I wish someone had told me to embrace the power that comes with age. Entering my 40s, I speak out more and take more risks. I am no longer shackled by fears of how others perceive me. I revel in my gifts and accept my shortcomings. I am free.pic.twitter.com/TjRYO0qBRz
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What's funny is that I LOVED The Golden Girls as a young immigrant girl. I definitely recognized they were older, but I related to them so much. Sophia was a first generation immigrant who embraced her roots. I loved it whenever she told stories of Sicily: "picture this..."pic.twitter.com/lv0xrOiweR
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We need more shows like The Golden Girls, starring women in their 50s, 60s and 70s living their best lives. Tired of seeing women cast only as supporting cast mothers and grandmothers. This is one reboot I'd like to see, especially with WoC as the leads.pic.twitter.com/udUIVswhQc
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Ads also exacerbate ageist stereotypes. “If you look at stock photos that are used to show the 50 plus, they tend to look confused or...not being able to do something,” said Karen Chong, AARP’s director of influencer engagement via
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Our chorus of affirmations that women are never too old to pursue and achieve greatness. https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/aline-brosh-mckenna-twitter-inspirational-women_us_5bce37cfe4b0a8f17eef740f?guccounter=1 …
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You can. You will.
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I got my PhD at 61.
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