Over 50? You Are Not Done Yet!

Over 50? You Are Not Done Yet, is a podcast about personal awakenings, spiritual connections and stories of joy. Follow host Nadine O. on a journey of rediscovery, as she finds her voice in the world of podcasting and the friends she meets along the way. Her motto, if you are still breathing, you are not done yet! Take a listen.Introduction Notes:My name is Nadine O., creator of the Over 50 You Are Not Done Yet show, a podcast about the journeys of people 50 and over seeking a more joyful life.So let me ask you a question. Are you wondering if it's too late, or that there's not enough time in the day to do what you love? Or are you just going through the motions of life? Well, let me tell you, this podcast is for you.You see, a while back, I felt the same way. And then I started to hear this faint whisper in the wind: "Hey, why don't you learn to podcast?" And here I am on this amazing journey, discovering my new voice, all the while meeting some pretty amazing people, people living their truths.And you can too. So why don't you join me? And let's write the next chapter together on the Over 50 You Are Not Done Yet show. See you there!

Falling on train tracks and shattering your leg can be a life-changing experience.  For Bhavisha Patel it was transformative one. Raised in Kenya and educated in England, Bhavisha was a litigation attorney practicing in New York. After the accident she underwent multiple surgeries over several years. During her recovery she returned to painting. And it was painting she says that made her whole in moments of despair.Bhavisha began painting with minimal formal training, but through books and experimenting she developed her own unique style. Now over fifty she has been painting for the last twenty years. "Art," she says, "is a vehicle to find internal strength." This lawyer turned artist lives in Philadelphia and her work has been exhibited locally and in galleries throughout the world.In today's episode Nadine O. sits down with painter Bhavisha Patel to talk about how she continues to find meaning and create art in later life. Please enjoy the show."EVERY MOMENT IS A GIFT"- Painter Bhavisha PatelMore information about Painter Bhavisha Patel can be found on her website.http://www.artandtheagelessgardens.com/More information about our show- over50youarenotdoneyet.comLike the Show?Leave us a review here or on itunesHave questions? Send email-youarenotdoneyet@gmail.com (subject-Got a question)Music: Pond5 and Epidemic

Karen L. Smith often says "timing is everything and that, all dreams are possible."So, it's no surprise, she realized her dream and became a full-time professional musician.Her instrument is the drum and you may hear her making beats on Philly sidewalksor performing on the concert stage, across the US. But there’s more to Karen than meets the eye. Karen uses her instrument as a healing and transformative medium, creating drums circles at schools, senior centers and community outreach functions. Brightening eyes and souls of many. She organized and is the artistic director and lead percussionist for two jazz ensembles -- Sistahs Laying Down Hands and Weez the Peebles. She coordinated the first John Coltrane Jazz Festival. She has written several plays including Legacy the Play and Legacy II, Where are the Tubmans? And the list goes on. Nadine O, caught up with Karen L. Smith, right before her busy season, to talk about her passion for music and what she asked the universe to deliver to her. Take a listen.Subscribe below to our newsletter and get the lasted updates on our show!Our episodes are published bi-weekly on Sundays. LIKE THE SHOW?Leave us a review on Itunes or Spreaker!GOT QUESTIONS?Send email at youarenotdoneyet@gmail.comOr leave your questions in the comment section below.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Karen L. Smith can be reached @ havedrumswilltravelimmediately@gmail.comMUSIC:Musical performance on Djembe Drum – Karen L. SmithEpidemic:Will He Live Again KikoruSanctuary-Bonnie GracePond 5:Natural Acoustic Blues Guitar

Please Enjoy Our Featured Guest this week!After years of working in the restaurant and bar business, Veronica became an artist model at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. She also became adept at watercolors and sculpting with some of her work shown at student exhibitions at the Academy.Veronica is never without her sketchpad and regularly creates images of the Philadelphia Museum of Arts great works, as well as, street scenes in and around Philadelphia. Veronica also sings in the choir at Saint John the Evangelist Church in Center City Philadelphia.In this episode, Veronica shares how it feels to pose in front of a class of aspiring artists with host Nadine O. at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.LIKE THE SHOW?Leave us a review on Itunes or Spreaker!GOT QUESTIONS?Send email at youarenotdoneyet@gmail.comOr leave your questions in the comment section below.LINKS AND RESOURCES:To contact Artist Model Veronica Meekins, email us @youarenotdoneyet@gmail.com and put 'Hello Veronica Meekins" in the subject area. We will gladly forward that to her.MUSIC:Epidemic: Will He Live Again KikoruSanctuary-Bonnie GracePond 5:Natural Acoustic Blues GuitarOur episodes are published bi-weekly on Sundays.

Nadine O. is a TV news editor by day and an inspirational speaker, vlogger, podcaster by night. After turning 50, she began to reflect on her life's purpose. Many around her spoke of doing things like traveling, picking up old hobbies or learning new one's after retirement. Sadly, a few didn't make it to that milestone. Then there were those in retirement who struggled to fill the hours in their days. She began to wonder, was that it? No!So, she created her very first company, the Yandy Project. Y.A.N.D.Y. standing for 'You Are Not Done Yet', and made it her mission to inspire, to support and to share stories of hope, exploration and new beginnings, for and by, people over 50. Her first mini-series, appropriately named, You Are Not Done Yet!, followed the daily lives of several seniors in retirement or approaching retirement. Since then, 3 of her guests passed away. This challenged her even more, to inspire others not to wait, to keep learning new things, to see the world, and to re-discover their passions.Nadine O. is presently dusting off the cobwebs on her first mini-series and getting fired up about the new, Over 50? You Are Not Done Yet! show! After posting a few of her episodes, she felt the need to turn the spotlight on herself. Today's episode titled Dream Bigger, is all about her and her journey to podcasting. Discover who she is, her story, her song, her dream and what she wishes for you. in this intimate conversation with you.Music:Pond5 :Natural Acoustic Blues Guitar Epidemic: Poets, The Girl In Blue, Wind Spirit, Magellanic CloudsBook:Healing with the ArtsDREAM BIGGER!!! w/Nadine O.01:37 Who am I?04:06 How I got into TV News06:18 Oh God, help me with my fear of flying!07:46 My most memorable experiences13:39 Why did I decided to make a podcast?16:26 My first attempt at podcasting18:42 Healing with the Arts 12 week program20:33 The Final Project, 'Rivers of Joy" by Nadine O.

Have you ever thought about writing a book?In this episode, I'll be talking to a man who wrote three books -- in his 90s!Tom Hickey, a retired Public Relations Director at SEPTA, the Southeastern PennsylvaniaTransportation Authority, and former tax consultant, describes what it was like to live throughthe Great Depression, serving as a soldier in India in World War II. In his last book, Tom discussesthe meaningful life lessons he learned in his first 98 years.Tom continued to write a monthly newsletter sharing his poetry and observations with family andfriends after he passed the century mark. This amazing and inspiring chronicler of life passed away November 2019 at the age of 101. It is my honor to share this moment in time with you. Please enjoy!Thank you!EPIDEMIC SOUNDS:MUSIC: Walk Break MUSICIAN: Jules GaiaMORE INFO: Tom Hickeyhttps://catagnusfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/thomas-j-hickey-101/

Host Nadine O. sits down with Broadcast Pioneer Joaquin Bowman, author of Tadville- A Brother's Story Of Living With Asperger's and Letter's From Dollie. In this recording Joaquin talks about his life, the books he has written and his mentor Tom Hickey. We hope you enjoy!BOOKS:Tadville: A Brother's Story of Living with Asperger'shttps://amzn.to/2VL5naVLetters from Dolliehttps://amzn.to/2TFSYlY  (The above are affiliate links. We receive a small portion of the sales. We thank you for your interest and support!)MUSIC: EPIDEMIC SOUNDSSONG: WALK BREAKMUSICIAN: JULES GAIA

Nadine O. sits down with Ginny Graham author of Everybody Has a Story and These Are Mine who believes one of the most important things one can do in life is, stay in the moment. Please enjoy the show.Music EPIDEMIC SOUNDSFeaturing- Walk Break, Oh What a Whirl by Jules GaiaEVERYBODY HAS A STORY AND THESE ARE MINE.by Ginny Graham and Diane ChewAvailable on Amazon.comhttps://amzn.to/2Wig2dsOur company receives a portion of the sales that helps keep the lights on. Thanks for your support!

LIFE IS NOT WHAT YOU HAVE- Artist Mee Lin YoukToday I'm sitting down with Artist, Writer and retired American Airlines Employee Mee Lin Youk who says, "Life is not what you have, it's what you give." Listen as Mee Lin takes you on a journey, her journey to retirement and beyond, Shall we begin?SHOW NOTES: 00:00 INTRODUCTION01:18 MEE LIN YOUK Growing up Blasian (Black and Chinese)04:02 MEE LIN YOUK Her life as the middle child06:32 MEE LIN YOUK Her favorite Bazooka Bubble Gum Quote08:50 MEE LIN YOUK Her gifts10:49 MEE LIN YOUK Getting serous about her life15:11 MEE LIN YOUK From Septa to America Airlines17:21 MEE LIN YOUK Turning 55 and retiring19:27 MEE LIN YOUK Working as a Para Professional20:39 MEE LIN YOUK Her advice for seniors about to retire25:41 HOST NADINE O. Her thoughts own her interview with MEE LIN YOUKMUSIC: Epidemic SoundsWalk Break - Jules GaiaBear Club Blues - William Benckert

Our guest today is actor and producer Dina Engel who has appeared in dozens of features, short films, on television and in commercials. Recently she produced a one hour narrative drama pilot that is sure to turn heads called '48 BLOCKS’. So glad Dina was able to sit down with us via Skype to talk about her journey to becoming an actor and the making of the movie, 'AMERICAN GOTHIC'. Take a listen!https://www.epidemicsound.com/Dear Sleep by Johannes BornlofWalk by Jules GaiaLife O' The Lavish by Jules GaiaMore Information on our guest Dina Engel https://www.dinaengel.com/AMERICAN GOTHIC (Amazon Prime) Feature Film NATURAL SELECTION ( Netflix) - Feature FilmSTICKS & STONES Short Film - 4 minutesATLANTIC CITY - Short film - 10 minutes

Today I’m sitting down with actor, artist, coach and massage practitioner Carol Ann Graham. Join us as we talk about finding connection, grief, covid 19 pandemic, going within and healing art in this episode called "Into the Silence".Music : EPIDEMIC SOUNDSWALK BREAK by Jules GaiaA HINT OF HOPE by Indigo Days

Our guest today is Chef Chris Clarke, a culinary veteran and educator with over 35 years of experience in the industry. Chris is a past winner of the “Denver’s Best Home Chef” and has appeared on several morning programs sharing her culinary expertise. To widen her understanding of food, Chris decided to spend a year traveling and eating around the world. Chris sold most of what she owned and traveled she did, writing a book about her adventure titled, "Clarke Wanders: The World or How a Very Sober, Mostly Vegan, Spinster Chef Wandered a Welcoming World for a Year”. If that wasn’t enough, after returning home, Chris created a podcast called ’Something About Food Podcast” where everyone has a seat at the table. Conversations with an eclectic mix of guests on the role food plays in their lives. I am thrilled to feature Chef Chris Clarke on our show today title, “Let’s Eat”. Please enjoy!SHOW NOTES:0151 Who is Chris Clarke?0851 Traveling around the world and eating mostly vegan.1442 Clarke's book and her mostly vegan cooking tips.2317 Clarke's Something About Food Podcast.2726 Discoveries Chris has made during the Covid 19 Pandemic.3225 Chris’ mission or purpose in life.3440 Advice for older adults on widening their food palette.3928 What brings Chris joy?MUSIC:EPIDEMIC SOUNDSWALK BREAK by Jules GaiaLET ME BE SOMETHING by Lionel QuickWHERE TO FIND & FOLLOW Chris Clarke:Website: https://www.somethingaboutfood.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somethingaboutfoodpodcast/Twitter: @CClarke1968 https://twitter.com/CClarke1968Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/somethingaboutfoodpodPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/clarkesville68/

Host Nadine O., decided to do something a little different and that is to share her special journey towards healing using art. She believes that we all have the ability to heal ourselves, heal others and or heal the world through art. And you don't have to be an artist to do it! This episode is titled, My River of Joy.

Todays guest is Trish Maunder, Creative Director of Philly Touch Tours, an organization that provides accessibility training, multi sensory works and touch tours for people who are blind or visually impaired. Their core philosophy is, ‘nothing about us without us‘. Join us as we talk about the importance of including the disabled when it comes to art and breaking the stigmas often related to the disabled.

Over 50? You Are Not Done Yet, is a podcast about personal awakenings, spiritual connections and stories of joy. Follow host Nadine O. on a journey of rediscovery, as she finds her voice in the world of podcasting and the friends she meets along the way. Her motto, if you are still breathing, you are not done yet! Buckle up, you are about to learn a whole new way of seeing. Today Nadine O is joined with artist and teacher Don 'Dee Steeze' Stephens who says, "Art is life and creativity is in the soul." The following statement is never far from his lips, "Let's keep creating!" I wanted to upload part one, 'Keep Creating!' with Artist and Teacher Don Stephens for my youtube friends to enjoy. Make sure to subscribe to stay up to date on our featured guest.SHOW NOTES:0137 Who is Don Stephens?1039 Who inspired you to become an artist?1722 Finding his niche 2150 Let's talk about your passion at its core.2556 What art is.3610 On being a freelance artist.3755 Surviving the pandemic as an artist. MUSIC: EPIDEMIC SOUNDSWALK BREAK by Jules GaiaFEATURED GUEST LINKS:https://www.facebook.com/deesteezeprohttps://www.instagram.com/deesteezepro/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcE8n1S8X3abiHq5Tc8EJkgEMAIL:donart8769@gmail.com

Artist, teacher and coach Don Stephens believes art is everything, that art is life itself. Today we continue our conversation with Don on his perspective on art and the artist that is inside all of us. We begin with what has impacted all our lives at the time of this recording, the Covid 19 pandemic. Please enjoy this episode titled, 'Art is Life' with Artist Don Stephens on the Over 50 You Are Not Done Yet Show.SHOW NOTES:0132 How are you adjusting to being an independent contractor, as an artist during the covid 19 pandemic?0347 I want to know what your dream is…0517 Holding on to one’s identity in the world.0643 Suggestions for those who want to make a career as an artist after 50.1444 Keeping up with production of his work.2011 Talks about the change in climate for artist since the pandemic, going virtual.2553 What he thinks about touch art.2936 He discusses his take on the 5 modalities of art.3625 Don’s approach to awakening the artist with in the youth and elder mindsets.MUSIC: EPIDEMIC SOUNDSSong: Walk BreakArtist: Jules GaiaFREE ART CLASS!!!Link to Let’s Create free video class on YouTube.https://youtu.be/x0VP2_0Iv7g FEATURED GUEST LINKS:https://www.facebook.com/deesteezeprohttps://www.instagram.com/deesteezepro/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcE8n1S8X3abiHq5Tc8EJkgEMAIL:donart8769@gmail.ter com

Our guest today is a former public relations, marketing and advertising employee for Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, otherwise known as Septa. But it is his parallel career in boxing as a trainer and cornerman that peaked my curiosity. His name is Frank Friel from Drexel Hill, Pa. and he joins us today in this episode affectionately titled, 'Keep Your Chin Down and Your Hands Up!' Please enjoy.