Indeed, Miriam Chaya describes her life as one long Jewish journey, culminating in the Simchat Chochma. But at the same time, it is the beginning of her passing her wisdom on to others. Men trade their wives in for younger women and we're all looking at the physical image. This is acknowledging that we are people with gifts we have to offer society. Miriam Chaya emphasized that the Simchat Chochma is completely different from a bat mitzvah, which was originally developed for a girl making the transition to adulthood.
People can choose whichever components they wish to make it their own.
For herself, Miriam Chaya invited people she knew from all walks of her life to help mark her life transition. She engaged in Torah study for the year preceding. Her ceremony was held at a time when she was going through some major life changes, including getting married for the second time and selling her old house. After the ceremony, Miriam Chaya decided to make a movie about the experience. That's where the challenge began.