Becoming.
Through story, creativity, and connection.

Getting Artsy After 50 grew out of a deeply personal turning point. A decision to step away from a demanding research career and begin reimagining what a more joyful, creative, and fulfilling life could look like.

After a lifetime shaped by many roles: researcher, lecturer, mentor, mother, mover, traveller, storyteller, I found myself at a crossroads. Burnout became an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the parts of myself that had long been waiting for more space: creativity, curiosity, connection, and play.

Here I offer a personal exploration and an invitation to explore how we create richer, more meaningful lives, especially in the second half of life, when reinvention isn’t only possible but powerful.

Through events, workshops, retreats, and coaching in storytelling and participatory video, I create opportunities for you to reflect deeply, share meaningfully, and connect authentically. My work is grounded in the belief that stories have the power to inspire understanding, spark action, and transform how we see ourselves and one another.

My blog is a narrative storytelling approach to exploring identity, personal transformation, and the therapeutic benefits of weaving creativity and social connection into everyday life.

You’ll also find a curated spotlight on inspiring artists and writers, practical creative courses and workshops, and artsy events, shops, and markets that nurture imagination and community.

Whether you’re here to rediscover your creative spark, reflect on your evolving story, or connect with others seeking a more intentional and fulfilling life, you are warmly welcome here.