The 3rd annual 

Third Act Quest Stories "Live" Event

 

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Your “third act” can be the most exciting chapter in your life’s story.

- 23 "third act" women tell their stories of reinvention.
-Hear about the aha moments & challenges that led them to put their hearts' callings front and center.
- "Live" Q&A and exciting breakout sessions on Zoom.
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What's a "third act" quest all about?

 

For women 50+, it's a journey of curiosity & discovery.  It's a time when we bring our passions to the forefront of our lives for our most true and fulfilling "third act."

 

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"Quest" is the root of the word "question."  What are your's?

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  • What's next?
  • How are other women navigating change and exploring the possibilities of this time of life?

  • Am I ready to unearth the dreams and passions I've buried?

  • What do I most want to experience in my “one wild and precious” life? 

  • What lights me up? Is it front & center in my life?

  • Am I "stuck" or afraid of change?

  • Do I want to "reinvent" and  refire", not "retire?"

  • What changes would create the the right conditions to help me come home to who I truly am?

  • How can I use my gifts to serve my family, friends, my community, & the world? 

THIS IS YOUR TIME

Join us for inspiration & connection. 

It's time to embark on the "quest" of your life & come home to who you truly are.

Your Third Act can be the most exciting chapter in your life story. 

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Words from past Storytelling event attendees…

Each year, remarkable "third act" storytellers share their quest stories.  Our attendees find inspiration and, though they are all quite different, each are relatable.  The lively conversations and breakout sessions with other "third act" women make this event truly transformational.  You'll want to hear every one!

If you're wondering what's next in your life and curious about how other women are navigating the changes and transitions of this time of life, don't miss this special experience.   (P.S. next year's will be in person!)

"I enjoyed it ALL!  The stories inspired me and boosted my confidence to dive into things I had been hesitant about. I'm excited about exploring the possibilities."

- Amy

 

 

"I connected with some really interesting, dynamic women through this event.  A few of us have even started collaborating on projects!"

- Michelle

 

 

"The stories inspired me to "reinvent".. not retire from life or fear growing older.  Instead of stepping back I am stepping IN to a more purposeful way to live."

- Anne

 

 

ARE YOU CURIOUS?

What is a "third act" and what is Third Act Quest?

 

In narrative fiction, the three-act structure divides a story into three parts (acts) — often called the Setup, the Confrontation, and the Resolution. 

In life, the demands of our adult and early “mid-life” years can distance us from what we once dreamed our lives would be, as we build careers, care for our families, and meet the demands of our aging parents.

Our "third act" offers a compelling opportunity to reinvent and re-negotiate our lives on truly authentic terms.  We can dig deep and unearth our dreams —  coming home to who we truly are.  It's our time to live on purpose.

Third Act Quest and the new 333 Collective are my way of reframing the perception and experience of aging by inspiring and connecting women as they create their life’s most exciting chapter — their “third act.”

Hope to see you at our 3rd annual storytelling event!  All ages are welcome.. it's never too early to start envisioning your "third act!"

My best to you,

Diana Dunbar Place, Founder

 

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Our Contributing Partners:

"The best collaborations create something bigger than the sum of what each person can create on their own"  

 - Unknown

Savant Wealth Management

 

Founders Over 55+ Collective

 

NextGroup

 

The Impact Seat Foundation

 

We are so grateful to have connected with like-minded organizations who share our passion to inspire and support "third act" women. 

STORYTELLERS FEATURED IN:

Schedule & Storyteller Bios 

- Two-Day Virtual Event -

 

Don't worry if you can't make it for the whole event.  You can watch the recordings if you register for the All Access ticket.


 

DAY ONE:  OCTOBER 21.  6:30 - 9:30 pm ET

(Times below are approximate — Tune in and stay with us, you won't want miss a thing!) 

 

Our first transformational evening kicks off with an inspiring talk by Lori Baker-Shena:  The Solution Shift. Pivot to Positivity. 

Then, Melissa Davey will share her personal story of reinvention at age 65, from corporate exec to filmmaker. She'll also share a preview of her documentary feature film, "Beyond Sixty," 

Next, you'll hear seven women's stories about following their hearts' callings and living true, beautiful, meaningful lives as writers, teachers, innovation strategists and business consultants.

Midway through the evening, you'll enjoy a Breakout session to connect with other attendees.

You'll want to be sure stay until the end… to hear about Michelle Fishburne's 12,000 mile RV journey all over the United States from September 2020 to September 2021, interviewing people about their lives during the pandemic.

Kick-Off Presentation: Pivot to Positivity

Lori Baker-Schena 

Professional Speaker & Leadership Consultant.

My professional career reflects a journey … not a destination. I have continually re-invented myself based on three factors: a) my passions b) my ability to impact others and c) my ability to find joy every day. Each chapter of my life’s story is a building block to the expertise I bring to my clients.  Links:  Website,  LinkedIn

  • Lori's "third act" philosophy: 
    "Every Day is a Gift"
Storyteller #2 - Story & Film Preview

Melissa Davey

Filmmaker.  Beyond Sixty.

I am currently heading into my 72nd year. I left my senior executive career at age 65 to become a filmmaker. My first film, Beyond Sixty, is currently in distribution and I'm in the process of editing my next film, Climbing into Life. I am a mother to two grown children and a grandmother to 3 boys. I am married and love to travel and experience new cultures, foods and traditions. I am curious about everything and I love film and storytelling! Links:  Website, LinkedInInstagram

  • Melissa's "third act" philosophy: 
    "Live a Great Story"
Storyteller #3

Barbara McBee

Author, Poet & Storyteller

Former News Director and reporter, now telling my own stories. Native Californian living in Chicago, storyteller and author who's adventures include Fillet of Solo, This Much is True, Goodman Theatre Playbuild, Intergens and GeNarrations. As a global citizen and SGI Nichiren practioner, I am at home everywhere. Author of two books, The Art of Making Stone Love Stone, and From a Place to Behold, Goodman theatre stories collection Links:  InstagramFacebook 

  • Barbara's "third act" philosophy: 
    "Never Give In"
Storyteller #4

Gina Vild

Author, Consultant & Resilience Expert

Gina Vild is an author, public speaker and consultant on topics ranging from happiness and resilience to grief. She is co-author of the best selling book The Two Most Important Days, How to Find your Purpose and Live a Happier, Healthier Life, and author-in-progress of Roses in Winter, Finding Resilience during Troubled Times. Gina Vild has held senior leadership positions in health care, academia and government. Most recently, Gina was the Associate Dean and Chief Communications Officer for Harvard Medical School. She also writes for Psychology Today. Links:  WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagram

  • Gina's "third act" philosophy: 
    "Life is Calling"
Storyteller #5

Sandy Ciaramitaro

Author, Teacher & Good Eggs Foundation Founder/CEO

Sandy Ciaramitaro has taught morality, ethics, and social justice courses at a private high school in Michigan. In addition to her teaching career, she has taught, developed, and implemented programs and curricula that are focused on helping children realize the importance of living altruistic lives centered on love. The Good Eggs series is her contribution to supporting children as they learn about virtues, diversity, and service – essential concepts to integrate into their lives. She is also the Founder and President of The Good Eggs Foundation, which is dedicated to helping children in need through “eggings,” which can take various forms. Links:  Website, LinkedIn., Facebook

  • Sandy's "third act" philosophy from Maya Angelou: 
    "We are here to love. That is what life is for."
Storyteller #6

Rebecca Moore

Entrepreneur & Founder Coach

An art historian turned entrepreneur. Moore founded her own VC-backed startup called MuseumShop.com in the 90s where she was CEO — the first online retailer to partner with museums. After the company's post 9-11 demise, Moore spent a decade raising 3 kids, community leading, and caring for parents. She decided to reenter the startup world at age 53, and has taken all that she's learned and experienced — good and bad — to coach female founders to monetize their ideas and scale their businesses.  She "consults" to the business and "coaches" to the human. Moore's mission is to embolden women (especially in 3rd chapter of life) to monetize their brilliance through entrepreneurship – to create a fulfilling livelihood and make an impact. She believes it is NEVER too late to cultivate your purpose and be paid to joyfully serve the world.  Links: Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

  • Rebecca's "third act" philosophy: 
    "It's never too late to cultivate your purpose."
 
Storyteller #7

Patricia Raufer

Innovation Strategy Executive & Professor

Patricia L. Raufer has led transformational initiatives in marketing and technical roles in payments, digital media and travel. Patricia is passionate about making things real – whether it is a digital product, a fine-craft project, a watercolor painting or a design concept. Patricia’s approach is holistic and she applies Systems Thinking as a Pioneer, Adjunct Professor, Creator and Maker. Patricia participated in the nascent days of the digital marketplace using Systems Thinking in creating digital initiatives.  She now uses this approach with undergraduate students in developing models to address economic, social and environmental issues.   Links:  Website

  • Patricia's "third act" philosophy —  from Oscar Wilde:
    "Be Yourself, Everyone else is already Taken"
Storyteller #8

Anita Baker

Business Development Consultant & Writer

Anita's first career was in media, at the forefront of the evolution of media enabled with changes in technology.  She worked in the cable and interactive industries as Sr Director at MTV Networks, and consulting for Internet content and e-commerce companies. She worked in boutique marketing consulting firms and has led business development, partnership initiatives and strategy for late stage startups and companies in a high growth mode. Her passions turned to the travel industry, starting a service for women 50+ traveling solo. She has discovered her love of writing.  Most recently she posted articles about her 6 years dealing kidney disease and successfully finding donor for a 2021 transplant. She is the North Bay Chapter lead for the Modern Elder Academy.  Links:  Medium, LinkedIn

  • Anita's "third act" philosophy: 
    "With curiosity, there are always opportunities to learn, evolve and grow with vitality, no matter your age."
Storyteller #9

Michelle Fishburne - "Who We Are Now"

Author & Public Relations Executive

After losing her job in the COVID spring, Michelle Fishburne did something no one else did — she drove 12,000 miles all over the United States from September 2020 to September 2021, interviewing people about their lives during the pandemic. Her book, "Who We Are Now: 101 Stories of What Americans Lost and Found During the COVID-19 Pandemic," is being published by UNC Press in March 2023. Being an author was a very unexpected "Third Act," but Michelle is thrilled with how it is turning out! Links:  Website, Instagram, LinkedIn

  • Michelle's "third act" philosophy: 
    "Take a Chance." & "Please move my cheese!"

 


 

DAY TWO:  OCTOBER 22.  10:00 am - 3:00 pm ET

Don't worry if you can't join us all day — All Access ticket holders will get video recordings to watch anytime!

 (Times below are approximate — Tune in and stay with us, you won't want miss a thing!) 

Our second day features fourteen remarkable storytellers living purpose-driven "third acts", serving other women and the broader world around them as leaders, writers and journalists, coaches and consultants, public speakers, podcast hosts and another reinvented documentary filmmaker.

You'll also enjoy three different Breakout sessions for attendees, prompting interesting conversations.

Our storytelling experience will culminate in an empowering Closing Keynote presentation by Tracey Gendron, author and Professor of Gerontology.  She'll share her personal story leading to highlights from her powerful new book Ageism UnMasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End ita bold account of the history and present-day realities of ageism, uncovering ageism's roots, impact, and how each of us can create a new reality of elderhood. 

Storyteller #10

Zhu Shen

Filmmaker: Journey of a Thousand Miles

Dr. Zhu Shen is a biotech CEO-turned award-winning filmmaker, best known for two Oscar-qualified, critically acclaimed animation shorts she produced: Ingrid Pitt: Beyond the Forest about a young Holocaust survivor, animated by her 11-year-old son Perry Chen, and Changyou’s Journey about her late husband’s life, written and directed by Perry Chen from age 12 to 18.  Zhu is currently writing, directing, and producing her first personal documentary feature, Journey of a Thousand Miles that tells the behind-the-scenes story of her transformative journey from a “Tiger Mom” to a “Zen Mom."  In her former life, Zhu was also an author, speaker, China business expert featured on CBS, Fox, Business Week, Pharmaceutical Executive. Links:  WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagram

  • Zhu's "third act" philosophy: 
    "Live the Life you Imagine."
Storyteller #11

Jodi Silverman

Midlife Empowerment Coach - Moms Who Dare

Jodi Silverman is a coach and mentor supporting women living the empty nest and midlife chapter of life. Through her community, coaching and fun experiences, she gives you the secrets on how to make this next chapter full of meaning, purpose, fulfillment and fun. When not mentoring and planning experiences for her Moms Who Dare Members, Jodi enjoys hanging out with friends and family, playing tennis and sitting by her fire pit. Links: Biz FacebookMoms Who Dare Facebook PageLinkedInInstagram, YouTube

  • Jodi's "third act" philosophy: 
    "Dare On!"
Storyteller #12

Danielle Duplin

Innovation Catalyst, Producer & Public Speaking Coach

Danielle, President, FreeWind Productions, is an award-winning public speaking coach and a producer of strategic innovation programs. She cofounded AGENCY: Worldwide Innovation for Living Longer & Aging Better and the Founders Over 55+ Collective to improve the aging journey globally. Danielle uniquely blends over 30+ years of her diverse experience as a corporate executive, software engineer, entrepreneur, nonprofit board member, facilitator, TEDx curator, creative strategist, and ecosystem builder to help her clients inform, inspire, and influence their audiences, and move big ideas to action. Link: LinkedIn 

  • Danielle's "third act" philosophy: 
    "See like an Artist, Solve like an Engineer, Share like a Rock Star"
 
Storyteller #13

Bonnie Marcus

Author, Podcast Host, Executive Coach & Gendered Ageism Expert.

Award winning entrepreneur, Forbes contributing writer, and executive coach, Bonnie Marcus, M.Ed., assists professional women to successfully navigate the workplace and position and promote themselves to advance their careers. She is a leading expert in gendered ageism in the workplace. Her latest book, Not Done Yet! How Women Over 50 Regain Their Confidence and Claim Their Workplace Power, shines a light on this issue and gives women the tools and the voice to defy ageist assumptions to stay marketable and keep their job.

Bonnie started her corporate career at an entry-level position and worked her way up to CEO of a national company. Her passion is now to help other women embrace their talent and ambition and step into their full potential and workplace power. Bonnie shares her message globally through speaking engagements, live and virtual workshops, blogging, and her popular podcast, Badass Women at Any Age. Bonnie’s first book, The Politics of Promotion: How High Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead, provides a roadmap for women to navigate the complexities of the workplace and position themselves for success. A certified coach, Bonnie has been honored by Global Gurus as one of the world’s top 30 coaches in 2015-2022.  Links: Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter

  • Bonnie's "third act" philosophy: 
    "Not Done Yet!"
 
     
Storyteller #14

Ande Lyons

Start Up Champion & Livestream Host amplifying diverse founders' voices

Ande Lyons is a 4x founder, a startup champion, and host of the popular live stream show Startup Life LIVE. Using her deep toolkit of hard-earned business skills from her 4 prior businesses, combined with an abundance of enthusiasm, aka Andelicious Advice, Ande edutains first-time founders through conversations with diverse founders, investors, and experts. Links:  Website

  • Ande's "third act" philosophy: 
    "Life happens for you, not to you.."
Storyteller #15

Amy Florian

Author, Public Speaker, Educator: Grief, Loss & Transition

Amy Florian is a Thanatologist – an expert in death, loss, grief, aging, and transition. She combines neuroscience and psychology with healthy humor in teaching how to prepare for, cope with, and heal through life’s difficult times. Amy is widely published, with over 250 articles, and two award-winning books, including “A Friend Indeed: Help Those You Love When They Grieve”. Amy’s passion is helping people heal. She taught graduate classes for 10 years, speaks at conferences worldwide, and worked with over 2,000 grieving people. Personal note: Amy is third of ten children and makes fabulous homemade cinnamon rolls!  Links:  WebsiteLinkedIn

  • Amy's "third act" philosophy: 
    "Become who you were created to be."
Partner Storyteller #16

Sarah McGinniss

Financial Advisor - Savant Wealth Management & Founder of Cents of Self.

Sarah McGinniss is passionate about assisting women to shape their financial futures as a founding member of Cents of Self, Savant Wealth’s initiative to help women achieve financial independence. Sarah enjoys partnering with executives, business owners, and successful women to inspire, inform, and empower women to pursue their ideal financial future. Sarah focuses on creating a vision for retirement, maximizing tax efficiency, sustainably growing investments, and ultimately simplifying her clients’ lives to explore their own passions. Savant Wealth Management is an independent wealth management firm serving clients across all 50 states, assisting them with their investment, tax, retirement, and estate planning needs. Links:  Savant Wealth Website, Sarah's LinkedIn

Storyteller #17

Michela DiCarlo

Lifestyle Journalist & Digital Magazine Founder 

Michela Di Carlo is an experienced bilingual (English/Italian) journalist, content editor and copywriter.   She's a Late Bloomers' Advocate and founder of the digital lifestyle magazine CrunchyTales.com, dedicated to late bloomers. Her aim is to increase awareness on ‘casual ageism’, to challenge stereotypes and old clichés and to help middle aged women to rethink the way they approach midlife.  As a speaker and creator of "CrunchyTalks", bi-monthly panel discussions run in the UK and Italy, she explores midlife issues, aging and repurpose in life with a group of professionals from different backgrounds.  Links:  Website, Facebook, InstagramTwitter, LinkedIn 

  • Michela's "third act" philosophy: 
    "Playful women don't get old."
     
Storyteller #18

Nancy Shenker

Anti-Ageism Crusader, Writer, Marketing Strategist

Nancy is, at 66, a marketing innovator, brand builder, writer, speaker, and self-proclaimed rule breaker. She has “dual citizenship in the analog and digital worlds."  A brand growth consultant and content strategist/writer, she established her own business -- theONswitch -- in 2003. She is a champion of cross-generational collaboration and published "The Silver Hair PlaybookTM: How to Be a Bad-Ass >50" as well as an irreverant guide to dating >50. Nancy is a former C-level executive at major brands (Citibank, MasterCard, Reed Exhibitions).

She has written eight books, and publishes a tech site EmbraceTheMachine and travel site BleisureLivingShe also is a member of the Forbes Agency Council and Rolling Stone Culture Council and wrote a column for Inc. Magazine called Bots & Bodies (about the human side of tech).

Nancy is on her 6th professional and personal "re-boot." She has two grown daughters and two grandchildren.  Links: Website

  • Nancy's "third act" philosophy: 
    "A cowgirl gets up early in the AM, decides what she wants to do, and does it!"
Storyteller #19

Cheryl Contee

CEO, The Impact Seat Foundation

Cheryl Contee is Chief Executive Officer at The Impact Seat Foundation, which is working to create a world in which women can succeed as business leaders. She is also the award-winning Founder and Chair of Do Big Things, a digital agency that creates new narrative and new tech for a new era focused on causes and campaigns.  Cheryl is the Amazon bestselling author of Mechanical Bull: How You Can Achieve Startup Success. Passionate about creating new tech and new narrative for a new era, Cheryl uses her vast experience in startup entrepreneurship and community engagement to lead our portfolio companies and funds to success, provide resources for underrepresented founders, and build the new economy. Previously, Cheryl was CEO of Fission Strategy, which brought Silicon Valley startup culture to the world’s leading causes and campaigns. She’s the co-founder of Attentive.ly, the first tech startup with a black female founder to be acquired by a NASDAQ company, the National Board Chair for Netroots Nation, a Senior Advisor for Astia and the first portfolio company board member of New Media Ventures. 

Links: Website, LinkedIn, Twitter

  • Cheryl's "third act" philosophy: 
    "If you don't find balance, balance finds you."  and… "The things you do, one by one, come back to you two by two."
Storyteller #20

Sara Hart

Speaker, Author, Coach & Podcast Host

Sara B. Hart, PhD, founded her management consulting company, Hartcom, 20 years ago after having spent many years at Pfizer both in the US and the UK where she was head of learning and development for the research division in the US and head of HR for the research center in the UK. Sara is a speaker, coach, and hosts the podcast “Prime Spark with Sara Hart.” She is passionate about Prime Spark, an idea that became a movement to change the way our culture sees and treats senior women. She is the author of two books “The Upside of Downsizing: Getting to Enough” and “Prime Spark: Women Over 55, It’s Our Time!”  She loves to cycle, walk, read, attend concerts, opera, and theatre, and especially to have dinner with friends. She lives with her cat, Mr. Bu, in Los Altos, California.  Links:  Website

  • Sara's "third act" philosophy: 
    "Just Do It!" (sorry Nike)
Storyteller #21

Kavita Ahuja

Life Transitions Coach & Podcast Host

Kavita Ahuja is a Certified Life Transitions & Core Energy Coach, dedicated to advancing the personal growth and inner power of women in midlife. She is the Host and Visionary behind the successful Podcast, “The Midlife Reinvention”, a course creator and facilitator of “It’s My Time Now!”, an accomplished writer, and an expert on how to navigate midlife transitions. At the age of 52, Kavita, who also holds a major in Biology and an MBA, left an extremely successful corporate pharmaceutical career of 25 years, took control of her health, her spirituality, her personal relationships, and found her next true calling. This is to help women find the Power within them to rediscover their Purpose and reinvent themselves, regardless of their age or circumstance.  Links:  WebsiteLinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram

  • Kavita's "third act" philosophy: 
    "If Not Now, When?"
Storyteller #22

Candance Chow

Founder, NextGroup, supporting women in the workplace

Candance Chow is on Act 5 of her life play. Candance began her career in international affairs at the US State Department and quickly saw the barriers for women's advancement which spurred her to work for several women's advocacy organizations in Washington, DC. After completing her MBA at Kellogg Graduate School of Management she morphed careers again, working as a management consultant (Act 2) and senior leader in product management for several startup technology firms (Act 3). She started her own consulting firm in 2005 after the birth of her second daughter and then entered public service directly as an elected school board member and candidate for the IL State House of Representatives (Act 4). Then in 2019, Candance and four other women who had been heavily engaged in the community decided to launch NextGroup to support women who are pivoting or changing careers primarily in midlife and beyond. Since 2019, NextGroup has grown to a community of more than 2,500 women nationally and proudly has placed more than 100 women in their next act chapters! Candance received her Bachelor's in Public Communication from The American University and her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She resides in Evanston, IL with her three teen/young adult daughters, her husband, and best pup Cookie Chow.  Links: Website, LinkedIn, LinkedIn for NextGroup

  • Candance's "third act" philosophy: 
    "You Have Been Called - It's Your Job to Pick Up!"
Storyteller #23 - Closing Keynote Presentation about Ageism and how we can help end it!

Tracey Gendron

Associate Professor, Gerontology Department Chair & Author of Ageism Unmasked

Dr. Tracey Gendron serves as Chair for the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology, as Director for the Virginia Center on Aging and is the author of the book Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It. With over 25 years of experience as a grant-funded researcher and nationally recognized speaker, Tracey is dedicated to raising awareness and ending ageism through education. Tracey has a Master’s degree in Gerontology, a Master’s degree in Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology.  Links: LinkedIn 

  • Tracey's "third act" philosophy: 
    "Aging is living, so embrace the journey."