Women of Grace: Meet She She Show Shere
It’s been a while since I interviewed someone for the Women of Grace, the series here on The Age of Grace featuring ladies over the age of 50 who possess a certain je nais quoi.  Today, meet the latest Woman of Grace: SheSheShow’s Sheree Frede.

Sheree fits the Women of Grace profile.  She is a woman of faith, is over 50, and is aging gracefully. She’s fit, healthy, and fabulous. We met as charter members of Forever Fierce who bonded in having our say in whatever we deem relevant. Let’s meet Sheree, shall we?

First off, she says SheShe — the name of her blog — is what her grandchildren call her. She’s gone on to use it for several businesses: SheSheDesigns, SheShe Boutique and Gallery, and now, SheSheShow. She is a full-time digital influencer from Columbus, Georgia. She currently lives in Houston, Texas with her husband, Norman of 25 years. 

I read a quote of yours in an interview where you said: “My deep faith in God first and then fashion.” That is what drew me to you, Sheree.  As a woman of faith, do you lean on your trust in God to get you through life’s challenges?

Absolutely! I have total trust that God has my best interests at heart. Like everyone, I want to do things my way, but It always comes back to giving in and giving back to God.  He lets us know what’s best and what lies ahead.

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You majored in Textiles and Clothing at the University of Tennessee.  How did that impact your fashion choices?

I love to feel and touch fabrics.  It was my favorite class in my major in college.  A variety of textures and colors in my wardrobe make for exciting looks.  Right now, I have been into metallics for daytime wear, as well as evening wear…sequins, lamé, metallic leathers, etc.

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Your fashion motto is “Don’t let age define your style.”  Tell us more about your style.  What are your favorite colors?

I am so all over the board.  Even though I love conservative looks, I am more comfortable with bold colors with clean lines. My favorite color is fuchsia pink, and then a tie between bright orange and turquoise.  So if you go by the Seasons charts, I am a spring/summer!  My high school and college years were during the hippie movement, so I still love those throwback bohemian looks… bell-bottoms, maxi dresses and floppy hats.

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Does fashion keep you young?

Yes! I think that many women lose interest in fashion as they get older, so they keep wearing the same old clothes over and over.  If you stand a woman in her tired outfit besides a woman her age in an updated modern look and the lady with the new look will look ten years younger.

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We know fashion is your passion but tell us about your hobbies?

I love to decorate, build and remodel homes. I have designed and built two homes from the ground up over the last 20 years.  I have remolded two historic commercial buildings, two homes, and two ranch houses. I am now starting to put the SheShe magic on a new property we just acquired on Sanibel Island, Florida (which has been my dream). You can see some of Sheree’s projects on my blog under categories then home.  I have several rooms ready to post soon.

I love to fly fish and quail hunt. I used to be a pretty good skier, but now I have neck issues. So it’s better for me to stay off the snow and in front of that cozy fireplace. I also love to sew, make jewelry, design clothes but my blog work eats up my time. I like to garden as well (even though I can cook, please …don’t put me in the kitchen).

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You were a flight attendant who became a licensed pilot. Wow!  Tell us more. Do you still fly?  How many hours in the air have you logged?

My uncle and Dad were pilots, so I was always around airplanes. I also had a roommate in 1979 that was the 5th woman pilot American Airlines hired.  I was so envious, but she encouraged me to believe that I too, could fly.  The road seemed so long.  After thinking about it for a long time, I finally went for it.  You can read about my aviation journey here.

I am not current with my Federal Aviation Administration requirement, so, no, I don’t fly anymore,  To be a safe and proficient pilot, one must fly regularly and again… time is not on my side,  I think I have racked up around 2500 hours in complex airplanes that include turboprops and small jets. I have never regretted that journey in my life or any of my other adventures.  There weren’t very many women in the field in the 80s, so it was a bold and fierce move in my life.

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How do you prioritize your health?

I have always put health at, or, near the top of my list.  I still get my yearly pap smear and mammograms. Now that I am in midlife, colonoscopies are essential. I just had my second one, and it was good! Three years ago, we discovered two nodules on my thyroid. It scared me to death, but thank God it wasn’t cancer. I do get an ultrasound every year to make sure there are no changes. I do not smoke. But would say I could drink less wine. That’s my only vice, I think?

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When it comes to exercise, how do you motivate yourself to get moving, especially after a long day?

Ugh! I have worked out most of my adult life.  With age comes aches and pains..knees..neck..hands, etc. So, yes, it gets harder and harder to get motivated to exercise. Now have a trainer to holds me accountable. It works for me at this time of my life. I don’t do the high intensity that I used to do.  I think as long as I keep moving and stretching, it will take me a long way.

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Tell me about your beauty routine. Has anything changed over the years?  Is anything a must in your beauty regimen?

My beauty regimen has not changed much over the years. There are newer and better products on the market. I spend a little longer on my rituals than I used to only because with age comes a lot of changes in the skin.  Dry skin is my biggest issue.

I have been doing Phyto Facials for over ten years.  If you can afford them, they are the one thing that helps my skin.  It rids brown spots caused by the sun and by hormone changes.  It also breaks up broken capillaries and evens out skin tones.  I love this procedure and should only be done in a doctor-accredited facility.

I always use Vitamin C, Ferulic Acid on my face plus Retin A for many years, but you have to be careful with Retin A. It works, but it can thin the skin. As with anything, in moderation. I use the Clarisonic at night before bedtime. Now that the neck is going south, I love to use a neck cream. I have also used the neck-tightening treatment at my Med Spa. I think it helps some.

Finally, I try to drink a lot of water, but, of course, I could always do better. I always use sunscreen and wear hats too.  I have lots and lots of full brimmed hats.

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You’ve taken social media platforms by storm with a tremendous following on Instagram, a thriving blog, as well as a YouTube Channel.  Tell us about your social media journey. Do you have any suggestions to encourage other women on this new wave of communicating life experiences?  

Four years ago, I didn’t know what a hashtag was, so who do you ask… my 18-year-old grandson!  I had never watched a YouTube show either.  When I saw one, I thought it was the hokiest video and that I could do it better.  Haha!  The next day we shot my intro, and I was off and running. Five months later, I discovered Instagram and then my blog. SheSheShow was born, and here I am now.  

My advice for anyone wanting to be a midlife blogger is, decide what you want from it first. Do you want this to be just a hobby or would you like to be recognized and make a living doing it? If it’s the latter, then invest in your business.  Hire the right people to guide you. Be consistent, be creative, make your photos attractive, write about things that people/women have interest in.

It is work, and the work never gets done.  It’s a love-hate business, but I love it and what else would I do where I can do everything that I love plus meet the most amazing people along the way.  Maybe, I just might make a difference ins someone’s life.

Thank you so much for sharing your story with us, Sheree!

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For more Women of Grace features, click the hyperlinked text to meet my best friend, Cynthia; singer and actress Lesley; Bluegrass musician, Julia; and Minister of Style, Cathy.

Thank you for reading. Have a stylish week!