Culture keeps telling us successful entrepreneurs start young. The most successful artist-entrepreneurs I actually know built their empires after 40. In this post, meet sixteen real women (Lynda Weinman, Carol Gardner, Lilla Rogers, Julia Child, my mom, and more) who started after 40, 50, or even in their 70s. Their common thread will change how you think about your "late" start. And yes, my name is on this list too.