Podcast Episodes

Gail Straus: The Power of Volunteering

Season 6 Episode 327

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Gail Straus is mostly retired, meaning that in addition to volunteer work, she remains open to the occasional client project. In 2021, G…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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Ginny Maccoll: From Professional Dancer to Ninja Warrior: A Mother-Daughter Team

Season 6 Episode 326

Ginny Maccoll, 73, has an unusual hobby. She competes in Ninja Warrior competitions. Last year, the Guinness World Book of Records named her the olde…

11 months ago

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Jane Fleishman, PhD: Is it Okay for Grandma to Have Sex?

Season 6 Episode 325

Jane Fleishman, Phd, a Certified Sexuality Educator, works with people living in senior communities on taboo topics such as intimacy, desire, sexual …

11 months, 1 week ago

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Mimi Donaldson: From Award-winning Keynoter to Top TED Talk Coach

Season 6 Episode 324

Mimi Donaldson, 77, is known for her rousing keynote speeches, compelling workshops, and in-house training programs.   She has shared the keynote pla…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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323 Alice Rose: She Always Treasured Books

Episode 323

Alice Rose, age 78, lived in Europe for 10 ½ years where she worked with childhood centers for military families. Alice’s love of travel and culture …

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Mildred J. Mills: My Cotton Patch Moment

Season 6 Episode 322

The third oldest of 17 children, Mildred J. Mills, 73, was raised on a farm in Alabama. At a young age, she began to imagine that she would be going …

11 months, 4 weeks ago

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Judy Collins: Grande Dame of Folk Music Legend

Season 6 Episode 321

Judy Marjorie Collins, age 85, remains a legendary spokesperson for the American folk music scene and for older adults who still have a song to sing.…

1 year ago

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320 Gina Orlando: Sharing My Celebration of Life While I’m Still Alive

Season 6 Episode 320

Gina Orlando, age 72, created and was present at her own Celebration of Life in January 2025. Gina has been living with breast cancer for 11 years, t…

1 year ago

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Elizabeth White: Co-living Housing Solutions for Older Women on Modest Incomes

Season 6 Episode 319

Elizabeth White’s mission is advocating for older women to “lead a richly textured, interesting life on modest income.” She uses multiple platforms--…

1 year ago

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Connie Inuka: Late-life Inventor Finds Success

Season 6 Episode 318

At 77 years old, Connie Inukai is proving that innovation has no age limit. A former technical writing instructor for engineers, Connie spent years t…

1 year ago

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