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Reinvention and Finding Purpose at 50 & Beyond
Join Bethesda Magazine for a Living Well Conversation.
Thinking about what comes next? We invite you to join us for an engaging event focused on the opportunities, challenges, and possibilities of midlife and beyond.
Learn How to Thrive with Purpose, Passion, and Possibility
Whether you’re considering a career change, retirement, volunteering, a new passion, or simply looking for fresh inspiration, this event will provide ideas, practical strategies, and meaningful conversations to help you imagine what’s next.
Featured Keynote + Interactive Workshop
Allison Aubrey
NPR’s health and science correspondent and author of Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love
Discover practical strategies and fresh perspectives for creating a fulfilling, rewarding next chapter. Allison will share insights from her new book along with actionable ideas to help you navigate change, pursue new opportunities, and make the most of what’s ahead.
Expert Panel Discussion
Moderated by Kristin Walus, former Senior Communications Director at AARP.
Hear from local leaders who are redefining what it means to thrive in midlife:
• Anna Hargrave, Executive Director, Montgomery County Community Foundation
• Dr. Ann Jacob Smith, Founder, Smith Counseling Group
• Perry Smith, Founder of Matchbox and Ted’s Bulletin; health and fitness advocate
Together, they’ll share personal experiences, practical advice, and insights on wellness, purpose, community, and embracing new opportunities.