After an exciting journey spanning over 20 film festivals and winning more than 40 awards in various categories, 84-year-old Summerville native Jo-Ann “Jody” Bierer Wilhelm can finally celebrate. Her lifelong dream of seeing her remarkable true story adapted into a film has come to fruition with the release of “Letters to Stephanie,” now available for… The post A Dream Comes True first appeared on Skirt Magazine ..read more

Do you think there should be an age limit on becoming a mother? From my childhood observation, if a woman gave birth to a child while over the age of 40, that pregnancy was not planned. As a kid, it appeared like women getting pregnant was a simple part of life. It was rare to… The post Pregnant Over 35! How Old is Too Old to Become Pregnant? first appeared on Skirt Magazine ..read more

Midlife: that elusive phase of life we seldom prepare for. We meticulously planned our careers and dreamt of our futures, but who anticipated the uncertainties that unfold after achieving the ‘grown-up’ status? Not many, including myself. As I entered my mid-thirties, having ticked off all the conventional boxes – degree, job, home, family – instead… The post Turning a Midlife Crisis into a Midlife Calling first appeared on Skirt Magazine ..read more

More and more women are either owners or partners in successful businesses. There are good reasons for this trend. A woman tends to research, ask pertinent questions, and work with colleagues to get answers that will result in success for her business. Whether it is in the area of technical, financial, or marketing, a woman… The post Why Women Make Great Business Owners first appeared on Skirt Magazine ..read more

Embarking on a solo journey, especially as a woman, can feel intimidating, but it is the most rewarding experience. Picture diving headfirst into a whirlwind of self-discovery, kicking boredom to the curb. This isn’t your average vacation; it’s a deep dive into your inner self really tapping into new cultures, experiences, and expanding your mind.… The post The Allure of Solo Travel first appeared on Skirt Magazine ..read more

I combed my hair and put a little gloss on my lips and I thought, as I sometimes do, of the words of Burt Bacharach, “Hey little girl comb your hair fix your makeup.” Those words remind me of all the marriage and relationship advice that I’ve heard over my life.  The advice has come from… The post Marriage Advice from Burt Bacharach first appeared on Skirt Magazine ..read more

The last words anyone wants to hear are a diagnosis of any nature. If you are a woman juggling life’s challenges – working, cooking, cleaning, daycare, carpools, husbands, partners — you name it, adding another element is devastating. Then diabetes was added to the mix. As a newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetic you probably were… The post Take this pill and come back in six months first appeared on Skirt Magazine ..read more

We’re waiting, with a group of close friends, for a table at our favorite bistro. Two of the men are carrying the new bag that seems to be popular today-the wine bag. All around us, we see other couples and groups of friends with similar bags, some fancy designer cloth ones, others simple colored paper.… The post Wine, Wine Everywhere – So, Do You Have a Drinking Problem? first appeared on Skirt Magazine ..read more

These days, it feels like everyone is writing fantasy. Bookstore shelves seem to be teeming with fantastical characters, fire-breathing dragons, and foreboding mythical creatures. Winnifred Tataw, however, is taking a slightly different approach in her writing.  Tataw, who currently lives in South Carolina, has been publishing stories and novels since 2018, and is currently working… The post Finding Family in Fiction: How One Fantasy Author is Changing the Game first appeared on Skirt Magazine ..read more

The 11th annual weekend of films will take place Feb 22-25 at the Terrace Theater on James Island. Advance tickets are available at Terracetheater.com/jewish-filmfest This year’s films include: “RABBI ON THE BLOCK” Thursday, 2/22 @ 7 pm Meet Tamar Manasseh, the charismatic rabbi from the south side of Chicago in this powerful documentary. She takes… The post Jewish Film Festival first appeared on Skirt Magazine ..read more