Cheril N. Clarke – Exploring Midlife Journeys Through Fiction, Growth, And Empowerment

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Season 5 Episode 12 Are you ready to dive into a world where midlife characters reflect real-life growth self-discovery and the complexities of relationships Welcome to Mature Allure In this inspiring episode I m joined by Cheril N Clarke a seasoned writer Cheril shares her journey from corporate America to creative storytelling and how her midlife characters reflect the real-life journeys of self-discovery growth and empowerment We discuss her decision to write about women in midlife her creative process and her characters unique insights into love lust and personal fulfillment Cheril also opens up about the power of storytelling as a means to explore emotional depths and the importance of understanding sexual wellness and relationships from a holistic perspective Join us as we explore how Cheril crafts stories that resonate Cheril N Clarke is a multi-faceted writer for over 22 years Starting her creative journey at 19 she has penned several novellas short stories children s books and award-winning stage plays Her work has been featured in numerous publications such as Curve magazine NPR and Philadelphia Gay News What we discuss 01 35 Cheril s background in writing and her corporate-to-creative journey 04 35 The inspiration behind writing midlife characters and exploring their unique journeys 06 04 Character interviews bringing her fictional characters to life for her readers 09 59 Defining sexual wellness and how it plays into her characters lives 12 30 Exploring Trip a novel where the main character embarks on a transformative mystical journey 16 04 How writing about midlife characters has influenced Cheril s own self-discovery 20 25 Navigating life s imperfections how Cheril s characters mirror real life 27 22 Cheril s tips on maintaining physical and mental wellness in midlife Key Takeaways Cheril s stories challenge the notion that desire fades with age Embrace Imperfection Unrealistic expectations can block opportunities Intergenerational Wisdom The value of connections with both older and younger individuals for a well-rounded perspective Learn more about Sherri O Website https matureallure net Facebook https www facebook com 4matureallure YouTube https www youtube com mature allureInstagram mature allureDon t forget to subscribe to the Mature Allure podcast for more inspiring stories and discussions on self-love and empowerment For feedback questions or suggestions for future episodes reach out to us through our website or social media channels We d love to hear from you Hosted by Ausha See ausha co privacy-policy for more information Click here to visit this podcast episode

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