Jul 22, 2025

Learning to Struggle Well: The Fierce After Forty Journey

Life after forty brings new perspectives born from facing down life’s challenges. Today’s featured Fierce After Forty Alumni, Jennifer, used her life experiences to discover her inner champion, claim agency over her life, and make each day count.

Self-described as fierce, ballsy, and loving, Jennifer has learned to struggle well. Now, she graciously shares her wisdom and encouragement with us.

Keep reading to glean more insights, wisdom, and encouragement from this Fierce After Forty woman! 

Making Each Day Count

How do you fill your days and what are you passionate about? 

With my clients. I am passionate about delivering an amazing experience and delivering more than I promise. I also love volunteering at my local food pantry. It’s easy to count blessings when exposed to others struggling to survive.

Please tell us a little about who you are today, as a fierce woman after forty. 

I am making sure each day counts. When I was younger, it felt like life would have endless days but through life experience and the loss of my twin, I’ve been sobered to realize tomorrow is not promised to anyone.

Woman between emerald green sheets.  Photography by Lindsay Hite

A Fierce After Forty Woman

What does the word ‘fierce’ mean to you? 

It means I don’t have to say yes to everything. That I only need to say yes to what makes me happy.

What are you proud of yourself for overcoming in your life? 

I am proud that after being beaten down I have realized champions, adjusted, and I have not only overcome but I’ve learned to ‘struggle well.’ 

What have you learned about yourself and life since entering your current decade of life?

I have learned that this is the youngest I’ll ever be. I wasted too many years worrying about how I look rather than how I feel.

Woman in a cream colored layer chiffon dress lying on her back on the floor. Photography by Lindsay Hite

Lessons to Future Generations

What do you want others to know about what it means to be a woman over forty?

It means that after 40 you can be your own voice, stand up for yourself, and feel free to make all your own decisions.

What does it mean to you to be a part of a photography project highlighting the beauty and strength of women over forty? 

It’s so empowering to let go of all your inhibitions and to feel as beautiful as you look.

What do your Spark Session photographs say about you? 

I believe it says that I CAN do this. That I am worthy of such a beautiful experience. That serving myself is just as important as serving others.

Woman in black strappy lingerie on her belly on a black sofa with a black backdrop.  Photography by Lindsay Hite.

The Fierce After Forty Project, designed by Show Your Spark Photography Studio, seeks to highlight powerful women over Forty through photography and storytelling.  In doing so, we inspire countless other women to embrace and celebrate their journey, bodies, and power – no matter their season of life

If you want to show off your After Forty Fierceness, contact us today!

Remember, you are powerful, courageous, and one of a kind! Show Your Spark!


Here’s what to expect when you contact us

  1. Schedule a free consultation call to have all your questions answered and start planning your Spark Experience. 
  2. Select a Spark Session date that fits your schedule. (Studio located in Braintree, MA)
  3. Rock the session like the bright light that you are, and create beautiful, tangible artwork to inspire you for the rest of your life. 

Remember, you are powerful, courageous, and one of a kind! Show Your Spark!

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