Reinvention & Work

Reinvention after 50 isn’t just about work.
It’s about identity, relevance, and what you do with everything you’ve lived.

Explore the questions and meet the experts guiding each one below.

1. Is it too late to change direction?

A grounded look at timing, opportunity, and what’s still possible from here.

→ Explore with Kerry Hannon

2. What do I even want now?

Reconnecting with purpose, curiosity, and what actually feels meaningful.

→ Explore with Barbara Bradley Hagerty

3. Can I actually build something new?

Turning ideas into something real, sustainable, and worth your energy.

→ Explore with Marie Forleo

4. How do I leverage my life’s experience?

Turning experience into direction and value.

→ Explore with Encore Network

Encore Network. A coalition of pro-aging leaders, activists & professionals who create community, stimulate learning, and inspire action to remove barriers and advance opportunities for people 50+.

Marie Forleo. Entrepreneur and business coach focused on building meaningful, sustainable work. Known for turning ideas into action with clarity and momentum.

Barbara Bradley Hagerty. Journalist and author exploring purpose, work, and meaning in midlife. Known for helping people reconnect with what truly matters next.

Kerry Hannon. A leading voice on careers and entrepreneurship after 50.
Known for helping women navigate second acts with clarity and confidence.

Janine Vanderberg. An ageism advocate and social entrepreneur who helps experienced professionals turn their expertise into meaningful consulting work and second-career opportunities. Through Encore Roadmap, she also helps organizations recognize the value of intergenerational teams and the strategic advantage of experience.

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