The Boomer Woman’s Podcast

Tina Davidson has a very unusual childhood story… which she didn’t learn the truth of until she was a young adult.  As an adult she became a highly regarded pianist and composer. Tina discusses her road to success with no female role models and her experience now as the subject of dissertations by students who probably do see her as their role model.  She is also so generous in expecting her listeners to claim the music as their own as they listen to it, and other musicians to consider themselves collaborators as they express her music their way. Both travel and secrets were a large part of her childhood… Tina shares the story of the secrets quite candidly.  She also talks about the effect of having her daughter on the music, and the secrets from her past, and life as a single parent.  As for the secrets… “what a tangled web we weave…” However, stay tuned for the “gift of love”. Find Tina at https://www.tinadavidson.com/ Learn more about Tina and her music at https://boomwithabang.com/tina-davidson/  

After a career in media and entertainment media, Sandy Kaye was a natural to interview all the musicians we know and love across three continents. In this episode, Sandy has memories, anecdotes, and shares so much about so many music artists.  When I listen to her podcast (which I do now, often!) I'll think "I don't know that musician..." and then "Oh, wait a minute, I love that song!" Today she tells us: which interviews were coups for her her favourites who leaves her star struck all the good gossip - ok, there's none. If you have even a shred of music enjoyment from those earlier decades, you'll love this interview! Find Sandy and her podcast at https://abreathoffreshair.com.au/ Learn more about Sandy and find all her links at: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-sandy-kaye/  

Clutter.  Angie Hyche talks about physical clutter, the to-do list, calendar clutter, brain clutter, gadget clutter.  Our possession-seeking and -keeping is a lifestyle thing, as is keeping it to a minimum. Starting with the physical clutter, Angie gives some tips on where to start.  With some thoughts specifically for our demographic – whether we’re dealing with our own belongings or our parents’! Your calendar – does it align with and serve your life’s priorities? People “clutter” – sounds dreadful but many of us have a person… or people… in our lives that we need to shed. And then there’s the “need to remember” clutter in your head: the groceries to pick up on the way home, email that person, but tickets…. There’s an app (tool) for that! Angie admits where she has struggled with the clutter – of all sorts – in her life.  So, if you struggle, that’s ok, keep at it… so do the pros. So many great tips… actionable tips! Angie geeks out with this stuff to such an enthusiastic level that you’ll be taking her advice in no time! Find Angie at https://shipshape.solutions/ Find all of Angie's links and references at https://boomwithabang.com/angie-hyche/  

Wes Cuprill is a financial advisor with a mission to empower women to take control of their financial futures. With a deep understanding of the unique financial challenges women face, Wes provides holistic and tailored advice, especially to those navigating difficult transitions, such as divorce or the loss of a spouse. In this episode, Wes discusses: How, traditionally, women were kept out of investing conversations Why women’s goals are more the intangibles What to look for in an advisor What makes retirement planning for women distinct from men Mistakes women might make when planning for retirement The process when a woman suddenly finds herself single The “holistic” approach to financial planning Wes has some great insights into financial planning for women, including how to traverse this season of buy, buy, buy. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Wes at https://moneyandclarity.com/ Learn more about Wes and find all his links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-wes-cuprill/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com    

Dr. Shayna Kaufmann is the founder of Embrace the Middle—a company dedicated to serving women in midlife. She challenges us to challenge the negative cultural midlife paradigm. In this episode, Shayna explains: How she defines midlife The cultural differences and similarities in her global research The difficulties women have All the positives that come with midage Despite what we see in media, most women don’t buy into all the anti-aging hype What it means to “Embrace The Middle” Shayna and I have a good laugh over what we wish our elders would have told us about midlife.  Her advice for all of us midlife women though, is powerful. Find Shayna Kaufmann at https://www.embracethemiddle.com/ Learn more about Shayna and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-shayna-kaufmann/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com  

Eight years ago, Wendy Leggett found herself at a crossroads after a successful and energizing 25-year career in sales leadership. So, she took the leap and ultimately founded her company, where she guides clients through a fulfilling retirement transition, focusing on well-being, identity, feelings of purpose, connectedness, and positive aging. In this episode, she discusses: What, beyond the financials, is critical for retirement success Significant misconceptions about retirement How to go about reframing both purpose and identity “Transitions” as an internal change How being single or married affects a lot of choices Our role models for retirement probably weren’t positive Pro-aging and positive aging Wendy has many nuggets throughout our conversation, some of my favourites are “If you are what you do, who are you when you don’t?” and the difference between finding our purpose and feeling purposeful. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Wendy at https://confluxretirementcoaching.com/ Learn more about Wendy and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-wendy-leggett/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com    

Ramona Galey started one day, ten years ago, in the depths of despair and, before that day was done, was introduced to a path to her current life where she lives in joy and alignment and authenticity. You’ll understand more when she explains Authenticity and self-love How to disrobe from the “brules” – the bullshit rules we grew up with personal assets, success, and entanglements blissipline “Pitfalls at The Peak” Ramona also introduces us to and explains Opra; she describes herself as a “Vibrational Mentor” and then tells why she came up with that term. Listen now and then go share this episode! Find Ramona at https://www.ramonagaley.com/ Learn more about Ramona and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-ramona-galey/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/  

Julie Noonan coaches Women Executives Passionate About Leaving their Wisdom to the Next Generations of Strong, Confident Leaders. You may not consider yourself a business executive, but there’s a good chance you manage a household, a home… and you are interested in leaving your wisdom with your next generations.  Many of the same rules apply. In this episode, Julie discusses Her past as a square peg trying to fit into a round hole The challenges of leaving a career The multi-generational workplace Age-ism Sexism The learning curve for older workers as opposed to younger How we might apply the same rules within our homes and families Julie teases us at the end with her life as a digital nomad.  I’ll pester her to come back and talk about that option in the new year! Find Julie at https://www.jnoonanconsulting.com/ Learn more about Julie and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-julie-noonan/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/  

Kenny Sacht finds himself in the calling of a lifetime because of one late-night pop-up on his computer. His heart has broken several times over the last decade and a half, but his focus to rescue girls and women from the sex trade doesn’t waver.  Today he explains his journey from school teacher to advocate for these girls and women How girls get lured into – and trapped in - the sex trade exploitation of vulnerability the beginning of Wipe Every Tear the role of Hope House in creating a future for the women how bar owners discourage the girls babies and STDs why the rescues can’t happen without Western helpers Kenny is so driven he evens gives out his phone # - that’s a man with a Mission! Find Kenny and Wipe Every Tear at https://www.wipeeverytear.org/ Learn more about Kenny and find all his links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-kenny-sacht/ Want more information? Want to help? Call Kenny at 208-866-1967 https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com    

Arlene Cohen Miller, like so many of us, has some “people pleaser” in her past. Now, however, she coaches woman to create balance and boundaries in their life. Today, Arlene discusses: Our inner critic How to turn that critic into our inner coach Setting boundaries, with interesting concepts about energy Celebrating the wins Being grounded Meditation and gratitude Her soul readings Arlene’s suggestions for all of us are pretty simple, think kindness, patience and tolerance. Find Arlene at https://www.jewelconsultancy.com/ Learn more about Arlene and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-arlene-cohen-miller/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/  

Ande Lyons has been a podcast host/live stream host since 2012 – her current podcast is her 6th podcast.  In this episode, we discuss both sides of the mic: Listeners and host wanna-bes. Ande’s history with the medium What exactly is a podcast The huge variety of podcasts and formats Quick and east podcast start-up Some of Ande’s favourites and my all-time favourite My genius idea for spreading the word about podcasts (better than a book club!) Ande and I have chatted before so there are lots of laughs… and I hope our passion for the art of podcasts comes through. Listen and then go share this episode! Find Ande at https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/ Learn more about Ande and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-ande-lyons-on-boomer-podcasts/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/

In this episode, Robert Norris gives us so many insights into life as an expat, life in Japan – from the day-to-day to the bureaucracy involved in moving there – so much great information and much of it accompanied by interesting anecdotes. Today he explains: his early envy of those who spoke more than one language a six-mat room and a three-mat room local public baths living his dream why you should immerse yourself instead of speed-visiting Kanji lettering and the Japanese language tidbits of cultural history and current changes earthquakes I enjoyed the moment when Bob was telling us about earthquakes and had the Japanese word but had to think about the English word!  That's immersion! Listen to my previous chat with Bob where he talks about his amazing Mom, his life as a conscientious objector, his travels and, finally, finding "home" in Japan: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-robert-w-norris/ Find Bob at: https://robertwnorris.com/ Learn more about Bob and find all his links at: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-robert-norris-expat/ Robert mentions: https://www.retirejapan.com/ Buy Agnes a coffee!  

Suzan Owens traveled independently through Africa, Asia, Europe, New Zealand and both North and South America. Today she shares just a few stories of her adventures – if you’re a traveler, you'll get some inspiration, if you’re an armchair traveler, enjoy! Africa: Cairo Namibia Elephants & antelope Kenya The Maasai Bungee jumping in Zambia Botswana Travel by freighter Walking El Camino Suzan’s tips for women traveling solo include being sensible, open, friendly and adaptable. Find Suzan at https://www.suzanowens.com/ Learn more about Suzan and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-suzan-owens-2/ Listen to Suzan and Agnes discuss Numerology at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-suzan-owens/ Buy Me A Coffee    

Mike Fink guides women to clarity over the decision to divorce or to not divorce. If you, like me, question how a man can help women, listen in – he explains the how and the why really well. In this episode he explains: Primal, emotional, rational parts of brain and perhaps some facts about them you might not know. Deal-breakers and cumulative deal breakers the divorce decision-making process is like solving a Rubik’s Cube Values are not equal, there is a hierarchy The Decoding Grid How The Decoding Grid can be used for other major decisions Mike’s last piece of advice is yet another nugget to keep in mind, whether your life decision is divorce or something else. Find Mike at https://www.getabsoluteclarity.com/ Learn more about Mike and find all his links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-mike-fink/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk

Amita is younger than us but has been through the same hormonal wringer washer. But. Amita got proactive and has developed holistic wellness programs for taboo topics such as sexual health, menopause, stress, anxiety…  amongst other issues that women go through. Some of this will apply to you, all of it will apply to your daughters! Today Amita discusses: the culturally sensitive nature of her research and offerings what ‘holistic’ means to Amita aging and longevity emotional wellness sexual health weight changes Amita also explains her work with employers (because how many of them acknowledge the reality of female hormones?)… and you’ve heard the expression “There’s an app for that” -  well, Amita is developing that too! Find Amita at https://www.nourishdoc.com/ Learn more about Amita and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-amita-sharma/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk  

Suzan Owens began studying Numerology over 30 years ago and was fascinated with the synchronicity, guidance, and growth this study offered. Today she explains: The field of Numerology The five core numbers Two people can have the same set of numbers How Numerology and Tarot are related Years, Cycles and Names Suzan tells us she doesn’t need to know where the bodies are buried – curious as to what prompted that comment? Find Suzan at https://www.wisdomofnumerology.com/ Learn more about Suzan and find all her links at: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-suzan-owens/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/      

Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons coaches high achieving, driven executives and professionals to create a “retirement” that challenges them, gives them high satisfaction and, often, leaves a legacy. As Elizabeth spoke, I realized that many of the needs/desires of high achievers are actually not that different from more average achievers, perhaps just on a greater scale. Elizabeth discusses: Why “a life of pure leisure isn’t going to cut it” for high achievers How the transition from a professional career is as difficult for them as for us Part of her process The game-changer tool for a busy professional How the gossip chain can be so very detrimental I appreciated that Elizabeth acknowledged the full-time job that is mothering. Find Elizabeth on LinkedIn Learn more about Elizabeth and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-elizabeth-zelinka-parsons/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk    

Michelle Chang and her husband, Jedd, didn’t set out to become "intentional" travelers, but traveling captured them and if you’re going to travel, intentional is a great idea. In this episode Michelle explains Why we need some level of digital/phone literacy to travel well nowadays Preparing our phone before travel Good apps to have Crossing borders Tricks to make travel much smoother, cost-effective, and enjoyable Other things mid-life women should consider before going global Lots of great tips in this episode, and even more great resources at their website. Find Michelle at https://intentionaltravelers.com/ Learn more about Michelle and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-michelle-chang/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/    

Sarah Rusbatch is a grey area drinking coach.  If you don’t know what that is, but enjoy your wine habit, listen in. In this episode, Sarah explains: What grey area drinking is How alcohol use disorder in women has increased over 80% in the last 30 years The interaction between menopause and drinking The physiological response to alcohol in women Why women are more susceptible to health risks than men Non-alcoholic beverages What happens in our bodies when we cut out all alcohol How to kickstart that goal How to respond to “friends” who pressure you to drink Lots of food for thought in this episode.  Our alcohol intake is probably one of the most lied-about parts of our life. Find Sarah at https://sarahrusbatch.com/ Learn more about Sarah and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-sarah-rusbatch/  

Denise Miceli is an inspiring, empathic guide and mentor who creates space for women ready for personal growth and change.  She asks “Have you succeeded in one or more areas of your life? yet have a nagging feeling that something is missing?” Matches my statement that my old life is no longer enough. In this episode, Denise explains the subconscious how our childhood 0-7 creates many of our adult patterns rewiring our subconscious stories personal boundaries perfectionism procrastination So much food for thought and Denise makes the rewiring sound very doable. Find Denise at https://rockyourblocks.com/ Learn more about Denise and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-denise-miceli/