E286: Melissa Davey - Dreams Reimagined: Embracing Life's second act
Melissa Davey, retired from a lengthy corporate career in her
sixties, to pursue her second act and dream of becoming a
filmmaker. Her first film, Beyond Sixty, is an award-winning
feature length documentary that challenges the way we feel about
aging and
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Learn more about Melissa at: Beyond SixtyShow notes with time
stamps:
[01:56] Melissa’s Journey to Filmmaking.
[04:51] Pursuing her dream of filmmaking at age 65.
[09:24] It all happened because she was open to it.
[10:53] Her experience of being on set with Shyamalan.
[17:31] Making documentaries about people like her, women over
the age of 60.
️ [23:34] Melissa's latest documentary was Climbing into Life.
[27:53] If you open yourself up to all the possibilities,
something is bound to click.
[31:46] Her love for saxophone and traveling.
Key Takeaways:
Age is not a barrier to pursuing dreams.
Melissa’s story is a testament to the power of reinvention and
the importance of listening to one’s inner voice, no matter how
late in life.
Serendipity and openness to opportunities can
lead to life-changing moments. Melissa’s chance encounter with
M. Night Shyamalan was a catalyst for her new career.
Storytelling matters. By focusing on the
stories of ordinary women over 60, Melissa highlights the
importance of representation and the value of diverse voices in
media.
Surround yourself with experts. Melissa’s
success in both her corporate career and filmmaking stems from
her ability to recognize her limitations and build strong
teams.
Alignment over chasing. Success often comes
when you focus on what truly excites you, rather than chasing
external validation or prizes.
Fear is natural, but don’t let it stop you.
Melissa’s story is a reminder that fear of failure or lack of
experience shouldn’t hold you back from pursuing your dreams.
Energy comes from passion. Doing what you love
replenishes your energy, making it easier to stay motivated and
inspired.
It’s never too late to learn. Whether it’s
filmmaking, climbing, or playing the saxophone, Melissa’s story
proves that age is no barrier to trying something new.
Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know
what you enjoyed at:
Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com)
Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast
stamps:
[01:56] Melissa’s Journey to Filmmaking.
[04:51] Pursuing her dream of filmmaking at age 65.
[09:24] It all happened because she was open to it.
[10:53] Her experience of being on set with Shyamalan.
[17:31] Making documentaries about people like her, women over
the age of 60.
️ [23:34] Melissa's latest documentary was Climbing into Life.
[27:53] If you open yourself up to all the possibilities,
something is bound to click.
[31:46] Her love for saxophone and traveling.
Key Takeaways:
Age is not a barrier to pursuing dreams.
Melissa’s story is a testament to the power of reinvention and
the importance of listening to one’s inner voice, no matter how
late in life.
Serendipity and openness to opportunities can
lead to life-changing moments. Melissa’s chance encounter with
M. Night Shyamalan was a catalyst for her new career.
Storytelling matters. By focusing on the
stories of ordinary women over 60, Melissa highlights the
importance of representation and the value of diverse voices in
media.
Surround yourself with experts. Melissa’s
success in both her corporate career and filmmaking stems from
her ability to recognize her limitations and build strong
teams.
Alignment over chasing. Success often comes
when you focus on what truly excites you, rather than chasing
external validation or prizes.
Fear is natural, but don’t let it stop you.
Melissa’s story is a reminder that fear of failure or lack of
experience shouldn’t hold you back from pursuing your dreams.
Energy comes from passion. Doing what you love
replenishes your energy, making it easier to stay motivated and
inspired.
It’s never too late to learn. Whether it’s
filmmaking, climbing, or playing the saxophone, Melissa’s story
proves that age is no barrier to trying something new.
Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know
what you enjoyed at:
Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com)
Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast
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