About THE SAP
Welcome to your second act.
Are you in the midst of a dramatic life shift? Maybe you’ve lost a loved one, survived cancer, gone through a divorce, or you spent the first part of your life giving your spirited energy, precious time and unique ideas to an organization only to be cast aside. Or maybe you just feel it’s time to take a new direction.
Then this is the place for you.
The Second Act Project aims to create a community of people supporting each other in their efforts to start over, start something new, or start a wave of change.
The SAP will shed light on human stories that are often overlooked and undervalued, and we hope that it will become a destination where people can turn to find a mentor, and a friend to help them achieve their highest possible success.
The second act Support Team
Jamie Orchard
Jamie is an award winning journalist who has been recognized for her many contributions to the community over a career spanning more than 2 decades. Named one of Montreal’s most remarkable women by the Montreal Chamber of Commerce, a career highlight for Jamie was introducing Oprah Winfrey in front of a sold-out crowd of 20,000, and her Mom. Jamie is available for speaking engagements and to support community fundraising efforts.
Contact Jamie for more info.
Follow Jamie on @thesecondactproject
Ariane Laezza
Originally from Montreal, Ariane is a Creative and Content Director based in Toronto. With a professional history as a model, photographer and creative producer, Ariane is a multi-disciplinary creative with sharp instincts and an eye for trends. As co-founder of PMP Creative Studios, Ariane works with artists and companies to help craft online identities and develop their personal brands through visual storytelling and strategic positioning.
Follow Ariane on @arianelaezza / @pmpcreativestudios
Gavin Fernandes
Gavin’s official job is as a re-recording mixer, ADR recordist, foley recordist, music recordist, and expert shot maker. He’s a 2017 Primetime Emmy nominee & CAS nominee for Achievement in Sound for “Big Little Lies”. Gavin is also ever present in his community, volunteering his time and energy to many causes, most recently co-founding the Teresa Dellar Community Foundation. His latest passion is photography, and he is the eye behind the beautiful portraits on this site.
Contact Gavin for more info.
Follow Gavin on @photaugraf
Wendy Reichental
Wendy worked for more than 20 years supporting students at McGill’s School for Continuing Studies, then at the supple age of 57 she decided to take early retirement to navigate her own second act as a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist. She also follows her passion of writing, with her essays and commentaries appearing in The Montreal Gazette and The Globe and Mail among others. Wendy has graciously agreed to be the second pair of eyes on the site and is helping with research.
Contact Wendy for more info.