WELCOME
TO AN ADVANCE
LOOK AT LUCY
GROUNDBREAKING
CONTENT & INITIATIVES
STANDOUT
TALENT
HOW LUCY
SCALES
WELCOME
TO AN ADVANCE
LOOK AT LUCY
GROUNDBREAKING
CONTENT & INITIATIVES
STANDOUT
TALENT
HOW LUCY
SCALES
IT’S CALLED FREEDOM!
SHATTERING
AGEISM,
GENDER BIAS
& RACISM
SHATTERING
AGEISM,
GENDER BIAS
& RACISM
SHATTERING
AGEISM,
GENDER BIAS
& RACISM
SHATTERING
AGEISM,
GENDER BIAS
& RACISM
IT’S CALLED FREEDOM!
SHATTERING
AGEISM,
GENDER BIAS
& RACISM
SHATTERING
AGEISM,
GENDER BIAS
& RACISM
SHATTERING
AGEISM,
GENDER BIAS
& RACISM
SHATTERING
AGEISM,
GENDER BIAS
& RACISM
who is lucy?
In 1974, archaeologists working in Ethiopia were listening to the Beatles song…
“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” when they came upon the skeleton of a 3-million-year-old female, the first known species to walk upright on two legs. Aptly enough, they named her “Lucy”.
We’ve branded our ground-breaking online community “LUCY” in honor of this “first lady” and to unabashedly salute the power of women everywhere, especially those over 50 who have experienced age, gender and racial bias.
Uniting our voices, our talent, and our boundless tenacity, we want to inspire women everywhere to stand together and triumph over these archaic yet still deeply entrenched forces of discrimination.
Meet Lucy
We are a group of women and men concerned about the future of all women, especially those who are 50+. We bring understanding and perspective to issues affecting untold numbers of women of LUCY’s demographic—specifically, ageism, gender bias, and racism.
Uniting our voices, our talents, and our tenacity, we, the creators of LUCY, inspire women everywhere to view arrival into the 50+ years as the perfect time to push back against these insidious forces and let creativity and achievement soar!
LUCY is about championing women of all races and cultures so they may realize their dreams as they move from invisible to invincible. We offer a supportive space where women can interact and freely discuss age, gender and racial dynamics as they chart the next chapters of their lives.
The LUCY platform will provide a wealth of incredible resources—a library, experts, workshops, videos, and podcasts. And don’t miss our live interactive discussions led by a renowned journalist — a leading voice in international affairs. Get advice and inspiration about the workplace, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, gender equality, and much more.
The goal: helping women achieve their dreams at any age and on their terms. Please join us on our journey!
Videos
STORYTELLING AT ITS BEST
The evergreen Screening Room Series will profile female executives, entrepreneurs, authors, media professionals, artists and others who share personal stories of overcoming fear and triumphing over age, gender and race-related challenges.
The first video presented here features friends, supporters and LUCY management offering a short introduction to LUCY and its Mission. The second video profiles a story of courage and inspiration by LUCY supporter Alessandra Ferri, renowned Prima Ballerina Assoluta.
Podcasts
HOSTED BY KITTY PILGRIM
Podcasts are hosted by Kitty Pilgrim, internationally recognized journalist and produced by Emmy Award winning producer, Catherine Tatge.
Annette Green
International Fragrance icon, legendary leader of The Fragrance Foundation and Author of Spritzing to Success With the Woman who Brought an Industry to its Senses.
Duration: 18:00m
Testimonials
“Lillian [Gilden] is a singular visionary and innovator with tireless optimism who never gives up regardless of how big or persistent the obstacles. Leave it to her to once again reframe a challenge as an opportunity and create the category defining platform to empower this underserved market of active, engaged and involved women to fly higher than at any other stage of their lives. Marketers, ignore this brand at your peril.”
Shari Novick
Co-Founder & CEO, Vee Ventures
LUCY’s fresh, multimedia content is centered around a mission ALL women over 50 understand: The need to transcending age and gender bias. LUCY’s contributors are smart, entertaining mentors and guides to like-minded women everywhere. They remind us of what it means to be fully awake, loving people, capable of sharing our valuable gifts with all — at every age or life stage. How refreshing!
Marleen McDaniel
Co-Founder, former CEO, Women.com
What I really love about LUCY is its promise of a welcoming world with no boundaries where ideas, inspiration, and unlimited possibilities flourish. I applaud its fresh, non-judgmental dedication to women who strive to enjoy the emotional rewards awaiting them in the second half of their lives. It mirrors my philosophy – at 96 years young – to devote oneself to experiencing the most diverse, involved, and creative life imaginable. There are no ifs, ands or buts in the LUCY universe. LUCY sets your spirits free!
Annette Green
International Fragrance icon, legendary leader of The Fragrance Foundation and Author of Spritzing to Success with the Woman who Brought an Industry to its Senses.
When I was a girl, 50 seemed like old age. In my 40s, 80 was a ripe old age. Now that I’m still working full-time past legal retirement age, I see many people active and celebrated in their late 90s. From youth to 110, we have to recognize, plan for, enjoy and share all the ways we are inventing new stretches and pathways of life. Women, who have always faced age discrimination… especially if they are professional and public…have more than an opportunity now. They have an obligation to support and celebrate each other for decades more. We are staying productive and creative. Now we need enterprises like Lucy to make sure we remain relevant, important and connected. I’m proud to be a Lucy cheerleader!!!
Edie Weiner
Futurist / Founder CEO, The Future Hunters
As an owner of my own design firm for 30 years, LUCY provides a powerful support for myself and my clients who have spent their lives growing in business. LUCY’s timely mission will resonate with and support women of all ages with whom I work with in creating environments that support their needs and reflect their personalities at any stage of their lives. Celebrating the wisdom that as women over 50 we have truly “arrived.”
Anne-Marie Barton
Founder and Owner, AMB Design
There was an old adage that said that “life begins at 40.” No. That was old. Really old. Life begins whenever one wants it to. And for many many women, life begins, continues, reinvents
itself and/or starts over at 50, 60 , 70, 80 or at the right time for them. LUCY is an inspirational tribute to the mature woman who has plenty of living to do!!! She will encourage and cheer on so many who have previously felt “put out to pasture” by old-fashion conventional thinking. It’s a new day! A new time! Brava LUCY!
Marilyn Yanovitch
Vice-Chair, Board of Directors New York City Children’s Theater
I love LUCY! Founder Lillian Gilden bowled me over with her passion and dedication. The scope of her vision is truly jaw dropping. And she has assembled a team of top-notch pros – creative, energetic, accomplished – that can bring it to vibrant life. Meticulously thought out and beautifully executed, it will be THE place for women who want to be in great company as they break through boundaries. And boy, is it time!
Bobbi Alpert
President, Chilmark Digital
There is no better time for LUCY! This innovative platform shines a light on the past, engages us in the present and illuminates the future, borrowing “first lady” LUCY, the three-million-year-old female, unearthed in Ethiopia, as a patron saint for women–especially those over 50. It’s time to unearth ageism and gender bias, and to gather as an inspired community to support each other and change the world. With news, podcasts, interactive features, and more, LUCY’S first class team bring us an opportunity to reshape, re-brand, and re-energize. It’s our time!
Sue Mead
International Automotive Expert, Inductee to the Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame, Author, Pilot-in-Training, Award-Winning Automotive News Journalist
PLEASE KEEP ME INFORMED
We welcome hearing from sponsors and co-developers who would like to support LUCY’s mission and explore partnerships.
Please email: lucy@lucytoday.com