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Our fiery guest said it herself; she’s almost 80 years old and still a disruptor.

Meet Diane Gilman—fashion icon, teleretail queen, and all-around badass who refuses to fade into the background. She built an empire by rewriting the rules, and now she’s here to do the same for aging.

Because let’s be real—society has a plan for women after a certain age. And it’s not fabulous. If you don’t have your own vision, the world will grind you up and spit you out. Diane’s not having it.

From the beginning, Diane had an obvious destiny—talent, drive, and a few wild chances that took her to becoming the most successful tele-retailer on TV (at 60 no less). But her story isn’t just about the wins—it’s about the risks, the reinventions, and the moments that changed everything.

Diane faced breast cancer in her 70s. Her diagnosis went from hopeless to pow, pow, pow—knocking it out and coming back stronger. She shares a lightning-strike moment that didn’t just wake her up—it gave her a whole new purpose: helping women own their third act.

To Diane, age is JUST a number. And how you feel? A choice.

Some of you may say… “But Oonagh, I feel tired and achy!!!” Yeah, that happens. But you’re not powerless. Take care of yourself. Feed your body. Move it. Treat it like the powerhouse it is.

If you’re not learning, growing, and keeping up—you’re going backwards. You have to be fluid or you’ll turn into cement.

And yes, that means getting the new iPhone. Watching what the kids are watching. Staying curious. You are still wired to learn new things—don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

Craving more of Diane’s wisdom? Tune in to her podcast, Too Young to Be Old.

What’s Inside:

• Diane’s rise to TV retail queen.
• Beating cancer and finding purpose.
• The secret to a successful third act.
• Why keeping up and learning new things is the key to aging well. 

How cool is Diane?! Even though I struggle with keeping up with new tech, fashion, and pop culture—but Diane made it clear: embracing the new, staying curious, and always learning is key to aging well. So, what’s the next new thing you’re going to try? Let me know on Insta!

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