Send us a Text Message.Kyeni Matee (Rechel Bryant Nganga) was traumatized by years of sexual abuse which started in her childhood, at the hands of a relative Later she married her rapist. He was her first husband.Statistics find that 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 20 boys is a victim of child sexual abuse. Experts say those numbers are much higher, but the prevalence is hard to determine because it’s not often reported. The most vulnerable are between the ages of 7 and 13.In this week's Ag...
Send us a Text Message.Is it time for you to step outside your comfort zone, and perhaps finally share your story? And in the form of a book? That's what new ageless author, Melanie Dragan did! Today, we launch a new segment called, "The Ageless Authors Book Series," which features women who became published authors at age 50+. It begins with Melanie and her book, Amazon best-seller "The Dragon Wagon Diaries," which documents her cross-country journey in an RV that she and her hus...
Send us a Text Message."Loneliness expresses the pain of being alone and solitude expresses the glory of being alone." - Paul TillichYes, there is a distinct difference. But unfortunately, loneliness is what's gripping this country right now. And as we know, loneliness can lead to all types of health issues, especially as we age, Ladies. Finding your community, and your people, and engaging with them takes on uber importance.There are a multitude of ways to connect - in-person, via the phone,...
Send us a Text Message.In Part 2 of Ageless Podcasters from Podfest Expo 2024, in Orlando, FL, you'll meet some phenomenal business owners, plus amazing Ageless Glamour Girls "Rising." Please follow them and subscribe to their podcasts and the Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast! Thanks for the love, Luvvies! GUESTS:Joanne “Jo” Weiland | LinktoExpert Podcast Joanne Weiland is the Chief Connections Officer at LinktoEXPERT. "I created LinktoEXPERT to make Innovation Easy. Only 5% of people impl...
Send us a Text Message.PODCASTS HOSTS GALORE! Oh, my! A few months back, I attended Podfest Expo 2024, in Orlando. An excellent move – and for various reasons! (Thanks, Buzzsprout!) In addition to inhaling everything I wanted or needed to know about the podcast industry, I also met some wonderful Ageless Glamour Girls who host podcasts. I couldn't help but interview them about their shows, and I also asked some of them about their experience on this ageless-aging journey. They are...
Send us a Text Message.Ageless Chatfest Alert! We recently held the third and final live/virtual event in which we introduced the last group of co-authors of our anthology - "Ageless Glamour Girls: Reflections on Aging." It was called “A Virtual Brunch & Bubble with the AGG Co-Authors." Many of the other co-authors joined us. 'So much fun! And now you can learn even more about these AMAZING featured co-authors, who also read from their chapters. This will most definitely inspire you. &nbs...
Send us a Text Message.One of my fondest memories of my childhood was watching the movie, Cinderella. I adored her gown and couldn’t wait to someday wear my own. Like many young women, I wore my first fancy dress to my high school prom. I was lucky because my mother, who was a seamstress, made my beautiful dress. This is prom season, and young women everywhere are choosing dresses and other outfits to strut on their special night. Thanks to a savvy and kind woman, a retired investment ba...
Send us a Text Message.As the phrase goes, "You're not tool old, and it's never too late." What's in your "tool box" that could help propel you to your second or third act? Many of us are rediscovering our talents and/or working well into the "traditional" retirement age, and we're doing it with vigor and purpose. Some of the co-authors of the Amazon best selling anthology, "Ageless Glamour Girls: Reflections on Aging," are among that group . You may have "met" them in...
Send us a Text Message.Its symptoms are like those of a heart attack. We’re talking about the vulnerable heart, on this week's Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast. February is National Heart Month, and we're revisiting a popular and very important episode: “Broken Heart Syndrome.” It first aired in March of 2022 - our debut season. Broken Heart Syndrome can happen when you experience sudden acute stress. And get this - a study published last year, suggests cases of the condition are inc...
Send us a Text Message.Loneliness is a public health epidemic. That said, Ladies, as we get older, it becomes even more crucial to stay connected with others. Study upon study shows the benefits of engaging with others - which can boost our mental and physical beings, and the perils - if doing without. There are a multitude of ways to connect - in-person, via the phone, social media, community groups and activities, and more - including connecting via mail. And please don't forget...
Send us a Text Message.So… you’ve finally come into the light of self-discovery and fulfillment. Congratulations! And, you decided that the first thing you want to accomplish is to become an author. Excellent decision! It’s not too late! In this episode, we chat with Publisher Germaine Miller-Summers, founder and CEO of HOV, LLC. In this episode of the AGG podcast, Germaine shares nuggets on how and where to begin your writing journey and offers tips to published authors. She als...
Send us a Text Message.'Tis the season … for holiday scams! Welcome to the launch of Season 3 of the Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast!Scammers are going after senior citizens with a vengeance! Officials say holiday fraud is skyrocketing for older adults - scammers reaching out and touching them through the mail, phone, online, and beyond! And it's not just the holidays, thugs are busy, year-round. But we're dropping nuggets that can help you protect yourself and your loved ones. Our guest ...
Send us a Text Message.It’s time for our #agelesschatfest, where women share their thoughts on navigating this fascinating journey! Our guests, my former colleagues at various companies, cover everything from revealing one’s age to ageism, plastic surgery, loneliness, careers, and of course finding one’s joy. They keep it real and are so darn inspirational. And BTW, Karen Herlands and Pat St, Claire happen to be co-authors in my soon-to-be-released anthology: "Ageless Glamou...
Send us a Text Message.Who doesn’t enjoy hearing from a panel of talkative Ageless Glamour Girls? This is the first Wednesday of the month, which means there’s yet another episode of: “Ageless Glamour Girls: Reflections on Aging.” Welcome to the “Ageless Chat-Fest!” Staying on point, as we continue our hiatus we bring you yet another great podcast from our Season 2 files. Today’s panel features Lisa Bedian, a public relations and communications specialist, and Charlene ...
Send us a Text Message.It’s the unimaginable. You’re living your best life with your lifelong sweetheart - your husband, whom you also get to call your best friend, when tragedy strikes. How do you grieve? How do you move on? And what does your future look like without him? Is a new love part of that scenario? And how does one navigate that scenario in today’s digital world? As we continue our hiatus, we bring you yet another great podcast from our archives - this time from Season 2. On this ...
Send us a Text Message.We grew up as Sun-Worshippers, and still enjoy the light, today. But today’s sun and heat are on another level, a more harsh and dangerous level. If you’re not already doing so, you MUST protect yourself from the sun’s harsh rays, and reduce premature skin aging. And it’s not too late to start.We’re talking skin protection on the Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast today, with our esteemed guest - Dr. Nkem Ugonabo, M.D., M.P.H., a board-certified dermatologist with adva...
Send us a Text Message.We get it – menopause can sometimes cramp our bedroom style. But we have some information to share that may help you get your groove back. For today’s show, we decided to revisit a popular podcast from last year, our debut season. We’re talking painful sex and the lack of desire in menopause. Our guest is Dr. Stephanie S. Faubion, Medical Director of The Menopause Society, formerly The North American Menopause Society.Dr. Faubion is also the Director of Mayo Clinic’s Ce...
Send us a Text Message. It’s time for our #agelesschatfest! YES! I love hearing women of a certain age – AKA - Ageless Glamours Girls share their thoughts on navigating this fascinating journey! And I just love these three women, who just happen to be my former colleagues, who meet for the first time on the show. Today we cover pretty much everything … from revealing one’s age to ageism, plastic surgery, loneliness, careers, and of course finding one’s joy. They keep it real and are so d...
Send us a Text Message.It happens to the most vulnerable among us – we’re talking elder abuse, which unfortunately, is on the rise - rates worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic and our aging population. Abuse can occur in facilities and at home. It does not discriminate. What is elder abuse? What are the signs, and why is it happening? And you might be surprised to learn who’s abusing older people the most. We should all be concerned. June is National Elder Abuse Awareness Month. But it’s a ...
Send us a Text Message.One might call this a Podcast Detour. Instead of our usual discussion aimed at helping women 50+ navigate this beautiful, inspirational, but sometimes challenging journey, we turn to men for enlightenment, with a keen eye on Fatherhood. We went into our archives for this show. This episode first aired last year, on Father’s Day, and it most definitely bears repeating. Fatherhood, which involves nurturing, guiding, and providing for the well-being of one's off...