My Story
Who We Are
Aging Forward is the active pursuit of a creative, connected lifestyle—bridging the wisdom of the senior community with the energy of youth through shared stories, craft beer, and authentic conversation.
Doctor Katt is actively living the brand by writing as an independent author, brewing beer via community collaborative projects, and broadcasting engaging interviews and music on her internet radio station.
​" Growing old is inevitable, but growing up is optional."
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- Unknown
My great-great-grandmother gave me the ultimate affirmation: 'You are destined for greatness.' That belief is the engine behind the Doctor Katt brand. It is why I am constantly evolving as an author, maker, and broadcaster. People often ask, 'How do you stay so young?' or 'What are you doing next?' My answer sums up the Aging Forward philosophy: I am simply getting my mind on living fully. The real question is: Why aren't you out here creating your best lifestyle alongside us?
I grew up in Philadelphia and was fortunate to be part of a family with five generations of admirable, beautiful, caring, dedicated, exciting, fabulous, God-Fearing, hustling women of color living in the same city. I love and dearly hold the experience of having a great-great-grandmother, two great-grandmothers, six great-aunts, and two grandmas for many decades. Support and wisdom were not lacking in our environment. And they were high-functioning, quick-paced, and no-nonsense people. These women were illustrious matriarchs that stayed intensely focused on keeping the family together and accountable. They lived independently in their communities and were respected and loved by all. Never allowing grass to grow under their feet, you could always catch them dashing out to use public transportation to complete daily tasks well into their 80s.
Today, at 93, my grandma still shops for essentials and pays bills downtown on the subway—my mom too. These women are a vital part of our family and live extraordinary lives. All the women in my life, past or present, have been leaders, community influencers, educators, and business-minded folks infused with determination, kindness, and a sense of value. They are an exceptional example of how to age and be joyful along life's journey. Their spirits drive, fuel, and legitimize my passion, hard work, and dedication to active aging, community & seniors, and are integral to how "AgingForward" got started. And now, as the family's matriarch, I am blessed to have five living generations, and at present, I have the opportunity to share my experiences with others.
"Be purposeful and age differently. So, let's control our story, own the narrative, and avoid being stuck in someone else's plain-ass story on how we should age!​"
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-Dr. Katt