Women Who Overcame Eleanor Roosevelt

Women Who Overcame Eleanor Roosevelt

9 September 2026
Jean Macdonald
Free Article
Born into New York aristocracy in 1884, Eleanor Roosevelt's early life was marred by emotional neglect and tragedy. Losing both parents by age ten, she was raised by a strict grandmother, instilling in her a profound sense of loneliness that later fueled her empathy and commitment to social justice.
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Business Intro

Business Intro

7 September 2026
Jean Macdonald
Magazine Articles
Many mid-aged women find themselves busy all the time, yet unsure what it’s all for. This post invites you to pause, reflect, and ask whether your busyness still serves you—or if it’s time to redefine what business truly means in this season of your life.
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You can’t start too young

You can’t start too young

4 September 2026
Jean Macdonald
Magazine Articles
A baby’s emotional and cognitive development begins before birth. Warmth, connection, and routine shape self-esteem and security. Early boundaries and consistent sequences—not rigid schedules—nurture responsibility and confidence. Talking, singing, and gentle guidance help children...
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Journey to Midlife Success

Journey to Midlife Success

2 September 2026
Jean Macdonald
Passion & Purpose
Journey to Midlife Success explores how Sue Williams transformed unexpected life changes into a new creative path. In this inspiring podcast conversation with Jean MacDonald, she shares how writing, intuition, and self-belief helped her rediscover purpose and build a new chapter during the midlife transition.
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Women Who Overcame Dame Stephanie Shirley

Dame Stephanie Shirley

31 August 2026
Jean Macdonald
Magazine Articles
Today’s edition of Women Who Overcame remembers Dame Stephanie Shirley, a refugee turned trailblazing entrepreneur and philanthropist. She broke barriers in technology, championed women in the workplace, and dedicated her fortune to causes close to her heart. Her legacy reflects empowerment, generosity, and truly “a life worth saving.”
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