Kickass Boomers

Mia Altieri is an actress, writer, improviser, and voiceover talent. She is most noted for her lead role as Cate in the feature film, “Remember Isobel.” Mia brings her creative firepower to whatever draws her fascination and interest. In addition to acting and writing, she expresses her creativity as a storyteller, artist, designer, dancer, poet, and chef. 

An adventurer at heart, she has lived and worked in Tokyo, Paris, and Legnano, Italy. Mia enjoys preparing delicious meals, deep conversations, finding out what inspires others, performing spontaneous long-form Haiku, and simply creating anything that could be called art. Mia is the co-author of "There's A Dead Girl In My Yard."

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

[00:01 - 06:29] Opening Segment

[06:30 - 16:26] The Dead Girl’s Real-Life Story

[16:27 - 25:24] What’s Next for Mia and the Book

[25:25 - 28:30] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“We had a lot of fun writing it and…just taking some of the facts and then throwing like crazy creation into it. It was just so wild.” - Mia Altieri

“[The book is] fast-paced. It's interesting. It's not heavy; it's light. It's easy to comprehend. It's silly, and it's super brilliant.” - Mia Altieri

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Email [email protected] to reach out to Mia or follow her on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

GRAB a copy of the book, There’s a Dead Girl in My Yard here.

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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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Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is author Angela Page. Angela has introduced to her readers two interesting characters that offer relevant lessons for boomers.

The first character is Poppy, the protagonist of "There's a Dead Girl in My Yard," whose life turned upside down because of the burial of Latina health guru, Dalia, in her own yard. Sylvia, the other character, is a dating coach who built a dating service for single boomers with her housemates. Angela is also well-known in the finance industry as an expert for multinationals such as Microsoft and Honeywell. 

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

[00:01 - 05:20] Opening Segment

[05:21 - 14:59] Dating Guide for Boomers

[15:00 - 23:00] Ways to Promote Your Book Successfully

[23:01 - 24:04] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“Don’t ignore the medium and the small presses. They’re hungry for material. And of course, if you can get an agent, even better.” - Angela Page

“Twitter, by the way, is very good for writers. I’d recommend that. You could connect with publishers and agents on Twitter.” - Angela Page

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Email [email protected] to reach out to Angela or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. 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].

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Emily Thiroux Threatt, author of “Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief.” This book is a comprehensive guide to reclaiming and cultivating joy and carrying on in the face of loss.

Having gone through the experience of two husbands dying, as well as the deaths of her father, mother, sister, many family members, and friends, Emily has much experience in the grieving process and has learned to face life with love, optimism, and joy. Her mission is to comfort and support those dealing with grief and loss, focusing on positivity. 

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

[00:01 - 04:54] Opening Segment

[04:55 - 14:43] The Right Words to Tell to Grieving People

[14:44 - 24:46] The Grief and Happiness Alliance

[24:47 - 27:17] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“The more that you focus on comfort and serving others, the better you're gonna feel.” - Emily Thiroux Threatt

“When I started writing this book…it would be something that people could actually use to make a difference in their lives at this time.” - Emily Thiroux Threatt

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Email [email protected] to reach out to Emily or connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Check out Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief to learn more about her work and grab a copy of her book.

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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 Boomer of the Day is Douglas Hughes, a retired postal worker and political activist famously known for flying a 250-pound ultralight gyrocopter unauthorized to deliver 535 letters to each member of the Congress. Landing on the west lawn of the US Capitol Building in 2015, he served four months in prison and lost his job afterwards. Why he had no regrets for what he had done is something that Doug proudly shares to people in his activist work, and he is kind to drop by our podcast to talk about it and more. 

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

[00:01 - 06:30] Opening Segment

[06:31 - 16:01] Collective Action to Resolve Societal Problems

[16:02 - 26:35] Talks About “Big Money” Politics

[26:36 - 36:29] Voter Empowerment in Current Times

[36:30 - 38:41] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“Find the group that you feel comfortable with, join, read the emails that they send out, and do whatever you can...” - Douglas Hughes

“I’m not trying to get an advantage. I’m trying to empower all voters.” - Douglas Hughes

Email [email protected] to connect with Doug or check out his personal website to learn more about his work. Follow the websites below to join him in his advocacies. 

GRAB a copy of Doug’s book, “Flight Plan” on Amazon.

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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 Boomer of the Day is Anita Tosh, a seasoned Bible Teacher, Wife, Mother, and Grandmother. She was "Born Again" more than 40 years ago and has been active in her church teaching Sunday school and speaking to ladies' groups. She also loves to garden, sew, bake and walk her Schnoodle. 

Find out more at booksbyanita.com "The Book of Jeremy" is also available on Amazon.

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

[00:01 - 05:42] The Book of Jeremy 

[05:43 - 21:40] End Time and Signs 

[21:41 - 27:50] Anita’s Other Books 

[27:51 - 29:38] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“I really believe there's going to be more and more of that kind of a mindset as we go along; There will be people that do hold on to what's real and what's true and all the rest of the people are going to look at you like you're nuts.” - Anita Tosh 

“I've heard other people who lived through World War Two, they look around our country, and say it’s just like how it was. They know that the signs are here.”  - Anita Tosh

Connect with Anita 

Visit booksbyanita.com 

Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Anita-Tosh-393995824309485

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anita-tosh-087a52214

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ToshAnita/status/1366527209318486019

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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 Boomer of the Day is Michele Holmes, a veteran homeschool mom of 30 years with a desire to help homeschooling parents take on the high school years so they can give their teens a positive and successful high school experience at home. Michele, a mom of 8, has graduated seven kids from her homeschool: Five went on to earn college degrees and 2 more are currently in college. She is currently homeschooling her youngest.

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

[00:01 - 05:42] Opening Segment

[05:43 - 10:33] Homeschooling 101

[10:34 - 20:32] Freedom Brought by Homeschooling

[20:33 - 31:13] A Grandparent’s Role in Homeschooling

[31:14 - 33:36] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“There’s this whole new freedom that comes along with homeschooling.” - Michele Holmes

“You as a grandparent, you still have to have a relationship with your adult children and you don’t want it to go sideways.” - Michele Holmes

Email [email protected] to connect with Michele or follow her on Instagram and Facebook. Visit Homeschool Directive to learn your homeschooling needs for your children!

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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 Boomer of the Day is James Klopovic. After retiring as Major Klopovic from the United States Air Force and earning a Doctor of Public Policy (DPP), James completed 45 years of experience in the public sector, providing leadership at federal, state, and local levels. 

For 25 of those years, he served as a senior staffer on the North Carolina Governor’s Crime Commission, where his responsibilities encompassed strategic planning, municipal governance, financial development, federal granting, and community and organiza­tional development, implementation, and evaluation.

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

[00:01 - 05:42] Opening Segment

[05:43 - 10:30] A New Wave Leader

[10:31 - 20:06] How to Live a Life Worth Living

[20:07 - 25:06] Care About the Body, Mind, and Spirit

[25:07 - 35:38] Obstacles are Needed

[35:39 - 41:13] How to Build a Legacy

[41:14 - 42:02] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“The way to attract those good people is with good character.” - James Klopovic

“Obstacles are the way. They’re not in the way.” - James Klopovic

Email [email protected] to connect with James or follow him on LinkedIn. Visit Affinitas Publishing to learn sustainable public service programs that develop New Wave Leaders both in the public and private sectors.

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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 Boomer of the Day is Sharon Valenti, a serial entrepreneur, coach and teacher. She has worked with celebrities, millionaires, casino owners, inventors, other coaches as well as everyday people! Sharon is a leading expert in helping people achieve the life they’ve only dreamed of. Her past clients have praised her for her ability to problem solve, her sincerity, honesty, integrity, and ability to really listen and get to the bottom of their problems in a succinct way.  

Sharon is the founder of BluePrint for Stress Release. While her courses are for everyone, she is dedicated to teaching teens/young adults who feel isolated, empty inside, unloved, depressed, etc. how to revolutionize their beliefs so they begin to feel connected in life. Through her work, she has discovered ways to bring out the best in people and make them feel confident; which leads to more success at home and work.

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

[00:01 - 04:59] Opening Segment

[05:00 - 10:15] Experience is the Best Teacher

[10:16 - 20:19] How to Make Peace With Yourself

[20:20 - 30:40] Acceptance vs. Forgiveness

[30:41 - 40:22] How to Release Stress

[40:23 - 45:01] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“There is no substitute for real life experience.” - Sharon Valenti

“It is my job to love myself, to nurture myself, to be there for myself.” - Sharon Valenti

Email [email protected] to connect with Sharon or follow her on LinkedIn. Visit Blueprint for Stress Release 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].

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Dr. Russell Jaffe, a 40-year veteran of molecular biology and clinical diagnostics. He pioneered “lymphocyte tests of immune function and hypersensitivity” and is focused on providing functional, predictive tests and procedures designed to improve the precision of both diagnosis and of treatment outcomes.  

Dr. Jaffe serves as Clinical Instructor of Clinical Leadership at the George Washington University School of Medical Sciences. He is board certified in Clinical Pathology and in Chemical Pathology and the recipient of the Merck, Sharp & Dohm Excellence in Research Award, the J.D. Lane Award, and the U.S.P.H.S. Meritorious Service Award. Dr Jaffe was honored as an International Scientist of 2003 by the IBC, Oxford, England, UK for his lifetime contributions to clinical medicine, biochemistry, immunology, methodology, and integrative health policy.

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

[00:01 - 05:53] Opening Segment

[05:54 - 15:56] How Boomers Can Feel and Function Better

[15:57 - 25:14] What Boomers Should Eat

[25:15 - 35:35] Proactive, Predictive, and Preventive Health Model

[35:36 - 37:49] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“I’m confident that habits control the future.” - Dr. Russell Jaffe

“Find a reason to go out and amble.” - Dr. Russell Jaffe

Email [email protected] to connect with Russell or follow him on LinkedIn and Facebook. Visit 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!

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 Boomer of the Day is Laura Eiman. She was overweight, newly divorced, without direction and unemployed 20 years ago until she began studying the mindset of Olympic athletes, Navy SEALs, and Greek philosophers. As a result, she has developed a unique mental toughness program to overcome negative attitude, lack of direction and life threatening sugar addiction once and for all. 

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

[00:01 - 05:50] Opening Segment

[05:51 - 15:09] What to Know About Stoicism

[15:10 - 25:09] How to be a Navy SEAL-certified Coach

[25:10 - 35:19] Laura’s Message for Boomers

[35:20 - 41:52] Closing Segment

Tweetable Quotes:

“Never ever ever give up on yourself.” - Laura Eiman

“Life is not a do-it-yourself program. We need each other.” - Laura Eiman

Email [email protected] to connect with Laura or follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Visit 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].