4-Quarter Lives / Elderberries

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Avivah Wittenberg-Cox writes about navigating the second half of life with intention and strategy. Her Substack explores gender, leadership, and the distinctive opportunities that come with aging. A management consultant and gender balance expert, Wittenberg-Cox brings a global perspective to questions about how women can thrive in the second half of life.

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