Meet our inaugural class of entrepreneurs, leaders, scientists and creators who, after the age of 50, are achieving their greatest accomplishments and making their biggest impact. Together, they embody a new movement of women who reject the idea that the most dynamic part of life is the first half.
Four years into my 50s, I wish my younger self could have conjured what I see now. Women over 50 are achieving their best success after 50. Rather than just hanging on, experience and wisdom now mean our most productive days are in front of us.
A longtime OB-GYN whose clinical career was ended by a devastating back injury, 50 Over 50 listee Dr. Laura Stachel reconfigured herself as a social entrepreneur—one whose nonprofit, We Care Solar, is using solar electricity to make births safer around the world.
As part of our regular segment on “Morning Joe” highlighting women over the age of 50 who are changing the world, Forbes and Know Your Value want to shine a light on the women who have broken barriers in foreign policy, fighting for seats at some of the most important tables in history.
As part of our regular segment on “Morning Joe,” highlighting women over the age of 50 who are changing the world, Forbes and Know Your Value want to shine a light on the women who have been champions for education access in the U.S.
The United States has officially distributed more than 200 million Covid vaccines; globally, more than a billion doses have been administered. This rollout is a testament to science and human determination—and particularly the determination of women who happen to be over the age of 50.
As part of our regular segment on “Morning Joe,” highlighting women over the age of 50 who are changing the world, Forbes and Know Your Value want to shine a light on the women who are using their voices to push for expanded voting rights in the U.S.
In honor of Equal Pay Day—and as part of our ongoing series, in partnership with Know Your Value, highlighting women over 50 who are changing the world—here are the women over 50 who have been pioneers in the fight for pay equality.