This is 64: Multi-Hyphenate Stephanie Weaver Responds to The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire

From the time I was 10, I’ve been obsessed with what it means to grow older. I’m curious about what it means to others, of all ages, and so I invite them to take “ The Oldster Magazine Questionnaire.”

Sometimes you’ll find responses from writers, musicians, and artists you’ve heard of—like Kate Pierson, Neko Case, Rosie O’Donnell, Ava Duvernay, Jerry Saltz, Lucy Sante, magazine legend Tom Junod, Ricki Lake, Hilma Wolitzer, Elizabeth Gilbert, Judith Viorst, Cheryl Strayed, Deesha Philyaw, Chloe Caldwell, etc.—but more often it will be people ( of all ages ) you haven’t heard of, Humans of New York -style. ( Check out all the Oldster interviews… )

Here, public speaking coach, public health administrator, and author responds. - Sari Botton

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Stephanie Weaver photographed at Oceanside Pier, Oceanside, CA.Stephanie Weaver, MPH embodies resilience and transformation. With a rich career spanning museum storytelling, public health, and speaker coaching, she has worked across diverse landscapes – from The San Diego Zoo to The White House. A world traveler who embarked on a solo journey through Southeast Asia at 28, Weaver has curated TEDxSanDiego, coached hundreds of speakers, and authored five books that illuminate the power of personal narrative.

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How old are you?

64.

Is there another age you associate with yourself in your mind? If so, what is it? And why, do you think?

Emotionally and spiritually, I feel like I’m in my early 50s. It was a particularly wonderful time for me in terms of my work, my relationship with my partner, and my health. The year I turned 50 I decided to say yes to everything within reason. I followed a passion and started a fo…