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How a Late Bloomer Crafted a Successful Quilting Company

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Lynne Strang

Who would think you could reinvent your whole life at age 50? It’s a question Jenny Doan still ponders, even though she did just that. Jenny is a co-founder of the Missouri Star Quilt Company, which offers over 30,000 bolts … Continue reading →

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How a 45-Year-Old Doll Maker Began Changing Children’s Lives

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Lynne Strang

As a pediatric oncology social worker, Amy Jandrisevits used dolls in play therapy to help children express themselves. Then one day, a revelation struck. “I realized that the dolls’ thick hair and perfect health were doing the kids I was … Continue reading →

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From Crunching Numbers to Chopping Veggies: How a 40-Something Found Her Calling

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Lynne Strang

By Lynne Beverly Strang For 20 years, Colette Wilson earned a good living as an accountant who did work for the federal government. Now she’s found joy in pleasing taste buds through scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and mouthwatering sweets. Wilson is … Continue reading →

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What’s Different About This Couple’s Cabinet Design Business

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Lynne Strang

Ross and Trivonna Irwin aren’t your garden-variety cabinet designers. For one thing, both are late blooming entrepreneurs. Ross was 59 and Trivonna was 56 when they founded Cabinets by Trivonna, a Lacey, Washington-based business that custom designs kitchens for homeowners … Continue reading →

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5 Uplifting Stories About Dad Entrepreneurs

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Lynne Strang

This month is Father’s Day.  Maybe it has you reflecting on the lessons your dad taught you.  Or maybe you’re thinking about your own kids and what they might get you this year (hopefully not another tie). Any way you … Continue reading →

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Social Entrepreneur Helps Fathers Become Great Dads

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Lynne Strang

By Lynne Strang, Late Blooming Entrepreneurs As an economist, Bob Hamrin used to spend his days developing policies and analyzing data. One day, he came across a number that knocked his socks off. “Thirty-six million American children under the age … Continue reading →

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8 End-of-the-Year Tips for Entrepreneurs

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Lynne Strang

The holiday season means different things for different companies.  For some, it’s the busiest time of the year.  For others, business wanes as customers focus their attention elsewhere. Regardless of which end of the scale your business falls, consider these … Continue reading →

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60-Year-Old Entrepreneur’s Gaming App Makes History More Fun

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Lynne Strang

History class could become a lot more interesting thanks to a new gaming app. Avery Chenoweth, 60, and a 65-year-old partner started Here’s My Story to make history and geography come alive by combining technology with storytelling. Here’s My Story recently … Continue reading →

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How Jon Bon Jovi’s Restaurants Are Making a Big Difference

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Lynne Strang

Jon Bon Jovi is a world-famous rock star with numerous albums that have sold millions of copies.  But there’s another side to him that some fans may not know. He’s also a social entrepreneur who is dedicated to fighting hunger. … Continue reading →

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Late-Blooming Mompreneur Thinks Outside the Lunchbox

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Lynne Strang

By Lynne Strang, Late Blooming Entrepreneurs One morning, Samantha Judd was packing school lunches for her two children when a thought popped in her mind. What if she could make a different kind of lunch box for kids who like … Continue reading →

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