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NOVEMBER 2023ISSUE #1CELEBRATING Your life and your storyStunning images ofWomen of differentShapes and SizesWomenwithdifferentStyleDifferentBackgroundsand differentViews of LifeMore than Justa PhotoshootMAGAZINE40 Over40 NOVEMBER 2023ISSUE #1CELEBRATING Your life and your storyStunning images ofWomen of differentShapes and SizesWomenwithdifferentStyleDifferentBackgroundsand differentViews of LifeMore than Justa PhotoshootMAGAZINE40 Over40

It is with great joy and a heartfull of gratitude that I write toyou. The first edition of ourmagazine, "40 over 40," hasbeen an extraordinary journey,and it is my absolute pleasureto share the incredibleexperience with you all.From the very beginning, thisproject has been a lot of fun,and it wouldn't have beenpossible without theremarkable individuals whoentrusted us with their stories.Our vision was to create morethan just a magazine; we aimedto craft an unforgettablePHOTO-SHOOT EXPERIENCEthat celebrated the lives andstories of those over 40.To our fantastic participants, Iextend my heartfelt gratitude.You opened your hearts, sharedyour stories, and allowed me tocapture your true beauty andspirit. Your willingness to take part inthis journey, to be vulnerable infront of the camera, and toshare your experiences wasnothing short of inspiring. Youembraced this adventure withenthusiasm, and yourauthenticity shone through,making every momentmemorable. EDITOR-IN-CHIEFI can't express how excited Iam to share this magazinewith you, and others. Wehope that the stories,images, and experiencesyou'll find within its pageswill touch your hearts andinspire you to see the beautyand spirit within yourself andthose around you. "40 over40" is not just a magazine;it's a celebration of life, areminder that beauty knowsno age, and that our storiesare worth telling.Thank you for joining us onthis incredible journey, andwe can't wait to hear yourthoughts and feedback onceyou've had the chance todive into the magazine. From thePhotographer &Editor It is with great joy and a heartfull of gratitude that I write toyou. The first edition of ourmagazine, "40 over 40," hasbeen an extraordinary journey,and it is my absolute pleasureto share the incredibleexperience with you all.From the very beginning, thisproject has been a lot of fun,and it wouldn't have beenpossible without theremarkable individuals whoentrusted us with their stories.Our vision was to create morethan just a magazine; we aimedto craft an unforgettablePHOTO-SHOOT EXPERIENCEthat celebrated the lives andstories of those over 40.To our fantastic participants, Iextend my heartfelt gratitude.You opened your hearts, sharedyour stories, and allowed me tocapture your true beauty andspirit. Your willingness to take part inthis journey, to be vulnerable infront of the camera, and toshare your experiences wasnothing short of inspiring. Youembraced this adventure withenthusiasm, and yourauthenticity shone through,making every momentmemorable. EDITOR-IN-CHIEFI can't express how excited Iam to share this magazinewith you, and others. Wehope that the stories,images, and experiencesyou'll find within its pageswill touch your hearts andinspire you to see the beautyand spirit within yourself andthose around you. "40 over40" is not just a magazine;it's a celebration of life, areminder that beauty knowsno age, and that our storiesare worth telling.Thank you for joining us onthis incredible journey, andwe can't wait to hear yourthoughts and feedback onceyou've had the chance todive into the magazine. From thePhotographer &Editor

VIKTORIA“Beauty begins themoment you decide tobe yourself.” -Coco Chanel Businesss Owner VIKTORIA“Beauty begins themoment you decide tobe yourself.” -Coco Chanel Businesss Owner

KRISTINNurse in Addition tomy Resilience, FunLoving, ForwardThinking Soul “I am worthy ofeverything I dream of .“ KRISTINNurse in Addition tomy Resilience, FunLoving, ForwardThinking Soul “I am worthy ofeverything I dream of .“

MICHELLEMakeup Artist“Fear is not one feeling.We chose to allow fearto float to the surfacewithout realizing theexcitement, the desire,and the longing thatchurns beneath. For thefirst time in my life, I'mnurturing the feelingsthat coexist with fear.This is going to be anepic ride...” MICHELLEMakeup Artist“Fear is not one feeling.We chose to allow fearto float to the surfacewithout realizing theexcitement, the desire,and the longing thatchurns beneath. For thefirst time in my life, I'mnurturing the feelingsthat coexist with fear.This is going to be anepic ride...”

AMBER“When I was a little girl Iused to believe inmagic. I would talk tothe wind, play in thewater, lay under treesand catch the sun in myhands as it’s lightdripped through theleaves…. Now at 42, I feelawake again and believein it all once more.”MH counsellor AMBER“When I was a little girl Iused to believe inmagic. I would talk tothe wind, play in thewater, lay under treesand catch the sun in myhands as it’s lightdripped through theleaves…. Now at 42, I feelawake again and believein it all once more.”MH counsellor

ALEXANDRAA dedicatedMother and aTrust & EstateSpecialist inPrivate Wealth &Family Office.“When age is merely thenumber of years theworld has been enjoyingyou. Embrace everymoment and let yourwisdom shine.” ALEXANDRAA dedicatedMother and aTrust & EstateSpecialist inPrivate Wealth &Family Office.“When age is merely thenumber of years theworld has been enjoyingyou. Embrace everymoment and let yourwisdom shine.”

GWENNReal Estate Legal Assistant“You are never too oldto set another goal or todream a new dream.” GWENNReal Estate Legal Assistant“You are never too oldto set another goal or todream a new dream.”

WENDYPilot“When we are no longerable to change asituation - we arechallenged to changeourselves.” Viktor E. Frankl ” WENDYPilot“When we are no longerable to change asituation - we arechallenged to changeourselves.” Viktor E. Frankl ”

CHARI’m a mom (to humans and dogs),wife, friend, volunteer, work a fulltime job and a part time job, andMasters Strongman competitor.“Heroes are made,maybe byaccomplishing greatthings, but moreimportantly becausethey’re motivated bypassion andconsistently overcomeobstacles” CHARI’m a mom (to humans and dogs),wife, friend, volunteer, work a fulltime job and a part time job, andMasters Strongman competitor.“Heroes are made,maybe byaccomplishing greatthings, but moreimportantly becausethey’re motivated bypassion andconsistently overcomeobstacles”

BONNIEBehaviour Consultant“When we strive tobecome better than weare, everything aroundus becomes better too“-Paulo Coelho BONNIEBehaviour Consultant“When we strive tobecome better than weare, everything aroundus becomes better too“-Paulo Coelho

JOLENEWine ConnoisseurFrom Medical Fieldto searching for MyPassion andfollowing myDreams... “Change is good; takethat leap and make ithappen!.“ JOLENEWine ConnoisseurFrom Medical Fieldto searching for MyPassion andfollowing myDreams... “Change is good; takethat leap and make ithappen!.“

DIANA“Don't forget whatmakes you you. Thesuccesses and thefailures, the joys andthe sadness, yourknowledge and yourlack of knowledge, thegood and the bad, yourexperience and you lackof experience and evenwhat you love and whatyou hate. From all ofthat... there you are. “Registered Nurse DIANA“Don't forget whatmakes you you. Thesuccesses and thefailures, the joys andthe sadness, yourknowledge and yourlack of knowledge, thegood and the bad, yourexperience and you lackof experience and evenwhat you love and whatyou hate. From all ofthat... there you are. “Registered Nurse

TANYAStudent onHer way to aBachelor ofNursingDegree.“Be afraid…and do itanyway. ” TANYAStudent onHer way to aBachelor ofNursingDegree.“Be afraid…and do itanyway. ”

MARYLife Coach“Intention must befollowed with an actionstep in the direction ofyour dream! Whatwould you love?” MARYLife Coach“Intention must befollowed with an actionstep in the direction ofyour dream! Whatwould you love?”

MEGHAN“Outer beauty attracts,but inner beautycaptivates.”Registered Nurse &Esthetician MEGHAN“Outer beauty attracts,but inner beautycaptivates.”Registered Nurse &Esthetician

STEPHANIEHSE & Operations Coordinator “Prepare to beResilient.” STEPHANIEHSE & Operations Coordinator “Prepare to beResilient.”

ALICEPreschool Educator &Mother of Two"It is worse to staywhere one does notbelong at all than towander about lost for awhile and looking forthe psychic and soulfulkinship one requires.” ALICEPreschool Educator &Mother of Two"It is worse to staywhere one does notbelong at all than towander about lost for awhile and looking forthe psychic and soulfulkinship one requires.”

ANGIE"The most alluring thinga woman can have isconfidence.” - BeyonceRegistered Nurse ANGIE"The most alluring thinga woman can have isconfidence.” - BeyonceRegistered Nurse

JOANNE"In your heart and soul,I hope you dance!" JOANNE"In your heart and soul,I hope you dance!"

LEXI"Embrace your journeywithout dwelling on“should haves”, “wouldhaves”, or “couldhaves”. Your steps, evenif imperfect, havebrought you to whereyou are today."Teacher LEXI"Embrace your journeywithout dwelling on“should haves”, “wouldhaves”, or “couldhaves”. Your steps, evenif imperfect, havebrought you to whereyou are today."Teacher

LANA“It's on the other side ofthe storm; that you findyour true strenghts.”Care Provider LANA“It's on the other side ofthe storm; that you findyour true strenghts.”Care Provider

GAYLE GAYLE

HEATHERFloor Supervisor forTable Games atDeerfoot Inn & CassinoOnly worry about whatmoney Can't fix.” HEATHERFloor Supervisor forTable Games atDeerfoot Inn & CasinoOnly worry about whatmoney Can't fix.”

BREN“Alone by herself, shebuilt the kingdom shewanted.”Business owner & Entrepreneur BREN“Alone by herself, shebuilt the kingdom shewanted.”Business owner & Entrepreneur

CHERPHOTOGRAPHER & RN“Know your worth, andalways be true toyourself.” CHERPHOTOGRAPHER & RN“Know your worth, andalways be true toyourself.”

JENNYMulti-talented individualwith a flair for personalstyle and photography.Her true calling ismentoring girls to boosttheir confidence andembrace theiruniqueness. Shecombines her fashionsense and artistic visionto help clients both lookand feel their best,creating love and joythrough her passions.“Life is short, so don'ttake yourself soseriously.” JENNYMulti-talented individualwith a flair for personalstyle and photography.Her true calling ismentoring girls to boosttheir confidence andembrace theiruniqueness. Shecombines her fashionsense and artistic visionto help clients both lookand feel their best,creating love and joythrough her passions.“Life is short, so don'ttake yourself soseriously.”

CAROL"Strive for continuousimprovement, insteadof perfection."Medi Spa Owner& Aesthetician CAROL"Strive for continuousimprovement, insteadof perfection."Medi Spa Owner& Aesthetician

ERINN“Whether you think youcan or think you can’t,you’re right.”-Henry FordAccount Manager for Hugel Aesthetics ERINN“Whether you think youcan or think you can’t,you’re right.”-Henry FordAccount Manager for Hugel Aesthetics

REBEKAHRevenue Managerfor SteelhausTechnologiesLtd“You will never knowwhere that first stepwill take you, but youwon’t go anywhereunless you take it. Youare capable of morethan you ever dreamedpossible, so just moveforward and enjoy thejourney.” REBEKAHRevenue Managerfor SteelhausTechnologiesLtd“You will never knowwhere that first stepwill take you, but youwon’t go anywhereunless you take it. Youare capable of morethan you ever dreamedpossible, so just moveforward and enjoy thejourney.”

SHEILA"Take into account thatgreat love and greatachievements involvegreat risks."Legal Assistant SHEILA"Take into account thatgreat love and greatachievements involvegreat risks."Legal Assistant

Mary DawnExecutive director inVictim Services forthe RCMP“Savour every momentto its fullest, as thesemoments shape ourcherished memories.Anything less, amountsto wasted time.” Mary DawnExecutive director inVictim Services forthe RCMP“Savour every momentto its fullest, as thesemoments shape ourcherished memories.Anything less, amountsto wasted time.”

FLORENCEA Devoted Mother“You are your own greatest adversary, but also yourmost powerful ally. Choose to conquer, overcome andbecome the hero of your own story.” FLORENCEA Devoted Mother“You are your own greatest adversary, but also yourmost powerful ally. Choose to conquer, overcome andbecome the hero of your own story.”

TARADevelopmentServicesManager forthe Town ofClaresholm"I can be changed bywhat happens to me.But I refuse to bereduced by it." -Maya Angelou TARADevelopmentServicesManager forthe Town ofClaresholm"I can be changed bywhat happens to me.But I refuse to bereduced by it." -Maya Angelou

JEANAvid worldtraveler,experiencedyogi, novicewatercoloritand terribleukulele player.“For beautiful eyes, lookfor the good in others.”– Audrey Hepburn JEANAvid worldtraveler,experiencedyogi, novicewatercoloritand terribleukulele player.“For beautiful eyes, lookfor the good in others.”– Audrey Hepburn

ALEXIS“Though she be butlittle, she is fierce.”Registered Nurse& Manager ALEXIS“Though she be butlittle, she is fierce.”Registered Nurse& Manager

DANIBusiness OwnerCystic FibrosisDouble Lung TransplantKindnsey TransplantCancer Survivor“My scars tell a story.They are a reminder oftimes when life tried tobreak me, but failed,They are markings ofwhere the structure ofmy character waswelded.” DANIBusiness OwnerCystic FibrosisDouble Lung TransplantKidney TransplantCancer Survivor“My scars tell a story.They are a reminder oftimes when life tried tobreak me, but failed,They are markings ofwhere the structure ofmy character waswelded.”

REBECCANurse Practitioner &Writer“Two Faced: the one yousee and the one I hide?” REBECCANurse Practitioner &Writer“Two Faced: the one yousee and the one I hide?”

CYNTHIAFacilitator ofParenting Classesand PostpartumSupportGroup/PeerSupporter/Administration at non-profit“Shoot for the moon.Even if you miss, you'llland among the stars." -Norman Vincent Peale CYNTHIAFacilitator ofParenting Classesand PostpartumSupportGroup/PeerSupporter/Administration at non-profit“Shoot for the moon.Even if you miss, you'llland among the stars." -Norman Vincent Peale

JILLEsthetician/CosmeticTattoo Artist/EnergyAlchemist“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. Theround pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently.They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. Youcan quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the onlything you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They pushthe human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones,we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they canchange the world, are the ones who do.” -Rob Siltanen JILLEsthetician/CosmeticTattoo Artist/EnergyAlchemist“Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. Theround pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently.They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. Youcan quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the onlything you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things. They pushthe human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones,we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they canchange the world, are the ones who do.” -Rob Siltanen

ANTONIA“A woman is the fullcircle. Within her is thepower to create,nurture and transform.” Restauranteur ANTONIA“A woman is the fullcircle. Within her is thepower to create,nurture and transform.” Restauranteur

CAMILLEI am a beautifulWoman of 50years. A motherof 2 amazinggrown children, aBaba of 4beautifulgrandbabies andcounting! “Never give up hope,hold onto it closely. Tohave hope is to be ableto see there is lightdespite all of thedarkness. When youchoose hope, anything’spossible.” CAMILLEI am a beautifulWoman of 50years. A motherof 2 amazinggrown children, aBaba of 4beautifulgrandbabies andcounting! “Never give up hope,hold onto it closely. Tohave hope is to be ableto see there is lightdespite all of thedarkness. When youchoose hope, anything’spossible.”

“Life really does begin atforty. Up until then, youare just doing research.”― Carl Jung “Life really does begin atforty. Up until then, youare just doing research.”― Carl Jung

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