A Certain Age

Ready to own your age? Out loud? Listen in as two award-winning ad creatives talk launching an “Age Anthem” to tackle ageism head-on with a viral video campaign #AgeisNOTjustaNumber. If you believe that age doesn’t define you, that substance is the new sexy, and in kicking ass instead of sitting on it, you need to meet the co-founders of Grace Creative LA, an agency specializing in marketing to wo...

Why didn’t anyone tell us that parenting and midlife were going to be hard? Okay, maybe they told us. But we weren’t listening, because we were young and fun, and obviously never going to be 50. Hooray for hilarious truth-tellers like writer Melissa Fenton who mines both the magic and mundane of parenting and midlife for outlets like Grown & Flown, Scary Mommy, and The AARP’s The Girlfriend. In to...

Ever think it’s too late to switch careers? Or that returning to work after a lengthy career break is impossible? This week's show features a woman who did both. Merryl Brown of Merryl Brown Events built a multi-million dollar event production company after years as a stay-at-home mom and a major pivot away from her early career as an international banker.  If you want proven advice on building a...

Is working from home the new corner office? If you’re looking to land and love a remote work job, listen in as career and finance expert Kerry Hannon of "Great Pajama Jobs: Your Complete Guide to Working from Home" uncovers ideas for finding—and thriving—in the new world of remote work. Plus, strategies for side-stepping ageism in your job hunt. Bonus, we talk the money moves that every woman 50+...

Still relying on luck (or hope) as a career strategy? Time for a reset. Career pro Francine Parham, author of "The Ultimate Career Pocket Guide," and a former executive at GE and J&J, shares how to build great careers and navigate big, bold work pivots. Entrepreneurs take note, we talk business building tips, tools, and hacks for being your own boss. SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT:acertainagepod.comFOLLO...

Self-proclaimed late bloomer, novelist Karen Dukess, author of "The Last Book Party," became a first-time author in her mid-50s. If you have a long-simmering book idea of your own, are curious about how to crack open the world of book publishing, or need a jolt of inspiration for your own creative midlife bloom, you don't want to miss this episode. Booklover bonus! We talk reads galore. SHOW NOTES...

Former Vogue Editor and current digital style maven talks all things fashion, from the yummiest fall sweaters, to building a capsule wardrobe, to her “buy less, buy better credo.” Bonus, she shares tips from her “Zero Waste” closet clean-out program. Because those bulging hangers and shelves aren’t going to empty themselves. SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT:acertainagepod.comFOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE: Instagram...

When Jodie Patterson’s three-year-old Penelope said, “Mama, I’m not a girl. I’m a boy,” that declaration set her family on a path of discovery and seismic shifts, one that she chronicles in her books (The Bold World and Born Ready: A Boy Named Penelope.)  In today’s show, Patterson talks mothering, gender, and navigating change with an open heart and mind. After multiple careers (in fashion, night...

Do you wish navigating change or uncertainty was easier? Our lives got thrown a corona curveball in 2020. All we truly know—we are in anxious times. Dr. Brooke Picotte, a licensed clinical psychologist and an expert in life transitions, spells out the steps for managing uncertainty, the how’s of conquering negative thoughts, and why anxiety is actually an alarm system that protects you. And bonus!...

Is menopause messing with your sleep, waistline, and peace of mind? Reclaim your ZZZs and sanity with advice from Dr. Anita Sadaty, an OB/GYN and expert on women’s health and wellness. Anita walks us through the surprisingly simple steps for navigating menopause with our vibrancy and wellness intact. Plus, tips for revving up your libido for a steamier sex life. Because, steamier sex life! SHOW NO...