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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2026 · 18 MIN

Starting a Creative Career After Retirement: Paula Panariello's Inspiring Journey from Nurse to Novelist | The Making of Me

from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde

Can your boldest, most creative chapter actually begin after retirement?In this delightful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Paula Panariello shares how she swapped a decades-long nursing career for historical romance writing — penning six novels, with more on the way, all starting from scratch in retirement.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:What motivated Paula to start completely from scratch later in lifeThe unexpected joys and challenges of beginning a brand-new creative careerWhy it's never too late to chase the dreams you've always carriedHow staying mentally active fuels creativity and purpose at any ageThe practical steps Paula took — from learning tech basics to finding an editor — to bring her stories to lifeHow she overcame self-doubt to publish not just one, but six novelsWhether you're contemplating your own second act or simply love stories of reinvention — Paula proves it's possible to begin again at any age.🔗 Check out Paula's books & learn more: http://paulapan.com/📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it inspired you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one dream you've been waiting to start, no matter your age?#SecondAct #Retirement #MakingOfMePodcast #PaulaPanariello #HistoricalRomance #Podcast #NeverTooLate #Reinvention #Creativity #Writing #Resilience #NewBeginnings #Inspiration #Author #PersonalGrowth

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