About Sassy Sister Stuff
From Educator & Caregiver to Midlife Mentor — Helping Women 50+ Thrive with Confidence and Sass
Welcome to Sassy Sister Stuff — a vibrant community where women over 50 embrace midlife with confidence, joy, and a dash of sass.
Hi, I’m Susan Ballinger💜
I’m delighted you’re here! If you’re looking for an awesome community of women 50+ who are navigating midlife with courage and curiosity—you’ve found your sisterhood.
Here’s what you’ll discover at Sassy Sister Stuff:
- Encouragement to live midlife (and beyond) with confidence, peace, sass, and purpose
- Actionable tips about well-being, personal growth, self-care, happiness, mindset, and more
- More than 1000 empowering articles and inspiring content designed to support and motivate women in midlife and beyond
- Advice and insights about caregiving based on my personal experiences
Let’s Celebrate Women Over 50: Share, Support, & Inspire
Here at Sassy Sister Stuff, we believe life after 50 is an adventure. Aging women deserve a positive space to share stories, support each other, and inspire confidence throughout every stage of midlife and beyond.
About Me: Life, Lessons, and Expertise
I have decades of experience as a teacher, school administrator, and women’s advocate. I’ve studied mindset and human development, and have been honored with awards like Teacher of the Year and the Maryland State Christa McAuliffe Fellowship. Now, I use my experience and expertise to support YOU as you thrive in midlife.
Life changed in my 50s—a workplace traumatic brain injury led to early retirement. Healing over the next three years taught me resilience, compassion, patience, and the value of authentic living—lessons I now share with women facing new chapters later in life.
Caregiving in Midlife
Before long, it was necessary to start caring for elderly loved ones—deepening my understanding of resilience, reinvention, advocacy, and the emotional load of caregiving. These are the real-life lessons I now share here on Sassy Sister Stuff.
As a caregiver to aging parents, I intimately know the exhaustion, paperwork, emotional weight, and love that come with it. I write here to offer support, guidance, and solidarity to women on that path.
Education is in My DNA
With advanced degrees in Human Resource Development and Educational Leadership—and a career that includes writing, curriculum development, and research—I’ve always taught, mentored, and inspired. Now, I do it through this blog, where mindset meets midlife magic.
Adventure and Self-Care in Midlife
Amazingly, my husband and I were able to carve out time for travel and adventures after I retired, too. Traveling is therapy for the soul.
Exploring new places has been one of the most transformative ways I’ve nurtured my personal growth and well-being in midlife. Whether it’s a quiet escape to the ocean or
a long trip out west, I’ve found that stepping outside of daily routines brings clarity, joy, and a renewed sense of purpose.
“Life is about balance. Be kind, but don’t let people abuse you. Trust, but don’t be deceived. Be content, but never stop improving yourself.” ~ Zig Ziglar
Finding Purpose: Why I Started This Blog
So here we are today. Retirement can be a major life shift in itself—one that comes with new challenges, opportunities, and a need for purpose. I eventually found myself asking, What’s next?
That’s when I started Sassy Sister Stuff! During my own midlife reinvention, I started Sassy Sister Stuff as a personal blog. Today, it’s grown into a vibrant community for women over 50 who want to thrive together.
“I don’t chase perfection, but I do believe in progress, joy, and embracing life fully—and that’s the message I share here on Sassy Sister Stuff.“
~ Susan Ballinger, Sassy Sister Stuff
Here on Sassy Sister Stuff, you’ll find encouragement, practical advice, wisdom, and inspiration—based on my life experiences—to make the most of your midlife journey. We’ll celebrate the wit, wisdom, and wonder that comes with experience—because this stage of life is meant to be lived vibrantly!
Celebrating Sisterhood
This community wouldn’t exist without my Sassy Sisters—five women who’ve been some of my best friends for decades.
Their unwavering support inspired this space, and together, we know that lasting friendship for women is the true secret to thriving as you age.
Today, the bond we share reminds me of the importance of connection—especially for women in midlife and beyond.
Ready to Join the Journey?
Let’s Connect!
I’d love to hear your story.
- 🌸 FOLLOW ME on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok, too!
- 💌 SUBSCRIBE to Sassy Sister Stuff on the HOME Page so I can send you a monthly newsletter that will support and inspire you!
- 💬EMAIL ME at susan@sassysisterstuff.com to share your midlife story. (I read and respond to every message!)
Remember: Midlife is not the finish line—it’s just the beginning. Let’s live it together with confidence, joy, and a little sass!
With love and endless sass,
Susan ✨💜
