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Niloufar Lamakan: The Sliding Doors of A Creative Life
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What happens when you dare to change direction in your 50s? Niloufar Lamakan's creative journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Transitioning from economics and technology to award-winning interior design and published fiction, all beginning in her late 40s.
Her debut novel "Aged to Perfection" features a 60-year-old protagonist navigating dating and sexuality, what Niloufar calls "a rebel yell for older women to say don't write us off." For anyone contemplating a creative shift later in life, Niloufar's story proves it's never too late to reinvent yourself.
Sophia is determined to grow old disgracefully and refuses to be invisible. She craves fiery passion and steamy romance, not targeted ads for funeral plans. After a heart-shattering breakup, she ditches love to date a new man each week for a year.
As she flirts, fumbles and sips fizz through an array of encounters, from an opera buff in a cape to an orgasm whisperer, she discovers it's never too late to rewrite your own love story, even if it's not the one you expected…
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Chapters
1. Finding Creative Expression Later in Life (00:00:00)
2. AI Tools for Writers: Help or Hindrance? (00:09:33)
3. Interior Design Success and Unexpected Awards (00:16:11)
4. Taking Chances and Learning from Failure (00:25:30)
5. Starting a Writing Journey (00:36:12)
6. Age to Perfection: Representing Older Women (00:44:51)
7. Dating Advice and Final Thoughts (00:59:12)
156 episodes
Manage episode 496164990 series 3428806
What happens when you dare to change direction in your 50s? Niloufar Lamakan's creative journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Transitioning from economics and technology to award-winning interior design and published fiction, all beginning in her late 40s.
Her debut novel "Aged to Perfection" features a 60-year-old protagonist navigating dating and sexuality, what Niloufar calls "a rebel yell for older women to say don't write us off." For anyone contemplating a creative shift later in life, Niloufar's story proves it's never too late to reinvent yourself.
Sophia is determined to grow old disgracefully and refuses to be invisible. She craves fiery passion and steamy romance, not targeted ads for funeral plans. After a heart-shattering breakup, she ditches love to date a new man each week for a year.
As she flirts, fumbles and sips fizz through an array of encounters, from an opera buff in a cape to an orgasm whisperer, she discovers it's never too late to rewrite your own love story, even if it's not the one you expected…
"Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️! Every contribution helps keep the show going.
https://ko-fi.com/nadinematheson
Don't forget to subscribe, download and review.
You can purchase books by the authors featured in our conversations through my affiliate shop on Bookshop.org. By using this link, you’ll be supporting independent bookstores, and I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Follow Me:
www.nadinematheson.com
BlueSky: @nadinematheson.com Substack: @nadinematheson Instagram: @queennads
Threads: @nadinematheson Facebook: nadinemathesonbooks
TikTok: @writer_nadinematheson
We’d love to hear your thoughts. Take a moment to complete The Conversation survey and share your views about the podcast. http://bit.ly/theconversationwithnadinematheson-survey
"Enjoying 'The Conversation'? Support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee ☕️
https://ko-fi.com/nadinematheson
Purchase books by the featured authors through my affiliate shop on Bookshop.org
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chapters
1. Finding Creative Expression Later in Life (00:00:00)
2. AI Tools for Writers: Help or Hindrance? (00:09:33)
3. Interior Design Success and Unexpected Awards (00:16:11)
4. Taking Chances and Learning from Failure (00:25:30)
5. Starting a Writing Journey (00:36:12)
6. Age to Perfection: Representing Older Women (00:44:51)
7. Dating Advice and Final Thoughts (00:59:12)
156 episodes
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