Aug 25, 2021
Reinvention at 61: Liberated and LIT! with Ife Michelle Gardin
What would be possible if you followed your greatest passion and reinvented yourself in new, bold, and exciting ways?
Almost anything, as 61-year young Reinvention Rebel Ife Michelle Gardin can attest.
This unapologetic rebel has found her sweet spot, leaned into her many gifts, and reinvented herself to create a lasting cultural legacy – The Elm City Lit Fest in New Haven, Connecticut.
This isn’t just any kind of literary festival.
In fact, it’s the only LIT fest in the world that celebrates literature, literary arts, and literary artists of the African Diaspora.
Ife says that liberating herself - uncovering, owning, and embracing her true self has led to a newfound sense of freedom as she ages. At 61, that freedom and creativity have manifested in a festival that celebrates, illuminates, and elevates black writers.
We had the best conversation about her reinvention journey, the many fits and starts, and her biggest lessons learned. Her story is inspiring, reminding us tha…