TrailblazHER Talk in Orange County, Ca

Join us at Orange County’s Environmental Nature Center for a candid and uplifting conversation on reframing midlife—not as a crisis, but as a time of growth, empowerment, and renewed purpose.

Emory alumnae Dr. Shayna Kaufmann 86C, psychologist and author of Embrace the Middle, and Jennifer Crabb Kyles 98Ox 00C, Assistant VP of the Alumni Engagement at Emory University, will talk about shifting the outdated stigma around aging, embracing the richness of the life stage, and cultivating meaningful connections—both personally and professionally.

Discover how midlife can be a time of profound transformation, deeper self-understanding, and expanding your community in ways that enrich every aspect of your life. Whether you’re navigating transitions, chasing a dream, or simply looking to reconnect with yourself, this conversation will leave you inspired, supported, and seen.

The TrailblazHER Talks series unites the Emory community to explore the intersections of professional success, personal fulfillment, and leadership—through the lens of extraordinary alumnae. TrailblazHER Talks is presented in partnership with the Women of Emory Impact Circle Fund, a giving vehicle at Emory that supports the causes important to women and girls through the power of collective philanthropy.