Feisty Side Of Fifty

Are you considering becoming a “boomerpreneur?” Do you want to establish an income stream while doing something you enjoy? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, be certain to tune in and hear the Boomer Biz Coach (Melodieann Whiteley) share her tips for starting your own online business. So, if you’re looking to find fun and profit, you’ll want to catch this one, for sure! 

Suzanne Braun Levine, longtime editor of Ms. magazine and author of How We Love Now: Women Talk About Intimacy After Fifty, joins us to share her thoughts on finding “unlikely” love. Whether it be by way of online dating sites, through match-ups from friends, or just plain serendipitous meetings, there’s a whole new world of relationships out there facing us feisty folk. So, if you are contemplating today’s dating scene—or know someone who is—you won’t want to miss this lively discussion!

Relationships can be difficult. Those of us on the Feisty Side of Fifty have experienced plenty of ups and downs trying to understand and relate to those closest to us. You won’t want to miss this fascinating discussion with Bill Farr, blogger, coach and author of The Power of Personality Types in Love and Relationships as he shares advice for changing strained relationships into loving and mutually supportive connections. 

One of the most difficult, yet least discussed, symptoms of menopause is vaginal dryness. Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author of The Best of Everything After 50, host of AARP YouTube series, contributor to Huffington Post, and Bone Health Ambassador is joining us to shed light on this often hidden topic. Barbara is known for her commitment to bringing us feisty, fifty-plus gals the latest information on health and wellness, so you’ll want to be sure to tune in for this important discussion. It’s time to talk!

Those of us on the Feisty Side of Fifty know we need to take extra good care of our minds and bodies as we age. Join us as Patricia Barnett, highly sought-after success consultant, life coach, and Dame of Health shares how she overcame her own challenges and the tools and strategies she used to achieve radiant wellbeing.  Patricia is a member of The Four Dames; four highly experienced life coaches who’ve joined forces to bring their life-changing seminars to women all over the country.  Each of the Dames has expertise in a different area: health (Patricia), wealth, love, and purpose. For more information about Patricia and the other Dames, check out their website: http://www.fourdames.com

The Stevenson family is one of only a handful of families that has played both an integral and indelible role in our country’s political history. Feisty Side of Fifty Radio is honored to welcome Senator Adlai E. Stevenson III back to the program to discuss his insightful, wide-ranging, and wonderfully humorous work, The Black Book. This time he’ll be sharing his personal memories of growing up a Stevenson, his service during the Korean War and his distinguished career as a United States Senator. You won’t want to miss this fascinating look at the life of a remarkable man.

Those of us on the Feisty Side of Fifty will readily confess that technology can sometimes get us stymied. Jim Blue, speaker, radio host and author of book, So Much Technology, So Many Choices, is joining us to share his tips for bridging the great digital divide. So, if you find yourself feeling frustrated and confused by the latest technical twists and turns, you’ll want to be certain to tune in for this one!

Just because you’re a woman over 50 doesn’t mean you can’t find real love. Celebrity relationship expert and successful matchmaker, Kailen Rosenberg is joining us to share tips from her latest book, Real Love, Right Now. So, if you’re looking to find your special someone, you’ll want to learn all about her 30-day blueprint for finding your soul mate!

If you’re looking to add meaning, personal growth and added income to your life, you’re going to want to hear from this guest . Nancy Collamer is a career coach, sought-after speaker, and is known as the expert at helping people create lifestyle-friendly careers. She’s also the author of the invaluable guide for those of us in midlife and beyond entitled, Second-Act Careers. She’s been featured in numerous media outlets, including the NBC nightly News; the New York Times, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and NextAvenue.org. Nancy is joining us to share all about how you can create and thrive in your very own Second-Act Career. So, if you want to find inspiration and an income, you’ll want to be certain to catch this one!

Do you love a story about positive aging, friendship, ambition and the art of high-stakes competition? If so, you’re going to be thrilled to meet Lisa Modlich! Lisa is a feisty and fabulous 85-year-old who puts a whole new spin on the game of ping-pong. In fact, this amazing lady is a champion player who’s featured in the upcoming PBS documentary, aptly named “Ping-Pong,” which premiers on Monday, September 9th. (You’ll want to check your local stations for listings.) So join us as Lisa shares the thrill of competition from an insider’s POV. This is one you’re going to want to catch for sure!

If you’re looking for a great read that weaves fascinating characters, an exotic locale, and a spellbinding story together with the adventures of a spunky, midlife protagonist, you’re in for a real treat. Betsy Woodman, author of Jana Bibi’s Excellent Fortunes is joining us to share all about her second novel in this delightful series. Love Potion Number 10 has Jana experiencing even more adventures as her life in India evolves in unexpected ways. Betsy will share her thoughts on writing from an older woman’s perspective and the surprises she encountered as an author. So, if you yearn to write yourself or just love a great tale, you won’t want to miss this one! 

Gloria Loring, singer, songwriter, and TV star, is joining us once again to share her deep connection with Albert Einstein’s belief that “Coincidence is God’s Way of Remaining Anonymous.” In fact, the phrase is so meaningful to her that it became the title of her book—which has recently been released in the audio version. This thought-provoking and deeply personal work has enjoyed enthusiastic reviews from both the general public and the celebrity world. So join us as Gloria shares how to tap into the power of coincidence and realize divine intervention in your own life. You won’t want to miss this inspiring discussion!

Suzanne Braun Levine, longtime editor of Ms. magazine and author of You Gotta Have Girlfriends joins us to share her thoughts on building friendships at work. As one of the first leaders of the Women’s Movement, Suzanne has a unique perspective on how we’ve changed the face of the workforce and made girlfriends along the way. This is a special discussion you’ll want to be sure and catch!

If you’re looking to find a book packed with wit and wisdom aimed at women ages sixty to ninety, you’re in for a real treat! Broad Appeal is a sassy romp through the fun and foibles of aging. Author Sam Dawson is joining us to share her candid conversations with mature women (just like us) who are turning “over-the-hill” into an exciting and fulfilling new frontier! 

If you want The Best of Everything After 50, you’re in luck! Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author of this definite guide to having it all at midlife and beyond, is joining us to share her thoughts on daily exercises we need to do, bone health, and all sorts of ways to keep you feeling great and enjoying the prime of life. For those who know Barbara, you’re already aware to expect information, energy, and a lively discussion that will motivate you to make the most of every day. So, get ready to be inspired and don’t miss this one!

The Midlife Gals are living proof we get more bodacious as we age. Known as The Smothers Brothers with boobs (and droopy ones at that), Kelly and Sally Jackson will send you over the edge with their wild and whacky take on growing older. So, if you’re ready to hoot ‘n’ holler as only the menopausal can, you’ll want to be sure to catch this show! 

There’s no doubt that baby boomer women are revolutionizing the spirit and style of aging. And—thanks to Ann Baker, visionary boomer/organizer—we now have two special gatherings to celebrate this remarkable time in our lives! Women at Woodstock is all about renewal, creativity, connections, and passion. These content-rich events (Women at Woodstock West and Women at Woodstock East) feature notable speakers—including Suzanne Braun Levine, Gloria Loring, Amy Ferris, Barbara Hannah Grufferman, and many others—who will reignite your joy in living fully after fifty. Ann will be sharing the details of how you can find out more. So, if you’re a boomer woman who’s ready to “step consciously into your future,” you’ll want to be certain to catch this one!

Do you long to turn on the TV and really be entertained? Are you tired of the housewives and others of their ilk spewing vile words at one another? Do enjoy seeing true-to-life, scripted drama with heart? If so, you’ve got a treat in store! Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author (with over 170 million copies in print worldwide), has reached another milestone. Her Cedar Cove books are becoming the first ever scripted, dramatic series on the Hallmark Channel! Starring Andie MacDowell, the series begins airing on July 20, and Debbie is joining us at Feisty Side of Fifty Radio to tell us all about it. You won’t want to miss this one!

We boomers have always had a thing with our hair. We grew it long, we put flowers in it, and we let it flourish “au naturel” on our legs and underarms. We even took starring roles in a long-running Broadway musical named after this much loved part of our bodies. Well, thanks to Pat Wynn Brown, hair is still our thing! Pat is the creator of HAIR THEATER and performs her “hair-larious” shows across the country. She’s also the author of two books, Hair-A-Baloo: The Revealing Comedy and Tragedy On Top Of Your Head and Momma Culpa: One Mother Comes Clean and Makes Her Maternal Confession. But Pat is now focusing her multi-talents on two very special projects. She’s created and is producing “The Hairdo Monologues: When Monsieur Chemo Styles Her Hair” and is busily spearheading “The Hair Theater Wig Fund.” Plus, she has a two-minute video to tell you about these two very important ventures. For sure, you won’t want to miss this lively discussion with a one-of-a-kind hair-raising gal. So plan to tune in a meet the

Cindy Joseph is both a model and a role model for women over 50. Turning “ageless” into “agefull,” Cindy is revolutionizing the look of aging with her both her line of cosmetics, Boom!, and her philosophy, “It’s time to throw out the anti-age view and step into the powerful realization that every woman can have fun passion, sensuality, wisdom, and beauty throughout her life… not just halfway through it.” So—if this sounds good to you—you’ll want to be sure to catch this lively discussion all about what Cindy calls: The Pro-Age Revolution!