Bad Ass Grandmas And Other Awesome Ladies

Real stories. Real women. Living large at any age.

All around us, older women are doing amazing things. Busting out of comfort zones. Facing long-held fears. Forgiving old hurts. Making their families, neighborhoods, and communities better places. Experiencing awe—and inspiring it in those around them.

This is a place to share their stories. Some are bold. Some are quiet. All are expansive, inspirational and true.

Read stories in our library. Share your own story (about yourself or someone you admire). Join to get new storiesas they appear.

Bad Ass Grandmas grew out of the book, Bad Ass Grandma, Living Large, Finding Awe. So many readers had amazing stories to include that we started this site. Its purpose is to honor ordinary women doing extraordinary things—and making the world a better place.

Featured story

Carmen Brady – Not Your Average World Champion Grandma

The more you get to know Carmen Brady, the more you realize how extraordinary she is and understand what motivated her to become the #1 World Champion in Women’s Body Building in her age category at 70 years old... Read more.