Meaning and Moxie After 50
Looking for more inspiration and possibility in midlife and beyond? Join host Leslie Maloney, proud wife, mom, author and teacher, as she talks with people finding Meaning and Moxie in their life after 50.
Meaning and Moxie After 50
Meet Margaret: The 93-Year-Old Who Will Change the Way You Think About Aging
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In this fascinating episode of Meaning and Moxie After 50, Leslie sits down with 93-year-old author, conservationist and mathematician Margaret Broussard for a conversation that spans nearly a century of history, adventure, and purpose. Margaret shares what it was like growing up in "Old Florida" before air conditioning, widespread development, and the state's explosive population growth. She reflects on her family's commitment to preserving more than 3,000 acres of authentic Florida wilderness through conservation, ensuring that future generations can experience the natural beauty she has cherished throughout her life. Along the way, she also discusses the importance of recording family stories, writing her memoirs, and preserving history before it's lost.
Beyond her work in conservation, Margaret's career was decades ahead of its time. After earning a master's degree in mathematics, she taught college-level algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and statistics before becoming one of the earliest professionals in the emerging computer industry, programming massive mainframe computers long before personal computers existed. Leslie and Margaret also discuss the challenges women faced in STEM careers, the value of lifelong learning, and Margaret's remarkable spirit of adventure—including skydiving at age 90. Filled with wisdom, humor, and perspective, this episode is a powerful reminder that purpose, curiosity, and meaningful contribution don't have an expiration date.
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