Becoming Your Best Version

Jen Hardy is CEO of Hardy House Media, and a multifaceted content creator and entrepreneur with a focus on video and podcasting. She hosts the “Jen Hardy Show” on YouTube, the “Fabulous Over 50” podcast, and is the author of four books. In her bestselling book, Uncensored YouTube Hacks, she shares practical advice for setting up your YouTube channel for success. As a YouTube consultant, she uses the information she has learned to help other podcasters find their voice through video and get comfortable on camera. Jen also hosts Podfest’s monthly Podlab, as well as being volunteer coordinator for Podfest with her husband/producer, Dave.

Jen has been actively involved in the creative space since 2014, founding the “Space Coast Area Podcasters” local meetup, and the “Golden Mic Society,” a virtual community for podcasters over 50. In 2024, Jen won “Podcast of the Year” (and is up for two more awards) and launched her YouTube show, “The Jen Hardy Show,” which had a million views in its first six months, further solidifying her presence in the industry. She also created the 50 Over 50 Awards (and Maria won one of these awards!).

Jen and her husband have seven children and live on a barrier island paradise in Florida. They love listening and laughing to Dry Bar comedy on YouTube!

Learn more at https://jenhardy.net/

https://www.youtube.com/@thejenhardy

https://www.instagram.com/thejenhardy/

https://www.facebook.com/thejenhardy/

https://jenhardy.net/top-50-over-50-awards/

This podcast won a 2025 award for Podcasters Over 50!

Zerina Derveni is a distinguished Life Coach who specializes in empowering high-performing women and organizations to unlock their full potential. Specializing in guiding women who feel lost, stuck, or simply curious to level up, Zerina helps them embrace their inner strength, overcome obstacles, and create lasting transformation in both their personal and professional lives.

With a rich executive background in strategic consulting and client engagement with Fortune 500 brands for more than a decade, Zerina brings a unique blend of expertise in personal growth, professional development and transformational coaching. Her tailored coaching approach is designed for those who seek transformative results, and the clarity needed to thrive. Whether pursuing greater personal fulfillment, enhancing relationships or navigating career shifts, Zerina provides the high-level guidance and actionable strategies that lead to lasting success. Invest in yourself and achieve your highest aspirations with Zerina’s bespoke coaching services.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society with Honours, an MBA Executive Certificate in Business Management from the prestigious Schulich School of Business, and a Post Graduate degree in Corporate Communication and Public Relations with Honours. In addition to her academic background, Zerina has completed advanced training in Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School, equipping her with the skills to navigate complex situations. Combining her professional certifications and academic achievements, Zerina delivers high-impact coaching that fosters lasting change and success for her clients.

In this episode, we discuss:

· Overcoming Self-Doubt: how women can build confidence and break free from negative self-talk and reclaim inner strength.

· Navigating Self-Discovery: how to overcome overthinking and tap into your authentic self.

· Transforming Anxiety into Inner Peace: master techniques for transforming anxiety into calmness and effective approaches for managing stress and self-doubt.

· From Overwhelm to Clarity: how women can prioritize personal growth and career goals without losing themselves and make life decisions that are in alignment with their core values.

· Building Stronger Relationships: effective communication, intimacy, and conflict resolution in romantic partnerships.

Zerina joined us from Toronto, Canada. She shared a fun fact: She represented Ontario in the Miss Universe Canada competition!

She offers her coaching in person and online. Zerina offers a free introductory call for potential clients.

Learn more:

https://www.zerinalifecoach.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/zerina-derveni-64687386/

https://www.instagram.com/zerinalifecoach/

Talek Nantes began traveling before she was born. Her mother was pregnant with her when she traveled from Cuba to New York City where she was born. She likes to say, "I was made in Cuba and born in the USA."

In college, she determined that whatever she studied would have to lead to the ultimate goal of traveling so she studied international business. She obtained an MBA and a Master’s in International Relations from the University of Pennsylvania. She had a career in international business as an international business development professional opening and developing foreign markets for U.S. products. This allowed her to feed her voracious wanderlust traveling to 111 countries, and counting, and living in Colombia, Spain, The Dominican Republic, Mexico and the UK.

After her decades-long career in the corporate world, she switched gears and became a travel blogger. She honored her Cuban roots by writing her Amazon best-selling book, Cuban Exile Memories: Journeys of Courage and Resilience in the Pursuit of Freedom.

Her travel site is www.travelswithtalek.com where she shares travel tips, advice and destination guides with readers. She also created a Facebook group for women over 50 who love to travel, “Over 50 Women Travelers Community and Resource Sharing.” In this inclusive, non-political group we share travel photos, experiences, tips and comments. It is a great place to find travel buddies, meet like-minded women, explore small group tours, arrange and participate in local meetups.

Travel feeds Talek's soul. Talek continues to travel the world to expand her perspective by having new experiences. People searching for travel tips and advice can find her at:

www.TravelsWithTalek.com

https://www.facebook.com/travelswithtalek

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Over50womentravelerscommunity

https://www.instagram.com/travelswithtalek/

https://twitter.com/travelstalek

https://www.pinterest.com/travelswithtalek

All new subscribers to Talek's emails list get a free eBook, “110 Best Travel Tips.”

Learn more about me at www.MariaLeonardOlsen.com.

***This podcast was just selected to the top ten in the most comprehensive list of Top 90 Midlife Women Podcasts on the internet!***

Dr. Lenka Schulze's lifelong experience, ongoing research, and ample knowledge in the area of intuition and consciousness, create a solid platform from which she invites others to view and to see life from the soul’s point of view. As a student of life, Lenka has been given many valuable and often challenging lessons which made her understand human nature, connection to nature as well as the oneness to the cosmic realm of the subtle energy.

Lenka consider herself a student first, as she continually enjoys learning, as well as empowering others through her teachings. She is very passionate to share her unique perspective to subtle energies, vibrations and frequencies and bring them down to earth in a palatable way for people to not only comprehend easily, but to take this information to apply easily into their daily life.

Lenka has authored three books on healing, intuition and spiritual health. In this episode, she discusses:

What is soul and how do we communicate with our soul?

What is your soul purpose and why is it important for you to know your soul purpose?

How do you know you are living your life from the essence of your soul?

What are the signs that you are living from your soul’s essence?

Do you really know yourself? Are you aware of yourself?

This age-old wisdom can change a routine life into one that is aligned with clarity of your soul’s purpose.

How does one embark on a spiritual journey?

How are you able to spot truth and deception with ease?

How can you tell the difference between judgement or discernment?

How do you LIGHT-en up?

What are the benefits of incorporating spiritual hygiene daily?

Learn more:

www.Lenka.org

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/intuologywithlenka/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569052654485

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/intuology-with-lenka

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youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@intuologywithlenka

Amazon: - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lenka+schulze&crid=2FTSMC5DXTRW7&sprefix=lenka+schulze%2Caps%2C232&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

*** Honored that the Becoming Your Best Version Podcast was recently selected by Feedspot to the most comprehensive list of Top Midlife Women Podcasts on the internet! Check it out at https://podcast.feedspot.com/midlife_women_podcasts/ ***

Rebecca Danigelis is the British 80-year-old star of the critically acclaimed and award-nominated documentary Duty Free. After being fired from her long-time career as a hotel housekeeper at the age of 75, Rebecca has become an activist against ageism in both workplaces and communities. The upbeat mother of three uses her lived experience to educate employers and employees on the values of being age-inclusive, underlining the essentiality of including age in DEI initiatives. She also stresses the importance of family. As a speaker, Rebecca has the ability to connect with audiences internationally. It is her joy and mission to help others.

Since Duty Free’s premiere, she has inspired thousands via notable live discussions with organizations including AARP, World Health Organization, National Council on Aging, SouthArts, American Society on Aging, Cirkel and more. She speaks at schools and recently was invited to speak about ageism at the United Nations. She is being featured in The New York Times for the second time in April.

Rebecca has gone skydiving in this chapter in her life, and continues to live an exciting, vital life in New York City. She continues to face life with optimism, despite a cancer diagnosis and other challenges.

Learn more and watch the film:

https://www.dutyfreefilm.com/

@dutyfreefilm or @rebrexit

https://www.facebook.com/DutyFreeFilm/

https://www.instagram.com/dutyfreefilm/

Josephine Fitzpatrick is an author and spiritual leader who believes everything is connected.  She believes our spiritual connection to everything and having a belief that everything is connected can help you to deal with both positive and challenging obstacles in your life.  Josephine started as a private nutrition and weight loss consultant offering clients 24/7 support to help them to find a cleaner way of life they could maintain long-term. Josephine launched Innovation Healthy Market in 2012, a market with thousands of healthy prepared meals/snacks including High Protein Low Carb; Plant Based/Vegan; Keto; MCT; No Sugar; GF; and Detox, and she ships her products nationwide. The Innovation Healthy Market is open to the public seven days a week.  Josephine also offers programs and support to clients and customers in the store daily.  She is the author of Cheat Day Rules! and podcast creator of Love to Live Healthy and THE BIG 3 Mind, Body, Spirit. Josephine is honored to be recognized for her dedication and looks forward to creating a healthier future for many more.

Victoria M. Gallagher is a worldwide leader in Hypnotherapy, a best-selling author, international speaker, life success coach and renowned authority on the Law of Attraction.  She has dedicated her life to empowering people all over the world to successfully live a life of liberty, aligned with their dreams through her effective meditative recordings and online courses. Through her podcast, The Power of Your Mind, she exudes her passion for inspiring listeners with influential guests in the areas of self-development, mindset, discipline & habits, entrepreneurship, wealth and relationships.

Victoria shares about her work, how she personally has manifested in her life, and how she has helped so many other people do the same. Victoria joins us today from Phoenix, Arizona.

Learn more and follow her:

https://victoriamgallagher.com/

https://www.youtube.com/hyptalk

https://www.instagram.com/believehypnosis/

https://www.instagram.com/victoriamgallagher

https://www.facebook.com/victoriamariegallagher/

https://www.tiktok.com/@loahypnotist

Dionne Eleanor is a global leader in integrative wellness and trauma-informed healing and the founder of The Body Sage. With more than 14 years of international experience internationally across Europe, Australasia, Asia, and the Americas, Dionne has guided thousands of individuals in transforming grief and heartbreak into meaningful legacies. Her methods help people cultivate governance and awareness of the body’s emotional intelligence, using it as a gateway and tool for mental liberation and empowerment in their personal and professional lives. Dionne’s unique approach blends Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) hypnosis, intergenerational trauma & ancestral healing, tantric philosophy, somatic practices, and relationship skills training to help individuals heal emotional wounds and elevate their lives. Dionne’s work is rooted in inclusivity, a deep understanding and passion for integrative functional medicine, human behaviour & psychology. Through tailored empowerment mentoring, transformational retreats & carefully curated rituals, she unlocks deep emotional blocks & offers people a path back to their true empowered selves. Dionne specialises in helping high-achieving professionals navigate grief, relationship challenges and the complexities of modern life. Dionne works with women and their partners to embrace challenges on the path of motherhood itself, working with people who’ve brought a child into the world or lost one. She addresses hidden barriers such as complex grief, negative body image, past abuse, sexual trauma, injury and relationship skills dysfunction. It is her hope that her work not only empowers individuals but also positively shifts the way organizations care for their staff and train their leaders. Her life mission is to facilitate deep healing from heartbreak & pain via the integration of relevant education. Dionne offers private mentoring that is a unique blend of action-based empowerment mentoring, hypnosis, somatics, voicework, movement therapy, sound therapeutics & tailored rituals. Mentorship is available for 1:1 or couples and features close tracking of progression. 

"People have known me for years as that person who always had a smile on her face. But it wasn't because I didn't experience pain," Dionne says. "It's because I invested multiple hours and finances into understanding heartbreak, pain, and adversity on both a physical and emotional level. I was determined to master how to transform loss into legacy and access pleasure. I knew it was essential to share my findings with the world and that is why I created The Body Sage Method - a unique personal empowerment and transformation method."

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to turn a loss into a legacy: Moving from heartbreak to empowerment

• The power of RTT hypnosis & integrative wellness to heal grief & intergenerational trauma

• Combining ancestral healing, relationship psychology & tantric philosophy to elevate relationships

• The power of ritual to unlock deep emotional blocks and heal emotional pain

• Leading Through Loss: Trauma-Informed Leadership and Grief Resilience

Learn more:

https://bodysageco.com/

linkedin.com/in/dionneeleanor

https://www.instagram.com/dionneeleanor_/

Suzanne Campi is a Life Transitions Coach and community builder with an emphasis on women in retirement. She brings together women who are shaping their retirement so that they can inspire each other to embrace freedom, create meaningful connections and design a more vibrant life than they even dreamed possible at this stage in their lives!  Suzanne is a professional speaker and an International Coaches Federation certified coach, a former Fitness Studio owner and recruiter. With a BS in Psychology, she has been fascinated with what "makes people do what they do," especially as it pertains to the ebbs, flows and stage changes in life.   

In this podcast, Suzanne talks about how people typically prepare for retirement financially, but what about the other areas of life? She touches on other ways to live large post-retirement and takes a look at retirement from a holistic approach. More than saving money, creating a successful and fulfilling retirement is an inside job! Her clients love to take a deep dive into self-discovery and reflection. We have a lot of fun doing this by taking a look into:

"With a background in psychology and a diverse career spanning real estate, gym ownership and high-tech recruiting, I bring a comprehensive understanding and strong advocacy for those navigating life transitions. I meet clients exactly where they are, embracing their unique circumstances and strengths while providing the insight and guidance needed to propel them toward their highest potential. What I cherish most about coaching is being the catalyst that empowers clients to achieve optimal well-being and peak performance. Retirement is more than just an end—it’s an adventure waiting to be designed, where you can create the best version of yourself!"

Suzanne joined us from the San Francisco area. She is forming coach-led groups to help her clients inspire one another. Try a free discovery call with Suzanne if you are facing or contemplating a life transition.

Learn more:

www.suzannecampi.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannecampi/

Dara McKinley has studied and worked in the realm of spirituality and health for over three decades. In 2012, difficult life circumstances pointed her to forgiveness. She realized that many spoke prolifically about why we should forgive but no one spoke of how. Her background in psychology enabled her to successfully create and follow a forgiveness path that worked, but in the years that followed, the experience made her see some significant themes. In particular, she saw how mainstream forgiveness understanding (pardoning, ceasing anger, having compassion, and letting go) was obscuring the forgiveness path. She also saw that people who identified as spiritual-but-not-religious required a forgiveness path that was clear, and logical. This inspired Dara to devote her professional life to understanding forgiveness’ infrastructure and to making forgiveness the practical healing modality it was always meant to be.

Dara teaches a course on forgiveness. "At its essence, forgiveness is a person’s ability to apply unconditional love and the ability to identify exactly what needs it," Dara says. "When these two skills are practiced over a consistent period of time, freedom prevails."

In this episode, Dara discusses:

• Interpersonal vs. Intrapersonal forgiveness

• Compassion vs. forgiveness

• The three timeframes that forgiveness can address

• How we are all anatomically designed to forgive

Learn more:

https://howtoforgive.com/

https://www.instagram.com/DaraMcKinley/

https://www.facebook.com/DaraMckinley108