Once again, February 19, the 50th day of the year is significant. Last year, as a charter member, I introduced you to Fierce 50, a group of women bloggers over 50, and, precisely, Val, a blogger at Maple Leopard. Fierce 50 was revamped and is now known as The Forever Fierce: The Midlife Revolution, with nearly 5,000 members. The Forever Fierce Revolution continues with the addition of Nadine, Shyanne, April, and Alice, beauties who all happen to be personal friends of mine.
Keep reading to meet the new members and see their responses to the question, “What Does It Mean to Be “Fierce” at Midlife?”
Meet Nadine Quava, 56, a licensed Aesthetician at The Skin Care Coach in Central Pennsylvania, who specializes in acne and (healthy) aging skin. Follow Nadine on Facebook to learn more about how to have winning skin.
“Being ‘fierce’ means having passion, not perfection. At 56, I know myself. I know my likes and dislikes, good qualities, and shortcomings. I always strive to be the best version of myself. The wisdom of my years has helped me realize I don’t need to be perfect, just passionate about the things that are important to me. I don’t need to be everything to everyone. No need to post on social media every day. I don’t need to cross everything off my “to-do” list. But I need to focus my energy and passion on my clients, family and friends, health, and being the right person. When I’m not striving for perfection, I have time and passion for the important stuff.”
Meet Shyanne Singletary, 57, a former pharmaceutical sales representative and current Human Resource Specialist in Herndon, Virginia.
“Being ‘fierce’ means you are rich in personality, well poised, strong yet sensible. Perfect, no, but be aware of who you are. You realize that improving upon any flaw takes effort. It also means being confident in your abilities and standing out in the crowd. Whether you’re styling a dress from Target or Saks Fifth Avenue, you wear it well. On my worst days, I choose to look my best. The reason is it’s my way of telling those watching that everything is ok. Being fierce gives one the courage to think you have the world by a ball and chain. You are in charge of what hurts and what doesn’t when you elect to frown and when you have permitted yourself to cry. It’s agreeing that it’s ok [to feel]. Why? Because I’m fierce & wonderfully made!”
Meet April Swann, 53, a pharmaceutical sales specialist in Harrisburg, PA. Connect with her on her SISTAHS Facebook group, Instagram, or website.
“Being ‘fierce’ in midlife means embracing and loving myself holistically, which comes from increasing self-awareness. It is amazing how when we were under 30, we deemed 50 as old, but I happen to let you know that at this age, I feel so much more alive! One of my passions in life stems from being a woman who intentionally chooses to live life from the inside out and helping other women to do the same because it is so Freeing! In this season of my life, I decide to walk in my level of authenticity unapologetically. Life is getting better daily. I am looking forward to connecting with you. Collectively, we can accomplish much!”
Meet Alice Brewbaker, 56, owner of Serenity Skin Care Salon in Camp Hill, PA.
“The most significant thing about ‘fierce’ in midlife is finally knowing who you are. You are confident in the person you have become. You are stronger emotionally and are not afraid to stand up for others and things you believe. Now you should be taking time to pamper and love yourself. I think we as women need to learn to do that more. Take time to enjoy something in every day. That’s what being “fierce” means to me.”
A special thank you to Nadine, Shyanne, April, and Alice for allowing me to share their answers to the question and joining the global celebration.
Hopefully, after reading these women’s responses on what it means to be fierce, you’ll also want to join the movement. Personally, what I relish about the association of Forever Fierce are the friendships with like-minded women over the age of 50. No one warned me (us) that the aging journey would not be easy. However, Forever Fierce celebrates life, letting us know, with the support of social media, that we are not alone. Forever Fierce welcomes women over 50 who use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, or blog. It’s a revolution of seasoned beauties taking social media by storm with our presence of style and knowledge. For more information on how to join the all-women’s organization, click here.
Thank you for reading. Have a fun and fabulous week.
