Karen Clothier
Age: 60
Business Development & Marketing Manager
“If it doesn’t kill you, it makes you stronger.”
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT BEING YOUR AGE?
The self-confidence, knowledge, and experience I have based on 60 years of life.
DO YOU DO YOU LIKE BEING 40+?
Yes!
WHEN IN YOUR LIFE, SO FAR, HAVE YOU FELT MOST CONFIDENT, AND WHY?
Now, because I’m free to make my own choices and decisions for myself and what makes me happy.
WHAT BRINGS YOU THE MOST JOY AT THIS AGE?
My family, my friends, and my dog.
WHAT IS YOUR SUPERPOWER?
The ability to transition, adapt to situations, and continue to thrive in life and move forward.
WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT?
My amazing daughters.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE?
My greatest extravagance is to travel and experience new places. To date, my most extravagant trip was to Tahiti and Bora Bora. It was a 2-week trip, and it transformed my life.
WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION?
My most treasured possessions are my independence, which I will never give up, and my dog Dolly Mae. She is my joy and constant companion.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING YOU HAVE CHECKED OFF YOUR BUCKET LIST?
I own my own home.
WHAT IS YOUR IDEA OF PERFECT HAPPINESS?
Having peace, contentment, and no drama.
WHAT IS A TRAIT YOU ARE MOST PROUD OF?
My resilience, my survival instinct. Failure isn’t an option.
WHAT HARDSHIPS HAVE YOU ENDURED THAT YOU FEEL HAVE MADE YOU STRONGER?
A divorce after 26 years together based on his infidelity. You never know how strong you can be until you have to be.
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE YOUR YOUNGER SELF?
Take time for yourself.
DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF WISDOM FOR YOUNGER WOMEN?
Always be true to you.
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO OR FAVORITE QUOTE?
I have three favorite motto’s / quotes:
- It is what it is.
- Fire forges steel
- If it doesn’t kill you, it makes you stronger.
WHAT DO YOU MOST VALUE IN YOUR FRIENDS?
Their loyalty and honesty.
HOW DID YOU CHANGE OVER THE YEARS?
I’ve become independent, listening and believing in my gut. I put my happiness and peace first.
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I’d be less particular about how I like my things to be; I’m a bit OCD.
WHAT DO YOU HOPE FOR THE FUTURE GENERATIONS?
What I hope for future generations is for their continued ability to raise and support their families abundantly and safely. Nothing is more important than family.
