The Nextnik

WATCH: A Second Act In Wine?

Posted 05.07.2012

In episode four of Mike Kravinsky's webseries "The Nextnik," Larry Zimmerman takes his search for a second act to the vines. Larry visits his friend B...

Dreams Deferred: Getting Back To Where You Once Belonged

Mike Kravinsky | Posted 03.31.2012

Mike Kravinsky

In my experience of documenting professional reinvention, I've found that it's often not really starting over; it's more revisiting a dream deferred.

The Nextnik Episode 2: Letting Loose On The Second Act Path

Posted 01.28.2012

In the second episode of Mike Kravinsky's new web series 'The Nextnik,' Larry Zimmerman -- a recently-laid-off Post 50 -- visits his friend Mark, who ...

Post 50 Reinvention: Rediscovering A Passion For Dance At 53

Mike Kravinsky | Posted 03.25.2012

Mike Kravinsky

Larry Owensel wanted to be a dancer since he was a child and won a "Twist" contest. Although his career took a different turn, at 53, he's back on the dance floor.

WATCH: New Comedy Focuses On Post 50 Reinvention

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.21.2012

Meet Larry Zimmerman, a 55-year-old executive who has been with the same company for 25 years. Without warning, Larry is fired from his job and is lef...