Frequently Asked Questions 

Mavenhood Society shares points of view and stories of interest specifically through the lens of childless and childfree women, and extends to empty nesters as their focus shifts away from their (grown) children. Here, our needs, hopes, and dreams are center stage.

There are so many terms for midlife women, and most of them are either unflattering, or miss the value our experience and perspective offers. Since mavens are knowledgeable experts, and in some ways slightly mysterious, it was a good fit for the combination of physical and mental transformation that takes place during this time.

Take the quiz! And if you find you’re not there yet, make a plan to take full advantage of this incredible stage of life. We’re here to share ways to embrace your personal best.

Mavens are 42 - 62 years old. In the same way you must be 18 to be considered an adult, you must be at least 42 to be considered a maven in this context. Of course, there are always exceptions! We also have many readers in their pre- and post-mavenhood eras, and all are welcome.

We’re working on a charter membership, and are excited to share this with you soon. Keep an eye out for announcements and details.

Currently, Mavenhood Society earns a commission on product sales via affiliate links, sponsored posts, and advertising. We clearly label the sponsored posts and commission-based links. See our Legal + Disclosures section for more information.

We consider contributors on an individual basis. Please send a pitch email describing your POV or topic, and how it’s relevant to our readership. Descriptions should be less than 250 words, and relate to original content that you own or have rights to share. Email hello@mavenhoodsociety.com, with the subject line Contributor Pitch. Thanks for being a part of the community.

Please email us a link, and we’ll take a look to see if it’s the right fit. Thanks!

We encourage discussion that is considerate, positive and helpful. Offensive, self-promoting, and unrelated commentary will be removed.

We love reader emails! Unfortunately, we’re not able to answer every one due to the sheer number of messages we receive daily. This FAQ is intended to answer some of the most common questions. Please know that we greatly appreciate your thoughts, comments, suggestions and messages of support.