She's a 10 Times 5

Hang onto your hats... this episode is a barn burner that GOES there!   Have you ever wondered what dating and sex is like when you are back on the market at midlife?  Well, here you go!  Under the condition of anonymity, we interview the self proclaimed "Cougar" to share her real life experiences.  Online dating? Check.  Sex Arrangements? Check.  Props and role play?  Check.  Tips on different "acts?" Check.  The Cougar goes into it all with detail, humor and a candor that might make even E. L. James, writer of "Fifty Shades of Grey," blush.   While these are not things that we openly ask about or discuss, The Cougar's stories are what we all want to know-- married or single.  Buckle up and make sure the kids aren't listening!

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We are closing out Season 4 with an EPIC topic and guest, just in time to ring in 2023!  Many of us will start the upcoming New Year with resolutions of changing our diets, habits, health and fitness routines.  Why the heck don't we make similar plans for our character, behaviors and living out desired personal values?  Cue in guest Kristin Noto, author of "Live E.P.I.C., Excellence Personified In Character."  Living E.P.I.C. is an empowering blueprint for transforming an ordinary life into an extraordinary life and changing your destiny, one virtue at a time.  When you display Excellence Personified in Character, you become a little better every day, learning how to grow in the virtues you’re already using like love, honesty, faith, wisdom, prudence, perseverance and gratitude.  Kristin tells her story of not being fulfilled or content with herself and her personal interactions, and how she wanted to develop a game plan for improvement and gift her own children a playbook that is a modern twist on timeless wisdom.  In this interview, Kristin is relatable, humble and sincere, providing many things to think about and take from the conversation.  Stay tuned to the end when the three ladies decide on how to get "epic" responses, including a couple of fun prank calls!

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It's the most wonderful time of the year, and we aim to celebrate!  Lisa and Laurie chop up key moments of the year and Season 4, and then dive into some of their favorite discoveries and things of the year!  The She's a 10 duo each choose 5 separate items to dish about, and then close out with exciting announcements of giveaways for their listeners and followers.  It's a light, fun and exuberant episode just in time for the holidays.  Stay until the end for some Christmas movie trivia and their rendition of Eartha Kitt's "Santa Baby!"

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It's not an easy task to parent our adolescent and young adult children in this constantly evolving modern landscape.  Lingering effects of the recent pandemic, anxiety and depressive disorders,  and pressures stemming from social media and other external factors all present challenges to those of us trying to navigate the journey of raising and supporting healthy and happy kids.  Dr. Donna Kashani knows a thing or two about it all-- she is a nationally recognized child and adult psychiatrist who is a published author and has made hundreds of television appearances on these exact topics.  This episode is a powerful discovery interview about how to diagnose issues, how to communicate effectively, how to manage the modern impacts and milestones of the parenting journey and how to empower our kids to become healthy and happy adults.  Get out your pencils and highlighters, as this episode will provide numerous "a-ha" moments and takeaways.  Let's Do This!

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Makeup.  Seems simple, right?  Not when you start to become middle aged-- selecting and applying makeup can make or break your money maker.   Enter guest Erica Taylor, who has taken over 25 years as a makeup artist with MAC, Trish McEvoy and Laura Mercier to build an online following and brand that coaches us women on how to do makeup RIGHT.  From lips to eyes, Erica has created a platform and content that easily explains the "do's" and "don'ts".  She is fun, authentic and creative, which is why Erica has reinvented herself as an entrepreneur and social media sensation.  This episode is a great story, with amazing tips-- especially heading into the holidays and new year.  Let's DO THIS!

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Purpose.  Seven letters that become ever so important as we face our second chapters in life.  Perhaps you have adult kids that have or are shortly leaving the nest? A career that is stale or winding down? Or, you might be in a longterm relationship that has gotten routine or even sleepy?  PURPOSE and self identity are truly your anchors in making the most of your second acts.  Whether it's a new passion, hobbies, service or even a new career/entrepreneurial endeavor, we need our own lanes outside of our kids and life partners.  Enter in guest Donna Korren, Founder of Empty Quester, whose entire charter is inspiring the 50+ community and empty nest parents to craft a bold second act.  Donna engages the listeners in a candid, direct and thought provoking journey that will leave you feeling empowered and ignited to get after making this next journey the most fulfilling.  Donna is fun, witty and relatable, so buckle up for a great discussion on navigating and discovering your lane in life.  Let's DO this!!!!

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Holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but can also be stressful.  How do we make the most of our celebrations and gatherings, and also alleviate those unfortunate moments of anxiety that can surface?  Cue in Jennifer Levine, CEO of Confetti & Co Event Planning, who joins us to chop up the holiday seasons and give us amazing tips and tricks to make the most of our moments.   It's a fun and light discussion about traditions, food and drinks, music, decor and avoiding the hosting pitfalls that we can fall into.  From Thanksgiving to the December holidays, Jennifer covers it all!  Stay tuned to the end as we engage in some fun celebration trivia, and close with Laurie doing her best Barry Gibb impression with "Stayin Alive!" Let's DO This!!!

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Many of us can find ourselves overly comfortable with routines, rhythms and the status quo. We become the masters of “I’ll do it someday.”  Unfortunately, we become STUCK.  In this episode our guest, Cara Brookins, walks us through how we can become individuals that say “I’m going to do this NOW!”  And who would know better than Cara, who when her life crumbled around her, she built her own home.  Yup...that is correct. Equipped only with YouTube instructional videos, Cara and a work crew comprised of her four children, poured concrete, framed the walls and laid bricks for their two story, five-bedroom, 3,500 square-foot house.  After her story reached more than two billion global views, Cara published, Rise:  How a House Built a Family, and is sharing her programs to motivate people everywhere to set and reach crazy-goals.  Listen to this completely honest and touching story that will inspire every piece of your heart and soul, and hopefully motivate you to become “UNSTUCK.”  https://carabrookins.com  https://www.instagram.com/shesa10times5/

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Human Trafficking.  It's a term loaded with controversy, misconceptions and stereotypes.  Most of us believe "that will never happen to me or my family members."  Cue in guest Rachel C Thomas, human trafficking survivor and the girl next door.   Rachel, a UCLA masters graduate, was raised in an affluent community with well educated, professional parents.  She was a student at Emory University, when preyed upon by a trafficker and became entrenched in this dark world.  Rachel's story conveys the manipulative, deceptive and predatory behaviors that adolescents and young adults can face from traffickers.  Now a personal survivor, Rachel has become an advocate, teacher, speaker and content creator to help others avoid becoming human trafficking victims.  This episode is a story that must be heard by parents and their adolescent and young adult children.

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They say it’s who you know, and this episode’s guest knows EVERYONE.  After having an unexpected pregnancy and giving her first child up for adoption at the young age of 15, Tina HIllstrom never felt complete.  After years of writing to the adoption agency, Tina and her daughter finally reconnected when her daughter turned 23.  It was as if Tina could finally breathe, and set her on a path of a truly amazing second act.  After moving to Beverly Hills with her husband, Tina became a constant fixture at the Wilshire Hotel, Rodeo Drive and every fabulous Hollywood gathering.  A self-proclaimed artist, B list actress, clothing designer and movie producer, Tina’s friends began to joke about her being the most famous person in Hollywood that wasn’t really famous for anything tangible.  While Tina turned down the chance to be one of the original cast members of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she was the one who help producers discover Lisa Vanderpump, and did appear on numerous Real Housewives of New York episodes with her dear friend Sonja Morgan.  Tina is a kind soul with a deep story, as well as a feisty, funny and stereotypical L.A. socialite with adventures that most can only read about in US Weekly.  Get ready for a heartwarming start and a fantastically fun ending. 

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