Studies of people around the world show which ages we tend to be happiest and saddest. — Hello, my name is Amy and I just turned 47, the most depressing age of life according to a 2020 study by David G. Blanchflower, a British-American labor economist and academic. If you’re thinking WTF?, I hear you, but the data is pretty solid: 500,000 people in 145 countries participated…

Are you a woman in your 40s or 50s? Are you building a brand or business, carving out a niche, or changing the world in some shape or form? I want to tell your story — and the Jumble & Flow / The Midst community wants to read it. The opportunity Build…

I experimented for three years with Jumble & Flow, learned a ton about what makes women in their 40s tick, and now we’re ready for a re-brand When I started Jumble & Flow in 2019, it was nothing more than a scrappy personal blog to vent my frustrations about perimenopause and the struggle to get a diagnosis from doctors. …

I’ve researched the most consistently top-rated blenders (less than $175) according to FoodNetwork, RealSimple, Good Housekeeping, and consumers so you don’t have to I’m in the market for a high-quality and affordable blender and figured I should put my many hours of research to good use by sharing the data…

Join this conversation with pro-aging thought leaders about what the future may hold for women in “midlife” (whatever that means to you) — You’ve probably seen this image: the Golden Girls and the crew from the Sex in the City reboot, side by side, showing in stark contrast how characters of the same age are portrayed. …

Pro-aging thought leaders nominate the best language to describe people in midlife — In the last several years, our culture has seen a rise in blogs, influencers, businesses, communities, and organizations welcoming and celebrating women in their middle years. Still, as two women leading entities in this environment, we’re grappling with how to talk about women older than 40 in language that feels…

16 practical software suggestions for product analytics, revenue-driving event marketing, user documentation, HR and IT management, and more From a tools perspective, there’s no better time to start a business. As if entrepreneurs weren’t moving fast enough, more tools are released every day to help you work more efficiently. So…

Common terminology in SaaS, go-to-market, venture capital, and more — plus examples and related resources — Raise your hand if you know what SAM, TAM, and ICP mean. (And, no, we’re not talking about Insane Clown Posse.) How about pro rata and DAO? Let’s be honest: with new technology and terminology springing up constantly, it’s difficult for anyone — even longtime experts in VC and tech…

Insightful (and mainly free) websites, newsletters, and tools for entrepreneurs — When I asked the Unusual Ventures team — a mix of investors, technical founders, and practitioners — to share their recommended educational resources for startup founders, they responded with clarifying follow-up questions like “Should we recommend books?” and “How about events?” Great questions to be sure. But instead of providing…