Melissa Davey

Phoenixville, PA, USA

Melissa Davey is a documentary filmmaker who launched her film career at 65 after decades in the corporate world. Her films Beyond Sixty and Climbing Into Life spotlight women pursuing bold passions in later life, challenging ageist assumptions about what is possible after sixty. She is a sought-after speaker on reinvention and creative ambition at any age.

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