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Roaring Ahead is proud to present our new podcast, ‘You Are Not Invisible After 50®.
With an exciting, fascinating and inspiring lineup of phenomenal women who are kicking ass and making an impact, ‘You Are Not Invisible After 50®’ is shouting to the world that life doesn’t end at 50. In fact, it’s just beginning.
Come listen to the inspiring stories of these incredible women who teach us that no matter whether you’re 25, 45 or 65, life can be lived to the fullest - no matter what age you are.
Podcasts are available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
S5 Episode 10: Becoming a Model Patient with Dr Gita Prakash
Born in the green embrace of Shimla in Himalchal Pradesh, India where she was cradled by apple and cherry blossoms, enveloped by snow clad mountains, and surrounded by a myriad of fragrant flowers, Dr Gita Prakash has been intimately familiar with beauty and peace from a young age. With her journey leading her to the Armed Forced Medical College where she commenced her medical studies, this devotion to pulchritude never waned. Committed to remaining connected with the beauty of life, Gita dedicated herself to mastering the clinical art of healing in college, all while engaging in singing, debating, sports, and socialising.After spending 5 years in the army where she met her wonderful husband, Gita moved to Mumbai where she started a family and a new career. Whilst working in a school as a medical consultant with UNHCR, Gita decided to harness her creativity and dabble in other creative pursuits such as radio jockeying and starring in medical TV shows. Now, Gita remains committed to medicine as a general physician in a hospital and medical consultant for college hostels, whilst juggling a fascinating career as a senior fashion model. With a life rooted in loveliness, Gita knows that the beauty of life is to never be stagnant and always embrace change.
In this episode, Gita talks about her work as a doctor, working with refugees, and her new life as a model.
S5 Episode 9: It’s All Coming Up Roses with Jackie Dumouchel
Jackie Dumouchel’s journey is a testament to resilience, growth, and the pursuit of passion. Born into a chaotic family background, Jackie’s post-high school path was initially uncertain. Her adventurous, wild child spirit led her to Hollywood in 1989, where she dabbled in modelling and furthered her education at a community college. The course of her life shifted when she secured a position at a Beverly Hills flower shop, igniting a life-long passion within her. Today, Jackie is at the helm of Lotus & Lily Floral Design, a boutique floral and event design firm focusing on luxury florals, bespoke designs, and custom curated floral creations. Despite facing personal upheavals at 50, including a divorce after two decades of marriage and fluctuating confident levels, Jackie found love again and continued to evolve both personally and professionally. Jackie’s journey mirrors the blooming of her signature lilies - an ever-expanding path marked by resilience, passion, and an unwavering confidence in her craft.
In this episode, Jackie talks about her wild child youth, how she found her passion in flowers, and the importance of never succumbing to social media.
If you combined the joy of being a global citizen and the art of acting, you would get the lovely result of Holly Hudson. A true digital nomad and an unmistakable Renaissance woman, Holly is a comic, writer, actress, and ghost-writer who is American by birth, but international by nature. Living between London, Paris, Los Angeles, and Yellow Springs, Ohio, Holly juggles a fantastically well-rounded career of pure artistry. Having started as actress on Broadway and regional theatres in the US, Holly discovered comedy in mid-life after raising her son in London and the US. Now, as she juggles her lifelong passions, Holly has an army of over 116,000 comedy-loving followers on social media, has written and produced two short films, and has several feature scripts and two comedy pilots in development. And when she’s not writing scripts or performing them, she’s helping authors, CEOs, entrepreneurs, creatives, scientists, and athletes write their own memoirs and non-fiction books.
In this episode, Holly talks about being a digital nomad, pivotal moments that changed her life, and how it’s never too late to do what you want.
S5 Episode 8: All The World Is A Stage with Holly Hudson
If there is something that Gina Kieslich lives and breathes, it’s fashion. An over 50 creative who believes that there is no age limit to expressing personal style, the art of clothing is something Gina navigated towards at a young age. As a young girl, she adored going to visit her mother at work at a local department store in Vermont and dreamt of wearing Calvin Klein or Diane von Furstenberg one day. She later received her first degree in Fashion Merchandising and Retailing, another degree in Advertising and Communications, and started to work for a local modelling agency in college. Although she shifted focus to starting a family and commenced a 30-year career in high-tech marketing, Gina’s love for fashion has never wavered. Having started her Instagram 5 years ago after getting numerous random compliments about her style, Gina uses her platform as a creative and colourful outlet to shout out to the world that age is never out of style. In this episode, Gina talks about how she got her start in fashion, her career in technical marketing, and the importance of being ageless.
S5 Episode 7: Never Out of Style with Gina Kieslich
S5 Episode 6: Rising from the Ashes with Adele Stratton
A self-described ‘euphoric being of the knowing light’, Adele Stratton is an integrated manual therapist and leader in the field of healing. Canadian by origin but global by nature, Adele commenced her healing journey in her early twenties, when a search for answers for ongoing health issues ended with a transformative awakening. Her personal experiences have taught her the importance of understanding the physical and energetic state of the body in order to heal and live a fulfilled life. Now having learned from pioneers in new physical and spiritual modalities, Adele is the Founder of the Phoenix Rising Healing Centre where she offers a diversity of treatments suitable for clients seeking fundamental healing. Through her services, Adele guides those seeking to heal deeply and advocates for trusting in the intelligence of the heart. In this episode, Adele talks about how she got her start in healing, her spiritual powers, and the importance of staying grounded.
S5 Episode 5: Banking on A Different Future with Nilima Deo!
67 years young and far from invisible, it was a completely different story when Nilima Deo was young. Having started her career in banking, Nilima didn’t feel seen at all. Whether it was her in her district level town where she consciously chose to blend into the background, or at her workplace that was rife with patriarchy, Nilima knew that one day, she was going to be a firebrand when it really mattered. Now in her second innings of life, Nilima has retaken her visibility and started a new career as a social media content creator, sharing her life lessons, views on socially relevant topics, having fun, and above all, inspiring the women all around the world to live life queen size.
In this episode, Nilima talks about the sexism she faced, being judged as a mother, and how we should never stop learning.
If you were to sum up Heidi Clements in one phrase, it would be a ‘fashion addict storyteller.’ A writer by day and fashionista by night, Heidi has used the magic of words and her past career in screenwriting to build a strong social media presence. With an Instagram army of 627,000 followers and a TikTok following of 637,000, Heidi is far from letting her age stop her from shouting out to the world that she is here to dominate the fashion scene and her life. Throughout her various stylish posts, Heidi does what a lot of social media stars fail to do – offer a taste of realism through light-hearted fashion-heavy content. Using her storytelling prowess, Heidi regales stories about the dark corners of her life and how she refuses to let anything to stop her from charging on ahead. From alcoholism to aging. Self-worth and dating. No matter what she talks about, Heidi’s goal is clear – to show that women should never be afraid, not even of themselves.
In this episode, Heidi talks about her childhood, her screenwriting career, and how the universe wants you to be happy.
S5 Episode 4: Fables through Fashion with Heidi Clements
S5 Episode 3: Manifesting Abundance with Keishna Thompson-Hamilton
From a young age, Keishna Thompson-Hamilton was pre-programmed to believe that she was not enough. Throughout her difficult childhood, a young Keishna envisaged a life where her future looked more abundant than ever, despite her negative self-worth causing a chronic effect on her body. Now, she’s unpacking that baggage, healing her body, and exploring parts of herself that she’s never met. A warrior by nature, little Kiki has grown to Keishna – a UC Berkely graduate, entrepreneur, mid-life influencer, content creator, brand ambassador, model, pro-aging advocate, re-bloomer, mother of 5, and grandmother of 4. Nearly defeated by chronic illness at age 50, Keisha decided that she deserve to not just survive – but to live abundantly. Committed to sharing her story with the intention of helping others discover their strength within, Keishna is on a mission to help individuals live an authentic, beautiful life unburdened by age and strengthened by talent and positive self-concept. As living proof that manifesting the life you want can happen at any age, Keishna is ready to show the world that nothing can stop you from achieving what you want in life. In this episode, Keishna talks about her childhood, her chronic illness, and how she got her social media stardom.
S5 Episode 2: It’s A Darling Life with Deborah (Chambers) Darling
From technical writer in an IT company to a late blooming silver-haired model gracing the shiny pages of magazines, Deborah (Chambers) Darling is embracing her age and everything that goes with it. Having started her modelling career in her mid-fifties as a side hustle, Deborah went from not knowing what Instagram was to having over 116,000 followers on her wildly successful account @deborah_darling. Now a full-time model, Deborah’s mission is to inspire women to see the beauty and possibility in themselves, and to spread the message that it’s never too late, and we’re never too old. In this episode, Deborah talks about marrying young, how she started her modelling career, and feeling the fear and doing it anyway.
If there is one phrase that would be used to describe Jo Good, it’s ‘middle aged minx’. Not only it is an apt description of our lovely guest, it’s also her brand name! A YouTuber, award winning presenter and former actress, Jo’s saucily named YouTube channel has a hugely sticky 60,000 subscribers and a vibrant demographic of women aged 45 and over. A lifestyle vlog that drops every Sunday at 10am, the Middle-Aged Minx delves into everything from fashion and beauty to her London life. Having got her start in the entertainment industry as an actress, Jo is best remembered for playing Carol Sands in Cross Roads, as well as classic appearances in Only Fools and Horses, Casualty, The Bill, Silent Witness, Auf Wiedersehen Pet, Dempsey and Makepeace, Dave Allen and Doctors. And although one may not see her face on the silver screen anymore, you can definitely hear her voice! An award-winning breakfast show host and journalist for the BBC, Jo is an All-England BBC Local Radio presenter talking in 40+ BBC radio stations. So, is there anything that Jo Good is bad at? Apparently not. In this episode, Jo talks about her wheel of reinvention throughout life, how she got her start in the entertainment world, and the importance of living a healthy life.
S5 Episode 1: All We Hear is Radio JoJo with Jo Good
If there is one undisputable fact when it comes to Shelley Johnson, it is this: she has the uncanny ability to make anyone and everyone fall under her spell. A breast cancer survivor and retired occupational therapist, one can see the charming spark in her eyes as Shelley aka The Good Witch offers profound spiritual messages and straightforward advice on how to live a more fulfilling life to her 1.5 million (and counting) audience on social media. Despite donning her trademark pointy witch hat and talking about the occult whilst smoke surrounds her (that originates from the joint she smokes), Shelley’s definition of being a witch is broader than spells and tarot readings. Labelling herself as a ‘Woman in Total Control of Herself’, Shelley firmly believes that we’re all witches – able to start all over again and create a valuable life regardless of the circumstances. In this episode, Shelley talks about how she started her career from occupational therapy, her breast cancer journey, and how the only thing real in this world is love.
S4 Episode 10: Toil and Trouble with Shelley Johnson
One would think that as soon as they hit 25, their dreams of becoming a model are over. It’s time to say goodbye to those fantasies of storming the catwalks and gracing the pages of Vogue and focus on a new reality. Well, for Caroline Labouchere, that could not be further from the truth. Once a normal ex-Army wife and a mother of two grown children, Caroline started a new career as a model at the age of 54. Having led full-page campaigns in many editions of British Vogue, Tatler, Hello, and White Magazine, Caroline now regularly represents the over fifties in print and film. A vivacious public speaker and well-known fashion influencer with an army of 583,000 followers, Caroline regularly shows her transformation, her exciting new life as a model, and how important it is to be one’s best self. – no matter how old you are. In this episode, Caroline talks about her early life, how she became a model, and the importance of being excited to be alive.
To find out more about Caroline, check out the following links:
Website: https://carolinelabouchere.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinelabouchere/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/carolinelabouchere
S4 Episode 9: A Model Citizen with Caroline Labouchere
A self-proclaimed Accidental Hero, Rajeshwari Kulkarni aka Dimple is nothing short of an inspiration. Raised in a modest and conservative Brahmin household in India, Rajeshwari’s story of young love with her husband led her to migrate to Australia at the tender age of 21. Having moved to a foreign land with little multiculturalism, it was Rajeshwari’s tenacity and courage that established a strong and fruitful financial career. From humble beginnings in a market research company to a final banking tenure with one of the Big 4 financial institutions in Australia, Rajeshwari soared to new heights in ways she never imagined. After facing a wide range of personal battles, from empty nester syndrome to menopause to depression, Rajeshwari is now focussed on being a hero to herself and others through her social media presence as A Trendy Diva. A vibrant influencer on Instagram with a strong army of 197K followers, Rajeshwari showcases the beauty of fashion, grey hair, and her Indian culture with sophistication, class, and a little bit of sass! In this episode, Rajeshwari talks about her move to Australia, the important reason of showing off your grey, and how you should never stop learning.
To find out more about Rajeshwari, check out her Instagram at @atrendydiva_786
S4 Episode 8: Stats to Saris with Rajeshwari Kulkarni
According to Pauline Adeleke, fitness has always been a part of her life. Widowed at 32 with two young sons to raise, the art and science of healthy movement and nutrition helped Pauline defeat depression and wake up the lioness within. After raising her sons with one becoming a successful electrical engineer working for one of the largest oil companies in the world; and the other going on to become a Navy SEAL, Pauline took on another challenge as a successful fitness entrepreneur and created the Ageless Fitness Lifestyle brand. Inspiring and motivating people to step out of their comfort zones, Ageless Fitness Lifestyle encourages individuals to cherish their bodies through exercise and nutrition. By offering exercise and nutrition tips on her YouTube challenge, providing personal online training and consultations, and speaking at public venues about the importance of exercise, Pauline is on a mission to changing one mindset at a time and awaken the fit, healthy, beautiful warriors within. In this episode, Pauline talks about her marriage and sons, the reason why she got into fitness, and the importance of loving yourself.
Want to know more about Pauline? Check her out on her website and social media right here:
Website: www.agelessfitnesslifestyle.fit
Instagram: @paulineadeleke
Instagram: @agelessfitness.me
YouTube: Ageless Fitness Lifestyle
S4 Episode 7: The Power of Fitness with Pauline Adeleke
S4 Episode 6: Celebrating Culture and Artistry with Rachana Yadav
Born into an Indian family where culture has always been paramount, lyrics runs in Rachana Yadav’s veins. The daughter of Smt Mannu Bhandari and Shri Rajendra Yadav – two of the most eminent names in the world of Hindi literature – Rachana discovered a keen interest in art and culture as a child. To this day, that passion has never waned. A firm believer in the idea that culture is one of the strongest pillars of society, Rachana has dedicated her life to promoting the richness and beauty of Indian culture through classical dance and literature. A trained Kathak dancer, Rachana has performed in several of the major dance festivals in India and teaches this beautiful art form to her students at her dance institute, ‘The Rachana Yadav Kathak Studio’ in New Delhi. Not only that, Rachana is also the Publisher and Managing Director of HANS – the largest Hindi literary magazine in India. Far from a mere magazine, HANS is an iconic institution that defines trends in the field of Hindi literature. Using her classical dance training and literary background, Rachana’s mission to spread poetry through movement is far from over. In this episode, Rachana talks about her previous career in advertising, taking up dance, and the importance of following your passion.
If you want to learn more about Rachana, discover her on Facebook
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tryks.kathak/
S4 Episode 5: Unleashing the Maturity in Modelling with Eva Wikner
When you log onto Instagram, what do you see? Young, filtered influencers who tell us a myriad of ways to improve ourselves. As important as that is, there are few influencers who tell us that it’s okay to love ourselves exactly the way we are. Eva Wikner is one of those voices. Defying stereotypes as to what life as a mature woman looks like, Eva is a busy model, online influencer, and entrepreneur who is confidently showcasing how life can be wonderful at any age. A former advertising executive, Eva found success and contentment both in the business and art world as the founder of Biznet, a networking community for female leaders, as well as the founder of an art gallery which she ran for over 17 years with her husband, Kjell. As the world came to a standstill during the pandemic, Eva used her newfound free time to rediscover her love in fashion and jewellery which she showcased on social media. As her following began to grow, Eva also attracted the attention of a modelling scout. As she now navigates a successful modelling career, Eva’s mission is to show the world how mature women should never have to be defined or constrained by cultural norms or expectations. In this episode, Eva talks about her childhood love for art, how she got her start in modelling, and what the new influencer looks like.
If you want to learn more about Eva, check out her social media channels below:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eva_wikner/?hl=en
S4 Episode 4: Unleashing Your Voice with Diane Britt-Smith
From Delta Airlines to Hilton Hotels. It Cosmetics and CVS. There’s probably a good chance that you’ve heard the musical voice of Diane Britt-Smith somewhere as you’ve gone about your daily life. However, despite her career as a successful actor, model, and voiceover artist, more power lies in Diane’s honeyed tones than one would think. As a former video producer and manager at the international media company, the Voice of America, Diane travelled to more than 30 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to cover a wide variety of breaking news stories. This incredible career experience broadened her world perspective and demonstrated repeatedly the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Today, she channels that knowledge in unleashing one’s voice as a pro-age advocate and social media content creator. By inspiring and encouraging like-minded women to live their best lives to the best of their abilities, Diane believes that collectively we can flip the negative ageism narrative to one of positivity and inclusivity. In this episode, Diane talks about her early career, menopause, and the importance of nurturing your relationships.
If you want to learn more about Diane, check out her social media channels below:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dianebrittsmith/?hl=en
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianebutts/
S4 Episode 3: Silver Sisters Just Wanna Have Fun with Julie Kneafsey!
A silver sister who is pro-age, pro-grey hair, and pro-fun, Julie Kneafsey will never let her grey hair hold her back! Having embraced her silver strands at 51, Julie loves being part of the community of women who have ditched the dye and are living life on their own terms. With the simple act of no longer hiding her hair, Julie has transformed her life from working in a school to becoming an online content creator, influencer, and author. After battling breast cancer twice, Julie not only uses her platform to help women all over the world embrace their hair, but also to focus on health, wellness, and clean beauty. Armed with the belief that ageing is all about attitude, Julie believes that opening your map to new opportunities and staying curious forever is the key to staying young – no matter what the mirror says. In this episode, Julie talks about becoming the Fiftyist, her breast cancer journey, and clean beauty tips.
If you want to learn more about Julie and her incredible, inspiring story, check out her social media channels below:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefiftyist/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFiftyist/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@julie_thefiftyist
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHlx7aPEOMT1gGVKIXmh0FQ/about
S4 Episode 2: Substance, Style, and A Little Bit Bad Ass with Nadia Baboo
If there is one thing that Nadia Baboo knows, it’s knowing how to make women look and feel good. A fierce and fabulous image professional, Nadia started her journey at 40 years old when her consulting business fell apart in the wake of the 2008 recession. With a 75% reduction in income, an unsupportive husband, and the loss of her beloved mother, Nadia knew that life was too short to live in doubt, fear, and misery. At the age of 45, she decided to try and start life all over again. 10 years later, Nadia has a successfully relaunched business, a wonderful new love, and a pair of amazing, inspirational kids. Now, Nadia chooses to focus her business and use her styling superpowers on women over 40 who, once like her, are facing challenges, transition, and crossroads at the midpoint of their lives. By helping women who feel stuck, confused, and disenchanted and working with them to elevate their personal style, communication skills, and behaviour, Nadia is on the mission to help women all over the world feel more confident, credible, and marketable. In her own words, “it’s never too late and you’re never too old!”.
In this episode, Nadia talks about her start in image consultancy, the new 50-year-old woman, and the importance of being your authentic self.
If you want to learn more about Nadia and her incredible work, check out her Instagram and LinkedIn right here:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nadiababoo/
Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiababoo
S4 Episode 1: Running The World with Fran Gonzalez
When it comes to discovering new heights, Fran Gonzalez knows more about it than most. A teacher by trade, Francisca worked for several years as a school principal before resigning to pursue her passion for ultra-distance running. Having now run over 50 races in 19 different countries, Fran realised that there were almost no women training or running in the hills. After leaving her scholastic career at 50, Fran launched Mujeres al Cerro (Women on the Hill) – the first female-only trekking group in Chile. Not only a fast-moving ultrarunner, but the multi-faceted Fran is also a brand influencer, life coach, wife, mother of 5, and grandmother of 8. As she helpsother women navigate the mental, physical, and emotional changes of menopause, Fran’s journey is the epitome of her favourite saying: “You’re never too old and it’s never too late to find and follow your passion.” In this episode, Fran talks about her childhood, solo travel, the importance of being the “owner of your time”.
If you want to learn more about Fran and her incredible venture, check out her Instagram handles @frangibar and the Mujeres al Cerro on the following social media channels:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mujeresalcerro/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/mujeresalcerro-100047381655857/
S3 Episode 10: Age Is Just a Stitch with Diane Gilman
Never fraying and never fading, the “Queen of Jeans”, Diane Gilman is 77 years young and proud of it! As well as being a fashion rule-breaker with millions of loyal fans, Diane is also bending the rules on society’s ageist narrative by embracing ageing instead of fighting it. An inspiration for women embracing their third act, Diane started her illustrious career with the launch of her DG2 Jeans line on HSN which has become the top tele-retailing brand globally. With over $100 million dollars a year in retail sales domestically, DG2 Jeans could also be seen on QVC UK, Italy, France, Australia, and Canada. Now a successful author, Diane’s latest book, ‘Too Young to be Old’ is another compelling take on conquering life’s challenges and harnessing one’s own power to live a “third act” filled with dream-catching and fulfilment. In this episode, Diane talks about her upbringing, how she started her business, and how now is the best time to age.
To learn more about Diane, visit her website her or any of her social media channels below:
Website: TheDianeGilman.com
S3 Episode 9: Connecting for Love with Kristi D. Price
If you have ever ventured into the tumultuous world of online dating and dating apps, you would know that finding a genuine connection can be somewhat of a minefield. As you try to navigate these murky waters in search of your perfect match, Kristi D. Price is the perfect partner to guide you. A certified matchmaker, as well as a dating, life and success mindset coach, Kristi has dedicated her life to helping others achieve their dreams and find happiness. Using her varied business background and personal experiences of dating after divorce, Kristi started KP Matchmaking to advise others on how to avoid common dating mistakes, create fun, positive and healthy dating experiences, and help clients find a healthy, loving relationship with the person of their dreams. In this episode, Kristi talks about how studying neuropsychology led her to dating, how research is integral when exploring dating apps, and the importance of not comparing yourself to other people.
If you want to learn more about Kristi and KP Matchmaking, visit www.kpmatchmaking.com.
S3 Episode 8: From Slogan to Mantra with Superna Yamuna Chopra
At 40 years old, Superna Yamuna’s Chopra’s life changed. After spending 18 years as a high-flying advertising executive working in a top multinational advertising agency, the realisation that she didn’t know who she was or what she was meant for suddenly dawned on her. Two years later, Superna said farewell to her long-standing corporate career to pursue her dream of making a difference and discovering her higher purpose. Now, she’s doing exactly that – fulfilling her life’s mission of creating wellbeing and wholeness, whether that be physical, mental, or emotional, for whoever she encounters. A certified Holistic Life Coach, a Heal Your Life Workshop Leader, a Course in Miracles Teacher, and Yoga Teacher/Therapist, Superna empowers people to access their own divine wisdom and navigate all of life’s challenges with a sense of ease, grace, and confidence. In this episode, Superna talks about feeling ‘divine discontent’, embarking on her spiritual journey, and how we all have a gift to give to the world.
S3 Episode 7: Showcasing Life in the Day of the Dead with Consuelo G. Flores
If you’re from or have ever visited Southern California, there’s a chance you may have seen Consuelo Flores’ incredible work in museums, galleries, cultural centres, businesses, and more. A leading Los Angeles Culture Bearer and Self-Help Graphics’ 2017 Legacy Artist, Consuelo is widely known for her extensive work in Chicano art and culture, particularly for her Day of the Dead installations and altars. From curating multiple arts exhibitions and cultural tours for the Los Angeles Metro Transit Authority, to being interviewed by scholars from Rutgers University and Fordham University, to being interviewed by several media outlines such as Good Morning America and National Public Radio, Consuelo has been recognised for showcasing her Mexican heritage in a beautiful, uplifting light. Having held executive positions in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Departments of the Writers Guild of America, West, the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television Radio Artists, Consuelo is dedicated towards encouraging equity in hiring and authentic representation of disenfranchised talent in entertainment. In this episode, Consuelo talks about her upbringing, the importance of uplifting women and ethnic minorities, and her Day of the Dead work.
If you want to learn more about Consuelo and her incredible work, check out the following below:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/consuelog.flores/
FB:https://www.facebook.com/consuelo.flores.9406
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/consuelo-g-flores-3219014/
S3 Episode 6: The Art of Strategy with Pattie Craumer
For Pattie Craumer, information is key. From teaching French in middle and high school to overseeing the North American operations of a European information company, Pattie has discovered the steps and strategy to change her life and achieve her dreams. With a varied and dynamic journey, both personally and professionally, Pattie is now on a mission to help support the dreams and aspirations of small businesses and entrepreneurs. Through her growing life mastery business, the Mosaic Effect, Pattie is using her skills as a strategist and powers of observation to help those make profound self-discoveries, unleash their freedom, and live their best ‘mosaic effect’ life. In this episode, Pattie talks about being professionally rejected because of her gender, the need to make others happy, and how you should never think ‘old’.
To learn more about Pattie, check out her website or anyone of her social media below:
W: https://www.pattiecraumer.com
LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattie-craumer/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pattie.craumer/
S3 Episode 5: From Law to Lyrics with Lauren Taslitz.
If there is one thing we love here at You Are Not Invisible After 50, it’s people who leave rigid, corporate industries for the wonders of art, beauty, and creativity. And Lauren Taslitzis one of them! A former alumnus of Harvard Law School, Lauren first started her career as the in-house counsel at the Mount Sinai Hospital and School of Medicine. After meeting her husband, having children, and moving to Chicago, Lauren discovered the wonders of musicality and lyricism after writing for her children’s middle-school fundraiser. After taking classes in musical theatre, improv, and sketch writing and writing two full-length musicals, Lauren’s life changed forever when she started studying at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts on the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program. Most recently, Lauren has executive produced The Regretting Almost Everything (Concept) Album with her composer-collaborator, Danny Ursetti, which has also featured two Broadway stars, Beth Leavel and Jeff Blumenkrantz. Now focused on securing a first production of the show, Lauren is confident that the bright lights of Broadway is calling her name. In this episode, Lauren talks about her start with the MFA program, writing her plays, and the magic of not knowing what lies ahead.
To learn more about Lauren, visit www.laurentaslitz.com
S3 Episode 4: First Comes Love, Then Comes Marriage. Then Comes Divorce, and Then Comes Freedom with Deena Kordt
Despite significant losses and potentially debilitating challenges, Deena Kordt has always known that her mind could always get her through anything she faced. By using the power of mindset and manifesting, Deena has learnt to heal, grow, and create abundance in her life. And now she’s on a mission to helping others do the same. After experiencing more than 30 years of narcissistic domestic abuse, Deena is determined to help others in their journey find safety, freedom, and the infinite bounty available to them. Through books, coaching, speaking, podcasts, online support groups, retreats, and her most recent venture, Divorce Magazine Canada, Deena is dedicated to helping others reconnect with themselves, claim their worth, and create their dream life. In this episode, Deena talks about the abuse she faced in her marriage, the pivotal discovery of power at 50, and how you should never give up on your dreams.
Learn more about Deena at www.uglowgrl.com. If you want to read Divorce Magazine Canada, log on to www.divorcemagazinecanada.com
S3 Episode 3: The Power of Creativity with Rohini Singh
Rohini Singh is many things. But above all, she is an artist. Once having to ask her mother in hushed tones on how to boil an egg, Rohini’s search for “simple, fuss-free recipes” led her to writing a long-running and popular fortnightly column for the Hindustan Times as she documented her own early experiments in the kitchen. Many books later, that included Creative Cookery, Summery Cookery, The Wonderful World of Indian Cookery, and the Foolproof Cookbook for Brides, Bachelors, and Those Who Hate Cooking, Rohini started to learn, practice,and teach alternative healing therapies. From Reiki and Reflexology, to Hypnosis and EFT, to most recently Zentangle, Rohini has led many retreats and workshops focussing on personal self-empowerment and inner work. Now an internationally recognised author, spiritual mentor, life coach, and corporate facilitator, Rohini is dedicated to unleashing the power of creativity in any way that she can. In this episode, Rohini talks about her journey into writing books, free falling into destiny, and the importance of patience.
S3 Episode 2: The Power of Pajamas with Genevieve Piturro
“One woman came up with her own idea to honour her calling, and her name is Genevieve Piturro.” Want to know who said that? Oprah Winfrey. Best-selling and five-time award winning author, inspirational speaker and Founder of the Pajama Program, Genevieve Piturro is all about purpose and the human connection. Once a successful television marketing executive, Genevieve decided to take the plunge and jump off the corporate ladder after one simple question from a six-year-old girl in an emergency shelter. Having run the PajamaProgram for over 22 years, the Program has delivered more than 7 million magical gifts of new pajamas and books to children through its 42 chapters across the U.S. Now an inspirational speaker and purpose consultant, Genevieve is on a mission to inspire individuals, groups, and companies to find their purpose and embrace the human connection for success. In this episode, Genevieve talks about how she got her start with the PajamaProgram, the importance of purpose, and how it is never too late to change paths.
To learn more about Genevieve, visit www.GenevievePiturro.com
S3 Episode 1: Days of Her Life with Patrika Darbo
From Days of Our Lives to Desperate Housewives, Patrika Darbo has certainly made her name as a soap opera superstar! A Primetime Emmy winning actress and four time-nominee, Patrika is a Hollywood veteran with over 35 years of experience in film and television. With a wide variety of appearances on some of the biggest shows on television, including The Bold & The Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, 911 Lonestar, The Big Bang Theory, Dexter, Seinfeld, and many other film credits, Patrika’s IMDb resumé is one to be admired! A former Governor of the Television Academy, member of the Board of The Thalians, and active in the SAG/AFTRA Union, Patrika is far from letting her starlight dull. In this episode, Patrika talks about how she got her start in Hollywood, her upcoming podcast project, and the importance of kindness and compliments.
S2 Episode 10: Rising from Rock-Bottom with Preeta Pradhan
“Suffering is a choice, and you can choose not to suffer.” These are the words of Preeta Pradhan. A Wholeness Coach that has helped hundreds of individuals pause and change their gaze from being a victim to a victor, Preeta is dedicated to helping people process their emotional and physical pain through coaching, training, retreats, meditations, and healing modalities. A certified sound healer and gong master, Sivananda yoga teacher, ICF coach specialising in emotional transformation and more, Preeta is on a mission to sharing proven techniques to conquer self-mastery, including self-care, self-acceptance, and self-empowerment. In this episode, Preeta talks about freedom, the importance of building a community, and how age is not just a number – it’s a thought.
If you want to learn more about Preeta and her work, visit her website at www.wholenesscoachpreeta.com
S2 Episode 9: Following the Dream with Nicole Kirksey
Dream Doula™. Ministry Midwife™. Cancer survivor. Author. Preacher. Speaker. Foodie. Aspiring world traveller. All this and more describes Nicole Kirksey. Having worked for over twenty years in the field of health and human services, Nicole decided to become a fully-fledged entrepreneur by combining her skills, experience, and faith. Today, Nicole is the Chief Visionary Officer at The God Assets Life & Leadership Coaching, a ministry academy and business incubator for Christian women. She is also a pioneer podcaster and former host (2009-2017) of the Foundational Gifts weekly podcast on the Christian Women Affiliate Network. Through her inspirational work, Nicole is now on a mission to teach women of faith to know their God-given gifts, to answer their calling, and to love their lives. In this episode, Nicole talks about how she decided to work in female empowerment, the opportunities that came at 50, and how you are never too old to follow your dreams.
If you want to learn more about Nicole and her incredible work, visit Nicole’s website at https://coachnicole.com
S2 Episode 8: Passion and Purpose with Kavitha Garla
A business builder by profession, a life enhancer by passion, and a people connector by obsession, Kavitha Garla is a business consultant with a difference. With over 25 years’ work experience in sales and business development, Kavitha is now on a mission to help companies across a wide range of industries soar to great new heights. As she combines passion and purpose, Kavitha is dedicated to solving problems and creating outcomes in a way others will never see. In this episode, Kavitha talks about breaking down stereotypes, her new mission as a business consultant, and why passion and purpose is crucial – both in business and in life.
Find out more about Kavitha and her business by clicking on the links below.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavitha-garla-198a6b4b/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTJHvWOLGM93ck-WKLzFG3g
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionandpurposebykavi/
S2 Episode 7: When Art Becomes Science with Dr. Jasmine Pradissitto
An award-winning artist, scientist, speaker, and environmentalist, is there anything that Dr. Jasmine Pradissitto can’t do? An erudite polymath who holds an Ph.D in physics from UCL and art degrees from Goldsmith’s and London Met, Jasmine’s critical practice spans from painting to sculpture to innovative technology. Along with exhibiting two pioneering public art projects in London for The Horniman Museum Gardens and Camden’s People’s Theatre with Euston Town, Jasmine is also the only artist in the world licensed to use NOXORBÔ, a newly developed ceramic material that absorbs the asthma-exacerbating compound, nitrogen dioxide, from the air. A pioneering artist and thinker within the ‘evolutionary arms race’, Jasmine is not only an avant-garde sculpture, but also driving awareness of a new conceptual age within the 21st century. In this episode, Jasmine talks about the art, the science, and everything in between.
For more information about Jasmine and her incredible, innovative projects, visit her website at www.pradissitto.com
S2 Episode 6: Till Death Do Us Part with Nancy Perpall
Have you ever known anyone who ultimately ended up doing the literal opposite of their job? Well, say hello to Nancy Perpall. From critical care nurse to a family lawyer, Nancy spent over three decades navigating divorces and breaking up marriages. Now, she’s on a mission to keep together by applying the holistic principles of nursing and healing marriages at the brink of collapse. As an accomplished writer and speaker, Nancy is building and sharing her knowledge on what makes a relationship work and what can destroy it. In this episode, Nancy talks about her career as a family lawyer, what made her do a complete career 180, and common pitfalls in a relationship.
Find out more about Nancy and her books, including Around Which All Things Bend, and her upcoming relationship self-help book, The Malnourished Marriage: 5 Essential Emotional Nutrients for a Healthy Relationship, on her website: https://nancyperpall.com/
S2 Episode 5: When One Becomes You with Gwendolyn Mitchell
Reiki master, meditation teacher, and all-round spiritual luminary, Gwendolyn Mitchell is the founder and CEO of Moyo Institute Inc – a non-profit organisation whose mission is to offer heart-centred educational experiences that foster inner peace, happiness, wellbeing, creativity, connection, and oneness. By utilising her two decades of corporate experience, Gwendolyn has developed several spiritual programmes that assists individuals experience true spiritual wellness including a scholarship program that helps youth travel to India to develop inner skills, a meditation program for women in custody at the Elmwood Correctional Center, and her current ongoing project, Love Letters to Our Bodies, that supports African American women journeying with cancer. A self-described ambassador for tapping into one’s inner power, Gwendolyn is on a mission to help people discover the bravery, strength and power that lies within.
To find out more about Gwendolyn and Moyo Institute Inc, visit www.gwendolyn-mitchell.com and www.moyoinstitute.org
S2 Episode 4: When the Mockingbird Sings with Lori Keesey
To Kill a Mockingbird is standard reading in most high school English classes. But for Lori Keesey, it’s so much more than that. Inspired by Harper Lee’s magical words and her incredible characterisation of Scout, a young Lori knew that she wanted to write books and create characters just as engaging as this spunky little girl. After many years, many read books, and one life-changing trauma, Lori’s debut novel is set to release at the end of 2023. A former journalist, ex-communication consultant for NASA, and Founder of the ‘Accidental Blogger’ that celebrates ordinary people who’ve faced and triumphed over adversity in their lives, Lori shows that hope can be found even in the darkest of times. In this episode, Lori talks about her trauma, reclaiming life after 50, and the importance of authenticity.
To find out more about Lori, read her blog, ‘The Accidental Blogger’, or learn more about her debut book, The Difference He Made, visit www.lorikeesey.com
S2 Episode 3: Claim Your Space with Eliza VanCort
Like many women before her, Eliza VanCort’s journey of self-empowerment came from a place of deep trauma and suffering. After enduring traumatic kidnappings as a child and then surviving a life-altering bicycle accident as an adult, Eliza’s journey of empowering herself has led her to go on and empower others. Now a renowned empowerment advocate, highly sought-after speaker, best-selling author, and unapologetic space claimer, Eliza uses her personal experience and academic expertise as an acting instructor to guide her audience into discovering the practical tools and tips they need to transform their lives. In this episode, Eliza talks about her childhood, her accident, and how she started to claim her space.
To find out more about Eliza, visit her website: https://www.elizavancort.com or find her on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@elizavanco
Purchase Eliza’s best-selling book, ‘A Woman’s Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard’ here
S2 Episode 2: Power of Manifestation with Michele Blood
From the magic of music to the magic of the mind, Michele Blood has a carved out an incredible career unleashing the power of both. Once rocking the stage as a musician in Australia, Michele was in a horrific road accident that landed her in hospital for months. After several operations, Michele created a range of positive affirmation songs which not only healed her body but also took her to worldwide success. Having worked with Jack Canfield, Bob Proctor and Deepak Chopra, her Mystical Success Events being held in over 26 countries, and millions of people downloading her Affirmation Power songs, Michele is now on a mission to encourage people to discover their power and manifest whatever their heart desires. In this episode, Michele talks about her rockstar past, her accident at the age of 27, and her path to enlightenment,
Get a free copy of Michele’s e-book, The Magic of Affirmation Power, and her video, The Power of Meditation on her website at https://www.MicheleBlood.com/NotInvisible
S2 Episode 1: Cultivating Courage with Madeleine Black
A self-described ‘courage cultivator’, Madeleine Black is utilising her moving and tragic story to help others find their voice and stand in their power. After being gang-raped as a teenager and raped three times before eighteen, Madeleine wants to end the shame, stigma and silence surrounding sexual violence. Now a TEDX speaker, author and storyteller for The Forgiveness Project, Madeleine is encouraging others to find their voice by amplifying her own. In this episode, Madeleine talks about the trauma she faced, rape culture, and how she discovered her voice.
Episode 10: Healing Through Energy with Beverly Brunelle
Many people go to India to find themselves. But for Beverly Brunelle, three trips to the East helped her discover a whole new life path. An intuitive and pioneering energy worker, Beverly found herself immersed in the world of meditation and energy healing after experiencing a huge wake-up call. Now on a mission to emotionally heal people, Beverley is helping individuals unlock the key to their freedom and open their eyes to the opportunities before them. In this episode, Beverley talks about her childhood, her incredible life adventures, and the wakeup call that kick-started everything.
Episode 9: Creating a Heart-Led Future with Navin Jethaz
Tanzanian-born and Canadian-raised, Navin Jetha is on a mission to break down generational patterns in her family and in the collective. Now building Powerhouse Healing – a holistic wellness and healing business – Navin is dedicated to healing from the inside out. In this episode, Navin talks about how she responded to moving to Canada as a child, her sudden wake-up call at 40, and how she is finally embracing her age.
Episode 8: (Re)Mission in Sight with Dee Manuel Cloud
Self-styled Queen of Reinvention, Dee Manuel Cloud is an ambitious 53-year old mother of two and wife who is not afraid of flipping the script. After overcoming breast cancer twice, Dee founded the International Living Academy - an empowerment organisation that aims to help other breast cancer survivors move past the trauma and fear of breast cancer and create a wonderful life like never before. In this episode, Dee talks about her cancer diagnosis, losing her mother, and how ‘can’t’ is never an option.
Episode 7: A Journey to Recovery with Michele Latimer
From a young age, Michele Latimer has seen the havoc that substance abuse can have on one’s life. After seeing the effects that alcohol addiction wreaked on her childhood, Michele ultimately turned to booze after suddenly losing her husband and becoming a single mother. For 12 years, Michele was a functioning alcoholic until January 1st 2017. It was on this fateful day that Michele took one look in the mirror and decided to make a change.
After working with Dr Calie Estes and the Addictions Academy, Michele is now helping female survivors free themselves from the grasps of substance abuse by walking through the fire with them, building their confidence and encouraging them to set their personal and professional goals.
Episode 6: Striking the Right Chord with Chrissy Caine
Mum, professional singer, performance coach, entrepreneur and self-entitled Superwoman, Chrissy Caine can certainly add Renaissance woman to the mix. From a jet-setting singer-songwriter to an all-encompassing performance coach,
Chrissy is now on a mission to help individuals from all walks of life enhance their performance in all and any areas of life. In this episode, Chrissy talks about her experience of childhood bullying and teenage motherhood, her exciting musical journey, and how everyone should be their own support system.
Episode 5: Banking on An Authentic Future with Aries Yeo
Authenticity is Aries Yeo's most important investment.
An ex-banking executive who has worked across investment and private wealth for over 2 decades, Aries left her corporate role in 2019 after experiencing a monumental loss. Now running Aries Yeo Coaching, Aries is empowering the next generation of female leaders to celebrate and embrace their authenticity in their leadership roles. In this episode, Aries talks about her loss, what made her set up her coaching business, and what she's looking forward to in the future.
Episode 4: March Into a New Aura with Carol Haycock
From a soldier to a spiritual healer, Carol Haycock's vocation has done a complete 180. From joining the Women's Royal Air Force at 18 to venturing into the world of spiritual healing and life coaching at 40, Carol is now running Clear Direction Coaching to help women from all backgrounds understand who they are to become the best versions of themselves. In this episode, Carol talks about her life, the lessons she has learnt along the way, and what got her into her esoteric career.
Episode 3: An Apple A Day with Sue Worrall
Split her down the middle and you’ll find that health beats at the very core of Sue Worrall. After being diagnosed with an atrial septal defect (ASD) as a young woman, and losing her 10 year-old son, James, to cystic fibrosis, Sue decided to refocus her life towards health and nutrition. After running nutrition clinics where she worked with families, athletes, and Olympians, Sue decided to build a business where she could democratise her knowledge of health and wellness. Now approaching 75, listen in to how Sue is leaving a legacy, treasuring her time, and fulfilling her bucket list.
Episode 2: ‘Error 404: Impossible Not Found’ with Soheila Hosseini
Self-motivated and determined, Soheila Hosseini has never had impossible in her dictionary. Having moved from Iran to England as a teenager, Soheila has grown from an uncertain young girl who didn’t know English to a high-flying and independent IT project manager. Now approaching 60, Soheila tells all about her story, her family, and how she will never stop growing.
Episode 1: A Star Is (Re)Born with Maruja Bogaard
From performing for the Dutch Royal Family to collaborating with Grammy Award winning artists and producers, there isn't one corner of the world that Maruja Bogaard's talent hasn't touched. However, as her star began to rise, a family health crisis struck. Now, it's the time for Maruja's star to rise once again. Come listen to how Maruja found the courage to re-enter the music industry and rediscover her life's passion.