After spending nearly 30 years working in insurance, a corporate employee quit her corporate job in her mid-50s and ventured into social media content creation. With no prior video-making experience, she built a successful career through UGC and TikTok Shop, earning around $500,000, or nearly Rs 4.7 crore, in 2025.

Eileen Munoz worried she was too old to start over. Now she says her age is an advantage as brands look to reach older consumers.

After spending nearly 30 years working in insurance, a corporate employee quit her corporate job in her mid-50s and ventured into social media content creation. With no prior…