Thriving After 40

Lisa talks with us about growing up with humble beginnings, how asking herself the right questions led to a reinvention of career, how a favorite quote helps push her forward and how she keeps balance in her life using the five hat analogy.    Lisa Caprelli is the creator of the Skip a Step and Unicorn Jazz Stories, with 17 books, a variety of songs and a Kids TV Show on Amazon TV. Lisa has taken...

Takatoshi talks about his path to finding true happiness and contentment in his career, his secret to landing roles within the best finance companies, what reaching the peak of financial success taught him and the life lesson that has brought him the most joy.   Takatoshi Shibayama is the Head of Sales for Copper, a crypto prime brokerage and custodial service. He runs blockchain education on the...

Heidi talks about the influence for starting her own PR agency, the impact of breaking off from her business partner and what she’s learned from starting her own podcast.    Heidi Hedquist has more than 20 years of success in editorial, event planning, media relations, and guerilla marketing across the entertainment, corporate and non-profit sectors.   She is the original Editor-in-Chief of After...

Rachael talks about the impact of being a 911 dispatcher, going after her childhood dream mid life and what she’s learned from starting over.    Rachael Tomayo is a former 911 emergency operator and police dispatcher. After 12 years in those dark depths, she gained a unique insight into mental illness, human behavior, and the general darkness of humanity that she now likes to weave into her books....

Artie Hoffman – Psychic, Comedium and Spiritual Advisor   Artie talks about how he developed his talent, what he’s learned from doing thousands of readings and gives insight into healing and fully thriving in life.    Artie Hoffman is a master level psychic, comedium and spiritual advisor for over 3 decades and has helped change the lives of thousands of individuals who have turned to him for answ...

Lara talks about leaving a hard earned profession, reinventing herself after 40, how she’s succeeded in each of her career iterations and the impact of her breast cancer diagnosis.  Lara Quie started her career as a lawyer with Dentons LLP in the UK before becoming an entrepreneur in 2004, setting up a successful designer kitchen company. In 2011, Lara moved to Hong Kong with her family, needing t...

Gina talks about her experience in war zones, living in Baghdad under Sadam Hussein and what she’s learned from her travels around the world.    Gina Wilkinson is a former foreign correspondent radio journalist and documentary maker for the BBC NPR and the ABC, as well as other well-known public broadcasters. She is an award winning journalist and has spent two decades working in hotspots around t...

Bruce Vilanch - Comedy Writer, Songwriter, Actor and 6 time Emmy Award Winner Bruce Vilanch talks about the impact Bette Midler had on his career, his experience with adoption and his various projects in Hollywood and on Broadway. Bruce is a comedy writer, songwriter, actor and a six time Emmy Award winner. Bruce is well known by the public for his years on Hollywood Squares as a celebrity partici...

Scott talks about the impact of losing his forever role, becoming a reluctant entrepreneur and the power of making a decision to say yes.     Scott Hutchings is solving problems one coin at a time. He’s the President and Founder of Global Coin Solutions where they turn mixed currency into funds that help charities. Since beginning the company in 2015 they have processed over $13 million of mixed c...

Tracy is the owner and creator of Dark Horse Schooling and The Dark Horse Entrepreneur podcast. He has experienced a lot in his life. From hitting rock bottom with drugs, divorce, bankruptcy and death of his daughter to running the planning and marketing of some of corporate America’s finest companies to running his own marketing company and podcast, Tracy is looking to share all that he has learn...

Jenna talks about her growth into an author, how to deal with rejection and how she turns her difficulty into a super power.  Jenna Greene is an elementary school teacher by day and an author by night. Her novel, Reborn, won the 2019 Moonbeam Children’s Book Award. She is also the co-host of Quill and Ink: A Podcast for Booklovers which is part of the Authors on Air Network.  https://www.jennagree...

Chad talks about his path to success moving up the corporate ladder, the attributes needed to be an impactful leader and gives wise advice on how to land that job or get that promotion.    Today we are speaking with Chad Hagen, Chad is the Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development with SunOpta, a leading plant & fruit based beverage, food and ingredient company. Chad has o...

Suze talks about leaving home for NY at 17, the impact of losing the role of Chrissy in Three’s Company, how finding joy is the greatest success and how letting go of perfection has opened up her life.  Susan Lanier is an actress, singer- songwriter, cabaret performer, photographer, writer, director and producer. She is best known for starring in the original horror film classic, Wes Craven's...

Jennifer talks about overcoming deep difficult times, getting out of an abusive relationship, the beauty of finding yourself all over again and the magic that happens when you stop telling yourself ‘I can’t’.   Jennifer Anne Gordon has made her living as an actress, a magicians assistant, a gallerina, a comic book dealer, a painter and burlesque performer before becoming an award winning horror/fi...

Today we are talking with Mark Stancil. Mark talks about the unique creation of his company, the importance of perception, choosing the right personal and professional partners,  and how he fired his boss when he was no longer getting what he needed from his employment.   Mark started his career as a creative executive while working as a computer and systems integration professional, so he is the...

Suzy talks about her path from a leading corporate role to working for herself in a writing career, how to get ahead in the corporate world, the importance of knowing your why and how to get unstuck in life.    Suzy Vadori is a former COO/Vice President of Operations and Marketing who started writing by night. Eventually her debut Fantasy Novel, The Fountain, became a finalist for an Aurora Award...

Larry talks about learning to live life his own way, experiencing homelessness and what he learned from working with Clint Eastwood, sometimes you need to stand up for yourself.   Larry Hankin is an American character actor, performer, director, comedian and producer. Larry’s face has been showing up in well known movies and TV series since 1969. He has worked in more than 100 films. Larry is know...

What’s the best way to go through life to bring you happiness? Bruce shares his method for living a happy life, opens up about his experience with domestic violence and shares what he has learned from being a Medium. Bruce Olav Solheim is a distinguished Professor of History at Citrus College. A US Army veteran, author, playwright, veteran advocate and medium. Bruce has published eight books and h...

Alan talks about how he created connection for thousands during the pandemic, what it’s like dealing with unemployment during economic downturns and shares his family story that leaves you marveling at what an impact one person can make.    Alan Locher is a senior public relations executive specializing in the TV, film and tourism industries. He has worked with the likes of Disney, Proctor & G...

Tricia talks about the importance of taking care of our bodies, how to get past that thing that holds you back and gives insight on how to find the right perspective and reach your goals.    Tricia Silverman has been a fitness and nutrition enthusiast since she was a child. She is a registered and licensed dietician, certified wellness coach, fitness instructor, speaker, and author. She runs her o...

Mark shares insights from his experiences in the publishing world, going through struggles such as divorce and the lessons that have benefited him the most through life.   Mark is the owner of Stark Publishing, a writer, an editor, professional speaker and self proclaimed book nerd with a passion for craft beer. With more than 25 years experience in publishing and bookselling, Mark is an industry...

Michael Stein talks about his journey in Hollywood, the importance of hustle and the main points of awareness that have led to his success.     Michael is an entrepreneur, actor, comedian, film maker and a force for good. He is the founder and CEO of Abadak, a multi million dollar tarp company doing good works by donating thousands of tarps to the homeless, In addition, Michael has starred in the...

Teresa talks openly about having to find a new career in her 40’s, letting go of work that didn’t serve her in her 50’s and how she found her true calling and current fulfillment.    Teresa Abram is the owner of “handwriting p.i.” a full service handwriting analysis business and she is the creator and host of the podcast “A Most Unusual T Party” which uses the letter T to unlock pieces of a person...

Veronica talks about overcoming stage 4 ‘incurable’ cancer, the importance of your thoughts and beliefs and the huge impact our words have on our world.  Veronica Villanueva , discovered her "why" after being diagnosed with incurable stage IV lung cancer and given six months to live in 2016. Veronica rejected her diagnosis and dove into educating herself on traditional and alternative tr...

DC talks about what he learned from recording “Whoomp!” (There It Is), the importance of learning how to learn and offers life wisdom on how to find your own success.  DC Glenn is half of the 90’s hip hop duo, Tag Team, which made the song “Whoomp!” (There It Is), one of the most commercially successful singles of all times and a song any 90’s kid can begin singing immediately. In addition to bein...