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#SoloProfiles: Jennifer Kirk

#SoloProfiles is our feature in which we talk to single women about how they accomplished their goals.

Meet Jennifer Kirk, who runs the popular Instagram account, The Happy Maverick, aimed at breaking the single stigma and embracing midlife.

• Age: 64

• Residence: Northern California

• Career: Retired from corporate sales, content creator for the last four years

• Instagram:@jenniferthehappymaverick

“I left home at 18 and have been self-sufficient ever since. Although I didn't complete college, I've always maintained a strong work ethic. It wasn't until my late 30s that I realized I probably would stay single and needed a solid career to support myself for the rest of my life. That's when I chose to pursue a potentially lucrative path in corporate sales. I took the time to envision the life I wanted — filled with fun, adventure, travel and home ownership. Being single allowed me to focus on my dreams and make them all happen. I managed to purchase my first home at 48 and semi-retired by 60 and continue to live life my way and on my terms. Now, in my 60s, I still feel like I am writing new chapters in my life. The possibilities are endless!”