Feisty Side Of Fifty

  As one of the foremost fashion and beauty reporters on TV, Christine Schwab lived a glamorous life. She attended the hottest awards ceremonies, met U.S. presidents, and was featured in popular women's magazines and on such major programs as The Today Show, Oprah, and Entertainment Tonight. But Christine was hiding a secret--one she reveals in her new book, Take Me Home From the Oscars: Arthritis, Television, Fashion, and Me. Be sure to join us for an unforgettable interview about this inspiring, Hollywood tell-all book.

Even though I like to say boomers are "reinventing the spirit and style of aging," some of our notable foremothers felt the same way we do now. One remarkable woman, Jane Addams, wrote an essay on aging entitled "Need a Woman Over Fifty Feel Old?" Published in October of 1914, Ms. Addams used the piece to express the same sentiments felt by many of us today. Ms. Addams was a revolutionary trendsetter and age did not slow her down in the slightest. So tune in, learn all about her and her fascinating life from Louise Knight, author of Jane Addams: Spirit in Action. This remarkable woman truly did celebrate the feisty side of fifty!

  Join me for a weekly series on the critical skills you'll need to know to compete successfully as a jobseeker in midlife. Today's topic is all about creating your winning examples—the cornerstone to effectively selling YOU as the desirable candidate you are! The job market have changed substantially in the past several years and you'll be left behind if you don't know the rules of the game today. Take a 5-minute break and give yourself a boost with the latest strategies that are guaranteed to help YOU achieve success. Also don't forget to check out Land the Job You Love: 10 Surefire Strategies for Jobseekers Over 50. It's the book/workbook that walks you through every step of the process and shows you the way to shave weeks (maybe even months) off your job search. Why not let the next success story be your own? 

Midlife means change and Marc Freedman, author, boomer expert, and CEO of Civic Ventures, knows all about it. His latest book, The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife, is a call to redraw the map of life and what we typically know as retirement. Marc challenges us to move into our 60s with a sense of purpose, contribution, and commitment. Learn how you can renew your own passion for work as you help solve our nation's most pressing social problems!

If you're over 50, you've confronted many of life's hardships. Lynda Aron, author and educator, is joining us to share the power of words--your words--to heal, inspire, and comfort you through difficult times. Writing your thoughts connects your conscious and unconscious minds. This simple act helps to bring up suppressed fears and facilitate healing. Be sure to listen to this powerful lesson and learn to use your own creative energy to dissolve emotional stress and release fear.

Join me for a weekly series on the critical skills you'll need to know to compete successfully as a jobseeker in midlife. Today's topic is all about marketing yourself with your greatest sales tool: your skills! The job market have changed substantially in the past several years and you'll be left behind if you don't know the rules of the game today. Take a 5-minute break and give yourself a boost with the latest strategies that are guaranteed to help YOU achieve success. Also don't forget to check out Land the Job You Love: 10 Surefire Strategies for Jobseekers Over 50. It's the book/workbook that walks you through every step of the process and shows you the way to shave weeks (maybe even months) off your job search. Why not let the next success story be your own? 

  Kathy Smith has been a leading force in the fitness industry for close to 30 years and she's growing even better with age. Her latest video, Ageless With Kathy Smith: Staying Strong, is made for us feisty gals who are 50 plus and want to feel fit and fabulous as the years roll by. Kathy will tell us all about how we can keep our bodies healthy, supple, and in shape--no matter what our age. You'll want to be certain to catch to this one!

  Join me for a weekly series on the critical skills you'll need to know to compete successfully as a jobseeker in midlife. Today's topic provides the blueprint for your search and whether or not you will land a job you’ll love (or even like)! The job market have changed substantially in the past several years and you'll be left behind if you don't know the rules of the game today. Take a 5-minute break and give yourself a boost with the latest strategies that are guaranteed to help YOU achieve success. Also don't forget to check out Land the Job You Love: 10 Surefire Strategies for Jobseekers Over 50. It's the book/workbook that walks you through every step of the process and shows you the way to shave weeks (maybe even months) off your job search. Why not let the next success story be your own? 

You'll remember Tina Sloan from "Guiding Light," "Search From Tomorrow," and "Another World." The actress and author will be joining us to tell us all about her changing roles--on screen and off. Her new book "Changing Shoes: Getting Older-Not Old--With Style, Humor, and Grace" has just been released and Tina will share her insightful and humorous look at the aging process with us. Make certain to tune in for this one--it promises to be a fun and lively discussion of growing older like a soap star!

  Best-selling author and founding editor of Ms. Magazine, Suzanne Braun Levine, will be joining us for another lively discussion. This time, Suzanne and I will share our thoughts on taking risks, stretching boundaries, and making positive change. Now is the perfect time to spring forward in your own life--so be sure to join us and get ready to tear down the self-imposed boundaries that have been stopping you!

Tax season is over but the difficult preparation process is likely causing you to experience lingering stress in both your body and your mind. Dr. Michael Finkelstein, board certified internist and certified holistic physician, is joining us to share his tips on living healthfully and well even during stressful times. You won't want to miss this one!

Join me for a weekly series on the critical skills you'll need to know to compete successfully as a jobseeker in midlife. Today's topic is vitally important: overcoming challenges and keeping yourself motivated even during the tough times. The job market have changed substantially in the past several years and you'll be left behind if you don't know the rules of the game today. Take a 5-minute break and give yourself a boost with the latest strategies that are guaranteed to help YOU achieve success. Also don't forget to check out Land the Job You Love:10 Surefire Strategies for Jobseekers Over 50. It's the book/workbook that walks you through every step of the process and shows you the way to shave weeks (maybe even months) off your job search. Why not let the next success story be your own! 

Many of us look back fondly on our first romantic experiences, but Christina Haag's memories are especially poignant. After all, her first love was none other than John F. Kennedy Jr. and their friendship lasted for more than fifteen years. Be sure to join us for this insider look at the Kennedy family and hear all about Christina's new book, Come to the Edge. It's a touching tribute--rich with insight and tenderness for this remarkable man we lost all too soon. 

Join me for a weekly series on the critical skills you'll need to know to compete successfully as a jobseeker in midlife. The job market have changed substantially in the past several years and you'll be left behind if you don't know the rules of the game today. Take a 5-minute break and give yourself a boost with the latest strategies that are guaranteed to help YOU achieve success!

The #1 New York Times bestselling author, Debbie Macomber visits Feisty Side of Fifty to share her latest work: ONE SIMPLE ACT: Discovering the Power of Generosity. Although Debbie has 130 million books in print, she's switching gears and moving from romance to nonfiction in this inspiring account of how meaningful one simple act can be. You won't want to miss this lively and uplifting discussion with one of the nation's premier authors!

Are you enjoying the many great things about being over 50? If so, you'll want to make certain to catch this lively interview with best-selling author and documentary filmmaker, Susan Polis Schutz. Susan will be sharing all about her latest film: OVER 90 AND LOVING IT which is airing nationwide on PBS. You'll learn the secrets of living a fuller, richer life from the feisty 90+ stars of this remarkable film. So be certain to tune in for this one--the best truly is yet to come!

Hear bestselling author, Linda Francis Lee, share all about her latest novel, EMILY AND EINSTEIN. The book explores the uplifting topic of second chances and how reinvention and redemption bring depth and meaning to our lives. You won't want to miss this one!

Looking for stories about remarkable women and how they overcame struggles with self-confidence, criticism, the double-standard, and the road to success? If so, have I got a book for you! Nava Atlas, author and artist, has hit another home run with her latest book, "The Literary Ladies." Whether or not you're a budding author yourself, you'll connect with the self-doubts and issues these amazing women faced. And, being the generation who mounted the Women's Movement, you'll also connect with their courage and strength. Join us for a fascinating and uplifting journey into the world of literary ladies of the past. If you've experienced your own struggles (and who hasn't), you won't want to miss this special broadcast!

The feisty and fun author of "WHAT TO WEAR FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE: Ageless Secrets of Style" is joining us once again. This time Kim Johnson Gross will share her considerable knowledge and expertise to give us the insider's scoop on the latest trends for Spring. You'll learn the all-important tips on how you can look stylish and age appropriate for this most colorful of seasons. Kim always brings her special sparkle so be sure to tune in for this one!

Barbara Hannah Grufferman, author of "The Best of Everything After 50: The Experts' Guide to Style, Sex, Health, Money, and More" is on a mission. She's spreading the word that, yes, we boomers can still have it all. As a weekly blogger for the Huffington Post, Barbara motivates and inspires us to reach for our dreams. But what if you're past 50 and feeling invisible? If so, this is just the show for YOU--Barbara will share her take on "the invisibility factor" and what you can do about it. Don't miss this one!