Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy

From Caregiving to Filmmaking: Katie Prentiss' Midlife Transformation

Kimberly Benoy-Registered Nurse, Aromatherapist, Wife and Mom Episode 205

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In this episode of Midlife with Courage, Kim welcomes Katie Prentiss, a filmmaker and actor from Portland, Oregon, who shares her extraordinary journey of embracing creativity and caregiving in midlife.

Katie talks about her transition from being a stay-at-home mom and portrait photographer to diving into the world of acting and filmmaking.
She discusses her mother's battle with frontal temporal dementia (FTD), her midlife pivot to acting, and her ambitious project, 'Wake Up Maggie,' which aims to raise awareness for this lesser-known type of dementia.

Katie's story is a testament to resilience and the pursuit of passion, highlighting the courage required to navigate life's unexpected turns. Listen to this inspiring conversation filled with valuable insights and words of encouragement.

00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage
00:26 Meet Katie Prentiss
01:17 Katie's Courageous Journey
02:14 From Stay-at-Home Mom to Entrepreneur
05:49 The Acting Leap
15:46 Creating Her Own Work
22:44 Raising Awareness for FTD
29:27 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Follow Katie on her WEBSITE to learn more about her. 

If you want to learn more about her new movie "Wake Up Maggie" you can go to her Instagram account. You will find updates about the movie's progress and learn how you can support her mission of bringing awareness to FTD. 




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