Meet Denise Lampron

Growing up I thought 50 was old.  When I reached 50, I felt my life was on the down hill slope.  Was I still interesting? Attractive?  Vital?  Visible?  Did I have something meaningful to contribute?  Had everything I worked toward, professionally and personally have purpose and value?  What did my future hold?  Did I want to live my life differently than in the past?  How long did I want to work?  What about retirement?

With the help of a trusted older friend and mentor (who was breaking all the stereotypes of aging), I was able to see that I had a full, happy life waiting for me.  That’s when I began to reframe the negative thoughts I had about aging.  I was not going to passively wait for aging or retirement to happen, I was going to proactively prepare for the life I could now envision!

I realized that society was not my friend, but reminded me of my age.  I found that the culture at large does not support growing older.  I fought against the belief that if a woman is no longer able to have children, she is disposable and not desirable.  I became keenly aware of the favored younger woman who wins the prize!  I washed away my greying hair until one day I finally understood that my grey hair and overall aging was giving me access to something deep and profound.  I had entered a stage in life that was sacred.  It was a culmination of all I had learned and experienced in life.  Aging was a right of passage and I wanted to embrace it not ignore it.

That was 20 years ago.  Today at 70, I feel more alive, present and visible than I did at 50.  I have taken a conscious stand for growing older — by talking about it, living authentically, updating my personal style and appearance, engaging the self-care required to stay strong, acknowledging my value and putting practices into place that support me.

I was inspired to create the Art of Mindful Aging Program as a place for mature adults to gather, share, discover and empower their personal aging journey.

Not one of us will escape aging!  But we can grow old in a way that is joy-filled and supportive.  I am committed to changing the paradigm on aging and am confident that my program will provide you with the information and tools you need to age on your terms, with honor and respect.
 

Courses Taught and Public Speaking

Interview with Andrea Pflaumer, Author, Relationship and Self-Care, January 2022

Interview with Anasuya Basil, Midlife & Beyond: More Soul (and Less Role) for Secrets of Dynamic Midlife Women Summit, October 2021

The Art of Your Color Palette – Studying Formal and Informal Neutrals, September 2021

The Art of Menopause Virtual Course, September 2021

Art of Transformation: Upleveling Our Visual Expression with Melody LeBaron on Mature Beauty & Style, August 2021

Miracle U Podcast with Vince Kramer, Imagine Miracles, Episode #114, Getting Permission with Denise Lampron, July 2021

The Art of Well Being for Women Virtual Course, April 2021

The Art of Mindful Aging Virtual Course, March 2021

Guest Speaker, Los Angeles County Management Council’s Program, “Planning Today for Tomorrow,” February 2019

Speaker, Grand Opening, Bindupoint Center for Presence, The Wisdom of Uncertainty in Aging, 2018

The Art of Mindful Aging Course, Bindupoint Center for Presence, 2018

Aging and Self-Care Course, Bindupoint Center for Presence, 2018

Aging Unplugged Video Series, Bold Conversations on Women and Aging, 2018

The Psychology of Color in Dressing, The Help Group Women’s Night Out, 2017

Interview with Andrea Pflaumer, Author, Changing the Paradigm on Women and Aging, 2017

Keynote Speaker, Color Designers International Annual Conference, How to Support Your Aging Clients, 2016

Yoga and the Wisdom of Menopause, Denise has a featured section in this book, 2003