In this episode Joy & Lorraine explore how women in their third phase of life can awaken their creative spirit and infuse their everyday experiences with adventure and meaningful connection. They dive into their own stories of pursuing their passions, trying something entirely new, and building thriving communities that nurture well-being and Growth.

Some of the key topics of the discussion include:

You’ll gain practical ideas for embracing your creativity, from engaging in artistic endeavors to exploring Travel opportunities and developing rich, supportive Relationships. Whether you’re looking to reignite a forgotten passion or embark on a fresh journey, this episode will leave you motivated to embrace life with renewed energy and curiosity.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The Encore Stage: Redefining Life’s Third Act | LinkedIn

Examining arts and creativity in later life and its impact on older people’s health and wellbeing: a systematic review of the evidence – PubMed (nih.gov)

The science behind creativity (apa.org)

Lorraine’s book – The Magic of Menopause: A Holistic Guide to Get Your Happy Back! 

Joy’s books – Money Basics, Keeping It and Growing It: What I Learned About Money as a Bankruptcy Attorney

FaceTime for Seniors

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Website: www.girlishgurus.com

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Joy Alford-Brand is an attorney, author, public speaker and content creator. Joy graduated from Ohio State University College of Law in 1998. In 2014, she wrote her first book. The next year, she launched her first website, YouTube channel and social media presence. It was then that her new career as a content creator was born! A self-taught podcaster, Joy is passionate about helping people live their happiest and healthiest lives and uses podcasting to encourage women over 45 to live their best lives. She also likes to laugh, too! As a co-host of the Girlish Gurus podcast with her good friends Lorraine Miano and Susan Richardson, their is plenty of laughter and information in every episode.