Today we have a very special 2 part visit with Delores Simmons, another 50+ year old, who is building a new experience through the vehicle of fitness. Delores has been a practicing attorney for 22 years, during which time she practiced for two years at what was then the largest law firm in Alabama. An honors graduate of Georgetown Law School, Delores spent the bulk of her legal career working as a Law Clerk for Federal judges. Sensing a need to explore other facets of herself, Delores, who also worked as a Flight Attendant for USAir on the weekends while in law school, took off two years to work in residential real estate sales as an agent.   — another encore experience that allowed Delores to examine new opportunities. In the midst of this, Delores obtained her Group Fitness and Pilates Certifications In 2005. Since that time, she has added other fitness and wellness formats to her repertoire, including Bodypump, Barre Above, Spinning and Yoga. She uses her training and experience to provide individual and group training through her company Power & Poise Fitness and Wellness.  She helps her clients focus on progress, power and poise rather than striving for perfection. In this episode, Delores outlines why it is important for women age 50+ to have some type of consistent exercise program. She provides concrete suggestions on what women in this age cohort can do to keep their muscles supple, their mental clarity sharp and their well being intact. She also provides some  nutrition pointers. The icing on the cake — Delores addresses specific things that African American women can do to enhance their physical stamina. WHAT IS CRITICAL TO DELORES Part of prioritizing a regular out for busy people is planning. Delores recommends mapping out a Wellness Schedule for the upcoming week on every Sunday. This makes physical activity a non-negotiable! WHY? 1. This way it can only be moved or missed if something occurs that is far more important than your workout (like a sick child or partner); 2. Even when you feel tired or not really into it, go anyway. Just show up!  You won’t regret it. Lastly, find an accountability partner like a trainer or friend. Real talk, ladies, for those age 50+

Today we have a very special 2 part visit with Delores Simmons, another 50+ year old, who is building a new experience through the vehicle of fitness. Delores has been a practicing attorney for 22 years, during which time she practiced for two years at what was then the largest law firm in Alabama. An honors graduate of Georgetown Law School, Delores spent the bulk of her legal career working as a Law Clerk for Federal judges. Sensing a need to explore other facets of herself, Delores, who also worked as a Flight Attendant for USAir on the weekends while in law school, took off two years to work in residential real estate sales as an agent.   — another encore experience that allowed Delores to examine new opportunities. In the midst of this, Delores obtained her Group Fitness and Pilates Certifications In 2005. Since that time, she has added other fitness and wellness formats to her repertoire, including Bodypump, Barre Above, Spinning and Yoga. She uses her training and experience to provide individual and group training through her company Power & Poise Fitness and Wellness.  She helps her clients focus on progress, power and poise rather than striving for perfection. In this episode, Delores outlines why it is important for women age 50+ to have some type of consistent exercise program. She provides concrete suggestions on what women in this age cohort can do to keep their muscles supple, their mental clarity sharp and their well being intact. She also provides some  nutrition pointers. The icing on the cake — Delores addresses specific things that African American women can do to enhance their physical stamina. WHAT IS CRITICAL TO DELORES Part of prioritizing a regular out for busy people is planning. Delores recommends mapping out a Wellness Schedule for the upcoming week on every Sunday. This makes physical activity a non-negotiable! WHY? 1. This way it can only be moved or missed if something occurs that is far more important than your workout (like a sick child or partner); 2. Even when you feel tired or not really into it, go anyway. Just show up!  You won’t regret it. Lastly, find an accountability partner like a trainer or friend. Real talk, ladies, for those age 50+

Today’s This...I...Do...For...Me: Over 50, Black and Fabulous is Carolyn Davenport Moncel, who shares with us what it has been like living as an Expatriate in Geneva, Switzerland. She believes it is never too late for a 50+ year old to live and create a life abroad. She speaks extensively about how she has lived her dreams in both France and Switzerland, and she dispels several myths about how African Americans are received abroad. A virtual media and web consultant by day and author by night, Carolyn moved to Paris from Chicago, her hometown in 2001. In Paris, she started the very first English-Speaking Virtual Assistance firm.  Known for her online articles and media relations, Moncel owns MotionTemps, a digital project and web content management firm with offices in Chicago, Paris and Geneva. She currently splits her time between digital marketing development at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy and MotionTemps. She has written a book of fiction entitled “Encounters in Paris” and two collections of short stories entitled “5 ReDons to Leave a Lover” and Railway Confessions.” “I started writing because I realized that it’s very difficult for me not to tell a story. I come from a family of story tellers, so I’ve heard some sort of tale all of my life.” Carolyn’s latest and exciting venture is as Souperlicious-In-Chief at Simply Souperlicious!  “As a busy single mom of two children (one teen and one new adult), finding time to put healthy and fast meals on the table hadn’t always been easy”, states Carolyn. In the “Simply Souperlicious Story,” Carolyn talks about how she wanted to make changes in her diet and lifestyle for her and her family.  Carolyn has identified five areas of change that are needed to create a new lifestyle. 1)     Learning how to,prepare soup of all types — the education continues; 2)    Setting aside time for food prep, cooking and storage of two soups per week; 3)    Learning how to prepare meals using only local fruits and vegetables in season; 4)    Challenging herself to try new fruits and vegetables that she would never ordinarily eat; 5)    Integrating one soup meal into the family’s diet at least three times per week The result according to Carolyn has been cleaner eating, and as a result, she lost 40 pounds in six months. She and her family are eating better, and she firmly believes that everyone can make great soup!

Welcome to This...I...Do...For...Me:  Women Over 50, Black and Fabulous!

This podcast introduces you to phenomenal  Black women who are clearly changing the narrative of what it means to age vibrantly.  You will hear from women age 50+ who are not sitting in rocking chairs waiting to die or sitting around waiting for anything for that matter. They are going after what they want, and they are sharing that wisdom so that you are reminded that you, too can go out and make an impact this world. 

They don’t mind getting older, but they want to look and feel good doing it!  Join me, Robin Tillotson in this first season of episodes as we delve into these enlightening and inspiring conversations!