Approximately 10 months ago I was taking my first foray into a Facebook and I found a group.
What I found was a great gift.
My first meeting was at a Kundalini Yoga class Serena was teaching and plant-based cooking lesson held in Burbank.
My first meeting was at a Kundalini Yoga class Serena was teaching. I invited Angie Weils, (IG: @theAgelessRebellion) to meet me there. After chanting and breathing routines, we had a wonderful meeting over vegan lunch. We talked about health, children and why women of our age in this culture say they feel invisible. Angie is whimsical, playful and seriously devoted to communicating her own brand of joy. She’s a very smart lady with a lot to say.
My second meeting was with Wendy Packer
We met at Neiman Marcus (stomping grounds for her) and her mother before her. She has a huge following on Facebook, Instagram, and her blog. Why? Because she is an astute businesswoman, mother of two young men, and a hard-working innovator. Case in point her work with Palm Springs Fashion Week among many other endeavors. Follow her on @fashionoverfifty.wendy to learn more.
My third meeting was with Julie Liams, pictured at the top
We met at Chado Tea House inside the iconic Dolby theater complex in Los Angeles. Beautiful and charming. Down to earth and funny. Julie has managed to work in Hollywood for over 25 years . She has a wonderful husband, three children and a great life attitude. And again, the topic comes up: Why do you think some women in our culture are feeling invisible after a certain age. And again, I ask that you comment, and share any feeling or experiences you have on the topic of invisibility.
Be sure to follow Julie on Instagram, and subscribe to her blog.
In the end, the answer to that question turned out to be remarkably simple and found in our social media feeds. American culture honors youth above all. Other cultures honor age and experience. Here, Women are marketed to by youth and beauty. There, they are honored and revered as matriarchs.
Luckily, we have some prime examples on how to age youthfully. My personal muse is Dorrie, an 83 year young former Playboy Bunny turned fashion blogger. Check her out on IG @seniorstylebible and on her blog Senior Style Bible.
My question for you is this: How do We, as a society, adapt ourselves in a youth driven culture? I’d love to here your thoughts
Great post!
Thanks Nancy. I have a great doctor who wrote that for us
I think if we keep showcasing older women then maybe society will start to realize that getting old is a good thing. The more we see it out there, the more normal it seems!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com