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In the past, I’ve explored Stubbornly Young topics with people who are like us - approaching or at middle age, and beyond. Since my objective with this podcast is to remain relevant to the YOUNGER people in my life, it seemed appropriate to bring one of those voices onto the podcast with me – I thought of Danielle Wallace.

I’ve gotten to know Danielle in the context of work. She’s a consultant to non-profits whose high-energy, no-nonsense advice caught my attention.  I thought it would be fun - and I was right!... to hear her candid truths about social media, older people speaking with younger people, and more. 

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I’m so excited about this episode with Gwendolyn Bounds, author of a book that caught my attention called NOT TOO LATE – THE POWER OF PUSHING LIMITS AT ANY AGE.  Wendy had a life changing transformation when she became passionately involved in obstacle course racing starting in her late 40s.  Like many of US, Wendy had a successful career before she started this new chapter... as an award-winning journalist, an on-air host, and author of many books.  Listening to Wendy’s book (which she reads), it feels like Wendy was REBORN with a passion that’s inspired the book, and all kinds of activities surrounding it.  This book has been the catalyst for personal introspection, added workouts, and meaningful conversations with my wife.  The Stubbornly Young will love this episode - and Wendy's book! 



Takeaways from the episode:

• Embracing new challenges in midlife
• Importance of embracing discomfort and being purposeful
• Significance of movement as people age
• Managing time and reclaiming time for meaningful pursuits
• Pursuing passion and maintaining relationships
• Overcoming fear of feeling embarrassed
• Choosing activities that bring intrinsic excitement
• Pursuing mastery at an older age
• Embracing discomfort and pursuing passions at any age
• Not waiting to pursue passions and embracing the process of learning

Ponder and Share:

“If you wish to improve, you need to be content to look foolish, and that is true at any age.” –Gwendolyn Bounds

“Don't put up too many barriers to entry for yourself before you actually just get going.” –Gwendolyn Bounds

Connect with Gwendolyn Bounds:

Gwendolyn’s website

Gwendolyn’s Facebook

About Gwendolyn Bounds:

Gwendolyn (Wendy) Bounds is an award-winning journalist and author of multiple books, including her newest — Not Too Late: The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age — which will be published in June 2024 by Ballantine Books.

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"People regret most what they don't try, not what they tried and failed."
Joe Huff, co-author, The Experiential Billionaire

So, you aren't a financial millionaire.  I learned to appreciate that that's less important than being an experiential billionaire! 

Chris Schembra - the "Gratitude Guru," mentioned the book "The Experiential Billionaire" during Episode 11 of Stubbornly Young.  I loved the title and asked if he'd introduce me to the authors.  That's how I found myself having a fulfilling and thought provoking conversation with Bridget Hilton and Joe Huff, co-authors.  I wondered why do so many people have "skydiving" on their experience bucket list and then not do it?  Are some of us shaping our dreams of experiences based on what seems exciting more than what would be meaningful and compelling for us?  This led to a condensed exploration (read the book!) of what will make us truly feel like an experiential billionaire, and how to get there.

Top Takeaways:

• Embracing a life filled with rich experiences
• Cultivating a journey of meaningful endeavors
• Crafting  significant milestones
• Overcoming obstacles in the quest for fulfillment
• The concept of being an experiential billionaire
• Valuing life's experiences above material possessions
• Harmonizing life's adventures with everyday duties
• The enriching effect of shared experiences
• The synergy of personal satisfaction and contributing to the lives of others
• The importance of lifelong learning and exploration

Ponder and Share:

“It's about overcoming fear and taking action. So many of the things that you want in your life are only not happening because you're afraid. You're afraid to take action.” –Joe Huff

“The most fulfilling thing in the world is giving to others.” –Bridget Hilton

“We all have regrets, one thing or another. But the idea is that what we really regret isn't what we failed at, it's what we didn't try.” –Dave Tabor

“I definitely don't think there's like an age limit for just about anything because learning new things just expands your identity.” –Joe Huff

Check these out!
Joe Huff’s website
Bridget Hilton’s website
Experiential Billionaires website
Chris Schembra 

About Joe Huff
Joe is a leading expert on life experiences and their proven connection to personal and professional growth, peak performance, mental and physical health, happiness and fulfillment, meaningful relationships, and belonging.


About Bridget Hilton
Bridget is a leading expert on the art, science, and path to becoming rich in life experiences. Growing up in Flint, MI, she used her love of music as inspiration and hustled her way into the largest record label in the world as a teenager - helping to launch some of today's biggest careers in music. She founded the first social good electronics company, LSTN Sound Co., sold millions of products and traveled the world giving over 50,000 people the gift of hearing. 

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Rule 1 of Stubbornly Young is to Embrace and Appreciate the Changing World (blog post). I'm a fascinated listener of Rich DeMuro who hosts the "Rich on Tech" podcast and radio show. It's almost unbelievable to me that he can stay up on so much consumer tech innovation. He generously offered to come on Stubbornly Young to share his ideas about artificial intelligence, apps he uses that substantially improve his life, and how to manage data security. These are subjects that the Stubbornly Young need to stay abreast of to stay relevant and this episode is a great tool to do that. It's a fast-paced episode that I'm sure you'll enjoy!

Top Takeaways:

• Advancements in AI and its impact on computing
• Limitations of traditional voice assistants and the emergence of new AI systems
• Use of AI in life-enhancing consumer apps
• Importance of cross-platform apps and recommendations for iOS and Android users
• Challenges and strategies for data security in the modern age
• Importance of protecting personal data in the wake of corporate-level data breaches
• Strategies for safeguarding personal information, including the use of secondary email addresses and password managers
• Challenges and complexities of recovering from identity theft
• Evolving landscape of cyber threats, including the use of AI for spear phishing and targeted scams
• Optimistic outlook on technology, including advancements in automation, robotics, and electric vehicles

Ponder and Share:

“The system is always learning from every single decision that it makes in every single output that it performs. And so I think that the big difference is that these systems are always getting better.” –Rich DeMuro

“I'm not a fan of single party apps because I think the tech should be inclusive, and tech to me is a platform that should be available to everyone.” –Rich DeMuro

“You have to do the best you can to protect your data.” –Rich DeMuro

Connect with Rich DeMuro!

LinkedIn

Rich on Tech website

Instagram

YouTube

TikTok

About Rich DeMuro:

Rich DeMuro, popularly referred to as "Rich on Tech," works as a tech reporter for Los Angeles' KTLA-TV Channel 5. He delivers tech news, advice, and gadget reviews in his segments, which air on the highly regarded KTLA 5 Morning News and several other Nexstar TV stations nationwide.

Additionally, Rich hosts the nationally syndicated "Rich on Tech" radio program, which airs on over 350 stations nationwide, including Los Angeles' KFI AM 640. He answers questions and shares news about consumer electronics on the show.

Rich covers important technological events and was honored with a Los Angeles Area Emmy Award for his coverage of technology-related social concerns. He has made multiple network and national TV appearances.

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Creating this episode was SO FUN.  My guest is Chris Schembra, a HUMAN CONNECTION & GRATITUDE SPEAKER - - and the Founder & Chief Question Asker at 7:47, a company that brings people together through orchestrated dinner events.  Chris has written two books – the Wall Street Journal Bestseller GRATITUDE THROUGH HARD TIMES, and his 2nd, GRATITUDE AND PASTA!  Chris is on a mission to cure the epidemic of loneliness and the crisis of disconnection in the modern workplace.  

HUGE, Right? 

A LinkedIn post by Chris caught my attention because he was sharing gratitude about an experience he had in Durango, Colorado – a place I love.

Then I learned that Chris has a life that’s ALL ABOUT GRATITUDE – HE SPEAKS ABOUT IT, HAS BUILT A REWARDING BUSINESS ABOUT IT. I’ve never been into the woo-woo aspects of gratitude, but I do think people in their 50s, 60s and beyond, like me, are EXPLORING just how they feel about their lives, and how they feel about their relationships with others.  Chris has insights based on observing conversations among thousands of people - and he offers tactics for how the Stubbornly Young can better connect with others.

Top Takeaways:

• Importance of gratitude, human connection, and energy in people's lives
• Strategies for creating authentic connections and meaningful conversations
• How to cure the epidemic of loneliness and the crisis of disconnection in the modern workplace
• Valuing time over money and the importance of investing in experiences that bring energy and fulfillment
• Energy as the ultimate currency in life and ways to invest in relationships, meaningful experiences, curiosity, and personal growth
• Embracing lifelong learning as essential for remaining generative and engaged in later years

Ponder and Share:

“Regardless of how old one is, we all have anxiety and uncertainty about a nonpredictable future. We all have regrets or positive memories from autobiographical experiences from our past and we have a tremendous inability to remain in the present to connect authentically and acknowledge our shared humanity.”

“When you're in your 50s, 60s, 70s, the only currency that will extend your life is energy. That's it. Making more money doesn't help you live longer. Saving more time doesn't help you live longer. Using time and money to help build up your energy reserves will.” 

“Between the ages of 45 and 60, you can either be stagnant or generative. Stagnant because you feel you've learned everything you need to learn or generative –I'm willing to learn more, I'm willing to teach others, I'm willing to invest in my curiosity.” 

–Chris Schembra

Check these out!

Chris Schembra on LinkedIn
7:47 website
The Anatomy of Peace: Resolving the Heart of Conflict by The Arbinger Institute

About Chris Schembra

As an author of two bestselling books, including the Wall Street Journal bestseller 'Gratitude Through Hard Times,' Chris has collaborated with hundreds of remarkable organizations and industry associations, including giants like Google, Microsoft, IBM, Dell, Citi, and the US Navy, to name just a few.

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Staying relevant is a theme of Stubbornly Young and for that reason let's talk about Quantum Computing. 

I tried, I really tried to understand how quantum computing works before I interviewed Rob Hays, CEO of Atom Computing so that I could deliver on the title of this episode. I watched (and you'll hear me share this with Rob) three videos that each billed themselves as an effective explainer of quantum computing. I'm not that smart and I'm not that dumb either, and after watching them I didn't understand how quantum computing actually works - at all. I braced myself for an interview during which I delved into content that I wouldn't understand - I shake my head just thinking about getting myself into that! 

It wasn't as bad as I'd feared. It seemed that my attempt to prepare helped. Rob didn't laugh at me, and I am proud that during this episode he said. "Hey, we're only 10 minutes into this and you're getting it." That was kind of him because no, I don't get quantum physics. What I did come to appreciate during our conversation is what quantum computing can do for humanity. Give it a listen!

Top Takeaways:

• Atom Computing's work in building quantum computing hardware platforms using optically trapped neutral atoms
• Quantum computing and its paradigm shift in computing performance enabled by qubits
• Potential applications of quantum computing in solving optimization problems, simulating quantum systems, and drug discovery
• Quantum computing's impact on security and efforts to develop post-quantum encryption standards
• Competitive landscape of quantum computing and the various approaches and technologies being pursued
• Evolution of investors as the company grows and the transition to institutional investors and traditional banks
• The physical appearance and technology of Atom Computing's quantum computer
• Comparison of the power of quantum computers to traditional desktop computers and supercomputers
• Availability of quantum computing platforms and the route to market for quantum computing services
• Potential applications of quantum computing in transportation logistics, supply chain management, and healthcare, and the challenges in reaching the full potential of quantum computing

Check this out!
Rob Hayes on LinkedIn
Atom Computing website

About Rob Hayes
Rob Hays is CEO & President of Atom Computing. He has more than 20 years of technology leadership, pushing the limits of computing performance and innovation. Before joining Atom Computing, Rob was Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Lenovo’s Infrastructure Solutions Group and Vice President and General Manager at Intel where he was responsible for leading Intel’s Xeon processor roadmaps. Rob holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Georgia Tech and two U.S. patents.

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Join Dave in this interesting episode as he sat down with Christian Gani, Partner of company called Outerkind, a visionary in the world of branding and marketing. 

Christian's passion for pushing boundaries and embracing change is truly inspiring. In this episode, Christian shares his unique perspective on staying stubbornly young, how to remain relevant in a world that's evolving faster than ever before and how it's possible to stay open to new experiences even as we venture into our 50s, 60s, and beyond.

Christian highlights the concept of 'opening the aperture' to change and breaking through the misconception that 'you can't teach an old dog new tricks.' Discover practical ways to embrace transformation at any age.

As a branding expert, Christian dives into the world of marketing and advertising, discussing how marketers often miss the mark when trying to connect with the stubbornly young, and that effective branding requires a deep understanding of the stubbornly young demographic. Learn valuable insights on effective branding and staying relevant.

Christian shares his wisdom on how to keep your finger on the pulse of evolving markets and business settings. Discover strategies for evaluating and widening our perspectives to stay ahead of the curve 

Top Takeaways:

• Staying relevant to the younger generation in the business world
• Reframing oneself in the business world
• Importance of being fearless and open to new ideas
• Challenges of marketing to the younger audience
• Impact of technology on business and marketing
• Bifurcation of talent and balancing experience with fresh perspectives
• Embracing change and staying updated with current trends
• Challenges advertisers face in reaching the younger generation
• Role of historical understanding and provenance in developing new ideas
• Valuable insights into the evolving dynamics of marketing and branding

Ponder and Share:

“If you want to continue on your journey to be stubbornly young, it's that you got to be open to the new tricks.” –Christian Gani

“If we're thinking about being stubbornly young, take the age number and throw it out the window. Don't even think about it. What you are is you are trying to create a state of mind that's right for you.” –Christian Gani

“It’s (adaptability) about being open to new ideas. It's about reopening that aperture. It's about being resistant to the old way of doing business and being open to the new way of doing it.” –Christian Gani

Check these out!

Christian Gani on LinkedIn
Outerkind website

About Christian Gani

Christian plays an active and leading role in creating innovative marketing solutions that are designed to move consumers, both emotionally and physically to purchase. Over his 20 years of experience both as a client and agency leader, brands like McLaren, The Lincoln Motor Company, Ford, Mercedes-Benz smart, Progressive, adidas and Nespresso have all been positively impacted by his work. Today, Christian is focused equally on the creative and measurement aspects of all marketing programs in particular in the experiential, digital, loyalty and social spaces.

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Welcome to Episode 8 where Dave interviews Chase Garrett, Ex Red Bull marketing liaison and Motocross athlete, now Founder and CEO of Icon Source, with his platform riding the phenomenon that has taken the sporting world by storm and what this new avenue looks like for college athletes and professional sports men and women’s careers. 

Chase shares in depth information that helps break down what the courts have recently settled on and how his company helps with branding deals and brokering the idea of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals. A revolutionary way of ‘using’ athletes’ profiles to enable brand deals was made legal in mid 2021. This means brands can better collaborate with athletes and athletes now have better access to brands while developing their craft in their chosen sport at their chosen university.

Tune in as Dave asks Chase the tough questions to help inform people in their 50s, 60s and beyond to stay ahead of the game with the most recent, relevant and insightful information.

With this new circumstance we are unsure as to how this will play out in the future of sports.

Top Takeaways:

• Evolution of amateur sports and impact of sponsors paying athletes
• Name, image, and likeness (NIL) partnerships in sports
• Role of social media metrics in shaping brand partnerships
• Disruption of traditional model of athlete-brand interactions
• Varying levels of influence and credibility among athletes
• Complexities of NIL rights within university settings
• Financial aspects of NIL partnerships and wide range of deals
• Icon Source platform's ability to cater to athletes at all levels
• Strategies for brands to engage with a wide range of athletes
• Future of athlete-brand partnerships and industry growth

Ponder and Share:

“As an athlete, it's important to establish your credibility within your sphere, because that's how people are judging you and I think once you can establish your domain, then you have a level of respect and that brings credibility ." –Chase Garret

“The best way to scale is to create happy customers and that's how you really evangelize your message.” –Chase Garret

“Happy customers, you might build by helping them. Then you end up creating a mass of people who are attracted to that history, to those testimonials and all that kind of stuff. And then figure it out.” –Dave Tabor

“There's a fair bit of value you bring just connecting brands.” –Chase Garret

“A lot of brands, they're chasing that teenager market because that's where those nutrients start and that's some of the hardest consumers to get your product on.” –Chase Garret

“There's markets for a wide range of different personality types. There's definitely not one perfect way to do it other than what aligns most with you as an individual.” –Chase Garret

Check these out!

Chase Garrett on LinkedIn
Chase Garrett on Instagram
Icon Source website

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In this short but jam packed episode, Dave shares his reflection of a blog post he wrote called ‘I Have Been Ageist - Against Myself’, about why he started this podcast and more importantly reflecting on how previous guests such as Kari Cardinale (Episode 6) and Vanessa Liu (Episode 5) have shaped the notion of ageing.

Dave is an avid listener of his own episodes and shares how this has given him the gift of a new perspective when it comes to being in your 50s 60s and beyond.

An enlightening and thought provoking episode as we move into times of living longer and what this means.

Also, look out for more episodes Dave will be sharing more about from his blog, 9 Rules for Being Stubbornly Young being:

1. Embrace the new world.
2. Consume thought provoking content.
3. Enjoy the outdoors and physical activity.
4. Don’t talk about medical conditions.
5. Be open to the merit of both sides of an issue – check out episode 4!
6. Be upbeat, keep a sense of humor, and don’t complain.
7. Learn new things.
8. Try new things.
9. Accept that I’ll still make mistakes.

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This episode Dave speaks to Kari Cardinale, Senior Vice President Digital & Alumni Strategy at Modern Elder Academy.  They explore the evolving landscape of aging, inspired by the academy's founder, Chip Conley, and his journey as a "modern elder" at Airbnb. Kari delves into the academy's mission to support those in midlife, focusing on the importance of community and embracing transitions as opportunities for growth and redefinition. They reflect on the pandemic's role in accelerating change and the resulting societal shifts, such as the "great resignation."

The conversation also touches on the significance of milestone birthdays and the potential to create new, positive rituals around aging. Dave and Kari’s discussion is a testament to the power of resilience and the pursuit of purpose at any age.

A great conversation not to miss, on understanding how to try new activities during and after different chapters of life. 


Top Takeaways:

• Industry of aging and longevity
• Programs and workshops for midlife transitions
• Difference between change and transition
• Three stages of a transition
• Creating a purpose portfolio
• Embracing a growth mindset
• Impact of the pandemic on transitions
• Societal and cultural shifts
• Milestone birthdays and aging
• Value of authentic connections and exchange of experiences

Ponder and Share:

“Folks may recognize they're feeling stuck. They're feeling stuck somehow in their life that maybe they've had a routine that sort of ended now... Those are often what we would consider transitions…” –Kari Cardinale

“Daily we have changes that are happening, but a transition is something that's internal.” –Kari Cardinale

“The antidote to a midlife crisis is to look at it as a midlife chrysalis.” –Kari Cardinale


Check these out!
Kari Cardinale on LinkedIn
Kari Carinale’s website
Modern Elder Academy website
Episode 5: How to Live Young By Retiring Slow with Vanessa Liu
Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder by Chip Conley


About Kari Cardinale
Kari is a master host with a knack of creating deep connections both live and virtually, with 25 years experience as a driven social entrepreneur in creative strategy, instructional design for live or virtual events, professional hosting, facilitating and training, and private consulting to bring out the best in thought leaders. She has worked with hundreds of experts around the world.

Kari has a Masters degree in psychology, masters work in organizational leadership, and is passionate in leading the new frontier of global community engagement. Kari served as a weekly contributor to the Huffington Post and several pieces were re-published in professional periodicals. She has appeared on local TV, Dateline NBC, PBS “This Emotional Life,” and contributed to the Amazon #1 bestselling anthology, “Embracing Your Authentic Self.” 

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