I'd love to contribute and share my story for Metro's women's mags. I was diagnosed with ADHD as a wome over 40, althought I always knew that my brain worked differently and it felt like my secret superpower. My fast, hyperfocused mind helped me breexed throught college, and grad school, earning me a master and doctorate degree, and a carrer as a scientist. Later the same superpower allowed me pivot into a successful career as a luxury photographer and entrepreneur in California. ADHD is very talked about during grade school levels where for many can be a struggle (my son included). To me was always the opposite, and advantage, until I was forced into menopause. At 43 I underwent a full hysterectomy due to ovarian cancer, which sent me into surgical menopause overnight and then everything changed. My sharp, creative, and high-functioning brain that once was a secret sauce to my success suddenly turned foggy, dysfunctional, disorganized, overwhelmed, and fragmented. My ADHD went from superpower to a overpowering disability. My struggle to focus, regulate my emotions, and generally just keep up with the demands of running a business and raising two children, impacted my life. Only going through this I realized this is a hidden issue. Hormonal loss after surgical menopause (or even perimenoopause and regular menopause) can drastically affect neurodivergent brains, especially for women with ADHD, and is a topic rarely talked about in health conversations. I would love to connect if you would be interested in hearing more details about my story. Renata Lutz
Hi! I'm in the US. 30-year-old woman (actually a writer myself! revealstudioco.com if you want to peek around) and I have a wild love tale! When I was in my early 20s, I met a guy at a bar and we instantly hit it off. We spent about 5 or 6 months dating but it was a very quick jump from meeting to FULL BLOWN dating. We went on trips together, holidays, he met all my friends & some of my family, I met his family, college friends, boss, etc. All before finding out he was living a double life, which was INSANE. He had a wife and a child. I knew about the kid (she spent a lot of time with us) but he and his family had told me that he was no longer married (annulled immediately after finding out she was having an affair) and all this other horrible stuff. Turns out, they weren't divorced she was just a politician on the campaign trail so she was traveling all the time (hence how he spent every weekend with me without raising red flags). So much more happened, but it's a tale that unfortunately isn't too uncommon. However, it's weird enough that I think it makes for a good read/listen.
Founder and Crypto recovery specialist at Crypto Wallet Recovery Service
Answered 4 months ago
Actually, A big life transformation in the last 2 years, from toxic relationship and broke, to finally having the love of my life (after learning about psychology and relationships) and.. finally having a good good business that does more than 400k already this year (profit). if you want to talk about it, please send me a mail on: robbert@binkonline.nl :-)
I have a story about how I discovered that my father is not my biological father after doing a 23andMe test and finding close blood relatives there I didn't know about. Not that I'd want to share it too much, but let me know if it's interesting :)
I'm sure when I say that I am an Oscar, BAFTA and Emmy winner, people don't believe me! Before I started Blue Square Management in 2010, I'd always worked in creative industries. Sports photography. Formula One. Visual effects for films. That last one was the dream job since I was 12 years old. In 1980, I watched a TV documentary about the making of Star Wars. From then I knew what I wanted to do, visual effects. The school careers office wasn't very helpful, just gave me an A4 leaflet from the BBC saying I'd need a BA (Hons). So that's what I did. O-levels, A-levels, then a degree in Art & Design. While doing my A-levels, I started writing letters, pen and paper, to visual effects companies asking about jobs. I was even offered a job in an FX house, but my parents told me I had to finish my A-levels. After my A-levels, more letters but no job, so I went to university (polytechnic actually!). By the time I graduated, nobody was hiring. So I went back to my other love: photography. I worked as a sports photographer, published in national newspapers, then in Formula One as a photographer and graphics operator for TV. Sounds glamorous, but it wasn't. Airport to circuit, to hotel, then back home. Still, another tick in the achievements box. 2002 my mum died, my son was born three weeks later, and before Christmas, I was made redundant from F1. Being made redundant gave me the chance to rethink. With support from my wife, I enrolled on a Visual Effects training course at Escape Studios. Within six months, I was working at The Moving Picture Company on Troy. 23 years after watching that Star Wars documentary. From MPC, I worked at Cinesite, Double Negative and LipSync. While at Cinesite I worked on The Golden Compass which won an Oscar and BAFTA for best visual effects, plus Rome: Episode 2 and Generation Kill they each won an Emmy. I worked on 25 films and TV programmes, including Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, V for Vendetta, and Children of Men. The VFX work was becoming un-family friendly, so decided to move one. I had a wedding photography side business, but the 2008 financial crash, wedding bookings went through the floor. I had to rethink. I'd ranked my website in Google and got clients. If I could do this for myself, why not for others? That's how Blue Square Management started. I consider myself very lucky to have been able to do what I dreamt of doing. Follow your dreams. It's never too late.
In August 2024 I was diagnosed with a subependymoma, which is a benign tumour on my brain stem about the size of a grape. As you can imagine it's brought life fairly sharply into focus, as a Dad, husband and running a business it's completely changed my life and outlook.
Our spa receives daily reports about the exact experiences you are looking for. Our spa has received numerous reports from visitors who experienced career changes after their visit and who reconnected with distant family members and even proposed to their partners in our relaxation area. I am ready to discuss the life-changing experiences I have witnessed at Oakwell's beer baths during the past two years. I have permission to share specific guest stories with visuals if you want to hear about their major life changes. I will send the information to you after you give me permission to share it.
Photography Instructor / Travel Photographer at Paul Is Everywhere
Answered 4 months ago
I ran this trip and this was one of my participants. Since you mentioned women's mags I assume you are looking for women's stories. Wendy is bold and amazing. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/16-days-strangers-rafting-down-grand-canyon-wendy-lieber-ublyf/?trackingId=940%2FfFtkTiOWCUeIDfohwg%3D%3D
My company started from a place of desperation. I struggled with painful skin issues for years and grew frustrated with the products available. Everything was either loaded with harsh chemicals I refused to use on my children, or it was a natural formula that simply didn't work. I felt stuck, wanting something that was both safe for my family and effective enough to actually heal my skin. The market offered no real solutions. So I began creating my own. I spent countless hours buried in medical research, learning about plant-based ingredients that were scientifically proven to work. My kitchen became a lab, and my family became my first testers. The moment I saw my own skin clear up using a formula I knew was safe enough for my daughters, I knew I had to share it with the world. That grew into Era Organics, and we've since been able to help over a million other families find that same relief. Happy to talk if you'd like! Thanks :)
I don't have a traditional dramatic story, but I do have something that might work for your publications: we've built a business model around sponsoring unexpected community moments and rewarding random acts of kindness with ice cream coupons. Seriously--we ask people to nominate neighbors who did something kind, and we show up with free Mister Softee. What started as a simple sponsorship idea turned into something bigger when we moved our HVAC and plumbing business from Ventura County to Sacramento this year. We're literally starting over in a new market, but we're leading with community involvement instead of traditional advertising--sponsoring Christmas parade floats, local events, and partnering with programs like Power the Nation that help kids in trades education. The angle that might interest your readers is how a woman attorney with an MBA runs a plumbing company in a male-dominated industry, and we're using kindness campaigns and community recognition as our primary growth strategy in a brand new city. Our second-place parade float got more customer calls than any digital ad campaign we've ever run, and the ROI on a box of ice cream coupons is genuinely better than our previous marketing budget.
Most people leave their high school sports identity behind. I built a business on mine. After being named "Athlete of the Decade" as a three-time state champion quarterback, I realized the skills were directly transferable to the world of finance and real estate. Instead of breaking completely from my old identity, I doubled down and became the "Consumer Quarterback" on my own radio show. The transition was my defining career move. A quarterback reads the defense, protects his team, and calls the winning play. I apply that same mindset to protect families from predatory lenders and bad deals. My role is to be their advocate on the field of finance, and I've spent over a decade coaching listeners on my radio show to do the same. We have photos and video from both my football days and my media career to illustrate the story. Happy to talk more, let me know!
I've got a story that still gives me chills. About 3-4 years ago at our Riverton location, one of our long-time members was wrapping her hands and noticed a teenage kid--maybe 15 or 16--just sitting on the bench, completely zoned out. She later told me she almost didn't approach him, but something felt off. Turns out this kid was planning to end his life that day. He'd come to the gym as a last-ditch effort before going through with it. That member sat with him, got him into class, and our coach immediately picked up on what was happening. Within weeks, he had a community that actually cared if he showed up. Last I heard, he's still training and thriving. We see this pattern constantly--I've read hundreds of Executive Fight Night applications where people literally write "Legends saved my life." Not metaphorically. Actually saved. We've got members who've lost 70+ pounds, left abusive marriages after gaining confidence through boxing, and found purpose when they had none. I orchestrated a 45% membership increase in 18 months, but the real metric is the stories that come through those applications every May. The behind-the-scenes piece most people don't know: we built an entire national coaching curriculum specifically designed to train coaches to recognize these moments. It's not just about teaching jabs and crosses--it's about reading the room and knowing when someone desperately needs human connection wrapped in a hard workout. I've got footage, change photos, and written testimonials from members who detail their darkest moments and how a random Tuesday night class became their turning point.
National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Weight Loss, Gut, Hormone Health, Mind Body Expert at True Living
Answered 4 months ago
Yes, I do have a story about a client I want to share. She spent many years in a failed marriage, fully dependent, and then took charge, divorced, stood on her own feet, rebuilt her finances and lifestyle, and cared for her 35-year-old son, who was struggling with mental and emotional health. Her own health had slipped with weight gain, knee pain, and poor mental health, and then she made a U-turn—lost weight (I can share before-and-after photos), rebuilt strength, and steadied her mind. She is not spiraling now; she is caring for her mental and emotional well-being and supporting her son in the process. It is love, health, money, lifestyle, and body transformation all in one story—moving from surviving to thriving. There is trauma in the background—early family, the marriage—but what leads is her resolve, her connection to self, and the way she fought back and evolved. I can provide photos and ask her for an interview as proof points. You can contact me at info@drbasaria.com
Hello - I'm based in Hong Kong and have a great story to tell: https://www.joycetsangcontentmarketing.com/joyce-tsang-slasher-journey
The opportunity excites me deeply. Our brand has helped numerous women experience life-changing growth as they rediscovered their self-love and restored their body connection and regained their beauty after medical struggles and relationship breakdowns. The stories we share with you represent authentic human experiences which I feel privileged to present to you. Our clients typically reach out to us when they face essential life transitions such as divorce recovery and post-surgical recovery and burnout management. I will gather all required materials including visuals and interviews to support your needs. I will contact you through email to begin our discussion.
Hi, I recently completed the Continental Divide Trail in the USA — hiking a total of 2,700 miles in 141 days. As a single woman in my forties, I made a conscious decision years ago to prioritise my happiness over conventional life paths, adopting a micro retirement approach to work-life balance....it isn't just for Gen Z! Over the past decade, I've taken six career breaks totalling more than a year away from work, all while maintaining my career in digital marketing within the travel industry. My hiking accomplishments include the Pacific Crest Trail, Arizona Trail, and now the Continental Divide Trail. Looking ahead, I plan to hike the Appalachian Trail in 2027, which will earn me the 'Triple Crowner' title—awarded to the select few who complete all three major long-distance trails in the US. This title represents my choice to pursue life experiences over career titles. Through regular career breaks, I've crafted a life where I truly thrive rather than merely survive. I hope my story inspires other single, childless women over 40 to recognize that their lives hold incredible potential beyond conventional paths!