Living Ageless and Bold

Venida Hudley is a solo world traveler, speaker, and author of Blind Faith: 335 Days Across Africa. After spending over 30 years in the corporate world, Venida embarked on a solo backpacking journey across Africa—an adventure that would reshape her life forever. With a deep-rooted passion for exploring cultures and connecting with people, she now shares her story to inspire others to trust their instincts, take bold risks, and embrace the unknown.

In this episode, Venida Hudley joins Christina Daves to share the incredible story behind her solo journey across 18 countries in Africa. Venida opens up about the mindset shift that inspired her to leave everything behind and the transformative moments she experienced along the way. Her reflections on fear, intuition, and global connection offer powerful lessons for anyone standing at a crossroads in life.

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Website: https://www.venidadiscoversafrica365.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vshudley/

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Dawn Fleming is the host of the YouTube show Midlife in Paradise and author of Claim Your Dream Life: How to Retire in Paradise on a Shoestring Budget. After experiencing financial devastation, Dawn and her husband left their traditional careers behind to build a new life in Mexico—transforming hardship into a thriving boutique hotel business and a lifestyle many only dream about.

In this episode, Dawn sits down with Christina Daves to share her inspiring journey of reinvention. She explains how she turned loss into freedom, built a life abroad from the ground up, and now helps others rethink what’s possible later in life. From letting go of expectations to finding paradise within, Dawn’s story is a blueprint for anyone ready to embrace a bold new chapter.

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/ 

Life In Paradise: https://www.facebook.com/midlifeinparadise/ 

Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/Claim-Your-Dream-Life-Shoestring/dp/1631956655

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Amy Weinland Daughters is a keynote speaker, author, satirist, and former sports journalist known for her humorous, heartfelt writing and her unique journey through grief, connection, and rediscovery. From penning columns about college football to writing 580 handwritten letters to her Facebook friends, Amy’s work blends storytelling, humanity, and wit in powerful ways.

In this episode, Amy sits down with Christina to share how a spontaneous act of kindness turned into an inspiring life mission and a bestselling book. Amy discusses her accidental career pivot into writing, the profound experience of reconnecting with an old friend through handwritten letters, and how her time-travel-inspired memoir unexpectedly healed her relationship with her younger self. Her stories are raw, funny, and deeply moving.

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Website: https://www.amydaughters.com/ 

Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07HGJHKS2?ccs_id=48018b69-eff2-4a4e-b270-2cc1e51fc58c 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyweinlanddaughtersauthor/

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Diana Place is the founder of The Third Act Quest and 333 Collective, platforms dedicated to empowering women over 50 to embrace their purpose, share their stories, and create inspired lives in their "third act." After a string of life-altering events—including a cancer diagnosis, the loss of a business, turning 60, and becoming an empty nester—Diana radically reinvented her life and founded a movement around it.

In this episode, Diana joins Christina to reflect on her career in advertising and tech (including her time at AOL), her health journey, and the powerful concept of using life’s disruptions as lightning strikes that illuminate our true path. She shares how The Third Act Quest blossomed into a community and storytelling platform that’s changing lives and reframing what it means to age boldly.

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Website: https://www.thirdactquest.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diana.Dunbar.Place/

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Rita Lussier is an award-winning journalist and author of “And Now Back to Me,” a heartfelt memoir that explores what it means to rediscover your identity after years of putting others first. With decades of experience in storytelling through her newspaper columns and personal writing, Rita brings wisdom, warmth, and wit to every conversation.

In this episode, Rita sits down with Christina to share her journey of stepping back into herself after loss, transition, and reinvention. From grief and caretaking to humor and healing, Rita opens up about what inspired her to write her memoir—and how her writing continues to evolve in her 60s. This is an episode about memory, resilience, and the joy of returning to your own story.

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Website: https://www.ritalussier.com/ 

Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/Now-Back-Me-Rita-Lussier/dp/1647427703 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritalussier/ 

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Debra Eckerling is a goal strategist, speaker, and author of Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal Setting and Goal Getting. She’s the creator of The DEB Method, a step-by-step system that helps people determine their mission, explore their options, and brainstorm their path. With a background in communications and project management, Debra brings clarity, structure, and encouragement to individuals looking to take purposeful steps toward a fulfilling life.

In this episode, Debra joins Christina to discuss how women over 50 can reinvent themselves, set goals with confidence, and take intentional action. From her DEB Method to directed journaling, Debra offers practical strategies to help listeners align their goals with their values, track their wins, and make meaningful progress—one step at a time.

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Website: https://thedebmethod.com/ 

Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Debra-Eckerling/author/B00L9A9FY2?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=d4bddde8-9ebd-408d-8b09-9ad13eb2e9f1 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coastbunny/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDEBMethod/videos 

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Zibby Owens is a bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, bookstore owner, and founder of Zibby Books—a boutique publishing house built to support and celebrate authors. With degrees from Yale and Harvard, Zibby transformed her lifelong passion for reading and writing into a dynamic media brand that includes a daily podcast, national retreats, author events, and a curated bookstore in Santa Monica.

In this episode, Zibby sits down with Christina to share the incredible journey of building her literary empire while raising four kids. From publishing her first story at age 9 to launching her own book imprint, Zibby opens up about grief, reinvention, motherhood, and the mission to uplift female voices in the literary world. She also reveals how she’s bringing podcasting to the stage and making bookstores cool again—with a twist of joy and authenticity.

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Website: https://zibbymedia.com/ 

https://www.zibbyowens.com/ 

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zibby_Owens

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Jean Chatzky is the CEO and co-founder of HerMoney.com, longtime financial editor for NBC's Today Show, and a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. With decades of experience demystifying money for everyday Americans, Jean is one of the most trusted voices in personal finance.

This week, Christina appeared on WZBJ 24 to talk all-things-finances and share insight from Jean’s presence on Living Ageless and Bold during the early beginnings of the podcast. So, what better time to replay such an amazing episode than right now! You’ll be able to see Christina’s segment from the network, followed by Jean’s episode on the podcast. Jean shares practical and encouraging advice for women over 50 on how to master their finances, launch a second act, and plan for a long and fulfilling future. She talks candidly about parenting adult children, planning for retirement, and how to shift your mindset around money—at any age. Whether you’re looking to gain control of your spending, prepare for longevity, or simply get started, Jean breaks it down in clear, actionable steps.

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Website: https://jeanchatzky.com/ 

https://hermoney.com/ 

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Chatzky 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanchatzky/

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Paula Jager is a fitness professional and CrossFit gym owner who helps people transform their lives through strength training, high-intensity workouts, and healthy lifestyle habits. After overcoming personal struggles with alcoholism, failed business and other career challenges, Paula found fitness as a path to healing and empowerment.

In this episode, Paula sits down with Christina to share her incredible journey of resilience—from battling addiction to breaking state records in powerlifting in her late 50s. Now 65 and thriving, Paula talks about health, recovery, CrossFit, and why it's never too late to reinvent yourself and reclaim your strength.

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Website: https://www.crossfitjaguar.com/team/paula-jager

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In this week’s powerful episode of Living Ageless and Bold, host Christina Daves sits down with award-winning author and storyteller, Judy Mandel. At age 50, Judy left behind a successful career in marketing to pursue her dream of writing — a bold decision that led to her bestselling memoir, Replacement Child, and her latest book, White Flag.

Judy shares the deeply personal story that inspired Replacement Child — a tragic 1954 plane crash that killed her older sister and left another badly injured, and the emotional complexities of growing up as a “replacement child.” Christina and Judy discuss the lasting impact of generational trauma, the courage it takes to revisit painful memories, and how writing became a path to healing and understanding.

The conversation also explores Judy’s second memoir, White Flag, which examines substance use disorder through the heartbreaking lens of her niece’s struggle. Judy opens up about the realities of addiction, the importance of empathy, and the evolving landscape of treatment today.

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