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With their books, seminars, speaking engagements and
stage play, Alspaugh and Kentz hope to raise awareness regarding being
a middle-aged woman
in this twenty-first century; to give them some hope
and inspiration and the sense that they
are not alone. The Fearless Aging Movement validates this unequaled
generation and encourages them to take on the rest of their lives with
a renewed sense of power.
The Books
The first two books by Alspaugh and Kentz support the
platform that it’s not necessarily a downhill slope once a woman
turns forty; that when she knows herself and is full of passion, there’s
no stopping her joy. The books offer much more of a lift to women of
a certain age than plastic surgery and a push up bra.
Not Your Mother’s Midlife
A Ten Step Guide to Fearless Aging (Andrews McMeel) 2003
Ten steps created by Alspaugh and Kentz show readers how to age fearlessly.
Stories contributed by women throughout the nation illustrate courage
and connectedness, activities add an interactive dimension, and a bonus
CD of visualizations provide full service to boomers.
Fearless Women
Midlife Journeys (Stewart, Tabori & Chang) 2005 (with
photographer Mary Ann Halpin) A photo essay that honors the fearless
women of America who are between the ages of forty and sixty-something
and are redefining, reinventing and reigniting what midlife means. From
Joni Mitchell, to Gloria Allred, to a first grade teacher in Santa Rosa,
California, fifty women proudly hold a sword as a symbol of courage.
The Stage Show
The objective for the stage show, as
part of the movement, is to reach as many women as possible in that
demographic and show them how they can make their life a little better,
laugh together about the hard stuff and be joyous about aging gratefully.
The stage show is called "Boomer Babes" and it's part inspiration, part stand-up and fully relatable. It's an evening of humorous and compelling monologues that speak intimately to an audience and provides an outlet and a mirror for a generation who does not want to be ignored. You will be inspired by their honesty, their courage and their humor.
Keynotes
Aging Fearlessly — What do we mean by “fearless” aging? We mean facing those things that will naturally come our way in the middle of our lives – and facing them with pride, dignity, humor… and not necessarily without drugs. The only way to fear less is to do it TOGETHER. It can be the difference between having a fulfilling second half of life and turning it into a crisis. Nancy and Marilyn give ten tips on how to age fearlessly, peppered with humorous and touching monologues.
How to be Alluring at Any Age… and Without a Girdle — There's nothing more alluring than when a woman, no matter what age or underwear choice, oozes confidence. You don't have to get plastic surgery to be captivating. You just have to know who you are and find your passion for life. Nancy and Marilyn give five secrets on how to do just that.
Marilyn Only:
Last Mommy Standing — Marilyn shares her stories about the fact that it's never too late to follow your dreams... and discover new ones. She will take you with her on her hysterical and inspiring journey when she and her next-door-neighbor went from the protective street lights in the cul-de-sac of Petaluma to the bright lights of Hollywood. She will let you in on how she made this outrageous miracle happen at the ripe old age of 45. You will let go of what's holding you back and will look at your life with a new perspective. Her behind-the-scenes perspective provides both hysterical and inspirational entertainment.
Teenagers: Intense, isn't it? — Well, that's where they should be living (in tents). Being a parent of a teenager is an animal unto itself. In this speech, Marilyn recalls some of her challenges with her own teenagers and also offers solid tips in how to find your way back to mutual respect. Either that or you can rap in front of their friends. That'll get 'em every time.
Nancy Only:
Waiting For Wyatt: My Quest to be a Mom
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