Who we are
Freedom in Later Life is a growing community of people over 50 who are refusing to fade quietly into the background. We’re not done dreaming, building, changing, or showing up — and we don’t believe life has an expiration date.
This project began from frustration. Too many of us are told that aging is about decline, invisibility, or “settling down.” But we know the truth: there’s still so much more to live, to create, to discover.
Here, you’ll find:
Inspiring ideas that challenge cultural norms around aging
Alternative lifestyles and stories from people doing things their own way
Tools and resources to help you build a life of freedom — on your own terms
If you’ve ever thought, “There’s still something I want to do, but maybe it’s too late…” — this space is for you.
Welcome to Freedom in Later Life. Let’s age without limits
About the Founder
Freedom in Later Life was founded by Anna Zannides, a writer and author who knows what it means to start over — and to question everything.
After her 30-year marriage ended and her career collapsed, Anna found herself at 52, standing at a turning point.
That moment sparked a journey — from a Buddhist monastery in Nepal to the deeper, internal shifts that come with rebuilding your life from the ground up.
Her first book, How Did I Get Here? tells part of that story.
But Freedom in Later Life was born from what came after: the growing realisation that society’s story about aging doesn’t fit — and never really did.
This platform is her answer to that.