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Q and A with Lucie R. S. from Quebec, Canada, living in Mexico

“When we embrace our age as a superpower, we become unstoppable.”

Q: What are you passionate about?

A: I’m passionate about empowering entrepreneurial women—especially those over 60—to realize that it’s never too late to thrive, dream big, and create meaningful impact.

I co-founded Launch Lab Academy to help women turn their life experience into coaching and course-based businesses using AI-powered tools.

After becoming single at 70, I had to build a life on one income—and I did it by launching an online brand. Now, I help others bridge that same gap with clarity, confidence, and community.

I’m currently mentoring women around the globe, building their visibility through public speaking, and hosting my podcast Lucie’s Inspiring Stories, where we celebrate legacy, reinvention, and bold.

Q: What were your younger years like?

A: I was born and educated in French Canada, and raised in a traditional family where girls were encouraged to be “nice” and “quiet”—not ambitious.

But I always had big dreams and a deep desire to connect with people.

In my 40s, I became a stepmother overnight, which was a huge shift.

I’ve lived through multiple reinventions—career changes, relocations, and personal transitions. Every twist and turn shaped the woman I am today: resourceful, resilient, and deeply committed to lifting others up.

Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?

A: Your story is not over.

In fact, the best chapters might still be ahead.

I’ve learned that clarity and confidence can come at any age, but only when you give yourself permission to evolve.

I want women to know they’re not behind—they’re just getting started.

When we embrace our age as a superpower, we become unstoppable.

Q: What does feminism mean to you?

A: Feminism means having the freedom and support to fully become who you are, on your own terms. It’s about choice, dignity, and possibility—for all women.

For me, it’s also about celebrating the wisdom of women over 60, who are too often overlooked yet brimming with insight and brilliance.

MORE ABOUT LUCIE: I’m currently one of the featured “Ageless Stars” in the upcoming Ageless Voices book and documentary. It’s part of a pro-aging movement I care deeply about—changing the narrative around aging and encouraging women to share their stories, legacies, and voices with the world. Also, I recently co-authored another book: The Art of Connection:  365 Days of Abundance, Vol. 5, which I help to launch and marketed in Times Square in NYC.

I was born in Quebec, Canada; lived 35+ years in San Francisco, CA; and am now living in Mexico as an ex-pat.

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Q and A with Vinti M. from India, living in San Diego, California

“We should cherish every moment we have with our loved ones and surround ourselves with people who care and uplift us.”

Intro: My name is Vinti Mehra and I live in sunny San Diego, California, with my husband, two kids, and a dog named Maggi.

Q: What are you passionate about?

A: I have always been passionate about fabrics, their texture, and patterns. I like creating, expressing, and storytelling through textile.

I have worked in the garment industry for two and a half decades. Five years ago, on Earth Day, I started my business: The Mahi Boutique.

Mahi means ‘Earth’ in Sanskrit and is also an amalgam of my kids’ names.

My boutique focuses on timeless and sustainable styles with purpose and care. I design clothing using organic cotton, linen, and 100% cotton, focusing on essentials that embody both simplicity and longevity.

My love of fabrics taught me to create patterns using zero or minimum waste pattern techniques. I am deeply committed to creating every piece with responsibility and intention.

For me, fabrics are a medium for thoughtful design, ethical living, and quiet beauty. My passion extends beyond fashion, it’s about shaping a better future one garment at a time.

Q: What were your younger years like?

A: I grew up in a very traditional and culturally rich environment in a small town in India, where everyone knew everyone!

I had a wonderful childhood with my loving parents and a sweet little sister.

Education was an integral and important part of my upbringing.

While my dad, being a pharmacist, worked long hours, my mom was always there for my sister and I.

My love for fabrics, patterns, and sewing came together at a very early stage of my life. We used to go shopping for fabrics, mostly cotton, and have our clothes tailored. Early on, we realized the importance of caring for and mending our clothes, and even passing down our lightly used clothing to younger siblings and cousins.

So, when the time came for me to decide what I would pursue in my career, it was a no-brainer. I did my postgraduate in garment manufacturing technology and began working in the garment industry shortly thereafter.

Q: What is something valuable you’d like others to know?

A: Life is the most valuable thing we have. It is the root of everything, the chance to feel, to grow, to create, to love, and to be loved. We should cherish every moment we have with our loved ones and surround ourselves with people who care and uplift us. Stay humble and close to our roots.

Q: What does feminism mean to you?

A: Feminism to me is equality of all genders in aspects of fairness, choice, and freedom. The ability for everyone, regardless of gender, to live fully and authentically with respect and dignity.

MORE FROM VINTI: Over the years of my sustainable journey, I have realized that it’s about taking small steps towards a better future. Kind Regards, Vinti Mehra

Shop The Mahi Boutique here.