Age is Irrelevant

Surfs up! Catch a wave! Wipeout! Terms Vicky Durand and her Mom Betty were very familiar with back in the 1950's. Two pioneer surfers who were passionate about this sport. Vicky wrote "Wave Woman The Life and Struggles of a Surfing Pioneer" a love letter about her larger-than-life mother's zest for life and love of adventure. An inspiring story revealing important life lessons to anyone searching for self-confidence, fulfillment and happiness! A must-read for those who are following their dreams...at ANY age!

Wouldn't you love to be able to walk into a room, look around at the people there and know exactly who you were going to bond with?? Facial expressions are the universal language of emotion and Michelle Butt helps coaches, consultants, sales people and leaders not only read people and their facial expressions but also helps them remove barriers they have to living their most prosperous lives! A very insightful discussion about human behavior and facial nuances you don't want to miss!

At 6 yrs. old, Beth Shaw knew she was destined for world wide acclaim! A creative visionary, she manifested becoming a successful entrepreneur and didn't disappoint! Beth was passionate about sharing her expertise and revolutionized the fitness industry by bringing Yoga into mainstream US and Canada in 1994 and founded YogaFit International, which has certified over 250,000 instructors worldwide. As a best selling author, her 4 books have received numerous international accolades. A woman with a mission, she continues to transform lives around the world!

Lauren Fernandez always knew she was bound for a different life. With the support of her family she pursued her dream of working for the Secret Service! Hear about her life as an agent, the training involved, what it was like working in that male dominated environment at the White House, how she got the nickname " Talk Back Barbie" and why she decided to write a book about her behind the scenes adventure while at the Secret Service! A fun, fascinating hour!

You won't find Annabelle Hopper hanging around the house watching soaps and eating junk food. However, you will find her lifting weights, swimming, running, hiking in her home town or in exotic locations around the world! Definitely a force to be reckoned with,however, her early life wasn't easy. She gained 60 pounds but was finally was able to lose that weight which motivated her to start running, which eventually led her to complete the Ironman and successfully climb Mt. Kilimanjaro! She continues to conquer new challenges inspiring other women along the way!

60 yr. old Jodi Harrison Bauer doesn't let any dust settle in her path! After walking away from an unhappy marriage, she has never looked back, fearlessly living her truth, pursuing her goals and dreams, not waiting or asking for permission to find her joy nor staying complacent and staying in the box society wanted her to stay in! After hearing she was " too old" to compete in fitness shows she was determined to live the life she deserved, aging fiercely along the way, empowering women of all ages through fitness and nutrition to feel powerful, vibrant and fearless! She lives by the words, " Never let age stop you from living the life you deserve!"

69 year old Ginny MacColl's motto is "Strength is Ageless" and she has exemplified this through out her life! Ginny is a prime example of how movement is so beneficial to an active, productive life. As a Broadway dancer, competitive swimmer and actress she was always active and always on the go. Life took a dramatic turn when she stepped into a gym for the first time at 63! She got incredibly strong, mastered the pull-up and became America's oldest female Ninja Warrior! She continues to get stronger, compete and advocates lifting weights and exercising to live a long, healthy life!

If you missed the live interview on Instagram listen here for a recap to a great Q & A session with Julie Olson and myself! We cover a wide variety of topics geared towards women over 50 including starting a fitness regime, diet and meal prepping, macro counting, what's involved in bodybuilding shows, community and much more!

If you are into fitness and bodybuilding then Paul Revelia is no stranger to you! As a masters athlete, I decided I wanted to have a guest on the show who is passionate about serving other masters athletes and Paul just happened to fit the bill! As the owner/head coach of Team Pro Physique, Paul has developed a powerhouse team of female masters bodybuilding athletes who are taking the NPC and IFBB bodybuilding leagues by storm! Why are they so successful? Listen to hear about his philosophies on older athletes, mindset, training, diet and much more! An episode you DON'T want to miss!