Ron Hume is well known for his jovial spirit and his giving heart - two very important aspects of his life we cover in this podcast episode.

Throughout Ron’s career, he used his time and talents to serve families at risk. Having lost his father at a tender age, he knew what it was like to feel out of control and could relate to his clients who were suffering from substance abuse, housing deficits and many other issues.

In 2015 Ron retired as CEO of 360 Youth Services in Naperville.

Around that time, he developed a keen interest in photography and decided to share his expertise by taking pictures at galas and other local events. As a former non-profit leader, he knows which photo opportunities to focus on and how to quickly snap a picture and exit the scene.

Ron is a wonderful storyteller. I know you’re going to enjoy hearing about his wondrous adventures. You will also be inspired and amazed by the way he dealt with a potentially life threatening health issue.

Find Ron Hume on Facebook or follow him on Instagram. 

If you're looking for a midlife mentor, visit my website www.tamaraortegel.com. To learn about Juice Plus+, click on this link Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden. To share your story or become a sponsor of the podcast, please reach out via email at [email protected].

Are you dreaming of splitting your time between two or more locations?  

Twenty+ years ago, Pat visited her best friend in Florida and fell in love with the climate. She traveled to the sunshine state several times throughout the year and eventually decided to get her own place. Having suffered with arthritic pain, the warmer weather was just the reprieve she needed during the winter season. Over time, she found she really enjoyed late fall and early spring. Today she spends half her time at her condo on the beach. 

What's special about her story is that Pat ventured out on her own before it became trendy. Her husband of 55 years still enjoys living and working full-time in Chicago, so they have given each other the freedom to satisfy their own wants and needs, while maintaining a loving and resilient bond. Pat loves summers in Chicago and rather seamlessly re-establishes herself each spring. And, of course her husband and family come to visit her in Florida throughout her stay.  

To learn more about this growing trend, read this article Living Apart Together. 

As Pat mentioned in our podcast, she is guided by her faith and loves the following bible verses: Psalm 119:89-90 God’s faithfulness endures to all generations.  Psalm 50:1 “The mighty One, God, Yahweh speaks and calls the earth from sunrise to sunset”  Acts 20:35 …”It is better to give than to receive.”   

If you're looking for a midlife mentor, visit my website www.tamaraortegel.com. To learn about Juice Plus+, click on this link Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden. To share your story or become a sponsor of the podcast, please reach out via email at [email protected].

Kim Byrne is a family photographer in the Chicagoland area. My family has done several photo shoots with her and truly enjoyed the experience and the beautiful photos.

In this episode Kim and I talk not only about her transition from corporate professional to small business owner, but about how much she loves being a grandmother. We connect on a deeper level about love and loss and how her family has used their experiences for good.

To connect with Kim, please visit her website KimberleeB Photography. To learn about Kim's family foundation, please go to the Beckam North Foundation.

To connect with me, visit my website www.tamaraortegel.com. To learn about Juice Plus+, click on the links Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden. If you'd like to share your story or become a sponsor of the podcast, please reach out via email at tamara.ortegel.com.

It's really important, as we age, to make sure we are getting enough protein. I love the taste and texture of the Juice Plus+ Complete Shake, as well as, the array of ingredients it includes. Listen to this short infomercial to learn more. 

If you're looking for a midlife mentor, visit my website www.tamaraortegel.com. To learn about Juice Plus+, click on this link Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden. To share your story or become a sponsor of the podcast, please reach out via email at [email protected].

Carol Dockum's Beautiful Faces Going Places - Women Success Network is more than just a business directory, it's a visibility, education and connection platform for speakers, trainers, coaches, etc. to showcase their expertise. They offer in-person events such as  lunch and learns, empower hours, summits, virtual business weeks, webinars and so much more. 

Beautiful Faces Going Places is affordable, convenient and enriching.  Who knew that going virtual would help business owners connect more authentically than in-person, but that has been my experience with this group and I’m thrilled to invite you to join us by clicking here. You can also join the facebook group by clicking here. 

I have one testimonial I'm thrilled to share. I recently needed a graphic designer to create my podcast cover art. Carol connected me to one of her members and within a couple of hours I had a beautiful end product. If you're in the market for a graphic designer or virtual assistant, please reach out to Rhonda Holscher. She's amazing!

One of Carol's favorites quotes (and mine) by Maya Angelou is, "at the end of the day people won't remember what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel." Carol and her success team truly know how to make you feel welcome and empowered. 

For those of you who are in the discovery phase of your business and open to support, please sign up for my friend, Helene Stelian's FREE Masterclass on Finding Your Purpose. This LIVE training program is for women over 40 who are seeking clarity and direction in their second half. It will be held on Saturday, September 18th via zoom. Listen to our short infomercial at the end of this episode and then sign up for the LIVE training by clicking here.

If you'd like to connect with me, please click on the links below. I would be honored to mentor you, welcome you as a sponsor or share your story on my podcast. Thank you so much for being part of the Thriving In Midlife community!

Email me [email protected]

Visit my website www.tamaraortegel.com.

Learn about Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden

Find me on LinkedIn Tamara Ortegel

Follow me on instagram @tamaraortegel

Donate to this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tamara-ortegel/support

If you are like most people, your goal in life is to be happy.  And contrary to what some believe, money is NOT the key to happiness.

So what is?  Research shows that one of the biggest factors to increase happiness is living a life of purpose. What does that mean?

What if you could…

That’s how you feel when you know your life’s purpose. And research shows having a clear sense of purpose helps us live longer, healthier, more fulfilled lives.

That’s why I was excited to hear my friend and colleague, Midlife Empowerment Coach Hélène Stelian, is sharing her tested and proven Purpose Formula in her brand-new training

Proven Purpose Formula:

Save my seat! 

In this masterclass, you’ll discover…

Hélène is offering this masterclass live only on Saturday September 18, 2-3:30pm US Central time.

Don’t miss out! Sign up for Proven Purpose Formula: A Masterclass for Women 40+ Seeking Clarity and Direction in the Second Half.

Save my seat!  

Knowing your purpose is the first step toward creating a life of joy and fulfillment. You have a choice. You can keep living by default, or you can take a bold step into a life of purpose.

I hope you’ll let Hélène show you how!

Xo,

Tamara

P.S. If you have friends you think might benefit from this training, feel free to share this link with them.

I believe there are no coincidences and that God puts people in our lives for a reason. Nancy appeared in my season of downsizing & empty nesting to help me gain clarity and confidence to pursue my passions. She is just a little ahead of me on this journey and has already given me insights and faith that this stage of life can be everything I've imagined. We are kindred spirits -- seeking knowledge, experience and connection. You will be dazzled by her stories and her commitment to lifelong learning. If you are feeling wanderlust - you are not alone. 

Take a look at the following links to learn about places you can go for spiritual enlightenment. 

     THE WELL SPIRITUALITY CENTER 

     CHRIST IN THE WILDERNESS      

     ALTAR COMMUNITY   

     SPRING BIRD RETREAT   

     [email protected]

Enjoy these book recommendations from Nancy:

     ARTIST'S WAY --  JULIA CAMERON

     IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO BEGIN AGAIN -- JULIA CAMERON

     LIFE REIMAGINED -- RICHARD LEIDER/ALAN WEBBER

     CONSCIOUS LIVING CONSCIOUS  AGING -- RON PEVNEY

     THE LITTLE BOOK OF HYGGE -- MEIK WIKING

Be inspired. "It is only by following your deepest instinct that you can lead a rich life and if you let your fear of consequence prevent you from following your deepest instinct, then your life will be safe, expedient and thin."  -- Katherine Hathaway

Consider this prayer for abundance in 2021: "May your coming year be filled with magic and dreams and good madness. I hope you read some fine books and kiss someone who thinks you're wonderful. And, don't forget to make some art - write, draw or build or sing or live as only you can. And, I hope somewhere in your next year, you surprise yourself."  - Neil Caiman 

If you believe in divine timing, you will love this special offer. My friend and colleague, Helene Stelian, if offering a FREE masterclass on September 18th for anyone who's ready to create a life of joy and fulfillment in the second half. Her program is called, a Proven Purpose Formula: A Masterclass for Women 40+ Seeking Clarity and Direction in the Second Half. To sign up for this LIVE training, click here.

If you'd like to connect with me, please click on the links below. I would be honored to mentor you, welcome you as a sponsorship or share your story on my podcast. Thank you so much for being part of the Thriving In Midlife community!

Email me [email protected]

Visit my website www.tamaraortegel.com.

Learn about Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden

Find me on LinkedIn Tamara Ortegel

Follow me on instagram @tamaraortegel

Donate to this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tamara-ortegel/support

Many moons ago, Thomas Edison said, "the doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and the cause and prevention of disease." More and more I see glimpses of this and it is gives me hope for a better future. I believe in complimentary medicine where we can combine the best of treatments for health and wellbeing. Whether you have optimal health or are struggling right now, every time you eat or drink, you have the opportunity to feed disease or fight it.

I take and share a product called Juice Plus+ because it offers me 30 different fruits, veggies and berries in a capsule or a gummy. I eat a lot of plants already, but cannot eat 9-13 servings in that variety on a consistent basis. Juice Plus+ helps to bridge the gap. I also love growing some of my own plants via the Tower Garden. It's aeroponic and super easy to grow leafy greens, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and so much more right on my balcony. This year for the first time, I'll bring my tower inside and grow my garden with lights. 

Listen to Jan and I chat about the benefits of eating lots of plants and some of the studies Juice Plus+ has published on brain health and the immune system. Click on the link for summaries of the 40+ clinical research studies they've done so far. I absolutely love that this product -- it's real food and gets right into the cells of my body to help me stay healthy. 

Learn more about the Tower Garden by watching these youtube videos of Jan and me. 

Tower Garden Part 1

Tower Garden Part 2

Tower Garden Part 3

Connect with Me:

Email me [email protected]

Visit my website www.tamaraortegel.com

Learn about Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden

Find me on LinkedIn Tamara Ortegel

Follow me on instagram @tamaraortegel

Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tamara-ortegel/support

Become a sponsor: https://py.pl/119pVT

If you have kids with special needs of any sort, this episode is for you. Liza shares her experience raising two kids with serious health challenges and ways her family is addressing the physical, mental and emotional issues with each one. This is the kind of information and support you can only get from a parent in the trenches. Subscribe to her podcast Very Happy Stories for more of this kind of truth telling. 

Connect with Resources

Visit Liza's Website  Very Happy Stories Podcast

Follow Liza on Instagram Very Happy Stories Podcast

Connect with Me:

Visit my website www.tamaraortegel.com.

Learn about Juice Plus+ & Tower Garden

Find me on LinkedIn Tamara Ortegel

Follow me on Instagram @tamaraortegel

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