Kickass Boomers

Why do we have to conform to society’s definition of aging? The fact is, we don’t.

Kathleen Sinclair here, being the author of her book “F#ck Aging”, has empowering views about what it means to exist in this generation and the value we can give and take. She tackles this very controversial subject, but she believes that all boomers need to be willing to say "f#ck aging" and get on with their lives. She emphasizes that boomers shouldn't just resign on the couch but rather get up and get moving in doing the things they love to do.

This goes to show that no matter your age, it is never too late to fulfill what you desire. Age is just a part of life and there is nothing wrong with getting older.

Join me in this episode and learn why Kathleen Sinclair is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 06:10] Opening Segment

[06:11 - 13:28] Never Underestimate Your Capacity for Greatness

[13:29 - 41:30] We Are More Just Than Our Age

[41:31 - 43:19] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“If anyone has a computer or anything on YouTube. You can find everything from Zumba to ballroom dancing to ballet. You can just follow along and just keep your body moving. You do not have to spend a lot of money on any equipment or fancy clothes. None of that is important.” - Kathleen Sinclair

“Just start right where you are and congratulate yourself.” - Kathleen Sinclair

“I feel privileged to be my age. Not everybody gets that opportunity.” - Kathleen Sinclair

Email [email protected] to reach out to Kathleen Sinclair or follow her on Twitter @sinclairevans and Instagram. Check out her personal website to learn more about her work.

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Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is 50’s and 60’s teen idol, Bobby Rydell. He is a singer, drummer, actor, author, and entertainer hailing from South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. If his name sounds familiar, it’s because you’ve probably watched him before, Boomer Nation. He appeared in the 1963 classic  with Ann-Margret “Bye Bye Birdie.”  Bobby has continued to inspire boomers with his performances, as well as his story, which he published in his book, Bobby Rydell: Teen Idol On The Rocks: A Tale of Second Chances. We talked about the second chances he got in love and in life and how he’s making the most out of his time. 

Join me in this episode and learn why Bobby is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 05:48] Opening Segment

[05:49 - 18:24] Saying Hello to “Bye Bye Birdie”

[18:25 - 30:48] Nurturing Your Craft 

[30:49 - 43:00] Bouncing Back From Life’s Challenges 

[43:01 - 54:59] Having Lifelong Friends  

[55:00 - 56:23] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“...you have your highs, your lows, your peaks, your valleys, your ups, your downs...you just gotta keep on doing what you’re doing to nurture your craft.” - Bobby Rydell

“I always have time for everybody.” - Bobby Rydell

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Follow Bobby on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

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Email [email protected] and connect with me online and on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

How can grandparents build and maintain their relationships with their grandchildren?

Gramps Jeffrey knows a couple of tricks, which he’s happy to talk about in this episode. He has 4 kids and 6 grandchildren and looks at how the kids are growing up as a baby boomer trying to understand how the world has evolved since he was 3 years old. As the author of the acclaimed business book “The Secrets of Retailing…How to Beat Walmart” and a contributor to The Huffington Post of over 100 articles on how to help the nonprofit world and also help grow small businesses, Gramps’ commentary is quite timely in the challenging world we live in.

He has since jumped from writing about business to writing for children. He will talk about his new book, “I Don’t Want to Turn 3” and the role that grandparents play in the growth of their grandchildren. 

Join me in this episode and learn why Gramps Jeffrey is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 04:03] Opening Segment

[04:04 - 14:08] Grandparent-Grandchild Relationships

[14:09 - 24:22] Grandparents As Role Models

[24:23 - 29:13] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“As we grow older, we grow wiser, and we grow wiser decade after decade because we make a lot more mistakes.” - Gramps Jeffrey

“[Keep] in mind that technology is there to help you achieve goals.” - Gramps Jeffrey

Email [email protected] to reach out to Gramps Jeffrey or follow him on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. Check out his personal website to learn more about his work.

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

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You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].

Self-doubt is part of human experience yet left unchecked, it could restrain us from discovering our purpose and living the true meaning of life. We are joined today by an overcomer and victor, Joann.

Joann wrote her first novel at twelve, but always convinced herself she wasn't good enough, smart enough, etc. She has had a lack of a "core" or sense of self her entire life. Part of that confusion stems from being an adoptee who didn't fit in with her family or the small town where she grew up. Consequently, she went through several bouts of depression, both large and small. Mid-life she took a leap and obtained her master's degree in creative writing, not as a career path but to prove she could do it. A publisher was interested in her thesis novella, "The Something That Happened in Pepperville," and she still didn't feel comfortable embracing this identity. Authors were smart and successful people and that wasn't her.

The day after her first book signing, she and her husband moved 2,000 miles across the country to begin their next adventure.

Every opportunity she thought she had waiting for her fell through. In addition to that lack of self, she now had no job, no friends, and no outlet. On top of that, a foot injury left her housebound for over a year. She went through counseling with a person who used her as her therapist and spent hours sitting in the dark closet trying to feel connected to something. Joanne convinced herself things would get better if she just sat there long enough.

Two years later, her husband had a massive heart attack while hiking in the woods. His heart stopped six times, and as a result, he has permanent brain damage. While she was sitting in his room, listening to the machine's pump and whir, she had a revelation: She has been pushing the notion that she’s a writer out of her head all of her life, waiting for the perfect moment. When would that be, exactly? It certainly wasn't happening inside the closet. Looking at her husband, she realized we have no guarantees and if that's who she truly was, the time to write was now.

She spent his recovery writing her first novel, telling herself it was a one-and-done. The part of her she had shoved away for so many years, spoke up and said, "I'm not going away now. This is who you are. Embrace it."

Currently, she has published eight novels (two are award-winning novels) and have several more planned.

Eventually, she was able to find a therapist and medication that kept her out of the dark space. Giving in to that inner voice and following the path laid out, she has finally found peace and her identity: Joanne is an author.

[00:01 - 03:52] Opening Segment

[08:42 - 45:19] Unleashing the Writer in You

[45:20 - 47:07] Closing Segment

Key  Quotes:

“Every every every writer has to go from what they know of life to create characters. And totally my life experiences are in my books.” - Joann Keder

“Find your level of success. Right and just be happy with it. Be happy that okay.” - Joann Keder

“I just really want to inspire Baby Boomers to keep going, you're going to be around for a long time, do whatever you'd love to do.” - Terry

“Find what you love and do it. Don't let anyone convince you, you're not good enough.”  - Terry

Connect with Joann!

Website: www.joannkeder.com

Resources Mentioned

There's A Dead Girl In my Yard

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Are you interested in taking art lessons to unleash your creativity?

Well, we have Patricia Haftar in our podcast to give us several reasons you should do. Patricia is an Art Instructor for the Niagara Pumphouse, Niagara Art Gallery, Port Colborne Art Association, Capitol Arts Market.

She studied commercial art in high school and continued her art education through workshops and classes with renowned Canadian and American artists, including Margret Martin, Denise Sperry, Jane E. Jones, James Kerr, Tony Batton, and John Leonard.

Join me in this episode and learn why Patricia is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 03:52] Opening Segment

[03:53 - 10:46] Starting Your Art Career

[10:47 - 19:44] Creating Art That Reflects Your Vision

[19:45 - 23:44] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you sell your art or put it up for sale, and somebody loves it so much that they buy it, you’re now a professional artist.” - Patricia Haftar

“If you’re not into paintbrushes so much, you can do things like collage, and it’s a fun thing to do.” - Patricia Haftar

Email [email protected] to reach out to Patricia or follow her on LinkedIn. Check out her personal website to learn more about her work.

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].

How do you really start your own nonprofit organization?

Christian LeFer went through the grueling process of applying for a nonprofit, prompting him to start something so aspiring organizers will not go through the same path anymore. The result is a business that has become the top-rated 501(c)3 service in this niche. 

Like Christian, many people’s passion for starting a nonprofit is sparked by events from childhood. Starting a business can be a great way to find meaning and solve problems in the world but sometimes the best model for the change you see is nonprofit. That’s where nonprofits can provide a great level of meaning in your life, far beyond what a business could.

Join me in this episode and learn why Christian is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 05:37] Opening Segment

[05:38 - 10:55] Why People Start Nonprofits

[10:56 - 20:39] The 5 Stages of the Nonprofit Life Cycle

[20:40 - 30:14] How to Name a Nonprofit

[30:15 - 38:59] Tax Benefits of Starting a Nonprofit

[39:00 - 40:26] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“Everything that is done for people who can't do it for themselves or is out to improve the community out…all of these different things are all nonprofits.” - Christian LeFer

“If what you want to do has a beneficial quality to the community or educates or has to do with science…you can start a nonprofit.” - Christian LeFer

Email [email protected] to reach out to Christian or follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Launch your good idea into an IRS-approved 501(c)3 by visiting Instant Nonprofit!

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].

How do you turn letters for your daughter into a page-turning book?

Kickass Boomer Michael Pickard will tell us how. When his daughter went into a summer camp, she asked him to write her letters for her to not feel alone.

What were mere letters turned into a science-fiction book about an alien for Michael. What made this an even more awesome work was that writing was not Michael’s first career! 

Michael has shown that boomers can change careers anytime they want so long it makes them happy and fulfilled. He will talk about his journey into becoming a writer and share some tips for boomers to spend their retirement in a more fulfilling way. 

Join me in this episode and learn why Michael is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 04:59] Opening Segment

[05:00 - 10:50] The Story Behind The Gerfnit Chronicles

[10:51 - 18:04] The Importance of Volunteer Work Among Boomers

[18:05 - 24:12] The Book Writing Process

[24:13 - 27:08] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“I strongly recommend that you find something where the work makes you feel happy. It may not make your heart sing, but at least you will be pleasantly disposed to doing that kind of work.” - Michael Pickard

“Your process is just starting once you have a complete manuscript. Be prepared for probably six months to a year of multiple editing passes. Please share it with other people to get their perspectives.” - Michael Pickard

Email [email protected] to reach out to Michael or follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Learn more about The Gerfnit Chronicles by checking out Michael’s Amazon page.

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].

How to build a business that you would be proud to share with others?

Kickass Boomer, Lisa Kipps-Brown, will answer this question and discuss other important topics about business, technology, and mindset.

Lisa grew up with a blind father who made her realize that nothing is impossible as long as you try to find a way. This has influenced her greatly when she started her own business in the 1990s and decided to be an advisor for aspiring business owners.

A self-proclaimed “disruptive entrepreneur,” Lisa joins us in this episode to break stereotypes and preconceived notions that have kept boomers from exploring the things they are passionate about. 

Join me in this episode and learn why Lisa is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 04:57] Opening Segment

[04:58 - 14:21] How to Start Your Own Business

[14:22 - 24:36] The Boomer Technology Gap

[24:37 - 29:59] How a Business Should be Managed

[30:00 - 31:48] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“The biggest mistake [of aspiring business owners] is building a business by looking at what other people are doing and mimicking them. They end up with a business they never wanted to own.” - Lisa Kipps-Brown

“It’s your business and you can make it anything you want. That’s the thing people need to remember.” - Lisa Kipps-Brown

Resource mentioned:

Email [email protected] to reach out to Lisa or follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Check out her personal website to know more about her work. 

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].

How can military members, past and present, jump into entrepreneurship?

If you are interested to learn how then this episode is for you. Our Kickass Boomer of the Day, Ryan Garrett, will talk about his retirement after 36 years of working as a financial advisor and partner of Edward Jones in South Boston, VA. 

He has been in leadership roles most of his career, being used to working 100 hours a week. Ryan is now dedicating time to helping veterans and their families learn how to be an entrepreneur if that is something they would like to do. 

The Rosie Network and Racing for Heroes both support our military and their families and also our first responders. These organizations help with mentoring, training, and support for both groups.

Join me in this episode and learn why Ryan is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 04:04] Opening Segment

[04:05 - 15:14] Entrepreneurship as a Viable Career for Veterans

[15:15 - 26:12] A Sense of Belongingness Among Veterans

[26:13 - 30:09] How to Turn Talent into an Advocacy

[30:10 - 32:49] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“We realized that [it’s] access to entrepreneurship, opportunities, access to a tribe, access to healthcare…that really help military families.” - Ryan Garrett

“Many of [the military spouses] could start their own business…something that they could do, whenever they could within the 24 hours.” - Ryan Garrett

Resource mentioned:

Email [email protected] to reach out to Ryan.

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].

Our Kickass Boomers of the Day are Dave and Dara Feldman. Together, they started their organization, Virtues Matter, to combine their skills and passions and positively change as many lives as possible across sectors.

Their main goal is to bring an entrepreneurial mindset to bringing others joy, meaning, and purpose. They also developed the free, easy-to-use app called, Virtues Cards, which serves as a guide to develop upright character and, ultimately, help people become their best selves.

Join me in this episode and learn why Dave and Dara are Kickass Boomers! 

[00:01 - 02:48] Opening Segment

[02:49 - 12:33] The Role of Love in One’s Life

[12:34 - 22:48] How Virtues Can Help a Person Grow

[22:49 - 32:20] What Boomers Can Do For the Community

[32:21 - 37:32] Where a Simple Acknowledgment Can Bring Us

[37:33 - 42:59] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“When you love something, if you have something you love to do, or you love someone, you just feel right…it even physically and emotionally just uplifts you in a lot of ways.” - Dave Feldman

“When we share positive messages, it helps to strengthen us, strengthen people we're talking to and even the plants and animals around us.” - Dara Feldman

Resource mentioned:

Email [email protected] and [email protected] to reach out to Dave and Dara. Visit Virtues Matter to learn how to practice virtues for your personal growth!

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer!

Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.  

You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].