Legacy, and the Next Chapter of Life Started my family at 19, married at 21, separated right before my 30th birthday and became a single mom of four. Wasn’t interested in sharing my life without anyone else until I met the love of my life and remarried. My kids are now all […]
Amber
Amber My Journey to Being Seen as Myself I used to play the damsel in distress—waiting for a man to come rescue me, give my life meaning, and make me happy. But not anymore. I’ve worked hard to become strong, and I want to celebrate that strength. I’ve found meaning through deep relationships, through showing […]