Today's guest is a shining example of the Over 50 NewGen Entrepreneurial movement. For the first 53 years of her life, Valerie Ramsey led a "relatively normal American life". She married at age 20 and was dedicated to being a stay-at-home wife and mother of their 6 children.
Once she became an empty nester, she decided to launch the second half of her life and got a job as a clerk in the pro shop at Pebble Beach Resort. At age 58 she landed her dream job as PR and Media Manager at Pebble Beach. Her first week on the job, however, led to 3 successive health catastrophes that would lead to a quick retirement for most people ...not Valerie.
She regained her health and returned to her "dream job" as soon as she could. But she wasn't done with career development - and 5 years later at age 63 she was scouted by a modeling agency and ultimately signed a contract with the famous Ford Modeling Agency. Now, 15 years later, she is a motivational speaker, she has also written 2 books, she is on the national speakers circuit and also appears frequently on TV.
FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE
Valerie Ramsey
Valerie Ramsey is a professional speaker with a focus on Resilience and creating what's next. These are subjects that are also covered in both of her books. Her audiences are made up of both men and women, ages ranging from 20 - 90+. She is also a runway model and Executive Publisher of Fabulously50+ magazine. Valerie is a mother of 6 and grandmother of 8.
Palm Beach SCORE
Palm Beach SCORE is a non-profit who's mission is helping local small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs grow and thrive by offering mentoring, workshops, business consulting and counseling services, networking opportunities, events and partnerships within the Palm Beach / South Florida business corridor.
SCORE-ing Your Business' host Penny Pompei serves as Chapter Chair for our local Palm Beach SCORE Chapter #224, located in beautiful downtown West Palm Beach.
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Key Topics
- Strategy & Planning
- Marketing, Public Relations & Sales
- In Business
- Encore (50+) Entrepreneurs
- Women Entrepreneurs
- Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation
- Other Services (except public admin.)