Feisty Side Of Fifty

Boomer women have lived rich, full lives and want to share our treasured memories with those we love. Rhoda Anderson came up with the perfect way to preserve these special times in our lives and started a thriving business that does just that. "Creative Memories" is now a worldwide organization who's mission is to help people "remember, celebrate, and connect." Rhonda will share her story of starting with an innovative idea and following her inspiration to achieve her dreams. She's also big on encouraging other women to honor their unique vision. So, if you have a dream of your own, make certain you listen to this one!

In celebration of Women's History month, let's pool our power and create some new and revolutionary history! There's no better way to have our voices heard than by joining forces, entering the political arena, and driving through real and meaningful change. Gloria Feldt, nationally known activist and author of "No Excuses: 9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think About Power" and Terry Nagel, candidate for county supervisor will share their perspectives on politics, equalizing gender power, and the courage to speak up for your beliefs. Be certain to catch this important and inspiring discussion. After all, gender equality and a parity of power is likely the greatest cause of our generation.

International Women's History Day is March 8th. Here to celebrate this special event is the champion for women's rights and founding editor of Ms. magazine, Suzanne Braun Levine. A frequent guest, Suzanne always shares her insights into ways we can live our best lives. This show, she'll present her thoughts on how we can make our voices heard on a larger scale and continue our generation's mission to promote a parity of rights for all the world's citizens. You won't want to miss this very special broadcast!

Phony food never looked so tasty! Even Rachel Ray agrees and that's how Brenda Chapman made it onto her show. Brenda started "Just Dough It" out of her garage fashioning delicious looking (although fake) pies and selling them at local crafts fairs. Her bogus delicacies soon took off and Brenda's wares are now in great demand by advertisers, TV shows, and the like. She'll be sharing her entrepreneurial story as well as tips on how YOU can start your own successful business. If you're thinking of going after your dreams, don't miss this one!

Join Kathi Casey, aka the "Healthy Boomer Body Expert" who'll be sharing vital information on how you can get relief from your aching back. 70 - 85% of Americans suffer from back pain and the majority of these numbers refer to us boomers. So why suffer when you can get real relief? Tune in and find out you can start to live a life free from back pain. If you've ever endured this debilitating condition, you're not going to want to miss this one!

You may not recognize her name, but you'll certainly know her clients: Jennifer Lopez & Julia Roberts are just a couple on her list. Nancy Kennedy is one of Hollywood's premier health and diet experts and she'll be giving us her tips on incorporating exciting flavors into delicious, easy to prepare, and healthy meals. Her new book: "THE HOLLYWOOD WRAP: 100 Quick and Easy Meals to Fuel Your Workout and Help You Lose Weight" is available just in time for the Academy Awards. You won't want to miss a single word this sought-after expert has to share!

Looking for an organization made for women "50 and forward" and focused at keeping us learning, engaged, informed, and inspired? Well, look no further! Debrorah Harkins, columnist and contributor to the exciting, new online magazine, NYCitywoman, and Betsy Werley, Executive Director of The Transition Network are here to tell us all about it. You won't want to miss this one!

Author Allen Klein knows the value of a good laugh. The humor he shared with his wife was the one bright spot that got him through the darkest period of his life: her death at 34 from a rare liver disease. Wanting to help others through their own journey of loss and grief, Allen wrote "Learning to Laugh When You Feel Like Crying: Embracing Life After Loss." He'll be telling us how humor is a powerful coping skill and how you can use it to transform your own life for the better.

Have you ever wanted to start your own home business and, better yet, have it be successful? If so, this the show for you! Grace Becker, founder of Becker's Dozen, is a mom, volunteer, and an entrepreneur with a heart. She'll tell you how she created her premier catering service--delivering the highest quality backed goods--and she'll show you how you can get started yourself through her new program "Dough Rising Mom." If you've ever wanted to work from home, make a profit, and help others, be certain to catch this one!

If you're looking for an online magazine for smart, stylish women on the "right side of forty" who are eager to embrace the challenges and opportunities of this age, be sure to catch this interview. Barbara Lovenheim, has a long and illustrious history in journalism and publishing. Now, she's turning her considerable talents to her latest job as Founding Editor of NYCityWoman. Not restricted to the ladies of the Big Apple, this new magazine is a fabulous resource for boomers throughout the land. It addresses career, healthcare, lifestyle choices and more: all the issues we deal with on the feisty side of fifty. So be sure to tune in and hear Barbara tell us all about it!

Ever looked in the mirror and pondered your wrinkles, sagging jawline, or droopy eyelids? If so, you're not alone! Women over 50 are definitely feisty but we still have to contend with our changing faces and bodies. Here to unravel the often complicated, multi-faceted feelings we have about aging is former model and dancer turned Ph.D Psychologist and author of FACE IT, Vivian Diller. If you're a woman in midlife, you'll want to be certain to catch this fascinating and uplifting look at aging.

Want to ignite those love fires and put the romance back into your relationship in time for Valentine's Day? Join Love Expert, Media Psychologist, and Best-selling Author, Dr. Diana Kirschner and learn how you can heat things up the bedroom. Dr. Kirschner will be sharing the latest research on sexual health and what it means for you. Don't miss your chance to recharge your passion and point Cupid's arrow right at your lover's heart!

Do you get tired of our youth-worshiping culture and wish you could set those young whippersnappers straight? Well, much the same way Superman swooped down from the sky to take on the bad guys, the Coot Avengers are on a mission to reverse those nasty stereotypes about us folks over fifty. Using humor as their weapon of choice, they're putting pen to paper and creating wryly humorous cartoons with a punch. So get ready for one feisty interview--you won't want to miss this one!

Every woman over 50 longs do don a bright red hat, a purple dress, and hoot and holler with her friends. This mixture of fashion and fun is all thanks Sue Ellen Cooper, the Exalted Queen Mother of the special club that truly celebrates the years past fifty. Sue Ellen and Red Hat Society CEO, Debra Granich, are joining us to share some very special news. So grab your feather boa and get ready for a broadcast that will leave you glad you're a woman of a certain age. Our hats are off to the Red Hat Society and making the feisty side of fifty so much fun!

Interview with Renee Fisher one of the authors of "Invisible No More: The Secret Lives of Women Over 50" and "Saving the Best For Last: Creating Our LIves After 50." Renee will be sharing ways we can use her books to connect with other women at a deep level. Female friendships are critically important to our health and wellbeing at midlife so be sure to tune in for this informative and inspiring interview!

Tired of being overlooked just because you're past 50? Feeling frustrated by the lack of opportunities you're finding? Don't want to be labeled as "over the hill" when you're in your prime? If you find yourself saying "yes" to these questions, this show is for YOU! Tune in and find out how you can make yourself more attractive as a seasoned candidate and ace the job interview--even if you haven't interviewed in years. If you or boomer friend are looking for work, you won't want to miss this one!

The former editor of Ms. magazine and author of numerous bestselling books for women in midlife is joining us once again to share her insights into aging and how we boomers are doing it with style. Suzanne Braun Levine will be giving Feisty Side of Fifty listeners another special preview of her upcoming book on finding love, sex, and intimacy in second adulthood. This one is sure to be both lively and informative, so don't miss it!

Wearing an outfit designed by Sigrid Olsen is like walking through a meadow in spring. The colorful, animated print enlivens your senses and puts a bounce in your step. Now that she's no longer in the apparel business, Sigrid (a boomer over fifty) has transformed her life and is using her boundless creativity to design ceramics, stationary, prints, and other artwork. She's even leading what she calls "Inspiration Retreats" where she guides participants to unleash their own creative juices. Be certain to tune in and find out the latest about this remarkable artist of our generation. It promises to be a lively discussion you won't want to miss!

Tired of being overlooked just because you're past 50? Feeling frustrated by the lack of opportunities you're finding? Don't want to be labeled as "over the hill" when you're in your prime? If you find yourself saying "yes" to these questions, this show is for YOU! Tune in and find out the real truth behind ageism, what you can do about it, and all the strengths you bring as a seasoned applicant. As a baby boomer, you're a member of the mightiest generation of them all. it's time to take back your power!

Dr. Sharp, author of "The Emotional Calendar" will join us to explain how understanding seasonal influences and personal milestones can help us to become happier and more in control of lives. This promises to be fascinating interview so be certain to catch this one!