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10 Midlifers Women Should Be Following On TikTok
These women are oh-so relatable.
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When my kids first discovered TikTok years ago, I assumed it wasn't a platform geared toward people my age. But I quickly realized that I was very wrong. There were tons of women creating interesting content targeting a more mature audience.
Whether you are looking for style ideas, cooking tips, life inspiration, or just need a good laugh, here are 10 TikTok accounts midlifers can relate to:
Great Grannie Julie 247.4 K Followers
After being alive over 70 years, Julie Woodhead has a lot of wisdom to share. The English great-grandmother speaks from the heart about the things she wishes she could tell her younger self. Instead, she shares her life lessons with her TikTok audience.
Gramfluencers 26.5 K Followers
A TikTok screenshot of the Gramfluencers, from left, Trina (aka YaYa) and Penelope (aka Gram).
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What happens when your mom and your mother-in-law not just get along, but genuinely like spending time together? They become social media influencers, of course! Gram and YaYa (as their grandkids call them) met when their children married, and a friendship bloomed. As grandmothers, they appreciate one another (no jealousy here) and admire each other’s strengths. Their TikTok is a mix of dancing and advice, proving that two grandmas are better than one.
Nonna Gracie 2 M Followers
Grace Geramita, better known as Nonna Gracie, walks the red carpet with grandson Matt Gresia at the "About My Father" film premiere at SVA Theater in New York on May 9, 2023.
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Growing up, one of my friends had a standing date of Sunday dinner at his grandmother’s house. Attendance was mandatory, but he was allowed to invite a friend, and I went on several occasions. I loved those afternoons I spent enjoying amazing food with his warm, lively family. That exact feeling is what Nonna Gracie. Dubbed, “The Internet’s Italian Grandma,” Nonna Gracie shares recipes and cooking tips with her audience.
Erika Rischko 1.6 M Followers
Erika Rischko is an 86-year-old dancer and fitness junkie who inspires her audience to get moving. In a 2025 article for "Women’s Health," Rischko said, “You are never too old to start exercising, and you can be as fit as you want to be.” Often on her TikTok posts, Erika is accompanied by her favorite dance partner, her 87-year-old husband.
Tamsen Fadal 678.2 K Followers
Tamsen Fadal poses for a photo at World's Hottest Menopause Party on March 1, 2025 in Las Vegas.
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Tamsen Fadal is a journalist, menopause advocate, and author of the book "How to Menopause: Reclaim Your Health, Take Charge of Your Life, and Feel Even Better Than Before." Her TikTok page is like sitting down to a cup of coffee and with a close friend who doesn't pull any punches. Fadal talks about everything from closet makeovers to marriage and aging.
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Grandma Gail 526.1 K Followers
(Left to right) Gail Rudnick and Kimberly Murstein attend the alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet Spring 2025 Presentation at Highline Stages on September 7, 2024 in New York City.
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Many years ago, there was a TV show called “Father Knows Best.” Fast forward, and now there is a TikTok channel that illustrates that it is Grandma who really knows best. When Kim Murstein moved from New York to Florida to live with her grandparents (during the pandemic), she realized that her Grandma Gail has a lot to share with her and a TikTok audience. From dating advice to honest opinions on what Kim tries on at the department store, Grandma Gail does know it all.
Our Table 91.9K Followers
If you want to entertain more at home but get nervous about what to serve or how to set a dazzling table, this mother-daughter duo has got you covered. Annette, a mother of six, has always been a hostess with the mostess. When daughter Georgia got married and moved back to her hometown, she asked her mother to teach her all her hospitality secrets. Together they share those tips with their audience hoping to make people more comfortable with the art of entertaining.
Life in My 70s 125.9 K Followers
“Aging is changing,” writes Candace Leslie Cima, the voice behind Life in My 70s. At 79, the businesswoman, artist, and former model wants to help other women redefine what it means to be getting older. Candace posts tips for healthy living, finding purpose, and effortlessly stylish living.
Life with Grams 736.8 K Followers
In 2016, Grandma Mary was diagnosed with dementia (and then subsequently Alzheimer’s). Grandma Mary went to live in a state-run nursing home. Her granddaughter Kris, then 29, wondered if Mary would be better off if she cared for her. After discussing it with her family, Kris decided to see if she could do it. Nine years later, Grandma Mary, now 88, is still cared for full-time by Kris. The two share their story on TikTok, posting several times a day, to give their audience an honest view of the ups and downs of life as they navigate Mary’s illness.
Coco 25.1 K Followers
At 62 years old, Coco decided she was ready for re-invention. With her kids all grown up, she decided to take a risk and move from Boston to New York City, a place she had never lived before. Her handle comes from something her dad often said to her. At 30, 40, and even 50, whenever she would express concern that perhaps she was behind or hadn’t accomplished something she thought she would have by this age, her dad would assure her, “You are just warming up, kid.” Coco posts about embracing her new surroundings, finding community, and writing her next chapter.
Do any of you love TikTok? Do you follow any of the above? Let us know in the comments below.
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