Platinum Pearls

Discover the remarkable journey of Saundra Cherry Verner, a trailblazer whose five-decade career has shaped Arizona’s landscape in women’s health, policy, and community empowerment. This episode explores how embracing career pivots and personal hardships can become the foundation for authentic leadership, resilience, and generational impact. Learn how turning adversity into power can redefine your...

Discover the remarkable journey of Saundra Cherry Verner, a trailblazer whose career spans nearly five decades of leadership in health equity, policy, corporate banking, and community empowerment. This episode explores how embracing career pivots and overcoming personal hardships can become the foundation for lasting impact and legacy. Be inspired to reframe your own setbacks as sources of power a...

In this episode, we sit down with Tamara Goines, author, survivor, educator, and creator of the Becoming HER program. Tamara shares her journey from enduring years of silence and hardship to transforming pain into purpose. Discover how she empowers young women to find their voice, set boundaries, and lead with intention—before crisis strikes. Learn practical steps to move beyond survival mode and...

Discover the inspiring journey of Loretta Humphrey, who found love at 69 and proves it’s never too late for a new beginning. This episode explores hope, resilience, and the power of embracing life’s possibilities, offering encouragement to women seeking meaningful connections at any age.

Discover how Black women are transforming exclusion into empowerment in this inspiring episode. Explore the realities behind underrepresentation in leadership, the impact of systemic barriers, and the rise of entrepreneurship and advocacy as bold responses. Learn how refined resilience and collective genius are redefining leadership, creating new opportunities, and building legacies that uplift fu...

Discover how to break through uncertainty and step boldly into your purpose in this empowering episode of Platinum Pearls. Inspired by Mary E Rucker, we explore practical strategies for gaining clarity, building confidence, and overcoming self-doubt. Tune in for uplifting stories, actionable tips, and the motivation you need to unlock your full potential.

Discover how purposeful leadership flourishes when rooted in clarity and strong boundaries. In this episode, we explore Rev. Dr. Coralotta Darwin’s insights on defining your mission, setting healthy limits, and leading with conviction. Tune in for practical wisdom and inspiring strategies to elevate your impact and align your leadership with your deepest values.

In this empowering episode of Platinum Pearls, Donna Izard shares the inspiring journey of Debra Renee Riley, highlighting the unstoppable power of perseverance, faith, and fierce flexibility. Discover how to rise from life’s trenches, trust in divine guidance, and turn obstacles into milestones. If you’re ready to reclaim your dreams and move forward with purpose, this episode will ignite your sp...

Discover how purpose, power, and reinvention can ignite after fifty in this inspiring episode of Platinum Pearls. Host GG Lavoe shares transformative insights on why delayed dreams are not denied, but perfectly timed. Learn how your life experience is your greatest asset, why your purpose has no expiration date, and how returning home to yourself can spark a legacy of impact and generational wealt...

Discover how Robin Wallace overcame personal challenges and found renewed purpose, sharing insights on resilience, faith, and building a meaningful legacy. This episode offers inspiration for women 50+ seeking to transform setbacks into opportunities and lead purpose-driven lives.

Discover how the Power of 1 can ignite transformation at any stage of life as T White shares the secret to glowing through disadvantage. This episode explores how one soul-felt choice can turn setbacks into setups, empowering Black women over fifty to reinvent themselves, claim their purpose, and build legacies of prosperity and joy. Embrace your divine assignment and learn how to spark collective...

Discover how the Power of 1 can transform disadvantage into a divine assignment as T White shares her groundbreaking approach to personal reinvention for Black women over fifty. Hear inspiring stories of women who turned pain into purpose, built thriving empires, and ignited collective empowerment by making one bold choice. This episode challenges you to harness your soul-deep potential, glow thro...

Join host Donna Izard as she explores how Black women over 50 can break through systemic barriers and claim their rightful place in leadership. Inspired by visionary insights from GG LaVoe, this episode unpacks the myth of the pipeline problem, exposes the real power dynamics at play, and offers actionable strategies for building influence, securing sponsorship, and designing your own legacy. If y...

Explore the urgent realities and hidden barriers facing Black professionals in America, inspired by insights from Annie Toro Lopez. This episode unpacks the structural challenges within organizations, the impact of policy rollbacks, and the limitations of traditional diversity initiatives. Discover actionable strategies for demanding transparency, increasing visibility, and building pathways to le...

In this episode of Platinum Pearls, discover the transformative wisdom of Robin Wallace as she shares how embracing recovery, anchoring in family, and helping others can lead to a life lived fully and boldly at any age. Tune in for real stories, practical inspiration, and a call to reclaim your purpose, build your legacy, and show up for the main event—your own extraordinary life.

Discover how to turn your passion into purpose and your business into a legacy with Maria Wise, owner of InspiHer Beauty and founder of InspiHer Worth. In this episode, Maria shares powerful lessons on honoring your craft as service, empowering your community through collaboration, and mentoring the next generation. Learn how viewing your marketplace as your ministry can transform lives, create la...

Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Sharon Arrington, a woman who redefined her life after 50 by transforming personal adversity into a thriving purpose-driven enterprise. Discover her insights on overcoming challenges, embracing reinvention, and empowering others to move from victim to survivor. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and the limitless potential of wome...

In this episode of Platinum Pearls, discover how Tracey Crump transformed personal pain into a powerful business model after fifty. From navigating grief and anxiety to building a legacy as an author and mental health advocate, Tracey’s journey reveals how healing and honesty can fuel both purpose and profit. Tune in for inspiration and practical steps to turn your own struggles into a thriving, i...

Laid off after fifty? This episode is your rallying cry. Discover how your decades of experience are your greatest asset, not a setback, as we dive into the strategies and mindset shifts that turn setbacks into empires. Inspired by E.R. Spaulding’s mission to help women over fifty build thriving businesses, we explore how to leverage your wisdom, network, and resilience to create generational weal...

Step into your next level with this empowering episode of Platinum Pearls. Discover how embracing your true identity can unlock your destiny as we explore the transformative power of saying yes to your assignment. Learn practical steps to clear the fog, boldly declare your purpose, and create a legacy that impacts generations. If you’re ready to stop shrinking and start living higher, this episode...

In this episode of Platinum Pearls, we clarify the essential elements needed to craft a powerful story of reinvention for women over 50. Inspired by E.R. Spaulding’s expertise, we discuss the importance of sharing real insights, authentic case studies, and transformative ideas that drive purpose-driven businesses. Tune in for a candid conversation about navigating corporate layoffs, building a uni...

In this episode of Platinum Pearls, discover how to reclaim your narrative and defy society’s expectations about aging. Host Carolyn Phillips shares powerful insights on breaking free from limiting beliefs, embracing your passions, and building a legacy of purpose, prosperity, and authenticity at any stage of life. Take the challenge to rewrite your story and step boldly into your next chapter.

When the flood of adversity threatens to overwhelm, discover how the Holy Spirit lifts a standard and empowers you to turn obstacles into testimonies. In this inspiring episode, Donna Izard shares transformative stories of faith, resilience, and legacy from Winston-Salem, revealing how unwavering trust in divine guidance can ignite miracles in your business, family, and community. Walk boldly in y...

Unlock the power of your words and step into the role of director in your own life. In this episode, discover how your thoughts and language act as powerful magnets, shaping your reality through the Law of Attraction. Explore the journey to the fifth dimension—a higher state of consciousness where healing, self-love, and true manifestation become possible. Learn practical steps to break free from...

In this empowering episode, we explore the divine moment calling women over 50 to awaken, arise, and advance into their God-given purpose. Discover how unity, resilience, and faith are fueling a movement of Black women leaders and entrepreneurs who are building legacies, creating generational wealth, and transforming barriers into breakthroughs. Be inspired to embrace your wisdom, link arms with d...