Relax, I Got This! Podcast -- Embracing Life After 60

 Brian is a passionate bridge educator with over 30 years of experience. Together with Samantha, they’ve created TheBridgeTeachers.com , an online platform dedicated to helping players of all levels improve their skills. Their teaching approach emphasizes logic and understanding, making the game accessible and enjoyable for everyone. With a shared love for bridge, they’ve inspired countless studen...

In this episode, we sit down with Heather Dawson , a seasoned sales professional with a deep expertise in re-commerce, auctions, downsizing, and estate sales. Heather’s well-rounded background as both a professional organizer and licensed auctioneer offers a unique perspective on guiding clients through the complexities of downsizing and estate transitions. With years of experience in sales, opera...

In this episode, Carey Worell, a graduate of the University of Houston and Harvard Law School, Carey's extensive career spans various legal settings, from prestigious law firms to the federal government shares her straightforward and client-centered approach to practicing law across five essential areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Immigration. From planning y...

In this episode of the Embracing Life After 60 series of the show, Join Jacqueline Morgan, a trailblazer in business success and a passionate mentor, as she opens up about her personal journey as a caregiver and the profound lessons she’s learned along the way. Balancing her roles as a mentor, entrepreneur, and caregiver, Jacqueline shares how these experiences have shaped her perspective on resil...

In this episode of the Embracing Life After 60 series of the show, I speak with Katherine Ambrose, America’s Senior Home Coach, and we dive into staggering statistics: 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the United States. With this demographic shift, by 2035, there will be more people over 65 than under 18 for the first time in recorded history. This changing landscape presents unique challenges a...

In this episode of the Embracing Life After 60 series of the show, I speak with Ryan Garrison about the challenges and solutions surrounding senior transitions—from moving out of a cherished family home to navigating the emotional and logistical complexities of a final home. Ryan brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to this conversation. As a Washington-based Real Estate Investor, Licensed...

In this episode of the Embracing Life After 60 series of the show, I speak with Alesia Dutton. With over a decade of experience dedicated to the Baby Boomer generation, Alesia brings her expertise and passion for helping homeowners make informed decisions about their financial futures. Alesia shares her journey into the Reverse Mortgage Industry, why she’s hyper-focused on educating clients and pr...

In this episode of the Embracing Life After 60 series of the show, I speak with Michael Pankow, a seasoned mortgage executive with over 20 years of experience in the industry and the CEO of Veterans Mortgage of America. Michael not only brings a wealth of knowledge in reverse mortgages but also an impressive military background, having served as both a noncommissioned and commissioned officer in t...

In this episode of the Embracing Life After 60 series of the show, I'm joined by not one, but two inspiring fitness enthusiasts: Cindy Hendricks and Cindy Bladl — two women redefining what it means to stay active at any stage of life. Cindy Hendricks, a wife and mom of two, has made fitness a lifelong habit. After years of dedication, she turned her passion into a career as a personal trainer...

In this episode of the Embracing Life After 60 series of the show, I speak with Lori Williams, owner and founder of Lori Williams Senior Services, LLC, an award-winning senior placement service based in Dallas. With over 18 years in the senior care industry, Lori brings a wealth of experience, passion, and a personal touch to her work, which all began when her grandmother was diagnosed with dement...

“Failure to plan is planning to fail”—and nowhere is that more true than in our senior years. In this episode of Relax I Got This, Embracing Life After 60 , Texas Realtor® and Senior Home Advisor Robin McCoy sits down with Cathy Corden , Senior Transition Partner in the North Dallas/DFW area, to discuss why planning before a crisis is the key to healthy, confident aging. Together they dive into:  ...

In this episode, I talk with Frank Rohde, founder of Ownify, a groundbreaking platform reshaping the future of homeownership. Frank shares how Ownify is making homeownership achievable for the next generation by offering a unique fractional ownership model. By partnering socially conscious investors with first-time homebuyers, Ownify allows them to invest in a home "brick by brick," with...

In this episode, I talk about the senior living transitions. In the fall of 2023, my mother, in her late 80s, lost her ability to walk, and we had a lot to figure out for her in a short amount of time. A lot of emotions were felt, and I wanted to share our experiences in the hopes of potentially helping someone else who may be going through a similar situation, either as the adult child or as the...

In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Donna Brewer, an expert in real estate based in with a fascinating journey. After spending over 20 years in the insurance industry and taking an eight-year break as a devoted Mimi, Donna made a career shift into real estate at the age of 58. Having lived in Forsyth County since 1993, she’s intimately familiar with the area and...

In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Erica Rose Siegel, who is based in Bayside, New York. Erica is a passionate real estate professional with over 16 years under her belt; she is dedicated to transforming her clients into the most educated buyers, sellers, and investors. Erica is renowned for her genuine understanding of her clients' needs, customizing plans...

In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Kelly Fain, who is based in Lakeland, Florida. She is a dedicated real estate professional with 10 years of experience. A proud resident of Lakeland, FL, Kelly's journey began at Southeastern University, where she met her husband. Drawn by Lakeland's welcoming community, they chose it as the perfect place to raise the...

In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Masha Halpern, who is based in Chapel Hill/Durham, NC. Masha is a dedicated real estate broker with over 30 years of experience in the Durham/Chapel Hill area. Masha, a proud Carolina Friends School and UNC-Chapel Hill alum, has deep roots in her community, which she lovingly calls her home since 1975. Masha's degree in Br...

In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Trudy Padilla, who is based in St Augustine, Florida. Trudy is a seasoned real estate professional with over 30 years of experience, specializing in representing both buyers and sellers in the Northeast Florida market. With a background in mortgage lending and extensive knowledge of the local real estate market, Trudy is a trus...

In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Melanie Ruiz, who is based in Rhode Island. Melanie is a future coffeeshop owner building a real estate business to help fund a life creating connections and community. Being a single mom of twins with a remote corporate job offered a lot of opportunity to find fun ways to work and raise kids on a tight budget. Coffeeshops prov...

In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Allison Pflaum, who is based in the Austin area. Originally from Florida, Allison now lives in Kyle, just south of Austin, TX. She's a proud mother of two sons and a former teacher turned real estate entrepreneur. With over a decade of experience, she's bought and sold over 10 homes and owns 15 rental properties. Pass...

In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Chris Ruszkiewicz, who is based in the Milwaukee area. Chris began her professional journey in 1994 when she obtained her first license and delved into the realm of new construction consultancy for a custom builder. Transitioning to residential real estate sales in 1996, she discovered her passion and obtained her broker's...

In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Mary Ellen Vanaken, who is based in the North Atlanta area. Mary Ellen is a seasoned real estate professional originally from Long Island, New York, with a background in finance from her time on Wall Street with JP Morgan. Over the past 25+ years, she has called Alpharetta, Georgia home, where she resides with her husband and d...

In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Byron Mims, who is based in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. Byron is a licensed Realtor in both North and South Carolina and has called the Charlotte area home for over a decade. Originally from Texas, he developed a deep affection for his current hometown of Charlotte. The decision to relocate in 2011, after a lifetime in...

In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Jordana Zober Cutitta, who is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Jordana is a highly experienced real estate professional with nearly 20 years of expertise in guiding clients through the significant financial decisions of buying and selling property. Her lifelong connection to the city and extensive experience in various communities give...

In this episode of the Agent-to-Agent series of the show, I speak with Brittany Sacco, who is based in the central Florida area, from Lakeland to Champions Gate and beyond. "Finding the 'Florida Dream' one home at a time" is Brittany's ultimate goal. When she moved from Michigan to Florida back in 2013, she came packed with enthusiasm and the energy to accomplish anything...