Stories on Living Bolder, Longer

GetSetUp shares real stories of real people, living their best lives. We highlight empowered people, learning opportunities for older adults, and key insights on aging so our community can use new knowledge to live healthier and happier lives.

Designing a brighter space in the world in retirement
Designing a brighter space in retirement

From retired English teacher to full-time artist Mary L. is making the world a little bit more creative day by day.

Sangeeta's Creamy Corn and Vegetables
Sangeeta's Creamy Corn and Vegetables

Learn Sangeeta's innovative take on cooking sweet corn.

Startup Accelerator Spotlight: Healthy Eating
Startup Accelerator Spotlight: Healthy Eating

This week's Startup Accelerator Spotlight focuses on entrepreneurs with a passion for food that is both delicious and nutritious.

Nebraska State Unit On Aging Announces Partnership
Nebraska State Unit On Aging Announces...

The Nebraska State Unit on Aging, serving Nebraskans aged 60+, and GetSetUp.io, a virtual social learning platform designed specifically for older adults, have partnered

Guest Speaker: Andy Britton - From Corporate Executive to Paramedic, Changing and Retraining in Your 60s
Changing and Retraining in Your 60s

Andy spent decades in a successful corporate career developing customer service programs for major companies. He found new meaning in retirement by becoming a paramedic.

Leslie found her confidence through GetSetUp classes
Leslie found her confidence through GetSetUp

Leslie shares how business skills groups, friendships, and multiple learning opportunities have helped her become the happiest, most fulfilled version of herself.

5 Tips for plant-based eating
5 Tips for plant-based eating

Plant-based eating can be difficult, which is why we’ve compiled the top five tips to making and eating delicious plant-based meals.

The 4 Ps of product marketing
The 4 Ps of product marketing

Marketing can absorb costs while producing little sales. Learn the 4 Ps of marketing to focus your business ventures and make your return on investment is high.

MaryBeth is gaining confidence in spades
MaryBeth is gaining confidence in spades

One of our Learners shares how she has developed skills to help her with her work and teaching confidence.

Startup Accelerator Spotlight: Artists
Startup Accelerator Spotlight: Artists

This week's Startup Accelerator Spotlight feature is on artists! Get to know these incredible entrepreneurs who are working in design, painting, and jewelry making.

Sandra is learning online tools to help enhance her Airbnb listings and more!
Sandra is learning online tools

Classes on iCloud, Google tools, and social media have helped Sandra to enhance her Airbnb listings.

GetSetUp turns 2 and is expanding to meet the needs of the 1.4 billion people who will be 60+ by 2030
GetSetUp turns 2 and is expanding to meet...

Thanks to a passionate Learner community, dedicated partners, and entrepreneurial staff, GetSetUp is turning two and continuing to grow exponentially!

Guest Speaker: Mariann Aalda - World Theatre Day with Soap Opera, Sitcom, and Stage Actress
Guest Speaker Mariann Aalda

Actress and ageism activist Mariann Aalda on show business, age discrimination, and making the most of the second half of life.

Trekking with Usha Soman
Trekking with Usha Soman

At 60, Usha decided her new life was just beginning. Now at 82 years young, she has countless marathons and treks under her belt.

Guest Speaker Nina Meyerhof: How To Get In Touch With What Touches You
How To Get In Touch

Learn Dr. Meyerhof's story of co-founding Children Of Earth and how to discern what's important to you and what you have to offer.