"What's Next? Conversations with Boomers"

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It is Season 4! 
Barb is back and more lively than ever! 
In this episode, we explore why some boomers just won't stop working and loving it. Barb interviews her good friend, Connie Kitatake, who is a court clerk for the New York Justice Court System in Westchester County, who has continued to work well into her 60s.

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My dearest and very long time friend of 57 years, Deb Pederson, stopped by for a nice chat this week. We reminisced about our childhood and what life was like growing up in the 1960s.


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White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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It's a clip show!

This week, as Season 3 draws to a close, we reminisce on the last 3 seasons.

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White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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 Inspiring Dreams by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon

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Your Road by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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The Beginning (w Caturday) by Babasmas | https://soundcloud.com/babasmasmoosic
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 Wanderlust by Scott Buckley | www.scottbuckley.com.au
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It's another Deb Ped Special Episode!  

Our favourite podcast regular, Deb Pedersen, is back and this time she is wearing the interviewer hat. Deb interviews Barb on the value of friendship, especially in the midst of an ongoing global pandemic.

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White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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The final part of our 3-Part Series on How To Look Your Best Over 60.  We are talking fashion! With our very special guest, Professional Stylist, Lauren Walker Lee, we discuss the best way to elevate your wardrobe by honing in on staple pieces, and exploring styles in the current fashion landscape that is universally chic--no matter what age you are.

Lauren's recommendations:
Trench Coat
Crisp Tailored White Shirt
Chelsea Boots
SMYTHE (clothing brand)
Stan Smith Adidas (sneakers)
Loafers
Jenny Bird (jewelry)

Find Lauren on Instagram @laurenwalkerlee and online at http://www.laurenwalkerlee.com
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A 3-part episode about How to Look Your Absolute Best After 60.

Barb interviews her daughter-in-law, Jorey, once again, in Part 2 of the 3-Part Series on How to Look Your Absolute Best After 60; this time discussing hair styles in full detail.

Jorey's Product Recommendations:
Purology Nano Gold Anti-aging Shampoo
Kevin Murphy Plumping Leave-In Conditioner
L'Oreal Magic Root Touch-Up
Daviness OI Oil

Theme Music:
White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

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A 3-part episode about how to look your absolute best after 60.

Part 1
MAKEUP
Our very special guest, Lisa Vella, is a professional makeup artist and hair stylist, and she has come on to the pod to share her expertise on achieving your best face and skin.

Suggested products:
Vichy Laboratories
The Ordinary Squalene Cleanser
Paula's Choice AHA Gel Exfoliant
Mario Badescu Facial Mist (Rose Water + Aloe)
Burt's Bees Facial Cleanser
Biotherm Night Cream

Theme Music:
White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

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The host becomes the interviewee. In an interesting role reversal, Barb gets interviewed by her producer, Mela, about what life is like as a single woman, and how she revels in her freedom.

Theme Music:
White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
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Don’t Forget Me by Spheriá | https://soundcloud.com/spheriamusic
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In this very informative episode, Barb asks questions you might have about how to manage your money after retirement. We talked to Grant Bell, of TD Waterhouse, about investments and best practice in making the most out of your retirement plan.

Theme Music:
 White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
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Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet
Find Mela on Twitter @xo__mela

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As Canada reaches its peak with Covid positivity rates, and words like "Endemic" are starting to bubble out within conversations among Healthcare leaders worldwide, we are hopeful and excited to see restrictions being lifted. We are also hopeful and excited to start travelling again!

In this episode, Barb interviews a travel agent, Stefanie Kiely, about exciting, affordable and obscure adventures to be had in our retirement.

Check out some of these links for more details:
http://www.flightcentre.ca/
https://www.icelandair.com/flights/stopover/
https://www.urbanadventures.com/Athens-tour-markets-ruins-ancient-athens
https://www.flightcentre.ca/vacations/deals/5nights-in-reykjavik-transfers-hotel-sightseeing/144481
https://www.flightcentre.ca/cruises/deals/12-day-british-isles-royal-caribbean-jewel-of-the-seas/142911
https://www.flightcentre.ca/vacations/packages-to-varadero-from-toronto/sv/19634133
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-staycation-tax-credit
https://www.gadventures.com/trips/the-five-stans-of-the-silk-road/AYBA/

Theme Music: 
White Petals by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
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Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/

Find Barb on Instagram @barbjanet
Find Mela on Twitter @xo__mela

Find us on Instagram @convoswithboomerspod.

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