Thriving After 40

Suzy talks about her path from a leading corporate role to working for herself in a writing career, how to get ahead in the corporate world, the importance of knowing your why and how to get unstuck in life. 

Suzy Vadori is a former COO/Vice President of Operations and Marketing who started writing by night. Eventually her debut Fantasy Novel, The Fountain, became a finalist for an Aurora Award and Suzy decided to take a leap into all things writing. Once she made the jump, Suzy continued to write, becoming a bestselling author of the Fountain Series and she found she had a knack for helping other writers follow their dreams. Suzy has since become an Editor, Public Speaker and an Author Accelerator Advanced Certified Book Coach helping countless writers take their writing to the next level. 

https://suzyvadori.com/

Inspired Writing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/455537645516991

Larry talks about learning to live life his own way, experiencing homelessness and what he learned from working with Clint Eastwood, sometimes you need to stand up for yourself.

Larry Hankin is an American character actor, performer, director, comedian and producer. Larry’s face has been showing up in well known movies and TV series since 1969. He has worked in more than 100 films. Larry is known for his major film roles as Charley Butts in Escape from Alcatraz (1979), Ace in Running Scared (1986), and Carl Alphonse in Billy Madison (1995). He has also appeared in everything from Planes Trains & Automobiles Home Alone, Friends, Breaking Bad, Pretty Woman, Seinfeld, the movie Annie and so much more. Larry also does work with comedy improvisation groups. 

https://thereallarryhankin.com/

https://www.patreon.com/LarryHankin

Small sampling of Larry’s work: 

Seinfeld

Step by Step

Mad About You

The Last Hand

Joan of Arcadia

ER

Malcolm in the Middle

Monk

Married… with children

It’s Pat: The Movie

The George Carlin Show

Star Trek

Home Alone

Pretty Woman

Billy Madison

Lois & Clark: The New Adventures

Days of Our Lives

The Naked Truth

Courthouse

Ellen

Matlock

Home Improvement

Friends

Party of Five

The Jerk

The Independent

Martial Law

Walker, Texas Ranger

My Name is Earl

Wanted

Nebraska

Reach for Me

The Alphabet Killer

CSI

Buzzkill

Dwelling

Vegas

The Homeless Detective

Adam Ruins Everything

Baskets

She’s having a baby

ALF

Family Ties

Laverne & Shirley

Tales from the Crypt

So many many many more…..

What’s the best way to go through life to bring you happiness? Bruce shares his method for living a happy life, opens up about his experience with domestic violence and shares what he has learned from being a Medium.

Bruce Olav Solheim is a distinguished Professor of History at Citrus College. A US Army veteran, author, playwright, veteran advocate and medium. Bruce has published eight books and has written ten plays, two of which have been produced. His most recent book is Timeless Deja Vu: A Paranormal Personal History. Bruce has had continued paranormal experiences throughout his life, developing advanced mediumship capabilities. He also studies quantum theory and has developed a model that may help explain our quantum reality, ghosts, reincarnation, alien contact, and more. Bruce is an associate member of the Parapsychological Association, hosts his own radio show, Timeless Esoterica which covers the hidden history of the paranormal and he will part of Demi Lovato’s new show, Unidentified, which will be on NBC Peacock. 

https://www.bruceolavsolheim.com

Alan talks about how he created connection for thousands during the pandemic, what it’s like dealing with unemployment during economic downturns and shares his family story that leaves you marveling at what an impact one person can make. 

Alan Locher is a senior public relations executive specializing in the TV, film and tourism industries. He has worked with the likes of Disney, Proctor & Gamble and On Location Tours and has worked on PR campaigns for over 200 motion pictures. When the pandemic hit and wiped out the tourism industry for a year, Alan launched, The Locher Room, an interview series talking to TV’s familiar faces that aims to bring smiles to TV fans around the country. He has since hosted almost 170 shows and has interviewed over 500 guests since launch. He also created a sub-series called Conversations with Alan, that tackles the rise of hate, racism and anti-semitism we are seeing in our country. 

Alan Locher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aglocher/

The Locher Room: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNPcdsYALLUzTH1Hf8EoPwQ

@thelocherroom

Tricia talks about the importance of taking care of our bodies, how to get past that thing that holds you back and gives insight on how to find the right perspective and reach your goals. 

Tricia Silverman has been a fitness and nutrition enthusiast since she was a child. She is a registered and licensed dietician, certified wellness coach, fitness instructor, speaker, and author. She runs her own business. Trisha Silverman Wellness and Nutrition, a wellness consulting firm, specializing in high energy, fun and informative wellness programs.

Trisha is also an instructor and faculty lead at the Applied Nutrition Master’s Program at Northeastern University.

www.triciasilverman.com

Print book available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Dividends-Investments-Nutrition-Movement-ebook/dp/B07ZQMYSJ9

Mark shares insights from his experiences in the publishing world, going through struggles such as divorce and the lessons that have benefited him the most through life.  

Mark is the owner of Stark Publishing, a writer, an editor, professional speaker and self proclaimed book nerd with a passion for craft beer. With more than 25 years experience in publishing and bookselling, Mark is an industry expert having spent time as the Director of Self Publishing and Author Release with Kobo, as President of the Canadian Booksellers Association, Board Member of BookNet Canada and Director of Business Development for Draft2Digital among others. Mark has is also a professional speaker and has authored over 25 books himself. 

www.markleslie.ca

Michael Stein talks about his journey in Hollywood, the importance of hustle and the main points of awareness that have led to his success.  

Michael is an entrepreneur, actor, comedian, film maker and a force for good. He is the founder and CEO of Abadak, a multi million dollar tarp company doing good works by donating thousands of tarps to the homeless, In addition, Michael has starred in the “Dirk Diggler Story” as well as producing and directing documentaries, award winning short films and the movie ‘Love Hollywood Style’. Michael also performs stand up comedy and is the Podcast Host of Long Shot Leaders. All his ventures have an emphasis on environmental well being and charitable causes.

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https://longshotleaders.com/

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0825574/

Teresa talks openly about having to find a new career in her 40’s, letting go of work that didn’t serve her in her 50’s and how she found her true calling and current fulfillment. 

Teresa Abram is the owner of “handwriting p.i.” a full service handwriting analysis business and she is the creator and host of the podcast “A Most Unusual T Party” which uses the letter T to unlock pieces of a person’s story. As a graphologist, she decodes the graphic movement we create when we put pen to paper, and can delve deep into someone’s mind and personality. Consider her a personality investigator who can spot the red flags of a dangerous personality, see what is holding someone back and identify their strengths. Using the principles of biofeedback therapy, she can also provide people with easy, practical changes to their writing that can lead to positive changes in their lives.  

Teresa is a member of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation. 

She finds fulfillment in raising awareness of the powerful tool of handwriting analysis both as aid for understanding and transformation as well as spotting someone’s red flags. 

Connect with her at www.handwritingpi.ca, on Instagram @handwriting_pi, or via email at [email protected].

Veronica talks about overcoming stage 4 ‘incurable’ cancer, the importance of your thoughts and beliefs and the huge impact our words have on our world. 

Veronica Villanueva, discovered her "why" after being diagnosed with incurable stage IV lung cancer and given six months to live in 2016. Veronica rejected her diagnosis and dove into educating herself on traditional and alternative treatments. A certified health coach and Cordon Bleu-trained chef, Veronica cured her cancer by developing her own treatment plan and at the same time starting her own Cannabis/CBD product line, Alive-Well-Thrive. The line consists of CBD and Cannabis infused foods, balms, and oils to help others who want to lead happier and healthier lives. 

Veronica is also an author, having written, The Grace of Cancer, in which she details her wellness journey, as well as what her entrepreneurial journey has been like as one of the only female CBD producers in the US. 

http://veronicavillanueva.com/

https://alivewellthrive.com/

DC talks about what he learned from recording “Whoomp!” (There It Is), the importance of learning how to learn and offers life wisdom on how to find your own success. 

DC Glenn is half of the 90’s hip hop duo, Tag Team, which made the song “Whoomp!” (There It Is), one of the most commercially successful singles of all times and a song any 90’s kid can begin singing immediately. In addition to being well versed in SEO, PR, Marketing, Social Media, Fashion Photography and Motivational Speaking, DC is also an expert in the music industry and an actor and voice artist with the People Store Agency in Atlanta. You may have seen him recently in the Geico commercial, “Scoop, there it is”. 

https://www.tagteambackagain.com/

@dcglennatl

@tagteamwhoomp