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My name is Carter

And here is what I think about these days…

From corporate boardrooms to cozy design studios, and now deep in the world of self-publishing, I’ve lived many creative lives—and I’m still reinventing. Currently soaking up the soul of New Orleans (beignets and brass bands, yes please), I’ve also called Paris, Sydney, Boston, LA, Ohio, and Florida home. I’m a proud Lesbian, a mom to two amazing grown kids, and partner to my favorite human. I’m also a lover of art, books, good design, long beach walks, and strong coffee (especially if served with a croissant in Paris).

Now in my 50s, I find myself asking some big questions:

Is it possible to change your body and feel strong again?

Is it possible to reinvent your career and chase new dreams?

Can the second half of life be even better than the first?

Delicious Perspective is my ongoing attempt to answer those questions—and a few more I haven’t even thought of yet.

I’ve been a coach, a leader, a designer, a storyteller, and a blog-juggler. I've written about travel, food, design, romance, and the messy, beautiful quest to live well. I’ve lost all my work (more than once), walked away, come back, and started again. Because something always brings me back here—writing my way through midlife with humor, heart, and a dash of perspective.

I’m also not afraid to get real about the things we don’t always talk about: ageism, sexism, body shame, career pivots, complicated love, and the strange joy of becoming your truest self later in life. My official family job title has shifted from “Manager” to “Senior Consultant,” and with that has come more freedom—and the occasional wave of “What now?”

So here I am: writing romance stories, sharing self-publishing tips, reflecting on wellness, design, and travel, and laughing (or crying?) through all the moments in between. If you're navigating your own midlife reinvention—or just in the mood for some honest, inspiring, and occasionally snarky stories—pull up a chair. There’s always room at the table for a Delicious Perspective.