In this conversation best-selling author and Catholic speaker Maria Morera Johnson shares about her new book ”A Beautiful Second Act: Saints and Soul Sisters Who Taught me to Age With Grace.” Maria explores the adventure of life’s second half, drawing inspiration from twenty saints and “soul sisters” who faced challenges with courage. As advancements in health and medicine extend our lifespan, women of the “sandwich generation” — those balancing the needs of both children and parents — are experiencing a multitude of challenges as they transition out of the workforce and into the promise of retirement. This book contains encouragement and wisdom from saints and contemporary soul sisters who experienced similar challenges during their transition to midlife and beyond and offers insight into the aging process.