Becoming a Sage with Dr. Jann Freed

Rob Walker  is a journalist covering design, technology, business, the arts, and other subjects. He has contributed to  The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek,   The Atlantic,  NewYorker.com , Design Observer, The Organist,  and many others. His latest book is  The Art of Noticing . He is on the faculty of the  Products of Design  MFA program at the School of Visual Arts. Find his Art of Notic...

Paul Long is a storyteller who spent nearly 50 years delivering information and content for others. First, 15 years in television journalism and then 34 years as an Emmy Award winning content creator for global brands. Starting in 2010, he began exploring how to find his New Way Forward in life as he approached olderhood.  Since then, he has been researching, learning, experimenting and now sharin...

Kelly Byrnes on Culture, Courage, and the Leadership Lessons That Still Matter in the Age of AI Kelly Byrnes is the Founder and CEO of Voyage Consulting Group, helping leaders strengthen their organizations through culture and talent strategy. A former Chief Talent Officer and MBA professor at Rockhurst University, she's advised 75+ organizations and coached 200+ executives. Kelly co-founded C...

Danny Morel is an entrepreneur turned spiritual guide who has helped thousands to achieve true abundance in their finances, relationships and health through deep healing work and spiritual awakenings. Danny offers private coaching, speaking, and his AWAKEN Your Highest Self events that draw upwards of 600-700 attendees at every event. He is also a recognized thought leader who is frequently featur...

Jerry Foster is the founder of Foster Group, which was founded in 1989.  Foster Group provides fee-only financial planning, asset management and life planning services to clients throughout the U.S.   He has written articles for national publications and speaks both in the U.S. and internationally regarding personal and business leadership, generational generosity, and thriving in the third season...

Jerry Foster is the founder of Foster Group, which was founded in 1989.  Foster Group provides fee-only financial planning, asset management and life planning services to clients throughout the U.S.   He has written articles for national publications and speaks both in the U.S. and internationally regarding personal and business leadership, generational generosity, and thriving in the third season...

Michael F. Kay is an author, Certified Life Coach, and host of the popular retirement podcast Chapter X. Michael is based in New Jersey, and he was a financial professional for over 25 years before turning his attention to advising retirees on the non-financial aspects of retirement including finding purpose and contentment. Previously, Michael was a CFP and adjunct professor at New York Universit...

Dina Denham Smith is an executive coach and strategic advisor who helps senior leaders build capacity, scale impact, and thrive in complex environments. She has coached leaders at top companies including Google, Netflix, Goldman Sachs, Stripe, and Adobe. Her practical approach draws on early career experiences being placed in high-stakes leadership roles—often as the only woman in the room—managin...

Jenny Lisk is the founder of the Widowed Parent Institute . She is an award-winning author and widowed mom dedicated to helping widowed parents increase their family’s well-being. Jenny’s books, Future Widow and Widowed Parents Unite , along with her show, The Widowed Parent Podcast , guide the journey of solo parenting after loss. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post , Katie Couric M...

Sari Botton publishes Oldster Magazine , Memoir Land , and Adventures in Journalism . She was the Writer in Residence in the creative writing department at SUNY New Paltz for Spring, 2023. Her Oldster Magazine on Substack has over 67,000 monthly subscribers.

Harry (Rick) Moody, Ph. D. retired as Vice President for Academic Affairs with AARP and is currently Visiting Faculty in the Creative Longevity and Wisdom Program at Fielding Graduate University and Visiting Professor at Tohoku University in Japan. He is the author of many scholarly articles and books. He is editor of the Human Values in Aging newsletter, with 5,000 subscribers monthly. His new bo...

Marci Alboher , one of the nation’s leading authorities on career issues and workplace trends, is a vice president at CoGenerate. Marci’s current focus is on the power of connecting, collaborating and innovating across the generations. A former blogger and columnist for The New York Times , her latest book is  The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of...

She was tired of the “Damn, you’re old” cards and decided to do something about it. Jan Golden, a creative entrepreneur and pro-age advocate, created Age-Friendly Vibes. This stationery brand celebrates age with inspiration and humor and highlights the positive aspects of getting older. Once you’re aware of ageism, you see it everywhere.

Kelly McMasters is an essayist, professor, mother, and former bookshop owner. She is the author of the Zibby Book Club pick The Leaving Season: A Memoir-in-Essays (WW Norton) and co-editor of the ABA national bestseller Wanting: Women Writing About Desire (Catapult). She is currently an Associate Professor of English and Director of Publishing Studies at Hofstra University in NY.   The Leaving Sea...

Mr. Howard Behar's career in business spans over 50 years, all in consumer-oriented businesses covering several industries. He retired from Starbucks Coffee after 21 years, where he led both the domestic business as President of North America and was the founding President of Starbucks International. During his tenure, he participated in the growth of the company from 28 stores to over 15,000...

Richard Eisenberg is an "unretired" journalist. He left his job as Managing Editor of Next Avenue , the PBS site for people 50+, in January 2022 at age 65 to begin his next chapter. He currently writes The View From Unretirement column for MarketWatch , co-hosts the Friends Talk Money personal finance podcast for people 50+, freelances for Fortune and Next Avenue , and is the Digital Med...

Euda K. Best is an engineer turned teacher turned Spiritual Guide, Magnetic Mind and Writing Coach, Yoga and Guided Meditation Instructor, and host of Hella Random Radio , "Where Positive Energy LIVES." She believes humanity is on the cusp of EVOLution , and her mission is to help as many people as possible believe in their ability to create Heaven on Earth .

David McNally is the author of Even Eagles Need a Push , The Eagle’s Secret , and Be Your Own Brand . He is also the producer of two inspiring documentaries, The Power of Purpose and If I Were Brave . David has spoken to audiences all over the world and is a member of the Speakers Hall of Fame. His latest book, If You’re Alive – Your Mission on Earth Isn’t Finished , was released this past October...

Carol Orsborn, Ph. D. is a recognized thought leader in the field of conscious aging and author of over 30 books translated into 15 languages, including her forthcoming The Making of an Old Soul: Aging as the Fulfillment of Life’s Promise and Older, Wiser, Fiercer: The Wisdom Collection . Orsborn, who won Gold in the Nautilus Book Awards in the category of Aging Consciously, is chief archivist at...

Laura Stone works with executives, teams, and high-potential leaders to increase their strategic and stakeholder impact, helping them achieve the careers and lives they desire. A partial list of her clients includes Danone, TJX, Bacardi, Unilever, CVS, Iron Mountain, IBM, Pfizer, Fidelity Investments, Toyota, and Kimberly-Clark. Laura is also the author of the Pocket Guide to Purpose Series . The...

The greatest breakthroughs in life don’t come from finding the right answers, but from asking the right questions. For years, Sahil Bloom has been sharing those questions—and his journey of designing and building a high-performing, healthy, and wealthy life—with millions around the world. What began as a small audience of just 100 people in 2020 has grown into a global community. Today, his weekly...

Dave Ulrich is the Rensis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, and a partner at the RBL Group ( http://www.rbl.net ), a consulting firm focused on helping organizations and leaders deliver value. He has published over 200 articles and book chapters and over 30 books. He edited Human Resource Management from 1990 to 1999, served on the editorial boards of four ot...

Esteemed for her professionalism by viewers, listeners, and her colleagues, the versatile Pat Miles became one of the Minneapolis region's premier television news anchors and radio talk hosts. After earning her master's degree in journalism at the University of Missouri, Miles worked in both radio and television news in Colorado before joining WCCO TV in 1978 as a reporter and weekend anchor. Her...

A message of thanks from Dr. Jann Freed: "In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to thank each of you for listening to 'Becoming a Sage.' My hope is that you find a gem of wisdom in each conversation. I learn something from each guest. Please know that I am grateful." Mark C. Crowley is the author of Lead From The Heart: Transformational Leadership for the 21st Century and is on a mission to fundam...

Dr. John Izzo is a globally renowned bestselling author, professional speaker, and business advisor. He has authored nine books, including Awakening Corporate Soul , Values Shift , Stepping Up , and The Purpose Revolution . Over his career, he has spoken to over one million people, taught at three major universities, and advised over 700 top companies on corporate social responsibility and purpose...