Did you miss a few episodes in Season One? Well, this is a quick recap of EACH episode giving you the highlights and ah-a moments. Such a great way to get caught up! Cool thing is, after listening to my take on these you can make note of those that you HAVE to go back and listen to before Season 2 jumps off!

THEN...I share with you what the "Summer break" series is all about! There is still more summer left to live and we are going to take a trip back to the Late 70's, 80's and talk about what our summers used to be like and what lessons we can learn from those times even now. Tune in to hear ALL about it!

Gen Xers have been often coined as being lost...or even worse ,"invisible"!

Like, uh what?

Over a decade ago, during the tail end of a challenging 3 year relationship, Carla realized she had focused so much time and energy on the relationship and her role as a single mom, that her health and weight management had taken a backseat to everything else. The once vibrant, energetic, size 8 Carla, had gone up 4 dress sizes and lost her zest for life.

Tired of merely existing to take care of others, Carla decided to make a change. Going back to her childhood love for jump rope, she set out on a journey to get her sexy back.

S1E7: "Sergio Valente" with Camille Jamerson

My three biggest personal fears and why they are JUST like Sergio Valente jeans.

Are there some things that are in the back of your head that you are fearful of? Do you just push those thoughts out of the way and keep living your day to day? Do those fears sometimes stifle you and hold you back from taking life head on? Or is it just me....?

Just between you and I...I have some deep seated fears that have grown since Ive gotten older that I'm somewhat ashamed to admit. BUT I know that facing these fears is critical to elevating MY life at the half! My mid-lifestyle can be greatly impacted by giving in to these fears and not focusing on solutions. Soooooooo, I decided to take the mic on this episode and share with you what I am fearful of and get your input on what the hell I can do about it! AND (cause I know you're wondering lol) I plan to share with you what this has to do with Sergio Valente jeans!

To wrap up the show, I also share...

*Three words that describe me as a young girl

* What I would tell that girl now

* Books that I recommend!

Real talk, THIS is an episode that you don't want to miss.

It's a Hard Knocks Life: Can Gen-X push back against grind culture and embrace a "Soft Life"?

Guest: Katrina Michele Mitchell

Website: www.KatrinaMichele.com

Instagram: @KatrinaMichele

The "Soft Life", a term coined by GenZers on TikTok has been at the heart of many discussions around pushing back against the grind culture of today's society. However, with the renowned work ethic of genXers, is a "softer life" even a reality for us and if so, what does that look like and what are the benefits for adapting this perspective? In this episode we discuss this with Katrina Michele, Owner of the Fundamentals Spa and host of the Soft Life Soiree!

With years of experience in marketing and branding for entrepreneurs, as well as ministries, she serves as an exceptional resource for various types of services and entrepreneurial endeavors. Whether you need to generate greater revenue or build an effective brand strategy, set up your brick-and-mortar or get coaching on client retention;, Katrina’s keen eye for detail, intuitive problem-solving skills, and versatility is unmatched in the marketplace.

In addition to her degrees in merchandising and administration, and years of professional experience as a manager and executive in major corporations, Katrina has proven to be a successful business owner of over twenty years. Her passion for seeing others walk in excellence drives her direct, strategic approach to leadership and entrepreneurship.

Tears for Fears: Working through fear to design the life you REALLY want in this season.

Guest: Dr. Mario Jackson

Link: www.officehoursdrmario.com

What will you have to exchange in order to really have the life you want NOW. A few tears maybe? But to get through that fear of change and upheaval to finally realize that you are in an environment that feeds your SOUL...wouldn't that be worth it? As GenXers some of us are still taking care of millennial or GenZ kids and on the other side, we are caring for aging parents. Seems selfish to even consider that where you are is NOT where you should be...or better yet not where you WANT to be. But to hell with that. You can do both. What are some things that you can do NOW and in the future to begin curating the life YOU want to live versus the life that is expected of you? Join us as Dr. Mario Jackson shares his journey of packing his life into around 16 boxes and changing the game on how he chose to live. DON'T miss this one yall!

In 2018, with a marriage ended, and a boring job, Dr. Mario Jackson felt unsatisfied with life. Although he had a well-paying career in education and a decent apartment in northwest DC, he was haunted by a whisper. Something was telling him that there was more to life than working and paying bills. 

​So, he made a move.

To Puerto Rico.

Today Dr. Jackson is helping Gen Xers learn how to think creatively about the future. He has a signature coaching model that gives Gen-Xers the permission to ditch the idea of waiting until retirement to enjoy the lifestyle they want now. Clients work through the model to get out of the fog and create a clear vision of the life they desire. A critical piece of the model involves teaching clients how to manage their minds, so they can release the pressure of making a lifestyle transition. When not working with clients, Dr, Mario hangs out at the beach, explores the island as well as taking in delicious local delicacies. His professional background & education includes:

Remember who you are! GenX versus the Imposter Syndrome!

Guest: Tabatha Jones, GenX Career Coach

Link: www.TabathaJones.com

In the 1994 movie, The Lion King, Simba was faced with the death of his father. In an effort to escape what others had told him he was, he totally forgot who he ACTUALLY was. He was the King of the pride. Aging (or irreverent others) sometimes has that same damn effect! It will have you forget how amazing you are. You'll forget your accomplishments, your intellect, your experience and your GenX wherewithal to get ish done! And like Simba you need to be reminded of who you ARE and that you are deserving of success. Enter ...GenX career coach, Tabatha Jones!

Tabatha Jones is a Career Growth Coach based in the SF Bay Area. She works with Gen-X female leaders who are ready to land their dream job, get promoted, and step into their confidence for ultimate career fulfillment. She has successfully helped 100’s of women climb the corporate ladder, develop as leaders, learn how to confidently tell their stories, and land amazing promotions. Her clients work for large corporations across the US including: Comcast, Cisco, Abbvie, Tyson, and more. Tabatha transitioned into coaching after spending 30+ years in Corporate America where she enjoyed climbing the ladder and leading large, high-performing technical teams in the telecommunications industry. At the age of 51 she decided “it’s now or never” and took the leap from her Executive Director role into entrepreneurship and coaching full-time. She now spends every day coaching Gen-X women in her areas of passion: job interview prep, leadership development, and confidence! On a personal note, she’s been married for 25 years, has a 28 year-old son, and enjoys any activity that involves water.

Act Your Age, Not Your Shoe Size? The role of influencers and social media in defining and redefining how aging is viewed.

Guest:  Kimberly Bunton, Chief Flyologist | Fly, Hip and Ageless

Link:  www.flyhipandageless.com

Kimberly Bunton, President of TKT & Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary attorney, content creator, and business consultant with extensive corporate, big law firm, and media management experience. Kimberly serves as President of TKT & Associates, Inc., a national diversity, and workforce development firm ranked No. 20 by Inc. 5000 in 2020 and recognized as one of the Women’s Presidents Organization’s Fastest Women-Owned companies for the last six years. Kimberly is also founder of Fly Hip Ageless, the only influencer marketing agency + community for black and brown influencers over the age of 40 with over 300K combined social media followers.

When Prince sung this “act your age, not your shoe size” lyric back in 1986 on his hit song “Kiss”, the premise was to encourage someone to grow up. BUT what if the reverse is true? What if some of us are acting TOO damn old for our age? And what role does social media and influencers play in how “mid-lifers” should or should not live? Join our guest, Kimberly Bunton of Fly, Hip and Ageless to discuss topics such as how we should navigate defeating an "OLD" perspective on getting older? How some mid-lifers have adopted a “fly hip and ageless” model to live this half of their lives. We also candidly discuss things that we should STOP doing as we get older and what things age you faster than time?

The Best Man: The Final Chapters: No new friends?

Guest: Coach Larry Thomas, Jr, Founder & CEO of The Inner Link and The Larry Thomas Group.

Link:  www.the-inner-link.com

Brief Bio:  As a certified professional coach, Larry Thomas focuses on life, leadership, and legacy, His specialty under The Larry Thomas Group is working with clients who are looking to make changes in their lives, reach a higher level of success and are willing to commit to the process to get there. Larry’s strategies help you articulate your intentions to go forward with confidence. Additionally, as founder and CEO of The Inner Link, Larry orchestrates a collaborative design studio that develops, designs, prints, and promotes for a variety of clients encompassing corporations, small businesses, non-profit, faith-based and academic organizations, as well as individuals looking to increase the awareness of their business, organization, project, event, or branding.

Show Blurb: It seemed easier to make and keep friends when we were younger. Now, finding a place, time or even a desire for building friendships is hard as hell. But at midlife, friendships could not be more important. As indicated in the Best Man movies and subsequent series, friends can be goalposts, guardrails, irritants but most of all, anchors that keep you grounded. Join Camille and her actual life coach, Larry Thomas Jr., as they talk about the importance of friendships in midlife, how is trust built in friendships that are new to you. We share a strategy on how to curate a circle of friends like in The Best Man, and what we think of the term “no new friends”.

Money Talks:  What is your money saying about how you can live the rest of your life and do you have time to change it?

Guest:  Stephanie J. Vaught, JD, CEO Social Money Finance

Link:  www.socialmoneyfinance.com

Brief Bio:  Stephanie Vaught is native Detroiter who earned a Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University in 2000 and a Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2007. Stephanie has spent the bulk of her professional career in law and community advocacy.

However, in 2015, after spending years learning financial literacy and money management to improve her own financial knowledge, Stephanie decided to make a career shift into personal finance. She became a certified financial coach and founded Social Money Finance, LLC, a personal finance company that specializes in helping Gen X women make empowered financial decisions through the principles of effective money management. She has made it her mission to encourage Gen X women to lean into their life experience, own their own power, and build a life they love.

Show Blurb: Money Talks, a 90’s comedic action movie starring Chris Tucker and Charlie Sheen follow the antics of Chris’ character, Franklin, through all kinds of drama rooted in the art of hustle trying to make a dollar. Simply put like Franklin, we NEED money. Money is NOT the root of all evil, but we sure as hell hate talking about it. Join us as we welcome GenX finance extraordinaire, the CEO of Social Money Finance, Stephanie J. Vaught, JD. Tune in to hear the biggest misnomers that GenXers have about money, how much money should you have saved for a "rainy day", how do we change the narrative around finances and MORE!

Gen-X has had the keys to the house since we were 7 and rode bikes without helmets. You don't want to be lectured with information or stats.

You want to be inspired, and motivated for this funky in-between season in your life. As a Gen-Xer, you may be often overlooked. But NOT here.

Life at the half will make you laugh, think, feel, reset and move forward. After every episode, you will feel that someone "gets you", has your back and will give you ammunition to make the next half of your life the BEST half. Mid-life doesn't know who its messing with. Let's do life TOGETHER.