Mar 4, 2025

Self-Rediscovery and Being Present: The Powerful and Wonderful Life After Forty

Former stay-at-home mother and Fierce After Forty Client Beth displays the tenacity and fierceness of women over forty as she seeks to rediscover herself. With her children now grown, she chooses to prioritize her passions and interests while being present for each moment given to her.


Continue reading to hear her inspiring words of wisdom.

Woman in long dark blush silk robe sitting on a black sofa looking out in the distance.  Photography by Lindsay Hite

Rediscovering Passions and Pursuing New Goals

“My passions have always been food, fashion, and design. I’m always looking for ways to fit them into each day. I recently signed up for classes at the local community college with the goal of new career opportunities.”

“Being a stay-at-home mom, I put my family’s needs before my own without realizing it. Now that my children are grown, I am putting myself first.  Even though sometimes it feels scary, it’s also really exciting. I am looking forward to all the amazing possibilities ahead of me.”

Woman in white slip dress and shawl looking out the window.  Photograph by Lindsay Hite.

Embracing Each Moment

“Fierce means tackling life as it comes, not giving up on yourself, and continually sharing your light with everyone.”

“Being a woman over forty has taught me that life is a journey of ages and stages. We must learn to embrace each as the beautiful gift it is.”

“Since entering this decade in life, I’ve learned that we waste too much time worrying about things that don’t matter.  What truly matters is letting those in our lives know how much we love them, making time to sit and talk, listen, go for a walk, laugh together, cry together, and be with one another in the good times and bad.”

Woman in long dark blush silk robe in a black living room scene looking away from the camera. Photography by Lindsay Hite.

Women Banding Together

“I chose to be a part of the Fierce After Forty Project because I love the idea of women banding together to show how radiant we are. Women have so much vibrancy, heart, and soul, especially as we gain the wisdom that comes with the experience of years”

I believe every woman should give themselves the gift of being pampered and photographed at this special time in their lives. It is a chance to leave behind the insecurities that sometimes hold us back in our younger days and boldly embrace the present with joy and freedom to know each day is a gift and life gets better and better.”

Side by side image of the same woman, on the left, looking directly at the camera in a white top, on the left sitting in a red velvet chair in a white blouse and black book looking fierce as she rediscovers herself after forty.  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!

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  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. 

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