What happens when women in midlife stop suffering in silence and start building powerful communities? The answer is Act Three Convening, a revolutionary global platform created by former JPMorgan executive India Gary Martin.
In this illuminating conversation, India reveals how her 25-year corporate career and subsequent coaching practice exposed a critical gap: senior women weren't struggling with work itself, but with everything making work harder - from caretaking responsibilities to menopause symptoms, from shifting relationships to the sudden invisibility that comes with aging. These observations sparked her mission to create spaces where women could find both community and practical solutions.
The Act Three Convening (happening June 4-6 in Washington DC) uniquely structures conversations around brief provocations followed by facilitated discussions where participants choose topics most relevant to their lives. This innovative format acknowledges that while menopause significantly impacts women's experiences, it's just one aspect of midlife that intersects with financial planning, career transitions, relationship evolution, and identity shifts.
What makes this approach particularly powerful is its global perspective, bringing women together from Australia, the Middle East, South Africa, the UK, India and beyond to share diverse solutions while recognizing our shared humanity. The conversations tackle subjects many women find themselves navigating without preparation: financial independence after decades of partnership, dating in later life (the "later daters"), housing decisions, professional relevance, and finding purpose in this new chapter.
As India powerfully reminds us, "We know how to do this. We are so resourceful." Her advice to acknowledge our power before facing challenges provides a roadmap for approaching midlife uncertainties with confidence rather than anxiety. Join this movement of women who refuse to be defined by limitations and instead are creating vibrant, intentional third acts.
Source:
https://www.act3convening.com/
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