Design the Second Half of Your Life: The Innovative Woman

A Real Women on Health online radio show interview with Kelley Connors, MPH, Womens’ Life Coach and Betsy Furler, CEO, Communications Circles

Betsy Furler started out as a speech pathologist and delighted in helping young children and adults improve their ability to do well at school and feel good about themselves in their early years. However, as much as she enjoyed “being” a speech pathologist, she listened to her  heart which inspired her and to expand her capacity beyond the school walls.

It turns out that by experimenting with technology, she found herself immersed in the new field of digital health including using applications for a more inclusive society.  Her interest grew as she witnessed the use of digital technology by a broader population of people, including the disabled and elderly to improve their health and wellbeing.

Today, she shares her knowledge about using technology and app development to educate others to make a difference for the growing elderly population.  She has spoken at many national and international conferences on the use of technology and disabilities including SXSWInteractive,

While we sometimes get overwhelmed with the idea of reinventing ourself, by integrating the past with our emerging passions, we can see that all that is required is tuning in to your own desires and believing in what stirs you.

The big question is: what is stirring inside you must be revealed with action, trying and learning. It’s all about curiosity and experimentation to live the journey you desire!