“Reinvention” is more than just a buzzword — it’s a growing trend as millions of older Americans launch “encore careers” (careers for the “greater good,” according to Encore.org) and start their own businesses. “Second Act,” a new television program debuting Thursday evening on RLTV, captures a number of post 50s ready to reinvent themselves and follow their dreams, with the help of a familiar face. Paul DiMeo, who many may remember as the carpenter and designer on “Extreme Makeovers: Home Edition,” works with a team of experts to help Baltimore-area dreamers achieve their passions — whether that’s starting a nonprofit or opening up a restaurant. “It’s been a lot of […]

U.S. cable net RLTV has brought on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition carpenter and designer Paul DiMeo to be part of a transformative series for baby boomers. Second Act, premiering on April 18 at 8 p.m. EST, will see DiMeo assemble a team of experts who will help assorted boomers take on new challenges, such as starting businesses or embarking on new career paths. DiMeo, who starred in nine seasons of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, is also set to be part of National Geographic Channel’s first DIY series, Building Wild, announced earlier this week. “I am so delighted to be working with RLTV on this series,” said DiMeo in a statement. […]

— Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Carpenter and Designer Brings In Team of Experts To Help Adults 50+ Realize Their Personal Passions — BALTIMORE, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Adults 50+ all across America are seizing the opportunity to realize their personal passions, transform their lives or build new careers based on their life experiences. Some of them can use a guiding hand. Second Act, premiering Thursday, April 18 at 8 PM ET, is RLTV’s new series that takes adults 50+ at a critical transition point in their lives, and arms them with the tools they need to succeed. Host Paul DiMeo , the popular carpenter and designer best known from […]