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Maria Leonard Olsen Maria Leonard Olsen

Maria Leonard Olsen is a commercial litigation attorney in Washington, DC. She is the creator and host of the Becoming Your Best Version Podcast and author of the popular book, "50 After 50: Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life." Her TEDx Talk presented at CUNY is "Turning Life's Challenges into a Force for Good." Learn more about Maria at www.MariaLeonardOlsen.com and follow her on social media @FiftyAfter50.

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A Conversation With Fitness Trainer And Stress Manager, Molly Mcnamee &Raquo; 14070400 1727361973606 Ea1056D9F462E
A Conversation with Fitness Trainer and Stress Manager, Molly McNamee

Molly McNamee is a Los Angeles-based online fitness coach and the founder of MFit Workouts who believes that the secret to looking your best lies in managing your Stress. She has developed a unique ap…

Molly McNamee is a L…

Molly McNamee is a Los Angeles-based online fitness coach and the founder of MFit Workouts who believes that the secret to looking your best lies in managing your stress. She has developed a unique approach that combines sustainable Exercise with Lifestyle Coaching, helping clients balance their hormones and manage their stress to reach their weight loss goals. Having personally struggled with Anxiety, Molly understands the powerful connection between the mind and body. After hitting a low point in her own health, she created a new exercise method that not only alleviated her anxiety but also…

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A Conversation With Victress Hitchcock, Writer, Filmmaker And Explorer &Raquo; 14070400 1725910001077 Cd088F9C74064
A Conversation with Victress Hitchcock, Writer, Filmmaker and Explorer

Victress Hitchcock has been an explorer all her life as a child of diplomats, a filmmaker, meditator, mother and poet. This past October, she published her memoir, A Tree with My Name On It--Finding a…

Victress Hitchcock h…

Victress Hitchcock has been an explorer all her life as a child of diplomats, a filmmaker, meditator, mother and poet. This past October, she published her memoir, A Tree with My Name On It--Finding a Way Home. It is a powerful story of healing, resilience and finding inner freedom.As the 20th century careened towards the finishing line, author Victress Hitchcock moved with her husband of 25 years from their familiar urban world to 160 acre historic ranch in the Wet Mountains, a range in the Colorado Rockies so remote no one they knew had ever heard of it. Within months, their lives unravele…

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A Conversation With Mentor, Leadership Coach And Teacher, Nicole Meline &Raquo; 14070400 1731090216165 8De6D41Fa588
A Conversation with Mentor, Leadership Coach and Teacher, Nicole Meline

Nicole Meline creates transformative experiences that connect you to your heart. As a mentor, leadership coach, speaker, and spirited fitness and Meditation teacher, she holds space for your becomin…

Nicole Meline create…

Nicole Meline creates transformative experiences that connect you to your heart. As a mentor, leadership coach, speaker, and spirited fitness and meditation teacher, she holds space for your becoming. Nicole especially loves to work with women navigating transitions in mid-life, reinventing themselves, and celebrating the gifts of Aging. Her cathartic Alter workout and meditation practices build your strength and ignite your spirit. Her digital courses are potent frameworks for Growth. Nicole is also the host of the beloved Alter Podcast and Alter Journeys soulful adventure retreats. "It…

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A Conversation With Lori Altermann, Comedic Lifestyle/Beauty Podcaster &Raquo; 14070400 1725549402129 9489Be2F609C2
A Conversation with Lori Altermann, Comedic Lifestyle/Beauty Podcaster

As a distinguished beauty, lifestyle and fashion creator over 55, Lori Altermann is not just a voice in the crowd—she is a one-of-a-kind force in the social media landscape. Her devoted audience of …

As a distinguished b…

As a distinguished beauty, lifestyle and fashion creator over 55, Lori Altermann is not just a voice in the crowd—she is a one-of-a-kind force in the social media landscape. Her devoted audience of more than 100,000 is deeply engaged and eagerly anticipates her handpicked recommendations, knowing that a product endorsed by Lori is worth every moment of their attention! With an authentic and comedic perspective that stands out from the rest, she brings a refreshing blend of insight and charisma to her daily content. Elsewhere, followers tune into the Lori Altermann podcast, to stay abreast of…

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A Conversation With Amy Kemp, Habit Finder Coach &Raquo; 14070400 1725547835395 7D31A188Afb76
A Conversation with Amy Kemp, Habit Finder Coach

Amy Kemp is the owner and CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc. In her work within this growing company, Amy helps leaders and business professionals understand how deeply thought habits impact every part of their wo…

Amy Kemp is the owne…

Amy Kemp is the owner and CEO of Amy Kemp, Inc. In her work within this growing company, Amy helps leaders and business professionals understand how deeply thought habits impact every part of their work and lives. As a certified Habit Finder coach, Amy has led more than 400 female business leaders through a four-month small group engagement called Encounter. This experience is designed to help clients replace subconscious thought habits that are no longer serving them with more healthy ones. She has worked through the Habit Finder curriculum with hundreds of leaders in one-on-one settings and …

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A Conversation With Grace Redman, Success Coach, Author And Entrepreneur &Raquo; 14070400 1725460164007 009Af4C199E7B
A Conversation with Grace Redman, Success Coach, Author and Entrepreneur

Grace Redman is a charismatic entrepreneur, success coach and speaker with a passion for guiding entrepreneurs and high performers to shatter their self-imposed glass ceilings and elevate their succes…

Grace Redman is a ch…

Grace Redman is a charismatic entrepreneur, success coach and speaker with a passion for guiding entrepreneurs and high performers to shatter their self-imposed glass ceilings and elevate their success. Blending practical and holistic principles, Grace empowers her clients to harness their talents, unlock their optimal potential, and transform both their professional and personal lives. As the best-selling author of Can I Live?! Dare To Go From F*cked up to Fabulous and host of the Real Talk with Grace Redman podcast, Grace's influence extends far beyond one-on-one coaching. With more than 25 …

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A Conversation With Author And Three-Time Moth Storyslam Winner, Anne Abel &Raquo; 14070400 1725380980018 6Fa3C97Af4Af1
A Conversation with Author and Three-Time Moth StorySLAM Winner, Anne Abel

Anne Abel is an author and storyteller. Her first memoir, Mattie, Milo, and Me, about unwittingly rescuing an aggressive dog, was inspired by her Moth StorySLAM win in New York City. It was published…

Anne Abel is an aut…

Anne Abel is an author and storyteller. Her first memoir, Mattie, Milo, and Me, about unwittingly rescuing an aggressive dog, was inspired by her Moth StorySLAM win in New York City. It was published in 2024. Her second memoir, High Hopes Bruce Springsteen and Me, about fighting Depression by following Bruce Springsteen’s Australia tour, at the age of 60, even though she hates to Travel and hates to be alone, won a Moth StorySLAM in Chicago. It will be published September 23, 2025, Bruce Springsteen’s 76th birthday. Her credentials include an MFA from The New School for Social Research, …

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A Conversation With Author And Multi-Preneur, Lynne Golodner &Raquo; 14070400 1731620170250 61B47Fbb3Ecd1
A Conversation with Author and Multi-Preneur, Lynne Golodner

Detroit-area author Lynne Golodner's newest novel, Cave of Secrets arrived this August. Lynne made multiple midlife pivots in her life, moving from journalism to a complete commitment to her own wri…

Detroit-area author …

Detroit-area author Lynne Golodner's newest novel, Cave of Secrets arrived this August. Lynne made multiple midlife pivots in her life, moving from journalism to a complete commitment to her own writing-focused businesses. She actively chose to chase the things she most wanted — and found them. While dedicated to her own craft – 10 books and counting — she lifts up other writers in other ways, including running her own coaching, publishing and marketing businesses. She speaks with great expertise on balancing life as a writer and entrepreneur, and the culture of women writers supportin…

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A Conversation With Kathryn Walker, Pioneering Mental Health Innovator &Raquo; 14070400 1725246830947 57B0181B5C3Ce
A Conversation with Kathryn Walker, Pioneering Mental Health Innovator

In the new book, Inflamed: Theory, Kathryn Walker, an accomplished nurse anesthetist and psychiatric nurse practitioner, delves into the intricate relationship between Mental Health and the neurologic…

In the new book, Inf…

In the new book, Inflamed: Theory, Kathryn Walker, an accomplished nurse anesthetist and psychiatric nurse practitioner, delves into the intricate relationship between mental health and the neurological and inflammatory processes within the brain. This insightful book challenges traditional mental health theories and introduces innovative approaches to understanding and treating mental health conditions. The book covers a wide range of topics, including:The disruptive force of psychedelics in mental healthThe Newtonian framework of mental health and understanding conflictThe cognitive…

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A Conversation With Diane Allen, Thought Leader On Accessing The Flow State &Raquo; 14070400 1725199582403 3805C5Ef729D5
A Conversation with Diane Allen, Thought Leader on Accessing the Flow State

International Speaker and Violinist Diane Allen is a TEDx/TED Speaker, and Thought Leader who speaks on increasing the meaning, joy and fulfillment in one's work and life by accessing the flow state. …

International Speake…

International Speaker and Violinist Diane Allen is a TEDx/TED Speaker, and Thought Leader who speaks on increasing the meaning, joy and fulfillment in one's work and life by accessing the flow state. As the author of Flow: Unlock Your Genius, Love What You Do, Diane shares her insights on how to harness the power of flow. Years before neuroscientists discovered the positive impact of the flow state, Diane had already experienced its transformative power in her own career as a violinist. Diane was the concertmaster of the Central Oregon Symphony for 15 years, a beloved violin teacher for 28 yea…

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A Conversation With Vicki Larson, Advocate For Living And Loving Outside Conventional Models Of Coupling &Raquo; 14070400 1725198178934 71F49D77822F1
A Conversation with Vicki Larson, Advocate for Living and Loving Outside Conventional Models of Coupling

Vicki Larson is a longtime award-winning Bay Area journalist and the former lifestyles editor, writer and columnist at the Marin Independent Journal whose writing can be found in The New York Times, …

Vicki Larson is a lo…

Vicki Larson is a longtime award-winning Bay Area journalist and the former lifestyles editor, writer and columnist at the Marin Independent Journal whose writing can be found in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Washington Post and Newsweek among numerous other publications. She specializes in writing about living and loving outside conventional models of coupling and the nuclear family, as well as busting ageist and sexist narratives about aging as a woman and women’s sexuality and desire. She is the author of LATitude: How You Can Make a Live Apart Together Relationship Work, Not…

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A Conversation With Stacy Blemaster, Who Overcame Mental Illness Using Unconventional Methods &Raquo; 14070400 1725380167927 F4Cb01Fc9E674
A Conversation with Stacy Blemaster, Who Overcame Mental Illness Using Unconventional Methods

Stacy Blemaster defied odds when she was told that she would never live a normal life outside of a mental health facility. After a number of incorrect diagnoses, Stacy finally found a doctor who list…

Stacy Blemaster def…

Stacy Blemaster defied odds when she was told that she would never live a normal life outside of a mental health facility. After a number of incorrect diagnoses, Stacy finally found a doctor who listened to her and allowed her to open up and feel validated. Detailing her childhood, college life and mental health challenges in To Be Or Not To Be: Shedding An As-If Personality, Stacy details what it's like to have manic episodes, be in and out of treatment, deal with toxic family members who fear the stigma of mental illness and to the other side of finally healing and living a life of fulfill…

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A Conversation With Laura Venecia Rodriguez, Author, Speaker, Coach, Intuitive, Advisor And Creator Of Shine After 50 &Raquo; 14070400 1722281025582 54F997229346C
A Conversation with Laura Venecia Rodriguez, Author, Speaker, Coach, Intuitive, Advisor and Creator of Shine After 50

Laura Venecia Rodriguez is dedicated to helping individuals over 50 regain their mojo and “shine” with renewed purpose and passion after reaching an impasse or experiencing a major upheaval in the…

Laura Venecia Rodrig…

Laura Venecia Rodriguez is dedicated to helping individuals over 50 regain their mojo and “shine” with renewed purpose and passion after reaching an impasse or experiencing a major upheaval in their lives—empty nest, death of a loved one, divorce/breakup, job change, Retirement, or health crisis. Her YouTube channel, Shine After 50: In Your Body, Mind, Spirit and corresponding blog and newsletter offer weekly advice and inspiration for women over 50 who want to make conscious, wise lifestyle choices so they can enjoy their entire life to the fullest. As a presenter and public speaker for…

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A Conversation With Kamini Wood, Life Coach And Ceo Of Live Joy Your Way Coaching Company &Raquo; 14070400 1717446808366 47D5Ea168Bc3C
A Conversation with Kamini Wood, Life Coach and CEO of Live Joy Your Way Coaching Company

Kamini Wood, who grew up in a small Connecticut town as a first-generation American with immigrant parents. Early in her life, she navigated the complexities of identity and belonging. Feeling the pre…

Kamini Wood, who gre…

Kamini Wood, who grew up in a small Connecticut town as a first-generation American with immigrant parents. Early in her life, she navigated the complexities of identity and belonging. Feeling the pressure to blend in and seek external validation, she excelled academically and in helping others, driven by the belief that hard work equaled acceptance. Becoming a mother of five while pursuing a career as a certified project manager, she realized her identity was externally defined. Raising high-performing young adults, she recognized people-pleasing behaviors in her children and felt a deep call…

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A Conversation With Poet Jane Seskin, Author Of &Quot;Older, Wiser, Shorter: The Truth And Humor Of Life After 65&Quot; &Raquo; 14070400 1721766827826 213C21855A392
A Conversation with Poet Jane Seskin, Author of "Older, Wiser, Shorter: The Truth and Humor of Life After 65"

In a world where aging is often feared, award-nominated author, poet and psychotherapist Jane Seskin, who is 80 years of age, takes readers on an emotional road trip where they can celebrate the joys …

In a world where agi…

In a world where aging is often feared, award-nominated author, poet and psychotherapist Jane Seskin, who is 80 years of age, takes readers on an emotional road trip where they can celebrate the joys and challenges of aging. In Older, Wiser, Shorter: The Truth and Humor of Life After 65 (Tallfellow Press, 2024), Jane reflects on how resilience and self-discovery helped her combat life’s trials and tribulations, especially as she grew older. Through a collection of 89 poems, Jane redefines the narrative of aging and offers readers a positive take on what is often perceived as a negative. Olde…

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A Conversation With Terry Repak, Author Of &Quot;Circling Home, What I Learned By Living Elsewhere&Quot; &Raquo; 14070400 1653618081522 158301D87Ef86
A Conversation with Terry Repak, Author of "Circling Home, What I Learned by Living Elsewhere"

Terry Repak shares the lessons she learned in her expat life in a beautiful way. When Terry and her husband moved to West Africa with two small children at the height of the AIDS epidemic in the 1990s…

Terry Repak shares t…

Terry Repak shares the lessons she learned in her expat life in a beautiful way. When Terry and her husband moved to West Africa with two small children at the height of the AIDS epidemic in the 1990s, she seized the opportunity to connect with people of other cultures and bear witness to the ravages of the horrible disease, the finding of a cure and Education about prevention methods. Circling Home: What I Learned from Living Elsewhere (She Writes Press, 2023) chronicles the adventures and challenges of raising children to be global citizens and trying to find home in countries as diverse as …

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A Conversation With Sarah Dale, Who Helps Women Build Badassery By Learning Outdoor Skills, Accelerating Female Leaders' Rise With Grace And Grit &Raquo; 14070400 1721050305840 B020Ec5Dd6Bef
A Conversation with Sarah Dale, Who Helps Women Build Badassery by Learning Outdoor Skills, Accelerating Female Leaders' Rise with Grace and Grit

Sarah Dale's love of nature and experiences in the wilds of Montana are what started her wish to get other corporate women to build their own badassery and confidence by learning outdoor skills. She…

Sarah Dale's love of…

Sarah Dale's love of nature and experiences in the wilds of Montana are what started her wish to get other corporate women to build their own badassery and confidence by learning outdoor skills. She moved from New York City to Montana after a solo vacation to Big Sky. Sarah started Project 1490 to provide the opportunity not only for women to have a unique, outdoor experience that helps them go beyond who they think they are, but they can also build their corporate networks and confidence and have a ton of fun in the process. Project 1490 is "an experience-based women's leadership community …

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A Conversation With Glenda “Gg” Goodrich, Artist, Art Doula, Writer, Soulcollage® Facilitator &Raquo; 14070400 1721050243815 4Ea9C28D4B1D7
A Conversation with Glenda “GG” Goodrich, Artist, Art Doula, Writer, SoulCollage® Facilitator

Glenda "GG" Goodrich, 72, has been questing in the Lakota tradition for 25 years. Questing, a form of going out on the land for self-discovery, has been used for eons. It involves separating from one'…

Glenda "GG" Goodrich…

Glenda "GG" Goodrich, 72, has been questing in the Lakota tradition for 25 years. Questing, a form of going out on the land for self-discovery, has been used for eons. It involves separating from one's regular life, spending time alone and incorporating what the lessons learned can mean in your life. "Nature becomes a mirror that reflects what is going on inside you," Glenda says. "Over a number of years, I undertook a series of wilderness quests in Oregon, Washington and California in a search to discover what I can learn about life, death, happiness, spirituality and forgiveness through the …

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