Forward From 50 podcast

Claudia encourages people over 50 to try something new – even if they’re bad at it – because joy isn’t in perfection, it’s in the process.

Now, in his 60s, Steve is focusing more on guiding people through personal branding and helping them craft what he calls "memory darts."

Vincent’s journey from living a life of frustration and financial limitation, to enjoying a life of freedom and fulfillment is a testament to the power of mindset, taking action, and leveraging meaningful connections.

Beyond her own writing, Karen has a deep passion for mentoring emerging authors, especially those over 50 who are finally ready to put their stories on paper.

Whether she’s crafting intricate mystery novels or uncovering the real-life mysteries of hidden identities, Gail approaches writing with curiosity, discipline and an unshakable passion.

Throughout our discussion, Andrew reminded us that happiness isn’t about waiting for life to get easier. Rather, it’s about choosing how we respond to life’s ups and downs.

Every small, purposeful step builds a legacy, strengthens community bonds, and transforms not just your life, but the lives of those around you.

Margie’s story reminds us that life doesn’t slow down at 50. If anything, it’s the perfect time to start writing your next chapter.

Leonard shares his journey of directing Leah’s House, a 12-month residential program for women overcoming addiction and trauma. He also discussed his second venture, UpWords Unlimited, a business centered on relational leadership.

Glenda's journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to explore new paths, heal past wounds, and embrace what truly lights you up.

James attributed keeping a young-at-heart spirit to staying active, maintaining a youthful outlook and always exploring new things, whether through books, travel or developing new skills.

Michelle shares her journey of overcoming personal challenges, discovering her purpose, and following her calling to help Christian women heal from trauma and embrace renewed lives filled with grace and abundance.

Rather than standing before a church full of people, Hugh’s pulpit was his keyboard and he has impacted far more people that way than he could have by confining his skills to a single church.

In addition to becoming a writer after 50, Mary Jo also became a mentor and theology teacher even though she doesn’t have a degree in theology.

The baby boomer generation has had tremendous impact on the world their entire lives. It’s sad to think that influence is being reduced because people in that generation are not investing their skills and knowledge into helping others.

Prior to the accident, Jason was working 70 to 80 hours per week. After the brush with death, he has reprioritized his life so he can be more involved and present in the lives of people he loves.

Becoming an author was a new direction for Amy’s life, but her life changed profoundly after she started sending handwritten, personalized letters of encouragement to people, especially her 580 Facebook friends.

Jeffrey Barnes teaches people about the wisdom displayed by Walt Disney. He and his wife, Lindsey, who is 38 years younger than he is, also teach people how to make an age-gap marriage work.

Rather than setting up tours visiting 10 countries in 10 days, Mary prefers to offer immersive experiences to a few areas so travelers truly enjoy the culture of those places.

After a boyfriend criticized her writing, Wendy threw away everything she wrote, but a smoldering wick remained. Years later, a pastor admonished Wendy by telling her to never throw away a gift God had given to her.

Tepe encourages others to try motorcycling because she said wind therapy is great for the soul. Just riding in the open has a peaceful and calming effect.

As she gets older, Michelle is not afraid to try new things – even if they are way out of her comfort zone – like writing a book and running a campground.

Laura practices what she calls a simple, gentle version of yoga that is much slower in motion and ideally suited to help people over 50 to remain more flexible as they get older.

Gail's book conveys the message that if she can overcome the curveballs life threw at her, so can anyone else. She also addressed the need to live with passion and purpose.