In this inaugural episode, we sit down with the dynamic
Maryjane Fahey—a creative director who designed Women's Health Magazine and helped launch Fast Company, an author, and founder of
Glorious Broads, a platform celebrating the power and smashing stereotypes of women over 50.
We dive into her journey from a bold Brooklyn childhood to a trailblazing career in design and storytelling. With humor and deep insight, Maryjane opens up about aging on her own terms, sensuality, self-discovery, and the evolving nature of friendships. We also explore the impact of menopause, the balance between feminism and self-expression, and the joy of intergenerational connection.
Please enjoy this conversation about agency, reinvention, and living unapologetically at every stage of life with the indomitable Mary Jane.
[TIMESTAMPS]00:00 Introduction and Early Life
03:05 Family Dynamics and Influences
05:57 Education and Artistic Awakening
09:00 Career Beginnings and Industry Insights
12:00 The Birth of Glorious Broads
14:59 Aging and Emotional Shifts
17:59 Courage and Self-Discovery
21:00 Sensuality and Aging
25:50 Exploring Sexuality and Freedom
29:14 The Importance of Open Conversations
32:22 Intergenerational Connections
34:03 The Freedom of Aging
36:51 Self-Perception and Aging
39:42 The Balance of Feminism and Self-Expression
41:56 Future Aspirations and Creative Projects
43:52 Rediscovering Joy in Media
46:54 Reflections on Agency and Independence
48:02 Health, Cooking, and Well-Being
50:54 The Power of Purpose in Aging
52:15 Final Thoughts and Future Self
Sound Engineering: Andro Bagasbas
Music: Against All Odds by Tiko Tiko