Coffee with Cheryl

 Welcome today's guest, Carmen C. Ray, founder of Be Well Travel & Lifestyle Magazine, a platform focused on wellness, reinvention, entrepreneurship, and community for women over 50. Carmen combines her foundational experiences with her passion for travel, wellness, and entrepreneurship through the Be Well community and her growing PlanNet business. Her work now focuses on helping women n...

In today's episode, we welcome Lorraine Taylor. Lorraine is an award-winning actress, singer, director, and producer whose passion is working in the theater and singing in the community and in her church.  Lorraine's love for theater and singing began as a child and has developed into her directing and producing plays (including her own one-woman show). Lorraine loves the life she is liv...

 In today's episode, Cheryl discusses the various ways you can leave your legacy. In last month''s episode, we discussed why you should leave a legacy. This episode we discuss some practical ways to share your family history or legacy.  Cheryl also introduces a new publishing project offered by Becoming 50Something Publications, the Legacy Storytelling Project, for those who want to...

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! The Coffee with Cheryl Podcast has been selected as one of the top 70 podcasts for women over 50 by Feedspot. It is actually #25 on the list! In today's episode, Cheryl celebrates the release of her second fiction novel, LEGACY: Secrets Revealed, the sequel to her first novel. She talks about the importance of leaving a legacy for your family, friends, and community. As...

 Happy New Year and Welcome to 2026 In today's episode, Cheryl shares  six practical tips on getting off to a great start in 2026! What is your vision for your life in this coming year? Follow the tips shared in this episode and create a plan to live your BEST life this year. Imagine doing all the things you have been wanting to accomplish in 2026. Imagine just doing half of the things... Che...

You know, there’s something truly powerful about this season of life. After fifty, you’ve experienced storms, victories, and everything in between. You’ve raised families, built careers, cared for others, and learned countless lessons. And now, it’s your time — your time to live intentionally, to rediscover joy, and to walk boldly in your God-given purpose. You know, one of the greatest lessons I’...

 In today's episode, we welcome Tiffany Williams, founder of Heart 4 Jesus Homeless Ministry, LLC, a nonprofit that provides services to the unseltered. Afte turning 50, Tiffany knew that the Lord had called her to do more with her life. Having worked and still working in the housing sector for the state of Oklahoma, she knew up close and personal some of the challenges facing the homeless po...

Happy Labor Day 2025! "I have resolved to live, not just endure, each season of my life." Summer's over! Fall is here, and it's a new season to renew and plant the seeds of a promising future. In today's episode, Cheryl shares some tips on how to thrive in the new season leading up to the end of the year.  As you enter Fall 2025, what are the things that you have planned t...

In today's episode, Cheryl welcomes Dr. Griselle Velez, a mental health therapist, a life coach, and a minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC).  After 33 years as a mental health therapist, she recently decided to focus on life coaching for women, specializing in mental health and self-care. After her own health challenges, she desires to help women overcome some of the chal...

Welcome to our 50th Episode! Meet Michelle Sumrall, a Certified Life Coach, and the Founder, CEO, and Chief Journey Coach of TLC – Total Life Coaching, L.L.C. Michelle is the author of three books and has over 30 years of experience in corporate America, primarily in human resources. In today's episode, Michelle shares her journey as a caregiver to both of her parents, one with dementia and t...

In today's episode, Cheryl discusses the benefits and importance of thriving through adversity. One of the key elements of Thriving is having a positive mindset. Cheryl discusses one of the most effective ways to maintain and create a positive and nurturing mindset through affirmations. Affirmations are positive statements to think and say to ourselves that help us create the woman we know we...

Welcome to Season 3 of the Coffee with Cheryl Podcast, a podcast for women who want to live their BEST life, right now! She's baaaack!!  Yes, Cheryl is back and re-empowered to help you be the woman you were meant to be, no matter what storms you are facing in your life. In today's episode, Cheryl shares her story of thriving through her breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. She also sh...

In this last episode for 2024, sthe podcasts recorded for this year. Beginning with Living Your BEST Life Telling Your Story and ending with Living Your BEST Life Caring for Others, Cheryl shares the various subjects and guests that were featured in 2024. She also discusses the importance of having a plan for 2025 so you can live your BEST life starting day one! Thank you to all the Coffee with Ch...

In today's episode, Cheryl shares the many ways we can show kindness toward each other. The 2024 election has been one that has divided and caused many rifts within our society. Only we can fix it! Cheryl believes the best way to fix it is to show each other we care no matter our race, gender, religion, or political affiliation.

In today's episode, Cheryl shares tips on reinventing your life after 50. She discusses how she started her business 50Something Lifestyle in her efforts to reinvent her life fifteen years ago. Now, she is living the ife of her dreams and living a truly reinvented life! Are you living your reinvented life? If not, join Cheryl today and get practical guidance on how to get started with reinven...

Happy Labor Day! In today's episode, Cheryl discusses how to overcome adversity or bounce back when things go wrong in business or life! Anyone who has done something worthwhile, has overcome adversity because when we stretch out to do great things, something typically will go wrong. We will run into some roadblock. How do we get past the roadblocks and surge forward to success? Cheryl shares...

Welcome to Inspiration Week! That's right! This week is all about being inspired in the 50Something community. In today's podcast, I discuss the many ways we can BECOME inspired as we achieve our goals and dreams. today's quote is all about achieving goals and becoming the best you, you can be!

Welcome my special guest, Karol Brown, to the podcast today!  Karol is the visionary behind Brown Tones Production, driven by a mission to transform the lives of women and girls through love. As a motivational speaker and workshop leader, she offers exceptional guidance to empower girls and women. Karol's unique portrayal of Harriet Tubman serves as a powerful role model for self-love. Additi...

Welcome to the Coffee with Cheryl Podcast. My special guest today is Dr. Isola Jones, a reknowned Mezzo-Soprano with the Metropolitan Opera, music faculty at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix, Arizona, a trailblazer, and a strong spiritual woman over 50. In todays epiisode, she shares her amazing career as an opera singer, singing with legends such as Leontyne Price, Placido Domingo, and...

Today, I am pleased to have as my guest, Linda Michelle Trainer known as the Global Encourager. Linda is the CEO of Be IN Courage, LLC, a personal development and empowerment company focused on supporting busy women caregivers. She is a certified transformation coach, inspirational speaker and best selling author. In this episode, Linda shares her wisdom regarding caring for yourself while caring...

In today's episode, Cheryl shares her personal story of loss of her sister and how that loss has led her to rethink what she is doing. Is she living her BEST life doing what she loves. The answer? Yes! And she encourages women over 50 to access their life to see if they are living their BEST life doing what they love.  She give a few practical tips to help women find their way to doing the th...

"Tell your story. Shout it. Write it. Whisper it if you have to but tell it. Some won’t understand it. Some will outright reject it. But many will thank you for it. And then the most magical thing will happen, one-by-one, your tribe will gather." In today's episode, Cheryl shares her five reasons for telling your story in 2024. As a storyteller, Cheryl believes that the world is bet...

Welcome to Episode 33 featuring today's guest, Michelle Sumrall, author and certified life coach! Michelle is the founder of Total Life Coaching (TLC) which provides coaching resources to help you deal with personal challenges and find meaningful solutions. In today's episode, I have the privilege of discussing Michelle's upcoming book, The Bullied, The Bully, and The Bystander, a y...

In today''s episode, I have the privilege of interviewing Pam Smith, CEO of Pamhasfavor LLC. Pam is a certified life coach, author, and motivational speaker empowering middle-aged women to embrace their purpose and reach their full potential. With a passion for personal growth, she guides clients on a transformative journey of self-discovery and empowerment.  Pam shares shares her person...

In today's podcast, I am pleased to interview Adora Griffin, entrepreneur, author and a dynamic woman over 50 with a unique zest for life! Adora is the owner of Aroda Muse, an entertainment and publishing company. She is a retired public administration professional. Her background, experiences, education and training have helped her tap into her artistic talents and live a balanced life of fu...