I’m a new age 60 something year old woman, ageless, but not ageist. I’m free range, free spirited, free willed, not on a leash. I like to get my feelings out and share my great zest for life by airing my feelings here.
I’m a story telling, shopping savvy, cappuccino sipping, book reading, healthy eating, outdoor lifestyle loving, world traveller.
I commenced 50 Shades of Age in 2012 as a platform to encourage and inspire women of my age. The majority of us have led a busy fulfilled life being mothers, wives and co-breadwinners. After reaching that milestone age of 50, with kids leaving the nest and feeling unemployable, I felt a big void in my life. It was with this in mind that I decided to start up 50 Shades Of Age – a website where I could reach out to my sisters and tell them that their lives could be so much more. I wanted to be the voice for the new-age over 50 year olds to empower and motivate them to feel worthy again! We have so much to offer.
The over 50’s age group are the fastest growing group of jetsetters. We are off “spending the kids inheritance” and seeing a bit of the world! There is a whole new market out there for my generation as we become more savvy at ‘surfing the net’ on our iPhones, iPads and tablets.
My real passion is travelling and photographing brilliant destinations both within Australia and overseas. I hope to continue to bring more stories about this very popular past-time for our age group.
Published Articles
- In January 2016 I published my first magazine article in Just Better Living regarding my experience swimming with the Whale Sharks on the Ningaloo Reef.
- In July 2016 I became a regular contributor to the Visit Gold Coast website
- In July 2016 I published an article on Japan National Tourism Organisation website
- In January 2017 I became a regular contributor to the Discover Ipswich website
- In November 2020 I wrote a chapter on the Northern Coast of New South Wales for the Big Lap Bible book and I’m now a regular contributor to their website.
- In 2022 I commenced working with a residential cruise line – Victoria Cruises Line, creating blogs and promoting their cruises on social media and monthly newsletters.
- In July 2022 I commenced part-time copywriting for Mankind Digital writing content for tourism websites: Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism, Kangaroo Island Tourism Alliance and Perth Airport.
- In June 2023 I did a podcast titled “Tips for Solo Women When Travelling”.
- In January 2025 I did a podcast titled “Midlife Marriage Breakdown”.
- In November 2025 I did another podcast titled “Starting Over After 60”.
Media Familiariztion Trips
- In June 2016 I had the opportunity to travel to Northern Japan on a Media Familiarization trip which gave me a new found appreciation of this beautiful Asian country.
- In March 2017 I spent a couple of days at Tweeters Country Retreat in Crows Nest, near Toowoomba on an influencer’s stay.
- In April 2017 I travelled to Ipswich on a Media Familiarization trip for a weekend of indulgence that included a Hot Air Balloon flight, a night in a Hotel and dinner.
- In November 2025 I attended a week-long “Mega-Fam” with Wendy Wu Tours to Chongqing in China.
*** Rated as #6 in the top 100 over 50 women blogs or websites in 2022 ***
CONTACT ME
I would love to hear from my readers with
any contributions, feedback or ideas.
You can email me at
kathymarris@gmail.com