Age: 52
Basic bio: Katie Fogarty is the host of A Certain Age, a podcast that shines an age-positive spotlight on midlife and shares the smarts and sparkle of women ages 50+. A former journalist turned career coach, Katie’s day job helping job hunters create strong LinkedIn profiles has taught her that not everyone is up for owning their age. She created A Certain Age to shift the dated narrative that aging makes you irrelevant.
Beyond the bio: I am a superfan of second acts and career evolution. I have lost count of how many times I have reinvented myself. I’ve worked as a TV news writer, for global PR firms, on Capitol Hill, as a stay-at-home mom, and as an English teacher in Japan. I launched my podcast 35 days before my 51st birthday because I was hearing a steady drumbeat of fear about ageism from clients and friends. 52 years on this planet has taught me that there are oceans of things that I do not know but that two things are true: It’s never too late to become the person we are meant to be, and ageism isn’t going away until we are all willing to age out loud.
What makes you a grown-ass lady?
Recognition that I am 100% responsible for my own happiness. Willingness to do hard things, have hard conversations, be of service to the people I love, care for my larger communities, claim my own joy, and (shakes virtual pom poms) my happiness in being part of Team Age Out Loud.
Here’s her TueNight 10:
On the nightstand: A leaning tower of books (topped by Between Two Kingdoms and Crying in H Mart (yes, I am late to the game on both). Rosebud Woman’s Honor Balm, the best lube. A fuzzy eye mask because I can’t get my Zzzs without an eye mask.
Can’t stop/won’t stop: Trying new things, running full tilt, prioritizing mascara.
Jam of the minute: Jon Batiste’s We Are. I am down a Jon Batiste, Suleika Jaouad rabbit-hole. Both are so talented.
Thing I miss: Feeling like the world was safe.
‘80s crush: Gah! Too many to list. Catholic school will do that to you.
Current crush: My pandemic puppy.
Latest fav find: Obsessed with Chantecaille Lip Potion and Rosebud Woman Anoint Oil for daily Gua Sha. I am skincare lazy; I can only manage these. Tru Fru chocolate covered raspberries from Target to follow hot yoga.
Last thing you lost: Obviously my reading glasses.
Best thing that happened recently: Glamping in Acadia, a family trip to Cutchogue, and welcoming a new niece.
Looking forward to: A trip to Scotland, and launching my revamped website in September.