Share Your Story

Help inspire and guide other senior men on their journey

Your Journey Matters

We’re looking for senior men who are willing to share their stories—the real, unvarnished truth about navigating life after 60. Maybe you’ve faced significant loss, reinvented yourself in retirement, struggled with purpose, or discovered unexpected joy in this chapter. Whatever your journey, we believe it can help light the way for others.

The ‘Meet [First Name]’ series features in-depth, narrative-style profiles built from thoughtful interviews. These aren’t surface-level Q&As—they’re honest conversations about identity, transitions, regrets, wisdom, and what really matters.

By sharing your story, you’ll be part of a growing community of men who refuse to fade into the background. Your experiences, vulnerabilities, and insights can inspire others to see their own possibilities.

Interested? Fill out the form below, and we’ll be in touch if we’d like to learn more about your story.

What to Expect

Three-Step Process:

Submit This Form

Tell us a bit about yourself and why you’d like to participate. This initial form takes about 5-10 minutes to complete.

Review & Selection

We’ll review all submissions and reach out to selected candidates within 2-3 weeks for a more in-depth interview.

Interview & Publish

If selected, we’ll conduct a deeper interview, craft your story into a compelling narrative profile, and give you the opportunity to review it before publication.

Before You Begin

– This interview typically takes 15–30 minutes to complete, depending on how much detail you’d like to share.

– You can save your progress and return to finish later

This form does not save automatically. Use the Save and Resume Later button before you leave this page — you’ll receive a link by email so you can return and finish whenever you’re ready.

Prefer to work offline? Some contributors would rather fill this out on their own computer, at their own pace. Download a Word version below — when you’re done, just email it back to us.

Download the Word version →

– Be as detailed as you’d like—there’s room for your full story

– We’ll use your responses to craft a narrative profile

– You’ll have the opportunity to review and approve the final article before publication

The Encore Project Interview Form

Basic information

How You See Yourself

Identity Descriptors

Select exactly 5 from any of the categories that best describe you right now
Relationship Status:
Life Stage:
Personal Identity:

Your Background & Interests

Sharing Your Story

Contact Preference

Best way to contact you

Additional Notes

Save and Resume Later