In our first episode of 2020, Jackie's joined by guest co-host (from our own Forty Thrive community), Bonnie Frank. 

Bonnie is a former teacher and college professor, turned entrepreneur, who started her online coaching and consulting business from scratch at 49.

Check out Bonnie's podcast, Business Fabulous, wherever you listen to podcasts.

 

In this episode:

• How to make a career pivot
• The importance of knowing your learning style so you can continue to be a lifelong learner
• Where to find (and not find) support
• How women over 40 are getting in our own way
• How to monetize your own gifts and talents
• How to use S.M.A.R.T. goals to achieve what you want
• How to start a business without going into debt

Mentioned in this episode:

Howard Gardner on Multiple intelligences

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck

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If finding love is on your priority list for 2020, or ready to take your love life to the next level, then this episode is for you.

Feautured Guest: 

Damona Hoffman is a dating coach and media personality who starred in A+E Networks' TV series #BlackLove and A Question of Love. Damona preciously held creative executive positions at CBS, Paramount, and NBC Universal. Now, she hosts the Dates & Mates Podcast and contributes regularly to The Washington Post, CNN/HLN, Match.com, and BET.com in addition to coaching clients. 

Resources: 

Damona's Profile Starter Kit

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Day 8 of 10 Days of Giveaways

Today’s featured gift is super special to me. I know so many people personally grieving during the holidays. By the time we've our 40s, 50s and 60s, may of us have experienced significant loss. 

Meet Sharing Solace, a company created out of its founder's devastating and isolating grief after losing her daughter.

Sharing Solace's mission is simple. "We're here to provide support to you as you travel your unique grief journey. We help you to honor your grief, acknowledge that your grief is a process of healing, and allow yourself to become stronger, happier person because of your life experiences."

Featured Gift:

Circle of life pendant with “every moment is worthwhile” token.

What’s so special about this gift is that it’s meant to be given to someone who may be grieving from a death or loss. They register the token online to join the sharing solace community, and wear the jewelry close to their heart. When they’re ready, they remove the token from the outer locket, releasing their heavy grief, place it into a new locket and pass the gift of strength on to someone else who may need it. I was so touched by this that I knew I had to feature such a meaningful gift in our 10 days of giveaways 

How to enter: 

Download Forty Thrive's 10 Tips to Start Thriving Today at FortyThrive.com

It's that simple!

ALL Entries open until 11:59 pm on December 21, 2019
Winners announced Monday, December 23, 2019
Gifts can only be shipped within the United States.

If you liked this episode, please share it with a friend, you know the one, she’s ready to make love a priority in 2020.

 

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Weeeee! Today is quite a day to be a Forty Thrive podcast listener! It's the very first day of our 10 days of giveaways! Over the next 10 days we'll be featuring some incredible products and services created by women-owned and operated businesses that are sure to help you thrive!

Scroll down to see today's featured gift and then join the Forty Thrive Community to enter!

Plus, we have an awesome guest today!

Guest: 

Amy Smith is a certified confidence coach, masterful speaker and personal empowerment expert. Amy serves as founder of TheJoyJunkie.com where she uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self love. Amy's highly sought after for her uncommon style of irreverence wisdom and humor.

Get Amy's EWorkbook Stand Up for Yourself without Being a Dick.

 

In celebration of the Forty Thrive podcast's first anniversary, today is Day #1 of Forty Thrive's 10 Days of Giveaways. Over the next 10 days in the Forty Thrive free and private Facebook group, we'll be featuring women owned and led brands, as well as a few extra treats from some special friends!

Today's featured gift!

The Sosi Leone convertible backpack is the perfect bag for modern, on-the-go, and professional women who want to carry their laptop and other daily essentials with ease and style. Its sleek design makes it easy to match with professional, casual, and active outfits, so you can wear it for multiple occasions throughout the day.

Enter to win this fabulous bag today!

 

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Are you ready to knock the fuzzy socks off the final days of 2019? Are you ready to kick some serious tail in 2020? If you answered yes, this episode is for you. 

Let's do this!

The days of running on autopilot are over, my friends. I am here to help you get really clear on living with intention. What you do with that information is completely up to you. In this episode, we're creating your own personal mission statement. I'm tellin' ya, this is a total game changer and can help you face tough decisions and overwhelm head on. 

Get YOUR Personal Mission Statement right HERE! I promise you, if you do it, you will feel I promise you if you do it, you will feel more clear, more confident and definitely more joyful. 

PS Don't miss our Forty Thrive first anniversary and holiday celebration! 

In this amazing gift guide, I will feature one item each day. It could be something to make you feel good or look good or even move forward in your career, or even face hard times in a meaningful way. You will see what I'm talking about when we launch it. You will see what I'm talking about when we launched the gift guide. I have carefully curated this gift guide and each day you'll have the chance to win the item we feature. But here's the catch. You have to be in the Forty Thrive Facebook group to win. So if you're not in the They're already make it happen. It's free. It's private, and we're giving stuff away. 

Don't forget to join us in the private and free Forty Thrive community on Facebook and share this episode with a friend. You know the one she's ready to make things happen, and together, we can help her. Until next time, take care and keep thriving.

Now press that play button and let's get started!

 

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If you're looking to feel more thankful or deepen your gratitude practice, this is the episode for you. 

Did you know it's scientifically proven that expressing gratitude, especially through writing, actually rewires our brain to feel more happiness?

This is not anything new to Nancy Davis Kho, host of Midlife Mixtape podcast and author of The Thank You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time. As she approached a milestone birthday, she decided to send thank-you letters to the many people who had influenced her, helped her, and inspired her over the years: family, friends, mentors, teachers, co-workers, even a couple of former friends and exes. Emerging research proves that actively appreciating the formative people in your life, past and present, can lead to a lasting increase in your happiness levels. The Thank-you Project offers a charming, entertaining roadmap to see, say and savor your way there.

 

About Nancy: 

Nancy Davis Kho is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in the Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, US Magazine, The Rumpus, and The Toast. She's been recognized as a Voice of the Year in the Humor Category by BlogHer and was the inaugural champion of Oakland's Literary Death Match. She covers “the years between being hip and breaking one” at MidlifeMixtape.com and on the Midlife Mixtape Podcast, available on all major podcast platforms.

Get Nancy's book The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time.

Get more from Nancy at DavisKho.com.

  Mentioned in this episode: 

• Joe Chaffee, Editor
• Lori Caralis Consulting
• How Gratitude Changes You and Your Brain

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What's a guy's biggest fear after turning 40? What does he think women are really going through? In this Forty Thrive Podcast episode with Rick Clemons, the guy behind the "no excuses, no fears, no apologies" movement and the host of the 40 Plus: Real Men. Real Talk Podcast, as well as the Life Uncloseted Podcast, we asked our own audiences over 40 (his male community and Forty Thrive's female community) the very same questions and come together to uncover some answers that may surprise you!

Join us as we discuss everything from our biggest fears to how men and women can come together and thrive at 40 and beyond!

More About Rick:   Over the past 20 years he’s been helping people and organizations get real about the suffocating closets they live in and he has the distinct pleasure of lovingly kicking them in the ass to make their bold moves without apologies – personally and professionally. From leadership to creativity, sexuality to parenting, and truth telling to living by your own rules, his motto is “Bust a bold move. Live life your way!”   He’s survived raising two daughters (thus the bald head), broken two world records, and once upon a time did something unbelievable at a whorehouse in Texas.   Connect with Rick on Facebook Connect with Rick on Instagram
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Starting over is nothing new for the ladies in the Forty Thrive community. New careers, new cities, new relationships and so many other big changes are taking shape. Diann Wingert is no stranger to starting over. The former therapist turned life coach recently uprooted her entire southern California life for a new adventure in Portland, Oregon. Hear what she thinks are the three things every woman over 40 must know and do before making a huge, life-altering change.

Mentioned in this episode:

Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening?

Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life

About Diann Wingert

After two decades of being a successful therapist, Diann changed walked away from her private practice to become a masters level certified coach, helping women over 40 ditch their excuses,discover their courage and go after their most audacious goals. Diann passionately believes that this stage of life is the most powerful, if we are willing to let go of whatever is holding us back. Diann’s powerful combo of expertise on the midlife brain and menopause, coupled with her own unique personal experience makes her the go-to resource for women 40+.

Personally, since turning 40, Diann has gotten divorced, raised her three children to adulthood, embraced Buddhism,   traveled the world, gone skydiving, studied German, remarried and became a first time entrepreneur.  Now in her 6th decade,  Diann is looking forward to continuing to learn, evolve and defy her own limits.

To connect with Diann, visit TheDrivenWoman.com.

 

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From gray hair to menopause, Jackie and Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz talk choices that can help you thrive in midlife and beyond.    Plus, your common questions answered:   What exactly is peri-menopause? How do you know menopause is about to happen? What kinds of changes can you expect? What kind of impact will it have on your sense of well being?     About Dr. Suzanne Gilberg Lenz  
I’m a hard-core science nerd with a deep respect for the holistic approach to health and life. Believe it or not, there is a science to self-care!   After earning my medical degree at Southern California School of Medicine and completing my residency at Cedar-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, I wanted to expand my knowledge beyond conventional medicine.   In 2010 I graduated from California College of Ayurveda as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist, which has truly expanded and informed my practice of medicine. Being able to integrate this incredible ancient healing tradition has been a game changer and allowed me to go deeper into the study of health and healing.   As more “natural” solutions, medicines, and technologies emerge in the global marketplace, I find myself referring back to Ayurveda- the original lifestyle medicine, which incorporates the mind, body, and spirit.   Get your ticket to Dr. Suzanne's Menopause Bootcamp HERE! Promo Code: FORTYTHRIVE   Mentioned in this episode:

• Joy Lamay
• Erica Chidi Cohen
• The Wing
• Rebecca Benenati
• The Wisdom of Menopause (Revised Edition): Creating Physical and Emotional Health During the Change
• Insight Timer

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Do you feel like you’re spreading yourself too thin? Are you feeling exhausted and depleted because you’re constantly saying yes, even when you don’t want to?

You’re not alone. Women everywhere, including in the Forty Thrive community, share how fatigued, stressed out and overworked they often feel. 

But what if we decided -- together -- for this month of November only, to say NO when we’re asked to add another thing to our never-ending to-do list?

In this week’s episode, Jackie talks with Christine Sarno, a business coach, advertising and sales powerhouse and Jackie’s BFF. Together they throw down the "NO-vember Challenge," a 30-day challenge to say NO to the things that don't serve you, your goals and your inner peace.

In this episode, Jackie and Christine discuss:

[5:05] Why women are often people pleasers

[8:30] Christine’s message to women feeling victimized by their circumstances

[9:06] Discussion on Diann Wingert's insight into the menopausal brain

[11:08] Christine’s parent influence

[12:00] Christine talks about being her mom’s advocate 

[13:35] What can you say “NO to this month?

[16:20] We don’t always have to say yes to everything 

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Susie Moore

Diann Wingert: Midlife Crisis or Midlife Awakening

Diann Wingert: Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life

ABOUT CHRISTINE SARNO

An award winning sales and advertising powerhouse, Christine Sarno bring her business degree to 20+ years of leadership experience in media, promotions and tech to both corporate and start-up environments. 

Christine has worked closely with clients across a broad range of industries that include both Global Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies.

As a proven sales strategist, savvy negotiator, deal closer and skilled problem solver, Christine can confidently sift through the clutter to catalyze a clear, effective strategy, and help any client solve their largest, most pressing challenges.

It’s my ongoing work as a career mentor, helping others identify what’s truly preventing them from finding success, and teaching them how to face the fear with self-empowerment, where I've found my true niche and life’s calling.

I am a self-proclaimed "Tiger Daughter”, ra

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Let me guess, you're having trouble sleeping. Maybe you've got some aches and pains. Or maybe hot flashes / night sweats are driving you crazy. You're not alone! But what would you say if I told you that there's a tried and true remedy for most of those sexy peri/menopausal symptoms?

  Featured Guest:

Aliza Sherman is a web pioneer and founder of Cybergrrl, Inc. and Webgrrls International who helped pave the way for women in the Internet industry. After 25+ years in the Internet industry, is the CEO of Ellementa, a global women’s wellness network with a focus on cannabis and CBD, and the author of Cannabis and CBD for Health and Wellness: An Essential Guide for Using Nature’s Medicine to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, Inflammation, and More. 

 

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