I am 53 years old, a wife to a loving man, and a mother of 5 beautiful grown children. I was born into a Big Fat Greek Family. Well, not so fat! But very Greek.  My grandmother, who died at 94, was the ruler of the clan and my best friend. She was my greatest champion and teacher. I have traveled many roads throughout my life, from one experience to another, exploring my world and more importantly learning about who I am.  And I'm not done yet! Most of my life I have been an entrepreneur.  I've been a Realtor, retail shop owner, and an owner of a fitness center for women.  I have also been a counselor in private practice and the owner/operator of a successful In Home Care Agency.  My two greatest passions are helping seniors tell their stories, and coaching people to find their true purpose and potential. I am currently an author of a book for seniors and their adult children, an NLP Life Coach, and a biographer. I love my life and my age.  Being 50+ means I've entered a time in my life when ego takes the backseat and wisdom and love drive me. My life has not always been easy. But all of my experiences, good and bad, have helped me become the person I am today. And the adventure continues.  I still look forward to being an in-law, a grandmother, and an active retiree.  I want to see the world and make a difference in peoples' lives.

How did you get to where you are now?

Lots of hard work, laughter and tears. I have always had a deep connection to God, although I don't go to Church. My family has supported me in all my journeys. I've spent a lot of time going inside to understand myself better, through counseling, workshops, books and the like. Some people say I'm a risk taker. I don't quite look at life that way. Mostly I love to try new things and add to my skills and talents.

How do you see yourself differently now than you did 10 years ago?

I think I move through my world a little slower today than 10 years ago. By that I mean, I take more time for myself. I put less importance on the "doing" side of life and more on the "being". I give myself time to enjoy my family, friends, and a beautiful sunrise.  I am still driven, but not by the need to succeed.  Instead by the need to 'give back' to others.  I am definitely more relaxed and don't need the approval of others, to feel good about myself.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I have always longed to live in a community. Not the old hippie type commune, but a newer version, where people of all generations live together, sharing resources, their talents, and their skills. I am of the mind that there is 'enough' for everyone and that people are meant to live in villages. I hope to be in such a community, teaching and speaking, playing with children, and taking long walks in the jungle. I want to live in Central or South America, where life is a little simpler and full of color. I want to be traveling and learning more about our world.