Second Acts
October, 28 2011 From Marketing Exec to (Oscars) Fashion Designer
When James Franco's mom wore one of her dresses to the Academy Awards, Camilla Olson's startup officially hit the big time.More in Second Acts
August, 18 2011 Pizzeria Owners Pop into Specialty Sodas
The proprietor of a Portland, Oregon, pizza chain shares what she and her husband learned expanding into the beverage business during the recession.
August, 3 2011 From Finance Manager to Career Coach
A stay-at-home mom's struggles returning to work led her to write a book and counsel others through the process.
July, 1 2011 Hot Topics: Aging American Cities, IMF's New Chief, Billie Jean King Returns
Find out which cities are aging fastest, plus fitness tips from the tennis champ, a scholarship for over-50 inventors and another glass ceiling broken.
June, 27 2011 From Businessman to Bestselling Ebook Author
Self-published writer John Locke joins a cadre of better-known authors who've sold more than a million Kindle ebooks.
June, 22 2011 From Fire Captain to Top Chef
A Southern California firefighter cooks for his favorite causes and connects with firehouse chefs from coast to coast.
June, 2 2011 Goodbye Trading Pit, Hello Afghanistan
A Chicago father of three leaves the cutthroat life of a floor trader to be a combat medic in Afghanistan.
May, 23 2011 Blogging Their Way to a Midlife Makeover
Meet some of the 200 people taking a blogathon challenge to write online every day during May.
April, 5 2011 Opera Lady Now Sings the Praises of Healthy Eating
Monica Reinagel, aka The Nutrition Diva, went from performing as a soloist to dispensing sound nutrition advice.
February, 25 2011 Silver-Haired Models Hit the Runway
Cindy Joseph unexpectedly found a second career in front of the camera and helped spark a boom for boomer models.
January, 24 2011 Vintage Clothing Business Thrives in a Mad Men World
How a chef turned her love of retro fashions into a new career.August, 26 2010
On Our Radar: Online Swapping, Roseanne Cash and Private Jets for Pets
May, 26 2010 Cooking School 101
Foodie uncorks wine appreciation and cooking business after scrapping corporate career.
April, 15 2010 Doctor Savors Second Career as Novelist
Khaled Hosseini's passion for his native land translates into bestselling books and a new good works mission.
April, 15 2010