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Be Joyful: a podcast for women in their 50’s or 60’s looking for inspiration on how to start a new chapter of their lives such as retirement, or looking to course correct their lives onto a happier, more fulfilling trajectory. Each month, Jean Cameron Hill introduces women who have reinvented themselves, or triumphed over challenges, and are now living their best lives! Jean hopes her listeners will gain valuable knowledge from the amazing women featured in this podcast.
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Andrea's Childhood and Academic Journey Andrea shared her idyllic childhood growing up with her twin brother in a neighborhood with many children, where she experienced love and freedom. She discussed her connection with her twin who she felt a deep emotional bond with but no longer shares that connection due to living in different states. Andrea studied mathematics at the University of Southern Colorado, where she attempted to pursue a minor in art but was discouraged by her advisor. She exp...
Global Experiences for Real Estate Success Darlene Streit, a top real estate broker with over $2.2 billion in career sales, discussed her background growing up in Toronto, Canada, and her extensive international experiences, including studying in Switzerland, Southeast Asia, London, New York, and Rome. She credits her diverse global experiences and education in economics and psychology for helping her understand different cultures and client needs in real estate. Jean and Darlene agreed that ...
Vanda's Journey to Coaching Vanda shares her background, including growing up in Colorado, becoming a CPA, transitioning from public accounting to consulting, and eventually finding her passion in mentoring and coaching. Vanda shared her experience growing up in a resort community in Colorado, where she spent her childhood skiing and participating in sports. She discussed how this lifestyle shaped her independence and strength, and how sports played a crucial role in her development. Vanda's ...
Key takeaways Catherine Kondo Arkin successfully transitioned from working in film production to owning Upper Village Blooms flower shop in Croton on HudsonShe comes from a multicultural background (Japanese father, Mexican mother) which influences her design aestheticThe flower shop focuses on serving the local community while maintaining a global design perspectiveCatherine emphasizes creating unique arrangements without using traditional fillersThe business prioritizes retail operations ov...
Overcoming Cultural and Familial Challenges Kateh shared her challenging childhood growing up as one of six sisters and two brothers in a culture that undervalued girls, facing both societal and familial pressure. Despite this, her parents, who were self-taught teachers, supported her education and encouraged her to excel, even when others discouraged them. Kateh's parents managed to provide for their children through teaching and farming, and while some of her sisters pursued higher educatio...
Debby Collings has experienced many ups and downs in her life from broken relationships to cancer to career changes; but, she has always managed to find her joy. Whenever she is feeling troubled or just bored, photography has been her outlet, She calls it shutter therapy, and I can attest to her incredible bird photos. Debbie jokes that she must have been a gypsy is a past life, which might explain why she has always had the urge to move around so much. She’s recently moved back to her hometo...
For her next podcast, Jean decided to interview her husband Duncan Hill, and how they have navigated marriage, travel, communication, God and Africa. Duncan spent 17 years rescuing children in Uganda. It was after he heard from God that this became his mission. So with his own $$ and lots of donations and a lot of faith, that’s what he did. They recently traveled back after a 7 year hiatus to reunite with his kids. What a blessing and adventure. Jean is so proud of the work he’s done and cont...
Channa Beth Butcher wrote her PHD dissertation on UNLEARNING THE COLONIAL NARRATIVE OF THE AFRICAN GIRL THROUGH HER STORIES OF THE LIFE EXPERIENCES OF ONE KENYAN GIRL. Channa Beth achieved this feat at the age of 77. She is an inspiration and a reminder that it’s never too late to achieve the unimaginable. This past spring she founded E3 Kenya which stands for Encourage, Engage, Empower. The non-profit's goal is to teach women how to be self-sustaining. In this podcast you’ll learn about her ...
Ryan has been a personal trainer for over 12 years. He is a certified functional aging specialist with a bachelors degree in Health & Exercise Science. Ryan has completed over 14,000 personal training sessions in his career and works with people of all ages & fitness levels with a focus on women over 50. He has transitioned from a local “in-person” personal trainer to an online trainer with clients in New York, New Mexico, Montana, Georgia, Connecticut, New Jersey, & e...
Christa Ross is a trailblazer in real estate coaching and hosts the podcast "The Uplift" offering simple thoughts for complex times. She is a masterful thinker, writer and marketer. Christa's most significant achievements and recognition have come after 50. Her journey serves as a powerful testament to the idea that life's most remarkable chapters are often still to come. Notes from podcast: If I could go back and hug Christa Ross and tell her everything will be ok, I would.Product of a...
Francesca has been creating jewelry for over 30 years and creating ‘stuff’ since she was 16. Previously a clothing designer, she has always collected interesting stones and pearls and has a particular love of turquoise, as those who wear her jewelry will attest. Her work is characterized by a sense of adventure and exploration and inspired by nature, love and people. This comes from her love of imagining the lives of those who wear her work. As an artist her biggest challenge is finding the c...
Alex Mangini is OBSESSED. She’s a social media consultant who manages a dental practice full-time. She just turned 60 and looks 40! Learn how Alex developed a lucrative side biz while working full time in a different field and how she’s maintained her youthful appearance. Alex is a twin. Her brother always excelled at everything while she believed she felt short. Majored in communications/journalism. Developed a passion for medicine and cures after her second son was bo...
Michelle Kowalski is a NY state certified nutritionist and registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience in the field. Michelle will teach you how to eat just right so you can fit into your favorite jeans again without going on a fad diet. Michelle’s aunt and uncle who lived into their 90s, ate well, walked every day, no medications served as her role models. Saw you had the ability to heal yourself. In her teens, Michelle was overweight and went on fad diets. Borderline anorexic...
Clelia Somers-Theodorides was born in South Africa to Greek parents. She grew up in a large Greek community and enjoyed many cultural traditions. She lives in Luxembourg with her Swiss-British husband Gilles and son Constantine. She is an interior designer (who speaks 6 languages!) with a flare for house restoration. Learn how Clelia developed a nose for business and real estate and leveraged her multi-cultural background to create wealth. Clelia’s early years : Grew up w rich culture a...
Jan’s foolproof lessons to be a successful entrepreneur and how she learned to succeed in a male-dominated field and continues to live her dream everyday. Early years and her unusual college experiences: Kid from the NY boroughs, growing up in a concrete jungleAlways fascinated w plants Steered toward botanical illustratration by HS guidance counselorAttended Friends World College, run by Quakers, created her own studies Studied in Japan, lived in Kyoto and transfixed by Japan...
Greta Hanson Sohmer is a modern day renaissance woman who has reinvented herself many times in her multi-faceted career path from corporate sales and marketing to wedding planner to real estate agent. Learn how to be the best version of YOU and how you can earn additional income for travel. Be prepared to laugh when you listen to Greta’s podcast. What were your early years and early adulthood like? Grew up in a close knit family that loved reunions and welcomed strangers to their gatherings&n...
Bryn Cammy Williams has been an artist for as long as she can remember. She paints to understand the natural world around her, to appreciate and to celebrate wildlife. It gives her joy to express through creativity and she loves to share that joy through her art work. Topic #1: Early Years Family loved to have fun and has stayed w Cammy as a way to spread joyShe was her own rescuer and listened to her inner soulHer collection of friends “wouldn’t try to fix me unless I asked for it.”Top...
Krysty Krywko helps women explore their relationship with alcohol so they can live bigger, bolder more brilliant lives. Krysty launched her company Purple Dog Sober during the pandemic when there was an uptick in alcohol abuse among moms struggling to balance their work, their homes and the education of their children. Krysty’s mission is to help others, to break down the stigma and remove the shame of “gray area drinking.” Tune in to learn how Krysty transformed her life when she made ...
Faced with the challenges of being a single mom, Soli Pierce just put one foot in front of the other and had faith that things would work out. She is an interdisciplinary artist working with natural materials and sound to create thought-provoking art. Soli honors herself, respects how she wants to live and doesn’t focus on what others want. Today, she has a standard to be respected, honored and treasured in all her relationships. Tune in to learn how Soli has navigated the twists and turns of...
From growing up in the old south to living in Manhattan, Europe,Japan, Africa and traveling the world, Jill has experienced a lot of life. But nothing compares to her walk with God, her acceptance of Jesus as her saving Grace and how the Holy Spirit touched her on August 5th 1996. She attends an African American church which is a far cry from the Episcopal church of her youth. Jill recounts how her agnostic father was saved on his death bed and how the Holy Spirit said “now” on her last visit...
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