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From RN to MFA at 65: Rewriting Life's Script - Joni Marie Iraci

Is it ever too late to rewrite your story? Joni Marie Iraci, a former Registered Nurse and mother of three, proves that reinvention has no age limit. At 65, she became the eldest graduate in her MFA program at Columbia University, pivoting from a lifetime of nursing to becoming an award-winning author. In this episode of FailCraft, Joni shares the "messy real side" of going back to school decades later than her peers. She opens up about the fear of walking into a classroom full of 20-year-olds, how she used humor to disarm the awkwardness, and the persistence required to spend 10 years writing her novel Vatican Daughter. You’ll discover: Joni's "Rock Bottom" fear: Not being able to open the door to her new college. The reality of being an older student: Bonding with classmates vs. skeptical professors. How she used her nursing background to correct students' medical scenes. The 10-year journey of writing Vatican Daughter and the research rabbit holes. Why "Success" isn't about money or bestseller lists, but helping others. Advice for anyone holding onto a dream they think is "too late" to start. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in their current chapter, is considering a late-in-life pivot, or just needs a reminder that bravery is ageless. Connect With Joni Marie Iraci: Website: https://www.jonimarieiraci.com/ Book: Vatican Daughter (Available on Amazon) Support the Show: Fuel the FailCraft Mission: https://iferia.nestuge.com/supportme Subscribe and leave a review! Share this episode if it resonated! Want to Be a Guest on FailCraft? Reach out to Ezekiel on PodMatch PodMatch Host Profile: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailprevie... Chapters: 00:00 Hook: The Omen at the Door 01:23 Introduction: Joni Marie Iraci's Reinvention 03:07 The First Step: Walking into Sarah Lawrence College 05:30 From Jury Duty to First Novel 07:15 The 10-Year Journey of Vatican Daughter 09:49 Being the Oldest Student in the Room 14:15 Nursing vs. Writing: Bridging Science & Creativity 17:20 The Struggle of Marketing as an Older Author 22:25 Advice: Be Brave & Just Do It 24:55 Joni's Definition of True Success 27:23 How to Connect with Joni