The 40 Over 40 Project was created to celebrate real women, real stories, and the powerful beauty that grows with age. Every woman who steps into this experience brings something deeply unique — her history, her wisdom, her strength, and the parts of herself she’s still discovering.

Today, I’m honored to highlight Michelle Reese Parsons, a woman whose compassion, creativity, and uplifting spirit reflect exactly what this project stands for. At 57, Michelle embodies the confidence, clarity, and joy that so many women say they didn’t expect to find until later in life. Her story is an inspiring reminder that beauty evolves, identity strengthens, and life continues to open in meaningful ways well beyond 40.

Most photographers don’t struggle because they lack strategy—they struggle because their identity hasn’t caught up with their ability. Learn how self-image acts as the operating system behind confidence, behavior, and long-term success.

Our self-image quietly shapes the way we show up in every area of life. When the way we see ourselves shifts, our behavior, confidence, and decisions naturally follow. Through my own experience—and years of working with women—I’ve seen how something as simple as a powerful photograph can create a ripple effect that changes far more than we expect.

The number one things that will ruin how you look in a photo: and its not what you think.

Meet Jennifer—an adventure-loving, family-focused, creative soul who joined the 40 Over 40 Project to celebrate herself and rewrite the narrative around aging, beauty, and visibility. In this deeply personal interview, she shares her motivations, the wisdom she’s gained through hardship, and why it’s time more women over 40 take up space—in their communities and in front of the camera.

Meet Andrea—a wife, mother, and fiercely authentic woman who joined the 40 Over 40 Project to honor her personal growth and celebrate a new decade of life. In this spotlight interview, she shares her reflections on resilience, her favorite quotes for courage, and why visibility for women over 40 matters now more than ever. Her story is a powerful reminder that confidence is earned, and life only gets better with experience.

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I have always felt like I was expected to live  and act a certain way - to stay inside the “ good girl” box.

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My favorite quote is "Growing old is a privilege denied to many".