Legacy Leader's "Your Encore"

Scott J. Allen, Ph. D. shares with listeners his Practical Wisdom:

Gratitude improves your overall well-being. Gratitude has been linked to better emotional and social well-being, improved sleep, and even lower risks of depression. When you focus on the good, you naturally feel more balanced and fulfilled.

Key Points

• Gratitude was linked to lower mortality risk from various causes, including cardiovascular disease

• The longevity benefit persisted even after accounting for physical health and other factors

• Simple practices like sharing gratitude at dinner or writing thank-you notes can cultivate appreciation

• Savoring positive moments mindfully is another way to foster gratitude in daily life

Women over the age of 50 are among the fastest-growing groups of entrepreneurs. But often, they don't have the same access to digital tools that are constantly changing. Korin Green, Director, Women’s Business Center, Northern Ohio shares with listeners how the Women's Business Center of Northern Ohio Encore program works to close the digital divide. The program is for women business owners aged 50 or older in the Northern Ohio area. Upon completion of the program, graduates will have an understanding of:

Rick Warsinskey an avid pickleball player and who is Pickleball Ambassador for Northeast Ohio shares his love for the sport of Pickleball. Rick started playing Pickleball in early 2019 a few months after he retired from the Social Security Administration. As Pickleball Ambassador he publishes a newsletter and two guides that share where to find Pickleball courts around Northeast Ohio.

Charles R. See reflects on his more than 44 years being involved providing community-based corrections programs for youth and adults. He is the former Vice President of the Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry in Cleveland, Ohio and was the Executive Director of the Ministry’s Community Re-Entry Program. And has won several national awards including a gold medal from the National Peace and Justice Foundation in Atlanta, Georgia in 1986 and that same year Community Re-Entry was selected by the National Police Foundation as one of America’s 18 outstanding community-based anti-crime programs.

In his current "encore" Mr. See currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement for the Cleveland Police Monitoring Team, which oversees the

He encourages listeners to ask of themselves," What do you mean for the world to be?"

Peter Lawson Jones has many acts! Peter shares highlights from his diverse experiences in acting, law, politics, and playwriting. He discusses the importance of pursuing one’s passions and staying committed to creativity and personal growth and being engaged in a variety of endeavors. He talksabout the value of fearlessness, trusting instincts, and maintaining a youthful perspective as one transitions through different acts in life. He also shares a couple of recent and upcoming projects in film and theater and provided inspiration and advice for those embarking on their own encore journeys.

Peter Lawson Jones
Peter Lawson Jones is an attorney, business consultant, professional actor and master of ceremonies, dramatist and former elected official. From February 2002, through December 2010, Jones, a graduate of Harvard College (magna cum laude in Government) and Harvard Law School, was a member of the Board of Cuyahoga County Commissioners, and its president for three of those years. He previously served two and one-half terms in the Ohio House of Representatives, where he was the ranking member of the House Finance and Appropriations Committee and second vice president of the Ohio Legislative Black Caucus. Jones was formerly the Vice Mayor and a Councilman in the City of Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Jones's newest play, The Phoenix Society, enjoyed its world premiere in May 2022, at Playwrights Local in Cleveland, Ohio. His drama, The Bloodless Jungle, has enjoyed two full productions at The Ensemble Theatre in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, and is set for another full production this fall at The King Arts Complex in Columbus, Ohio. Land of Cleve, an arts and culture blog, ranked the second production as one of the best in Northeast Ohio in 2017. The play has enjoyed staged readings at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Dallas Convention Center, the National Black Theatre Festival, Duquesne University and in Harlem. His first drama, The Family Line, has been successfully produced at Karamu House (Cleveland, Ohio), Harvard University and Ohio University.

Our guest for this episode of “For Your Encore” we welcome Richard and Angela Huckabee.

Richard Huckabee is a retired Executive Manager, with a passion to serve his community and inspire People to stay healthy. He was diagnosed with Parkinson Disease in 2013. He is a Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador, a Parkinson’s Foundation Research Advocate (specializing in exercise research), and a PD Mover.

Angela Huckabee is a retired educator of 32 years! She has a passion for teaching and learning. After her husband’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s, she began to educate herself on the disease. She is a Parkinson’s Foundation Research Advocate, and PD Mover.

Both Richard and Angela have a goal to stay healthy, and inspire others, in their retirement/Second Act.

Our guest for today’s episode of “For Your Encore” is Kristi Horner, Founder and Executive Director for Courage to Caregivers. Kristi strongly believes that you need to take care of yourself first, in order to be more effective in just about every role you play in your life – spouse, partner, parent, child, friend, neighbor, colleague or caregiver you have to create your own Self-Care Plan to Prevent Burn Out.

There are countless unique opportunities for all ages including our listeners in their Encore. You can stay active in recreation and nature adventures throughout the park district.  Try-It, Learn-It, Live it!

US Army Veteran Michelle Robinson, who retired from the American Red Cross talks about her encore as an Abstract Artist. And she talks about skydiving, one of the adventures on her bucket list.

Traci McBride, Life Stylist and Wardrobe & Home Styling: Columnist of "Life Spaces" with N.E.O. Boomer & Beyond Magazine will share with listeners "owning less but doing more."

Her discussion will focus on "We change, grow, and evolve. Why keep things that don't serve us, bring us joy, and reflect who we are now?''