Late Bloomer Living Podcast

In this “Where are they Now?” episode, Dara Goldberg is back to discuss her new mission as the Founder of the Endless Beauty Collective. She is working to challenge the beauty industry's messaging that beauty is only for the young and that aging is something to avoid. The Endless Beauty Collective is a platform, an agenda, and a community of thousands of women - along with a growing number of pro age beauty brands - collectively on a mission to get the beauty industry to stop the use of the phrase "anti-aging" and promote the idea that beauty is ageless.

In this inspiring episode, you’ll get to know Rick Bleiweiss, a former music industry executive turned novelist. At the age of 77, Rick published his first novel, "Pignon Scorbion & The Barbershop Detectives", which quickly became a best-seller on Amazon. Now, with the release of his second book in the series, "Murder in Haxford", Rick proves that it's never too late to pursue your dreams. Join us as we delve into Rick's journey towards becoming a successful author and gain valuable insights on how to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.

Rebecca Keller has published her debut novel at the age of 64.   She’s an internationally exhibited artist, a college professor and Fulbright Scholar.  But once upon a time she worked as a house-cleaner, shuttle driver, waitress, and nursing home cook. She got a graduate degree to improve her lot, and ended up working in museums and became a professor while making her own art at night. Eventually, she began writing fiction and her short stories have been nominated for a Pushcart prize. In this conversation, we talk about her suspenseful debut novel "You Should Have Known" which explores aging, grief and revenge.  Will the invisibility of old age allow a grieving grandmother to get away with murder?

Lynn McNutt joins the podcast for a second time to talk about her experience writing, producing, and performing her first one-woman show at the age of 55. The show, "Blue: A Rhapsody in Blubber," features Lynn playing three characters who are searching for family, dealing with grief, and wanting to communicate with loved ones who have passed away. The director of the production, Erika Batdorf, also joins the conversation. The show's development took six years, and Lynn's story is one of courage and personal growth.

This week, Yvonne Marchese talks to Valerie Farber, who shares her story of how she pushed herself out of her comfort zone by swimming in the open waters of Brooklyn, NY after the swimming pools shut down due to COVID.  Despite her long-held fears and anxiety about the big, wild blue, and with the help of tools she knew as an architectural designer, Valerie was able to overcome her fears and surprise herself by learning to love swimming year-round in the cold waters off Brooklyn, NY. Her experience also led her to expand her sense of what she was capable of and pivot her architectural business.

In this episode, I'll be discussing Earth Day and why it's important to talk about how we can create and keep up with environmentally sustainable habits in our daily lives.

 

Although I've been hesitant to bring it up on the podcast, I believe it aligns with our mission of challenging ourselves to grow through discomfort.

 

In this episode I'll be introducing my plans to dive deeper into the topic in future episodes featuring inspiring guests. Join me in celebrating Earth Day and making positive changes to protect our planet.

Join us for an inspiring conversation about the power of dance as a means of expression, even for those with physical or mental limitations. After ten years working for major film studios, our guest Dan Watt decided to go out on his own to make films focusing on stories that explore the human experience, humanity, spirituality, and social issues.  In this conversation, Dan shares his experience producing and directing his first film at the age of 57.  "Everybody Dance," follows five children with disabilities, their families and their dance teacher on their journey towards a big recital. Inspired by his former students with autism, Dan's film highlights the joy and empowerment that dance can bring to anyone, regardless of their physical abilities. Don't miss this heartwarming story during Autism Awareness Month.

Jane Olson was a middle-aged mother of three who took a leap of faith and pursued volunteer humanitarian work in her mid-forties. After dropping off her youngest child at college, she boarded a plane to Russia which was only the beginning of her journey. She became a champion for promoting peace and justice, eventually serving as Chair of the International Board of Human Rights Watch and co-chair of the Women's Refugee Commission. Jane shares her experiences working with refugees in war-torn countries and discusses her memoir, "World Citizen: Journeys of a Humanitarian".

This is a “Where are they now” episode. Cat Corchado is someone who is continually changing, adapting and growing.  I'm having her back on my podcast for the 2nd time because this year at the age of 65 she launched an online community called Small Space Pilates. Tune in for a discussion about the mindset involved when you become an entrepreneur later in life.

In this episode, we’re exploring the concept of "do overs" and the courage it takes to keep taking chances. I'm joined by Brahna Yassky, who embarked on her fifth career as a writer at the age of 60. Her debut book, "Slow Dancing with Fire," is a memoir of resilience that addresses universal issues of beauty, identity, and visibility vs. invisibility. Her story encourages everyone to believe that do-overs are possible, no matter what age you are. Tune in to be inspired!