Marvin Smith

Contributing Editor

Marvin Smith is 82 years old and has seen it all (almost). An accomplished retired executive with Westinghouse, General Electric, Synectics, and a consultant to CEOs across the country, Marvin refused to allow the challenges of growing-up a Black man deter him from success. He could have chosen to be bitter at the hardships he encountered, but instead worked hard, practiced his craft, and excelled to a point where he found peace with success in spite of the discrimination he encountered. His writing is thoughtful, informative, and a must-read for people of all ages.

Posts by Marvin Smith

Living with My Transitions After 60

Marvin Smith has lived a full life. But certain "Health Signals" have got him thinking and using his brain more than ever. And thinking is something Marvin does extremely well. In spite of the need for some caregiving and paying closer attention to his body, his aspirations of driving sports cars, listening to jazz music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends is never far from his active mind. It's just that some of the internal messaging is changing.