Just Before We Go...

Today we celebrate all that our beautiful earth provides. We hope she is everyone’s favorite woman over 40! Let’s all make one intentional change this season to help her heal and thrive. Spring awakening is not only a reminder that our earth is a miracle, but also that immeasurable growth and beauty stem from a deep reset. A winter pause. A rejuvenation of energy that creates new life. And we deci...

Let’s all raise a glass to the possibility of doing things differently, inspiring each other and asking for what we are worth. Find a beautiful spot, stare at the water, gaze at the trees, go for a walk or pour yourself a glass and enjoy. Thanks for hanging out with us on the pod! With kindness and gratitude, Myra and Hilary Just Before We Go is produced by ⁠Myra Mae Studios⁠ and ⁠Real Girl Athlet...

If you’re curious about how to curate your life and work into a beautiful adventure, this episode is for you! Jing Jing Tsong takes us through her journey of life as a published illustrator, surfer, musician and gardener. All while being a mother! This episode promises the art of creating a life well-lived, the mysteries of lithography and the magic of waves and whales. We left this conversation f...

Every day is a good day to invite positive energy into our lives and trust the momentum of consistent effort.  Follow through when things are new and challenging.  Trust connection.  Accept the little gifts life gives us every day.  Embrace chickens.  Choose to do something every day that makes us feel alive.  Show up.  Lean into opportunity and our potential.  Reject fear.  Take the time you need...

What can’t moms do?? In this episode, Hilary and Myra sit down with published author and non-profit founder Sheila Morovati to talk about the power of ONE. One mom. One person. BIG CHANGE. You don’t want to miss her easy-to- follow tips for being a big change-making Imperfect Environmentalist. Her story as a woman leader is nothing short of inspiring. Sheila M. Morovati is the founder of two inter...

How to live with alignment. That’s one of the huge gifts we received from our conversation with Sarah Canney, running & adventure coach, snowshoe running bronze-medalist, writer and mother of three. In this episode, Sarah reveals how she turned dreams into business, the power of reclaiming feminism through motherhood and how outdoor adventuring ignites her spirit. Bonus points if you listen to...

This episode brings you behind the scenes of Mari’s professional journey to the NHL’s Seattle Kraken organization and why she is driven by connection and impact. How does she keep the momentum going and still have room for lightness and laughter? Listen in and get inspired! Mari Horita is Senior Vice President of Social Impact & Civic Affairs for the Seattle Kraken and Executive Director of On...

Ya Gotta Laugh or Quit  - Goodbye 2025!  Recorded Wednesday Dec. 31, 2025 Join us for our live NYE beach walk on Whidbey Island! Your JBWG co-hosts thank you for supporting our podcast with this joyous Auld Lang Syne moment as we wish 2025 a very merry sssso-long and welcome 2026 with a happy-go-lucky neigh! Let's look the year-of-the-fire-horse in the mouth and acknowledge that, outside of cr...

Lenice is a bright, infectious energy who motivates and ignites hope. Her career is awe-inspiring; she is a friend, collaborator, childcare activist, community builder and champion for gender and race equity. She brings people together and we are thrilled she joined us on the pod to include YOU, our listeners, in this conversation about expanding our collective vision for women’s empowerment.  Len...

We’ve been talking about it, and now we just went ahead and did it. We were curious what would happen if we actually put our feline friend on the mic…because she always has a lot to say. Meet Shadow, a 17-year-old gray tabby who recently looked death in the face and defied it. You’ll hear straight from the cat’s mouth her expressions on comforts, hardships, friendships and animal relationships.  S...

Well, we cried at least 4 times during this one! Dakota is one heck of an inspiring person. In this episode, Myra and Hilary get the inside scoop on Dakota’s path to becoming a pro boxer, what it takes to get inside the ring, her journey with mental health, her perspective on her fights with Christy Martin (and other powerhouse boxers!) and the healing power of community at her boxing gym, Solid S...

Get inspired to take your own creative journey! In this episode, Hilary and Myra interview each other, divulging how and why this podcast came to be and sharing insight from their individual life experiences. This snapshot of their journey to create content with an impact is full of humor and perspective. Their mission to expand the narrative for women over 40 is ever at the forefront of their amb...

It’s not every day that we get to pick the brain of a world-record-holder!! If you’ve ever been curious about what goes on inside the head of an elite athlete, today is your lucky day: join our fun and inspiring conversation with Sue McDonald. We hope you smile and learn as much as we did. Sue McDonald  is a mom of 3, world record holder 15 times over (in fact she set these world records in 16 mon...

We had a blast talking to Jo-Anne about everything from how art can transform the way we see non-human animals to the experience of choosing not to have human children. You won’t want to miss our heartfelt and often funny conversation* with this talented woman...who is basically our new BFF (does she know that?). Jo-Anne McArthur  is a Canadian photojournalist, humane educator, animal rights activ...

We had so much fun recording this episode...that almost became a musical! Myra and Hilary sat down with Cynthia Geary,  acclaimed actor on television, stage and film & known around the world for her role as Shelly Tambo on the television series  Northern Exposure , which earned her two Emmy Award nominations. She's had numerous guest-starring roles on a variety of TV programs, made-for-TV...

In this episode, Hilary and Myra get the inside scoop on what it takes to be a woman spearheading animal protection law in California from founder, CEO and president of Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL), Judie Mancuso. SCIL is the leading political advocacy group dedicated to advancing animal protection laws. Since 2007, Judie has spearheaded more than 70 state bills—28 of which have been si...

This episode is full of humor (donkey stories included!), the romance and reality of ranch life, an inside look at creative writing and what it takes to achieve your dream as a woman in today's world. Pam is an expert at balancing lightness and depth as we delve into real issues women face today. Pam Houston  is an award-winning author, teaches in the Low Rez MFA program at the Institute of Am...