A Different 50 Podcast

By Leslie Faison & Donna BaxterSociety & Culture

A Different 50 Podcast episodes

May 18, 2021 Girl Code Broken - Really At This Age?!
Donna and Leslie discuss Girl Code and going after a friends current or ex lover/partner/spouse. Do we think this is for publicity sake or do we really think she made that move - y'all know exactly who we are talking about!! We want to know your thoughts, grimy or all is fair in love and war?
56 min
May 11, 2021 Talking Mother Daughter Health Conversations
Donna is back! Plus, Leslie and Donna both got take take vacations!!! But the real meat and potatoes of this conversation is around conversations that are NOT happening between Moms and Daughters around health. We unpack this issue, which can be so detrimental. We all need to know about our Family health history!
48 min
April 27, 2021 Rebroadcast - Melanie Stitt, Licensed Therpist
Leslie and Donna are off this week, but wanted to rebroadcast one of their favorite episodes from 2020 with Licensed Therapist Melanie Stitt.
1 hr 4 min
April 20, 2021 Reverend Laurene Williams Stops by to Chat
Laurene Williams has been an ordained Interfaith Minister since 2013. Reverend Reen as we like to call her, is a conversation starter, cultural provocateur, thought leader and paradigm shifter. Laurene is often sought after for her authenticity, creativity, and unique perspective on divinity. We had a very interesting and lively conversation around religion and spirituality. Laurene discusses how she fought "the calling" then finally surrendered and gives her very unique take on how she ministers.
48 min
April 13, 2021 Liz Nolley Tillman is Back with More Work World Jewels
A Different 50 Welcomes back one of our favorite guests from 2020 Liz Nolley Tillman. Liz tells us what has been going on for her during the pandemic lock-down. She discusses changes she was forced to make with respect to her business. Liz drops some great jewels of wisdom that we can all use as we continue to move through this bizarre time in history! Liz can be reached at
1 hr 16 min
March 30, 2021 Lateefah Fleming of empowerFIT Wellness LLC
We are so excited to have Lateefah Fleming, Chief Motivating Officer of empowerFit Wellness, LLC. A yoga, Pilates, dance, and whole body experience! Lateefah is also on InStyle/Yahoo's Top 10 Powerful Women of 2021!! Lateefah stopped by to discuss the importance of movement for us women over 50 and the benefits as we age. Lateefah can be found at empowerFIT Wellness, LLC Facebook and on Instagram at @empowerfitchick. Lateefah has also written a book “Everyone Can do Yoga: 30 Days of Information and Instruction on an Ancient Practice That Works Wonders in Our Modern World”
1 hr 10 min
March 23, 2021 Donna's Back!!! The Dynamic Duo Catch Up
Donna and Leslie catch up....discuss vaccinations, vacations, and more changes Leslie wants to make.
45 min
March 16, 2021 Leslie Solo Episode and Discusses Life One Year Later
Leslie is solo this episode and discusses her trip to Cancun and how differently she feels a year into the Pandemic. Shout out to Melba's Restaurant in Harlemworld, where I had brunch recently. The collard greens...Lawdy!! Leslie also gives her two cents on Megan and Harry. Finally, Leslie discusses her next moves...they are definitely big ones!
47 min
March 09, 2021 Taking Care of Parents, It's Not Easy!
On this episode Donna and Leslie discuss navigating taking care of parents when they are older. The difficulties that arise and the price of it all on us women, especially women of color. Are you taking care of older parents? Let us know your thoughts on it after you listen to our latest episode.
51 min
February 28, 2021 Career Transition...No It's Not Too Late!!
Donna and Leslie discuss how they are both looking to make a career change....NOW!! We are discussing how we are going about it and expressing the importance of networking and keeping in touch with contacts. We never know who is in a position to help us or who we are in a position to assist. Are you trying to change careers, tell us about it we want to hear from you!!
47 min