Have you ever wondered how to reinvent your life in your 50's, how to find your voice, and how to get started?
In the last episode of the WECAN Summer Recap Series, we are honoured to share the insights of international bestselling author and incredible role model and mentor, Alka Joshi (The Henna Artist, Reese’s Book Club pick), and her extraordinary journey of publishing her debut novel in her 50s.
Alka leads by example, showing how losing her marketing agency during the 2008 recession sparked a global literary career, and how honouring her mother’s restricted life inspired the fearless characters in her book, The Henna Artist, and why it is never too late to reinvent your life.
Learn about the four pillars of success: passion, patience, perseverance, and discipline, and how to master the craft of writing, or just how to start over - at any age! \"There is no time limit on writing or doing something else with your life.\"
Whether you are an aspiring writer, a creative soul looking for practical guidance on character development, navigating mid-life career transitions, economic setbacks, or looking to reinvent yourself and pursue a new purpose, this is for you! Alka Joshi is the internationally bestselling author of The Henna Artist, The Secret Keeper of Jaipur, and The Perfumist of Paris. She is also a Forbes' 50 Over 50 listee, acclaimed speaker, writing coach, and literary force dedicated to championing women's stories. Her most recent novel is the standalone historical fiction book Six Days in Bombay, published in April 2025, with her upcoming book, Daughters of the Pink City, set to be released on March 2, 2027.
Thank you, Alka, for showing us that it is never too late to start or reinvent our lives, and that all women have a voice!
00:00 Introduction to Alka Joshi and her bestselling trilogy 01:08 Starting over in your 50s 02:00 Inspiration behind The Henna Artist 03:41 The gruelling 9-year journey 05:24 Launching a debut book during a pandemic 09:09 Exploring female power, herbal healing, and ancient wisdom 13:37 The true meaning of women's empowerment, mentorship, and lifting each other up 17:06 The four pillars of long-term success 21:21 Celebrating women supporting women: Reese Witherspoon and the Forbes 50 Over 50 honour 23:08 Top Tips 27:04 What the future holds
Connect with Alka Joshi: https://www.alkajoshi.com/
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