Kickass Boomers

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Andy Robin, a retirement revolutionist, life coach, and the author of “Tapas Life: A Rich and Rewarding Life After Your Long Career.” Andy’s book is not your ordinary retirement book but rather a step-by-step guide to help boomers make the most out of their lives during retirement.

He emphasized that retirement is the best time to explore the things we wanted to try when we were young and that our age should not be a hindrance to not take action. 

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

[00:01 - 03:15] Opening Segment

[03:16 - 13:13] Getting Structure in Retirement

[13:14 - 18:56] The Most Meaningful Activities

[18:57 - 28:37] From “Doing” to “Being”

[28:38 - 38:14] Achieving “Flowductivity”

[38:15 - 45:42] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Most meaningful activities are about selflessly being helpful to someone else.” - Andy Robin

“By being a better person, you’re really helping everything and everyone around you.” - Andy Robin

Resource mentioned:

Email [email protected] to connect with Andy or follow him on Facebook and LinkedIn. Assemble a great life after your retirement with Tapas Life! 

Check out his website to know more about his work.

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BEE BOLD, NOT OLD. 

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

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Judith Joy, an author, transformational teacher, inspirational speaker, dream creation coach and healer. Her personal mission is to help people manifest their dreams and shift their energy to create the life they choose. She is a lifelong learner dedicated to helping others whether it’s through her writing, teaching, coaching, workshops, speaking engagements, being on philanthropic boards or just helping an individual. 

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

[00:01 - 03:08] Opening Segment

[03:09 - 13:32] How to Create a Life That Works

[13:33 - 23:56] Generating Creative Energy

[23:57 - 28:23] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“What you focus on is what you get.” - Judith Joy

“If you can open yourself up to a new possibility or possibilities, then you can get new ideas and new experiences coming to you.” - Judith Joy

Email [email protected] to connect with Joy or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Witness Judith’s amazing ability to use her unique intuitive gifts to facilitate amazing life changes for her clients by visiting Yes With Joy. 

Transform your life and career by attending Judith’s upcoming workshops!

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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 Naveen Sridhar, a scientist and an author living in Germany. Born in India, he migrated to Germany at an early age for studies at the Technical University of Berlin. He has a Ph.D. in chemistry and chemical engineering. Besides his profession as a research scientist in the German industry, he was also active in entertainment. 

From scribbling random thoughts to writing a bestselling novel, Naveen has really come a long way. He will share his inspiring story, alongside some practical tips for boomers to write their own novels too.

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

[00:01 - 05:15] Opening Segment

[05:16 - 15:32] Writing His Novel

[15:33 - 25:50] Developing the Characters in a Novel

[25:51 - 35:23] Writing Like a Movie Director

[35:24 - 37:06] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“There comes a time when the characters [in your book] start telling you what to do.” - Naveen Sridhar

“Think of yourself more as a movie director and everything you write in the story is made up of scenes.” - Naveen Sridhar

Resources mentioned:

Email [email protected] to connect with Naveen or follow him on Facebook. Check out his website to learn more about his work!

Learn more about one of his masterpieces, A Complete Guide to Ventriloquism.

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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]. 

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Laurie Hermance-Moore, Accredited Genealogist® and Founder of Heritage Bridge. She serves her clients by looking for elusive records that can help them trace their family history and connect with people who matter to them. 

Previously, she worked in digital marketing agencies for over two decades, serving other professionals at large companies. Laurie is living proof that Boomers can always try new things, regardless of their age, and that there are ways for people to learn their heritage no matter the circumstances. 

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

[00:01 - 06:21] Opening Segment

[06:22 - 11:10] Tracing Family History

[11:11 - 21:06] Studying Genealogy 

[21:07 - 31:21] Overcoming “Brick Walls”

[31:22 - 34:46] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“[Genealogy] gives you a lot of opportunity to be a lifelong learner.” - Laurie Hermance-Moore

“It sticks with you a lot better when you can tie your own family to the history.” - Laurie Hermance-Moore

Resources mentioned:

Email [email protected] to connect with Laurie or follow her on LinkedIn. Experience your past with Heritage Bridge!

Read Laurie’s FREE white paper, “Working With a Professional Forensic Genealogist.”

If you want to learn more about ICAPGen℠ examination requirements, qualifications, and ethics, check out: https://www.icapgen.org/home/professional-ethics/

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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 Charlie Sheldon, the author of “The Strong Heart” book trilogy. Previously, he worked on seaports for almost 30 years as a tribal negotiator, construction manager, project manager, and eventually executive. After retirement, he briefly returned to the sea for four years as a merchant sailor before becoming a full-time writer. 

The product of his 11-year writing journey is his trilogy, which he considers a timeless classic. When he’s not writing, Charlie is bonding with his family and hiking in the Olympic National Park. 

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

[00:01 - 04:51] Opening Segment

[04:52 - 14:44] Writing a Book

[14:45 - 24:32] Creating a “Strong Heart” 

[24:33 - 34:42] Becoming a Timeless Human 

[34:43 - 43:56] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“I wanted to write in a setting that let me be more timeless.” - Charlie Sheldon

“It was the telling of stories around campfire that made us modern human beings.” - Charlie Sheldon

Email [email protected] to connect with Charlie or check out his personal website to know more about his work. 

GRAB copies of his book 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]. 

“Homeless by choice.”

This is a mantra that Palle Bo has lived by since July 2016 when he decided to start his digital nomad life. He sold everything--his house, car, and furniture--and set out on a quest to travel around the world, specifically aiming to visit all countries out there. He plans to travel for 10-15 years more, and maybe longer. He’s not sure when this will end, but the one thing he’s sure about is he’s enjoying every second of it. 

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

[00:01 - 03:37] Opening Segment

[03:38 - 13:35] The Most Rewarding Part of Traveling 

[13:36 - 15:24] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“For people who are thinking about [being homeless], it may not be right because it’s not for everybody.” - Palle Bo

“A lot of people think that it’s a dangerous world out there, but 99.9% of people are friendly people .” - Palle Bo

Email [email protected] to connect with Palle or follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. Check out his personal website and company website to learn more about his work.

Listen to The Radio Vagabond Travel Podcast where Palle documents everything about his travels! 

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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]. 

A retired customer service executive who grew up in New York City, Edward Di Gangi and his wife now live in Hillsborough, North Carolina. He is the author of published nonfiction articles, as well as short stories. He is also a popular book club presenter and podcast guest. A story of adoption, search, discovery and reunion, set against a backdrop of the glamorous ice skating shows of the 1940s, The Gift Best Given: A Memoir is his first full-length book.

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

[00:01 - 06:34] Opening Segment

[06:35 - 16:31] Finding Out His True Lineage 

[16:32 - 26:47] Finding His Way Through Kindness

[26:48 - 36:12] Pictures Do Speak A Thousand Words

[36:13 - 46:11] Learning About His Ethnicity

[46:12 - 54:20] Why He Wrote a Book 

[54:21 - 58:22] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“It would be interesting to know where [my ancestors] came from.” - Edward Di Gangi

“What was the most dramatic thing in this whole search? It was the first time seeing her picture.” - Edward Di Gangi

Resources mentioned: 

Email [email protected] to connect with Ed or follow him on LinkedIn and Instagram. 

GRAB a copy of Edward’s book, The Gift Best Given: A Memoir

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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]. 

“From instruction to innovation.”

This has been the journey of our Kickass Boomer of the Day, Connie Inukai. After retiring from her position as an adjunct professor, she became a serial entrepreneur, award-winning inventor, author of “How I Got My Product on QVC, The Today Show, and More...In Retirement,” and creator of Write Your Selfie and Grandmapreneur. 

She left the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University teaching technical writing to invent “Tip ‘n Split,” the first restaurant calculating device with magnifier and light. What made this invention successful was her recognition of a problem that has not been solved yet.

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

[00:01 - 04:59] Opening Segment

[05:00 - 15:35] “An Unlikely Inventor”

[15:36 - 25:27] Write Your Story 

[25:28 - 30:26] What If You Fly? 

[30:27 - 35:10] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“I don’t give up and I think [people] like it when you’re persistent.” - Connie Inukai

“Nobody says you are too old to have curiosity and wonder.” - Connie Inukai

“Passion has no expiration date.” - Connie Inukai

Resources mentioned: 

Email [email protected] to connect with Connie or follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. 

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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]. 

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Terry Tucker, who has reinvented himself frequently over his professional career. After college, he worked in the marketing, hospital, customer service, police, and consulting spaces. He even coached a girls basketball team in high school.

Terry proves that you can be anything you want to be even if you’re fighting against a rare type of melanoma. He laid out all the principles that helped him live a purposeful life in his book, “Sustainable Excellence.” 

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

[00:01 - 06:34] Opening Segment

[06:35 - 16:07] A Sustainable Excellence 

[16:08 - 26:54] Not a Death Sentence 

[26:55 - 29:12] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Your job is not to sell books. Your job is to help people. If you help people, your books will sell themselves.” - Terry Tucker

“Everybody dies. Not everybody really lives.” - Terry Tucker

Resources mentioned: 

Email [email protected] to connect with Terry or follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Have a Motivational Check and be inspired to lead an uncommon and extraordinary life. 

GRAB a copy of Terry’s book, Sustainable Excellence, to learn the 10 life principles to boost your attitude regardless of how painful and hard your life will be. 

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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 Richard Skorupski, a 21-year veteran from the US Navy and the author of “The Flyover County” book series. The series depicts life in rural America and offers an alternative perspective about living away from the city as inspired by Richard’s life-changing decision to move into a small rural town in South Dakota. 

He also got involved in the marine parts business as his second career, proving that Boomers have so much life ahead of them after retirement. He drops by in our podcast to tell his story and share some of his secrets in becoming a successful author.  

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

[00:01 - 03:46] Opening Segment

[03:47 - 13:30] Finding The House You Feel That’s For You 

[13:31 - 28:43] Becoming a Successful Author 

[28:44 - 38:13] Dealing with Moments of Culture Shock 

[38:14 - 48:10] Writing a Happy Ending   

[48:11 - 54:57] Making Your Readers Escape Reality For a Moment 

[54:58 - 57:48] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you’re going to be an author and you want to write stories, it’s a wonderful thing to do because it allows your imagination to actually escape [reality].” - Richard Skorupski

“Nothing happens until you take these 10 fingers and you put them on the keyboard.” - Richard Skorupski

Resources mentioned: 

Email [email protected] to connect with Richard or follow him on Facebook and Twitter. 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!

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

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