Kickass Boomers

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Ellen Violette, a many-time number one bestselling author, an award-winning book and business coach, a Grammy-nominated songwriter, and the voice behind the Books, Business & Abundance Podcast.

Since 2004, she has been supporting entrepreneurs to transform themselves into credible experts and, like her, bestselling authors. She is on a mission to make the world a better place one author and one book at a time.  

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

[00:01 - 06:15] Opening Segment

[06:16 - 16:40] Marketer First, Author Second 

[16:41 - 26:36] No Such Thing as Failures, Only Lessons 

[26:37 - 36:59] Looking for Benefits and Grants 

[37:00 - 46:06] Entrepreneurship 101 

[46:07 - 56:05] Great Teachers Do These Things 

[56:06 - 57:42] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“You have to put on your marketing hat first if you wanna be a successful author.” - Ellen Violette

“You can have all the mentors in the world but ultimately you gotta listen to your gut too.” - Ellen Violette

Resources mentioned

Email [email protected] to connect with Ellen or follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out Books Open Doors 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.  

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

“Relationship healing at its best.”

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Linda Kroll, a 74-year old grandmother of 3 and a grateful six-time cancer survivor. She is the Founder of the Compassionate Communication Academy, where she helps her clients move forward with peace and strength to gain more control of their actions and decisions.

She lays out her unique approach to conflict resolution in her book, “Compassionate Mediation®,” combining psychology and spirituality with financial and legal information to restructure families and save them from being broken. 

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

[00:01 - 03:40] Opening Segment

[03:41 - 08:03] The Healthy “Self”

[08:04 - 18:23] Compassionate Mediation 

[18:24 - 28:10] Restructured, Not Broken 

[28:11 - 33:30] Trusting Ourselves More 

[33:31 - 39:38] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Forgiveness is a gift you give to yourself.” - Linda Kroll

“It’s never too late. You’re never too old. Never say never. Whatever you wanna do, go do it” - Linda Kroll

Resources mentioned

Email [email protected] to connect with Linda or follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out Compassionate Communication Academy and 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.  

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

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is none other than the “Queen of Courage,” Sharon Rolph. As a behavioral scientist and knowledge manager, she specializes in Essence and Retirement Coaching to bring out the best in people. In this episode, we will talk about her upcoming book, “FRESH COURAGE in Retirement: Finding Purpose, Essence and Fulfillment.” 

Sharon will also discuss the importance of defining your “essence statement,” helping her clients recognize the gift they are to the world, celebrate their uniqueness, and easily move into making choices and taking action that aligns with their inner self. 

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

[00:01 - 05:09] Opening Segment

[05:10 - 14:58] Helping Your Own Community 

[14:59 - 24:12] “Voluntourism”

[24:13 - 32:47] Effortless Vitality 

[32:48 - 40:16] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“You decide what stops you.” - Sharon Rolph

“As long as you’re curious and think about possibilities, there’s a world waiting for us.” - Sharon Rolph

Resources mentioned

Email [email protected] to connect with Sharon or follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out Effortless Vitality and learn how to transition from a human "doing" into a human "being!"

Her new book “FRESH COURAGE in Retirement: Finding Purpose, Essence and Fulfillment” will be launched in about 6 weeks. 

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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. 

Here is a solo episode to reflect on the young adult book that I’ve recently read. The book is titled, "Choices: The True Story of One Family's Daring Escape to Freedom," by J.E.Laufer, one of my previous guests in our podcast. Her book was published by Little Egg Publisher.

“Choices” is a short and easy-to-read novel to read to your grandchildren to illustrate how life was in the 1950s. It will also keep both of you on the edge of your seat. I came up with five talking points below to encourage your grandchildren to share their thoughts about the book. 

Five Talking Points:

Tweetable Quotes:

“Kids enjoy hearing about relatives they might never have met and countries far away that have a connection for them.” - Terry Lohrbeer

“Choices are always a part of life.” - Terry Lohrbeer

Resources mentioned:

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Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Sharon Christie, a nurse for 6 years and a lawyer for 35. She joins us today to talk about her career as a serial professional, particularly her new business coaching female lawyer-entrepreneurs at Bold Women Lawyers. She also shares some inspiring pieces of advice for boomers who are now contemplating retirement. 

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

[00:01 - 03:04] Opening Segment

[03:05 - 13:20] No Retirement For Sharon 

[13:21 - 20:15] Bold Women Lawyers 

[20:16 - 23:02] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“It’s the social side, those connections, and it’s also the challenges, the brain challenges, that keeps your brain active.” - Sharon Christie

“If you want to do it, do it. Don’t be held down by other people’s views...” - Sharon Christie

Resources mentioned

Connect with Sharon on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

Download The 3 Foundational Pillars Your Law Business Should Stand On To Drive Success at Bold Women Lawyers

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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. 

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Chris Vasiliadis, an author, speaker, and founder of Priority Wellness. A self-proclaimed Burnout-Buster, she helps overwhelmed professionals regain and reclaim their energy through her time-proven skills, techniques, and recommendations. Chris is also a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. 

She's been doing all these things while living with multiple sclerosis since 2005, a testament to how Chris was able to take care not just of her clients’ health but also of hers too. 

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

[00:01 - 04:45] Opening Segment

[04:46 - 15:07] Why Prioritize Your Wellness 

[15:08 - 25:29] Reframing Your Mindset 

[25:30 - 35:20] Your Inner Voice is Like a Child 

[35:21 - 40:16] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you’re not addressing your health, it’s gonna catch up with you at some point.” - Chris Vasiliadis

“The only way we can influence the future is how we are in this present moment.” - Chris Vasiliadis

Resources mentioned

Connect with Chris on Facebook and LinkedIn and check out Priority Wellness to regain and reclaim your energy! 

Subscribe to her newsletter and pick up your free copy of “Nine mistakes that prevent people from burnout-proofing their lives."

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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. 

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Jeannine Mitchell, a teacher of over 30 years for the Council Rock School District and currently chairperson of the Environmental Advisory Council of Doylestown Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. She is passionate about native plants, birds and volunteering.

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

[00:01 - 03:59] Opening Segment

[04:00 - 14:49] Environmental Activism 

[14:50 - 24:59] Volunteering 

[25:00 - 29:18] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you’re a boomer and you’re looking for something to do, there are so many volunteer opportunities in your community.” - Jeannine Mitchell 

“I am never bored. I have so much energy, and in part it’s fed by my volunteer activity.” - Jeannine Mitchell 

Resources mentioned

Email [email protected] to reach out to Jeannine or connect with her on Facebook. Check out Doylestown Township’s Environmental Advisory Council 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.  

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

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Linda Mac Dougall, an advocate of holistic health practice for seniors, a management consultant for caregiving, and a promoter of massage and its benefits. Linda joins us in this episode to tell us that massage is not a “want,” but actually a “need,” especially for seniors. She also shares several health and nutrition facts that doctors don’t normally tell us about, which you can know now. 

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

[00:01 - 04:28] Opening Segment

[04:29 - 14:00] Benefits of Massage to Seniors 

[14:01 - 24:05] Systemic Enzymes and Their Benefits 

[24:06 - 34:09] The Power of the Personal Touch 

[34:10 - 42:08] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Life is all about balance.” - Linda Mac Dougall 

“We actually exchange energy when we touch people.” - Linda Mac Dougall

Resources mentioned

Email [email protected] to connect with Linda or check out her website to learn more about her work. Follow her on LinkedIn and Facebook. 

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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. 

Happy Mother’s Day! 

Welcome to Kickass Boomers! I’ll be taking some time off to be with my family for Mother’s Day and with my 94-year old Aunt, Aunt Erica. In the meantime, here’s a replay of my episode with Scott Curtis. Scott is an aspiring comedian and the host of Behind the Bits, a podcast featuring professional comedians where they share how they entertain their audience with humor. He also talked about his journey in being a comedian and how it helped him in his midlife crisis. 

Let’s have a good laugh with Scott and learn why he is a Kickass Boomer! 

[00:01 - 04:39] Opening Segment

[04:40 - 12:09] Play to Win

[12:10 - 23:57] The Beauty of Comedy  

[23:58 - 31:04] Learning in Podcasting 

[31:05 - 32:24] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you’ve got something that you need to do everyday, if you put a deadline on yourself, then that makes things better for you.” - Scott Curtis 

“The funny thing about comedians is once you get them on a subject that they’re interested in, you don’t have to talk anymore.” - Scott Curtis 

Check out Behind the Bits every week and listen to Scott’s conversations with professional comedians. You can also check out his podcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

Resources mentioned:

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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. 

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Judy Laufer, award-winning children, and young adult author. Judy joins us in this episode to talk about her books for grandparents, which they can read and discuss with their grandchildren. She also shares some advice for boomers who want to try something new. It doesn’t have to be related to writing like Judy. It should be something they enjoy. 

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

[00:01 - 02:39] Opening Segment

[02:40 - 12:45] Writing Children’s Book 

[12:46 - 22:51] Never Too Late to Try Something New

[22:52 - 33:02] What the Youth Should Hear Now 

[33:03 - 37:41] Closing Segment 

Tweetable Quotes:

“It’s amazing to find there are many, many skills that will transfer to a variety of careers right now.” - Judy Laufer

“It’s really nice to know there are a lot of good people too.” - Judy Laufer

Email [email protected] to connect with Judy or check out her website to learn more about her work. Follow her on Instagram. 

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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.