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Why It's Time To Shatter The CEO Stereotype

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It’s Time To Change The Conversation Around Aging

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Mom's Cancer Changed My Perspective On Growing Up

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My Mom's Cancer Diagnosis Changed My Perspective On Growing Up

by Lexi Weber

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Ageism Is Far More Prevalent Than You Think — & Here’s How It Really Affects...

by Lucy Meilus

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Why It's Time To Shatter The CEO Stereotype

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This Is How You Reinvent
Yourself If You

Lose Your Job
At 45

Sallie Krawcheck might have been fired — twice — but her latest act is all about impact.

What Real
Women Love The
Most About
Their Appearance

As They Age

"I’ve learned to embrace my ‘crow's feet’ and laugh lines because they reflect the fact that I’ve been smiling for 44 straight years!"

I’m 54, & Single,
& This Year I
Finally
Embraced

Solo Travel

Self-care is not just about
relishing your routine.

A Week In
Phoenix, AZ On

$44,500 Budget

This week a 57-year-old victim advocate working in government who makes $44,500 per year.

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My Mom's Cancer
Diagnosis
Changed My
Perspective On

Growing Up

I kept diaries all along, so I know exactly what I was thinking.

Ageism Is Far More Prevalent
Than You Think —
& Here’s

How It Really
Affects Women

We spoke to women between the ages of 21 and 72 about what aging and ageism really looks like to them.

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Why We Need To Get Rid Of These Toxic, Outdated Labels

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Stop Telling Me What To Do With My Gray Hair

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This Is How You Reinvent Yourself If You Lose Your Job At 45

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Living

I’m 54 & Single & This Year I Finally Embraced Solo Travel

For the past four and a half years, I’ve been single. Most of the time it has been just fine, as I have more than enough to keep myself busy. Between

by Susan McPherson

Work & Money

No, You Can't Have It All—& That's Okay

We know what you’re thinking — I’m not even 35 yet, why should I be worrying about what’s going to happen when I’m 40, 45….ahem, 50. You’re

by Alexandra Zissu

Life Begins At

It’s Time To Change The Conversation Around Aging

We have something to say, and you should listen: There is no magic number. You need to stop believing that there’s a perfect age. Stop waiting for

by Refinery29 Editors

Politics

Keep Your Head Down? Why Congress’s Youngest Members Aren’t Falli...

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been called everything from a “little girl” and “liberal darling” to someone who “comes across like

by Caitlin Moscatello

Money Diaries

A Week In Phoenix, AZ, On A $44,500 Salary

Welcome to Money Diaries, where we're tackling what might be the last taboo facing modern working women: money. We're asking millennials how they spend

by You

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Why I Stopped Trying To “Find Myself” — & You Should Too

Welcome to Life Begins At. Refinery29 is proud to team up with AARP to bring you honest, intimate stories that aim to uncover all the unique experiences

by Samantha Leal

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Sun Spots, Grays & Lines: What Real Women Love The Most About The...

Welcome to Life Begins At. Refinery29 is proud to team up with AARP to bring you honest, intimate stories that aim to uncover all the unique experiences

by Leeann Duggan

Entertainment

Taraji P. Henson Is Going To Break The Ageism Glass Ceiling

Throughout her career, Taraji P. Henson has had more than a few instances when she was told this was her big break. The actress has shown her incredible

by Danielle Cadet

Music

The Grammys Celebrated Women. So, What's Next?

In the year after #MeToo, women in music have thrived, despite having to function in an industry that still downplays their achievements and marginalizes

by Courtney E. Smith

Beauty

Dolly Parton's Hair Has Always Been Epic — & Here's Proof

Despite being famous for more than 50 years now, Dolly Parton has been remarkably good at keeping some things secret. Her personal life? She's got a

by Rachel Lubitz

Music

Here's What That Iconic Grammys Opening Moment Really Meant

Five powerful women took the stage to usher in the 2019 Grammys: Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Michelle Obama, and Grammy host Alicia

by Kaitlin Reilly

Sex

6 Women Over 60 Get Real About Sex

Even though our mothers and grandmothers arguably pioneered the sexual revolution, we're constantly inundated with think pieces on the love and sex lives

by Kira Cook

Pop Culture

These A-List Couples Prove Age Is Just A State Of Mind

In Hollywood, true love sometimes lasts only as long as the latest news cycle. But for some celebrity couples, the challenges of maintaining a solid

by Joyce Chen

Beauty

The Problem With Telling Women To "Age Gracefully" Is That We Don...

Women who age under the scrutiny of the public eye are faced with two options: grow old "gracefully" (as in, age like Jennifer Lopez or Cindy Crawford,

by Nicola Appleton

Beauty

"Anti-Aging" Is Officially Being Phased Out — & That's Good...

Language matters, and when we consider the words most often used to describe aging, it quickly becomes apparent that getting older is considered something

by Natalie Gil

Movies

Nicole Kidman Declares War On Ageism In Hollywood

Nicole Kidman has won every single award for which she’s been nominated for her role as an abused mother of twins on Big Little Lies. She used her Emmys

by Lauren Le Vine

Pop Culture

Nicole Kidman Just Won Her First Ever SAG Award

With a career spanning over three decades, you would think that Nicole Kidman would have already hit every milestone and taken home every award there is

by Sesali Bowen

Beauty

Do NOT Tell Thandie Newton She Looks Good "For Her Age"

Some of the worst insults to receive are backhanded compliments. Ones where people probably mean well, but end up sounding, well... just mean. Your hair

by Khalea Underwood

Movies

22 Times Women Were Barely Older Than The Actors Who Played Their...

Earlier this year, it was announced that Nicole Kidman had joined the cast of Aquaman. The Big Little Lies star and Emmy winner will be playing lead star

by Anne Cohen

Music

Where Are All Of Our Older Female Musicians?

Madonna has always been an example of a strong, subversive woman in the music industry. But her speech at this weekend's Billboard Women in Music Awards

by Maria Del Russo

Movies

Charlize Theron Rejects Hollywood Ageism, Embraces Wisdom

Charlize Theron would like very much to fight against the perceived ageism in Hollywood. She would like women around the world to realize their own

by Michael Hafford

Skin Care

Is The Beauty Industry Ageist?

How often do you look in the mirror and have a panic attack about your face? The beauty industry would have us believe that, once you hit 21, your face

by Maria Del Russo

We're changing the conversation around women and aging.

This Is How You Reinvent Yourself If You

Lose Your Job At 45

What Real Women Love The Most About Their Appearance

As They Age

I’m 54, & Single, & This Year I Finally Embraced

Solo Travel

A Week In Phoenix, AZ On

$44,500 Budget

Video

Check out olor condim entum

Why It's Time To Shatter The CEO Stereotype

Why We Need To Get Rid Of These Toxic, Outdated Labels

My Mom's Cancer Diagnosis Changed My Perspective On

Growing Up

Ageism Is Far More Prevalent Than You Think — & Here’s

How It Really Affects Women

This Is How You Reinvent
Yourself If You

Lose Your Job
At 45

What Real
Women Love The
Most About
Their Appearance

I’m 54, & Single,
& This Year I
Finally
Embraced

A Week In
Phoenix, AZ On

My Mom's Cancer
Diagnosis
Changed My
Perspective On

Ageism Is Far More Prevalent
Than You Think —
& Here’s

How It Really
Affects Women