Legacy Leader's "Your Encore"

Megan Shumaker, Outdoor Recreation Inclusion Specialist with Cleveland Metroparks, joins us for an inspiring conversation about how nature and outdoor recreation support health, connection, and lifelong well-being. In Walking into Wellness, Megan shares how accessible outdoor experiences can: Improve physical and mental health Foster social connection Promote inclusion Encourage lifelong explorat...

The Playhouse Square RedCoats are the welcoming presence for nearly one million guests attending over one thousandperformances annually helping fuel a performing arts ecosystem that contributes more than $359 million to the local economy each year. Their service reflects purpose, civic pride, and the power of meaningful engagement later in life. This episode explores how volunteering, especially i...

Guest Lori K. Long , Ph. D., is a Partner at Shoreline Associates, where she works with entrepreneurs, organizations, and nonprofits to strengthen leadership, people strategy, and purpose-driven growth. She retired early from Baldwin Wallace University after more than 20 years in academia. Dr. Long explores how to recognize when it’s time to take the next step, especially when you feel drawn towar...

Retired Children's Hospital VP and Part-time Potter Meredith Reeves Slosberg has found a way to merge her passions for Food as Medicine and pottery into a project that celebrates both health and creativity. Inspired by the idea that beautiful, intentional design can encourage mindful eating, Meredith handcrafts unique bowls for patients at the Food as Medicine Clinic at MetroHealth Hospital in Ohi...

Guest host DaJon Battle explores leadership and wellness through the lenses of legacy, reinvention, and collective wisdom. She is joined by Connie Hill-Johnson, Dr. Jacklyn Chisholm, and Denise Coats for a thoughtful conversation broken into three segments: Segment 1 — The Work That Shaped You Personal stories and career-defining moments that shaped each guest’s leadership. Segment 2 — Retirement...

Guest host, Lee Schwebel and his guests will explore the theme: The power of intergenerational communities: What happens when leaders across generations come together to reimagine the future ofcollaboration? Guests include: DaJon Battle Darrick McDaniel Kait McNeeley Anthony Peebles

Explore what it means to reinvent yourself after a successful career, and how the skills you’ve built over a lifetime can translate into new, meaningful chapters. Richard Scott Richard “Zoom” Scott is a man to pay attention to. He retired from Cleveland Channel 8, FOX 8, after 40 years. This type of longevity in a career only comes with working hard, being a likable person, and learning several us...

People of all ages want to work across generations to help others and improve the world around them. Dr. Minnie Bowers, Assistant Clinical Professor of Behavioral Health, Cleveland Clinic and Meir Manevich, Mandel Scholar, Cleveland State University, have a timely conversation on how working across generations can help solve societal challenges and build community well-being.

Eliza Wing is the founding editor and former President & CEO of Cleveland.com, and a proud alum of the Leadership Cleveland Class of 2000. With a distinguished careerin journalism, technology and public service—including a cabinet-level role in Cuyahoga County government—Eliza now brings her leadership experience to the realm of transformational coaching. She is the founder of Your Awakened He...

Tammy Vigue, a Certified Life Coach, believes that traditional retirement planning is incomplete. Retirement isn’t just about replacing income; it’s about defining the life we want to retire to, and finding ways to replace the non-financial benefits of work.

Scott J. Allen, Ph. D. shares with listeners his Practical Wisdom: Gratitude improves your overall well-being. Gratitude has been linked to better emotional and social well-being, improved sleep, and even lower risks of depression. When you focus on the good, you naturally feel more balanced and fulfilled. Key Points • Gratitude was linked to lower mortality risk from various causes, including car...

Women over the age of 50 are among the fastest-growing groups of entrepreneurs. But often, they don't have the same access to digital tools that are constantly changing. Korin Green, Director, Women’s Business Center, Northern Ohio shares with listeners how the Women's Business Center of Northern Ohio Encore program works to close the digital divide. The program is for women business owners aged 5...

Rick Warsinskey an avid pickleball player and who is Pickleball Ambassador for Northeast Ohio shares his love for the sport of Pickleball. Rick started playing Pickleball in early 2019 a few months after he retired from the Social Security Administration. As Pickleball Ambassador he publishes a newsletter and two guides that share where to find Pickleball courts around Northeast Ohio.

Charles R. See reflects on his more than 44 years being involved providing community-based corrections programs for youth and adults. He is the former Vice President of the Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry in Cleveland, Ohio and was the Executive Director of the Ministry’s Community Re-Entry Program. And has won several national awards including a gold medal from the National Peace and Justice Found...

Peter Lawson Jones has many acts! Peter shares highlights from his diverse experiences in acting, law, politics, and playwriting. He discusses the importance of pursuing one’s passions and staying committed to creativity and personal growth and being engaged in a variety of endeavors. He talksabout the value of fearlessness, trusting instincts, and maintaining a youthful perspective as one transit...

Our guest for this episode of “For Your Encore” we welcome Richard and Angela Huckabee. Richard Huckabee is a retired Executive Manager, with a passion to serve his community and inspire People to stay healthy. He was diagnosed with Parkinson Disease in 2013. He is a Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador, a Parkinson’s Foundation Research Advocate (specializing in exercise research), and a PD Mover. A...

Our guest for today’s episode of “For Your Encore” is Kristi Horner, Founder and Executive Director for Courage to Caregivers. Kristi strongly believes that you need to take care of yourself first, in order to be more effective in just about every role you play in your life – spouse, partner, parent, child, friend, neighbor, colleague or caregiver you have to create your own Self-Care Plan to Prev...

There are countless unique opportunities for all ages including our listeners in their Encore. Y ou can stay active in recreation and nature adventures throughout the park district.  Try-It, Learn-It, Live it!

US Army Veteran Michelle Robinson, who retired from the American Red Cross talks about her encore as an Abstract Artist. And she talks about skydiving, one of the adventures on her bucket list.

Traci McBride, Life Stylist and Wardrobe & Home Styling: Columnist of "Life Spaces" with N.E.O. Boomer & Beyond Magazine will share with listeners "owning less but doing more." Her discussion will focus on "We change, grow, and evolve. Why keep things that don't serve us, bring us joy, and reflect who we are now?''

The benefits of volunteering in "Your Encore" with Joy Banish, Executive Director, Greater Cleveland Volunteers.

Legacy Leader Robert Shields interviews Jacob VanSickle, Executive Director, Bike Cleveland. Together they share they're interest in Biking and the amazing age-friendly outdoor bike trails in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Age-friendly recreational trails are an excellent way to encourage the Encore community to adopt lifestyle changes that will bring lifetime health benefits.

Ron Soeder talks about life after retiring and his next career