Dear Friend,

One of the most exciting developments in the New Longevity movement is hearing the stories of individuals over 50 who are reimagining and reinventing their lives, creating role models for everyone.

The latest Forbes 50 Over 50 list is out, showcasing women who thrive and lead in their fields, proving we can all contribute uniquely in the second half of our lives. You can read more about their inspiring journeys here.

Another inspiring figure is designer Giorgio Armani, who turned 90 this summer. As the driving force behind his namesake brand (and its chairman and CEO), his company has posted one of the best growth years in its 50-year history! 

No matter where we look, we continue to see individuals who are breaking the age glass ceiling. In the world of sports, this year’s summer Olympics featured 58-year-old Laura Kraut, who became the oldest US medalist in 72 years, and 65-year-old Juan Antonio Jimenez, the oldest equestrian competitor ever.

Whether it is business, sports, entertainment (note that Dick Van Dyke won a Daytime Emmy at 98 and Carol Burnett was just nominated for an Emmy at 91!), or any other walk of life, we can excel at any age. Speaking of 90-somethings, I just had a great visit with my 91-year-and-7-month-old dad, who continues to inspire all of us with his engagement with the world around him.

Some pivot into new chapters in their post-50 lives. This month, we introduce you to David Christensen and Wendy Wright, who have pivoted into new chapters post-50. David’s courage in his professional and personal life and Wendy’s bold move to become a park ranger at 58 both exemplify the spirit of re-imagination and risk-taking that defines our community. Their stories, along with those of many other Re-Imagineers, are featured on our website, ROARforward.com. (Spoiler alert: Watch for our new website launch in mid-September!)

At ROAR, we are getting ready for a busy fall. Our ROAR Report and Bulletins subscription continues to grow with more and more companies joining our ranks. I’ll be traveling to Singapore, Palo Alto, London, and more to spread the word on the New Longevity. This fall, we’ll host our annual ROAR Summit with our seven sponsors.

Finally, if you live in the New York City area or will travel to the city this fall, make sure you catch Left on Tenth, the new play starring my friend Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher. Written by Delia Ephron, it’s a romantic comedy about second chances in life and love over 50! (That sounds pretty ROAR-like to me!)

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Next month, look out for a short survey in this newsletter on what topics interest you most.

Enjoy the last days of summer and remember to always ROAR forward!