Wisdom in the Frame: Aging, Identity & Brand Presence
- eveenslow
- Sep 23
- 2 min read
Have you ever caught your reflection and thought, “Wait… I look like that?”
Not in a critical way—just surprised. As if the image in the mirror doesn’t quite match the one in your mind. I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how we evolve. How we age. How our visual identity shifts over time. And how that shift impacts how we show up in the world—especially professionally.
In recent weeks, several clients have shared a quiet fear: “If I leave my job, will hiring managers think I’m too old?” It’s a valid concern. Ageism is real. But here’s what I believe:
If you show up as vibrant, current, and excited about where your industry is headed—if you speak with clarity, curiosity, and thought leadership—then you will be seen as relevant. Because you are.
But here’s the catch: If you fear how you look… how you read on screen… how others perceive your age… That fear can set the tone for the entire conversation. It can dim your energy before you even speak.
What if we flipped the script? What if we embraced the assets we have because of our age?
The hard-earned wisdom. The lived experience. The ability to see patterns, connect dots, and lead with nuance. And what if our visual identity—our style, our presence, our screen energy—reflected that wisdom? Think of Helen Mirren, Jamie Lee Curtis, Stanley Tucci, Angela Bassett. They’re not chasing youth. They’re embodying truth. Their style tells a story of confidence, clarity, and unapologetic self-expression.
So here’s my invitation to you:
Each day, you’ll receive a short prompt to help you explore how your age, experience, and energy show up in your brand—from your wardrobe to your LinkedIn profile to your screen presence. This isn’t about reinvention. It’s about reclamation. Let’s make wisdom visible. Let’s make relevance undeniable.
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With wisdom, also comes grit! I want to introduce you to my colleague, Shannon Huffman Polson— I highly recommend subscribing to her newsletter - Facing the Wind. Her insights on grit, resilience, and purpose are powerful and practical—always worth the read.
With admiration,
Eve
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