55 SHADES OF ME
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Don’t Wait for Permission. Rev the Throttle on Life After 55.
A rallying cry for ‘seasoned’ women who are ready to trade regret for grit, step out of the boardroom, and into the woods—or whatever makes their heart rev.
ABOUT AUTHOR
Tracy Orobko is a seasoned administrative professional whose career spans more than three decades across the legal and public education sectors in British Columbia.
Tracy began her professional journey in Vancouver, where she spent 16 years working in law firms, building a strong foundation as a corporate paralegal, legal administration, records management, and high‑stakes operational support. In 2005, she returned to her home community and transitioned into the K–12 public education sector — a move that marked the beginning of more than 20 years of dedicated service across three school districts in British Columbia.
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Meet Tracy: Queen of
Bark & Corporate Climb
I’m not trading my high heels for hiking boots—I’m wearing both. Life’s too short for just one track.
Tracy L. Orobko was born in Haney, British Columbia – a name that no longer exists, now called Maple Ridge. That early change marked the beginning of a life shaped by transitions.
The Book: Grit, Grace,
and Gasoline
This book is dedicated to all the ‘seasoned’ girls out there who’ve finally found their horsepower within.
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A Midlife Remix of Reflections & Rebellions of Women Who’ve Lived a Little
Life after 55 isn’t about counting what’s gone or lost. It’s about creating what’s next. Every regret is just proof that you cared enough to want more. Some of us have tattoos, and some come in the form of scars, whether emotional or physical. Everyone tells a story. And now, if we’re lucky and time and health are on our side, we get to choose how tomorrow looks.
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