Age is Irrelevant

A tomboy growing up, Linda was always on the go. Extremely active as a child, she participated in many athletic activities. Even after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 26, she still had an "eyes always forward" approach and continued her athletic endeavors. Mid Life brought more athletic success with her becoming a champion soccer player, but also took dramatic turns with multiple surgeries and two bouts of melanoma. She still never lost her drive getting back in the gym and then finding her true passion… Powerlifting! She has never looked back ultimately becoming a Masters World Champion! A great life story of perseverance, drive, mental focus, and a true champion mindset!

I had the privilege to interview 83 yr old Holocaust survivor Karmela Waldman. Born in 1939 in Yugoslavia, just a few short years later she found herself escaping with her mother from Nazi home invaders. Her mother realized they had to separate and Karmela found herself being hidden at a Catholic Convent/School. She held on to her Jewish heritage while learning all things Catholic. After Russian allies liberated Belgrade she eventually reunited with her mother. Hear her compelling story, how she stayed true to her Jewish heritage at such a young age, her family life today and some fun anecdotes too!

Helen Polise is a force of nature, a champion and a true representative of an Age Is Irrelevant woman! A TV Commercial director for 30+ years, she pivoted during the pandemic and became a TikTok sensation accumulating almost 1,000,000 followers teaching tutorials on how to use the social media platform. Then, literally overnight, she had the health scare of her life. Hear how she faced this life altering situation and how she used this health scare to inspire others documenting her journey and still teaching along the way. Her positive mindset, grit and determination are true characteristics of a champion...in life! This is an episode you don't want to miss!

Suzanne DePaoli is not your average 70 yr old! Growing up on a farm, her love for horses started very young. At age 19, she turned Pro in Barrel Racing and has never looked back! Today, this rodeo queen still competes on a regular basis throughout the year, works on her 900 head cattle ranch with her husband in Canada, trains horses, coaches other aspiring barrel racers as well as spends quality time with her family, writes songs and sings! Whew! An inspiration to all who know her! We had a great conversation about life on the farm, racing, training, how she takes care of herself and what brings her joy. A conversation you won't want to miss!

Dr. Mary Claire Haver is no ordinary OB/GYN! After personally experiencing her own bout with Menopause, Dr. Haver took a deep dive into the science of menopause, aging and inflammation beyond what she was taught in school and residency. She emerged with an evidence-based program so women could wisely invest in their most undervalued asset...their health! This was a very informative discussion about all things in all phases of menopause. Causes, treatment options and most importantly letting women know that " You don't have to suffer anymore!"

Ruth Yunker has a definite Joie de Vivre! She became a world traveler at a very young age finding herself immersed in Paris solo for weeks on end several different times growing up. Today at 73, she's facing her third trimester in life with confidence, a sense of curiosity, quick wit and personal power. As a writer of 40 years, living a multi-faceted life at home and abroad, she has written 3 books about her journey/love for Paris and her journey to Ageless. A fun, candid chat about exploring the world and achieving the confidence to unapologetically live your best life at any age!

Little did 70 yr old Karen Hurley know that her new found love of horses in her 40's would lead her to a World Record Title in Powerlifting at 69! Hear how Karen got into weight lifting, what it's like to be an older female lifter and the importance of challenging oneself! A true inspitation!

Kwavi has been a go-getter from a very early age! Inspired by her Father, she was always planning, going and doing. She loved getting up on stage, debating, speaking in front of others. Little did she know that these qualities would eventually help her help women from around the world to embrace the second chapter of their lives by unleashing their inner goals and desires and empowering them to create the life of their dreams as they thrive and shine in midlife! Hear how her motivational, fun style and simple, yet practical suggestions inspire her clients to take action to living heir best life! We could ALL use those suggestions, right??

When Yolanda holder turned 50 she wanted to do some thing special for herself. Some of her friends were taking extravagant trips, one friend climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, but she didn't want to do that. She decided that she wanted to walk. Walk 50 marathons in 50 weeks! Well, not only did she accomplish that goal, but tacked on 16 more for a total of 66 marathons in 50 weeks, AND she has never looked back becoming world champion and breaking world records along the way! Today, At 64 years young, hear about her latest accomplishments, how she originally got started into walking, her joys in life, and what keeps her motivated to continue down this self gratifying, purposeful, joyful path inspiring, so many others along the way!

Felicia Romero learned at an early age from her Mother on how to be a become a succesful, disciplined athlete. Not only was she a star athlete in school, she went on to compete in bodybuilding shows, gracing the Olympia stage 5 times! She graced the covers of fitness magazines 8 times while buying/running/operating gyms. A staple on local and national TV promoting fitness, she realized that she had a wealth of knowledge that she wanted to share. Today, she successfully mentors entrepreneurs and fitness coaches helping them build their businesses and their brands. Such a positive role model for athletes and business owners! We had a great conversation about taking action, momentum and opportunity! "As long as you move foreward, it doesn't matter how big you're steps are!" Listen and be inspired!