Reinventing Yourself in Retirement – Lee Gale Gruen
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What if you stepped out of your comfort zone? Lee Gale Gruen shares her inspiring journey from 37 years as a probation officer to becoming an actor, author, lecturer, dancer, and a Physics Club member in retirement. Initially lost after retiring, she stumbled upon a senior acting class that changed everything—helping her find a new identity, connection, and new pursuits. Her story offers the template for a roadmap for retirees who may be struggling to find purpose by stepping up to try new things, overcoming fear, and staying curious. Because let's face it, retirement is not the end of the line — it's an opportunity to reinvent yourself.
You'll Learn:
What it's like to be a docent
How volunteering can unlock new purpose
The importance of trying new (and returning to old) interests
What to do when fear holds you back
How to find opportunities using local resources
Lee Gale Gruen joins us from California.
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Bio
Lee Gale Gruen (Lee Gale is her first name) lives in the East San Francisco Bay area. She has two children and three grandchildren. She graduated from UCLA and had a 37-year career as a probation officer. After retiring, she became an actress, author, speaker, and blogger. She has appeared in television, films, commercials, theater, and print. She performs regularly at medical schools, portraying patients for student training, and was one of six supporting exercise/dancers in the Jane Fonda Prime Time Firm & Burn" workout DVD. Her transition to becoming an actress in her senior years has been written about in Time Magazine, the Los Angeles Times newspaper, AARP Life Reimagined, and in Marlo Thomas' book, which profiles women who have reinvented themselves. Lee Gale has had several articles and short stories published, including in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. She is also a public speaker, lecturing on senior reinvention. She has published a memoir as well as a self-help book that complements her public lectures on senior reinvention. She has written a screenplay of her memoir titled the same as the book: "Adventures with Dad." Lee Gale blogs at LeeGaleGruen.wordpress.com under the same title as her lecture and self-help book, "Reinventing Yourself in Your Retirement Years."
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For More on Lee Gale Gruen
Reinventing Yourself and Your Retirement Years: Find Joy, Excitement, and Purpose After You Retire
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