Becky Maguire: the adventurous ex-Mormon who worked in childcare for 30 years, earned two degrees in her thirties and forties, became a mom at 40, and will never be too old to keep learning.

How I know Becky: Becky’s son Erik joined Angels on Stage as an Angel the same year I joined Angels … More Becky Maguire: the adventurous ex-Mormon who worked in childcare for 30 years, earned two degrees in her thirties and forties, became a mom at 40, and will never be too old to keep learning.

Azmina Juma: the Uganda-born Kenyan third culture kid from Pakistani descent who grew up in the Netherlands and now is a relocation specialist and Dutch language and culture teacher in the US

How I know Azmina: I met Azmina when she was on a pre-assignment visit to the Bay Area with her … More Azmina Juma: the Uganda-born Kenyan third culture kid from Pakistani descent who grew up in the Netherlands and now is a relocation specialist and Dutch language and culture teacher in the US

Mariette Meijaard: The Dutch nurse who became a stay-at-home mom, moved to Malaysia and California, and is now a Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster youth in Atlanta, Georgia

How I know Mariette: Mariette and I met just before my husband, our two daughters and I moved to Malaysia … More Mariette Meijaard: The Dutch nurse who became a stay-at-home mom, moved to Malaysia and California, and is now a Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster youth in Atlanta, Georgia

Nicole Kim: The wannabe special education teacher who became a special needs mom, chose a career in tech, AND teaches a class for adults with special needs

How I know Nicole: I met Nicole a few times at Angels on Stage (the theatre troupe for kids and … More Nicole Kim: The wannabe special education teacher who became a special needs mom, chose a career in tech, AND teaches a class for adults with special needs

Heidi Gilles: The tidy, creative wannabe world saver and people helper who became a marketing professional and then circled back to helping people with her creativity

How I know Heidi I met Heidi a few years ago when my youngest daughter joined Pony Club at Garrod … More Heidi Gilles: The tidy, creative wannabe world saver and people helper who became a marketing professional and then circled back to helping people with her creativity

Elisabeth Bik: The microbiologist who worked in the background for years, decided she wanted some recognition, and now has 73,400 followers on Twitter and interviews in multiple major publications

How I know Elisabeth I met Elisabeth after we had just moved to the Bay Area, through our husbands who … More Elisabeth Bik: The microbiologist who worked in the background for years, decided she wanted some recognition, and now has 73,400 followers on Twitter and interviews in multiple major publications

Liz Langerak: The wannabe teacher who had to get a Master’s degree, worked at the Dutch Immigration Services, became a stay-at-home mom, and is now an incredibly creative special needs teacher for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

How I know Liz I met my friend Liz when we were both “expat wives” in Penang, Malaysia, and our … More Liz Langerak: The wannabe teacher who had to get a Master’s degree, worked at the Dutch Immigration Services, became a stay-at-home mom, and is now an incredibly creative special needs teacher for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.