Instead of thinking about midlife as a time to scale back, play it safe or pack it in, what if we instead embraced it as an ideal time to try new things, take some chances, and fail repeatedly? On this episode, I chat with fellow journalist Christine Morrison, who worked in a previous life as a marketing executive for some of the top fashion brands of the ’90s. Christine is a self-described "late bloomer" who got married and had kids later in life. Now, at 54, she's continuing to fearlessly try new things, such as launching a Substack and writing a book of fashion essays, and she says the uncertainty and risk-taking are keeping her young at heart and feeling more alive than ever.
Since Christine and I both have journalism degrees and worked in the fashion industry back in the day—I as a reporter and editor, Christine as a marketing exec—we had a lot to chat about, including:
What it was like studying journalist in the ‘80s and ‘90s, and how the industry has drastically changed
The out-of-whack beauty standards and ageism our generation grew up with, and the effect it had on us
The advantages of being a "late bloomer" and why it's never too late to pivot, fail or try again
How social media is making space for women over 40 to be the new fashion mentor, whether we're ever "too old" to wear certain fashions, and what younger women can learn from us in terms of style
Why we need to stop being so hard on ourselves—and other women
How we're coping with our changing bodies and what keeps us feeling youthful
You‘re going to love this chat with the fun and fabulous Christine. Full show notes available at Morebeautifulproject.com.
