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Stories of reinvention, creativity, and passion

FLOW features profiles of people in the 40+ demographic who are actively pursuing a passion project, activity, or job. The stories look at their trajectory, motivations and the impact their pursuits have on their quality of life.

Ann Shea: Turning a New Page

When Ann Shea followed Mill Street Books’ Facebook page, she never imagined the small act would forever alter the course of her life.

Mike Block and Sandra Bebbington-Block in front of their historic home in Vankleek Hill

Vankleek Hill Tulip Fields: Where Hope Has Sprung

The pandemic inspired Mike Block and Sandra Bebbington-Block to make a change. Following their passion, they moved to Vankleek Hill and…

Carolyn Van Der Meer

Carolyne Van Der Meer: A Sense of Place Through Poetry

After many years as a journalist and communications professional, where her writing was always bound by her work, Carolyne Van Der Meer…

Patricia Gomez Zlatar

Trading A Life of Science for Killer Jeans

Patricia Gomez Zlatar left a budding career as a scientist in order to pursue her true calling—writing and producing horror films.

Teresa Bressan and Scott Lambert

Vankleek Hill Vineyard: Family, Community, and Wine

Out looking for a property Teresa and Scott never planned to buy a vineyard. But the couple knows a good opportunity when they see one.

A Life of Purpose Through Fitness and Wellness

When a debilitating injury sidelined Sherry she used the pain as leverage to transform her life. Now she helps athletes do the same.

Dan Stefik stands, arms crossed in the middle of a outdoor alley way.

Dan Stefik: Music, A Backbeat to Life

Music is Dan Stefik's passion. He has pursued it throughout his life but now in his forties, things are really coming together.

Tina Mitchell

A Life by Design

Armed with an art degree and loads of determination, Tina Mitchell turned her passion for interior design in to a growing business.

Mike at Coexiste CrossFit, 2014

Mike Gagnon: An Unstoppable Spartan Spirit

Meet Mike Gagnon, a 72-year old with a passion for CrossFit that defies his age.


FLOW: Stories of reinvention, creativity, and passion

FLOW features stories from the 40+ crowd who are pursuing a passion project, activity, or occupation. Do you know someone who might make a good story? If yes, do consider submitting your idea for consideration.

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