Boomer Banter, Real Talk about Aging Well

You have had years of professional experience and now you may be feeling like that experience is not being fully utilized, or you are burned out doing what you have always done, or you may be confused about what options may be available to you.John Tarnoff is the author of Boomer Reinvention: How to Create your Dream Career Over 50.  He is a career transition coach, speaker and author who helps late career professionals transition to meaningful and sustainable second-act careers beyond traditional retirement.dfThe link to John's ebook is https://bit.ly/johntarnoff.com/ultimate--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

In this episode we had an opportunity to speak with Dr. Marcus Blackstone, the Chief Clinical Officer at Bon Secours St. Francis Health System.  We asked about masks, vaccines, symptoms, socially distancing, indoor visits vs. outdoor visits.  We talked about considerations when traveling for the holiday's and weighing the risks of travel to family this upcoming holiday season.  Many questions asked and answered.  Very informative conversation.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Let's talk personal branding.  This is how you want to present yourself in the world, in an authentic way that reflects who you are, what you do and how you help.  Just "being retired" is not all you are.  Just being a "VP of marketing" is not all you are.  You get a chance to craft the way you want to be seen, and then you challenge is to live up to this image.  Lively, fun discussion with Kathy McAfee, America's Marketing Motivator and author of Defining You.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

My guest for this episode was Dan Halyburton.  Dan's career was in radio broadcasting.  Once he left radio, he volunteered with the Red Cross and became a volunteer Public Affairs spokesperson.  Dan and his wife recently recovered from Covid-19 and he was recently deployed to Louisiana after Hurricane Laura.  He shares stories about both of these experiences, as well as his experience at the Paradise Fire in California.  Dan is passionate about the work he does for the Red Cross and passionate about giving back to his community.    To volunteer or donate to the Red Cross go to redcross.org----------------Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]–Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through thesometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshopThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

The 15th Amendment, barring restrictions on voting based on race, color or previous condition of servitude was ratified in 1870. The 19th Amendment, barring gender restrictions for voting, was ratified on August 18, 1920. On August 6, 1965, the Voting Rights Act, prohibiting racial discrimination in voting was signed into law. September 22 is National Voter Registration Day. In this discussion with Lawson Wetli, co-President of the League of Women Voters in Greenville County, SC and the Voter Registration Chair of the Greenville Branch of the NAACP, we are talking about all things voting.  Registering if you have recently moved, checking your registration online to be sure everything is correct before election day. How do you register for an absentee ballot? Do you need to qualify to vote absentee? What about early voting, how does that work? What does all the talk about voter suppression mean? What are some ways I can help people register, get to the polls, help with the process?  This conversation was a history lesson of suffrage, as well as a practical road map to voting and getting others to vote.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Have you ever thought about quitting your day job and starting something totally new?  Have you decided that you are tired of waiting for the right time to start this new endeavor and you are ready to go for it?  In this episode, we talk to Lauren Brophy from the Apple Valley Inn Bed and Breakfast and the Candy Apple Shoppes about her journey with her partner, from high powered jobs in Manhattan to becoming innkeepers and chocolatiers.   Besides the beauty of the inn and the amazing chocolate creations, Lauren shared with us some valuable lessons. The importance of building strong relationships with your employees, your customers and your partners. The importance of having the heart, passion and resilience to start and run a small business. And the importance of learning from your mistakes.    This is a can't miss episode if you are thinking about starting a new endeavor, or growing an existing one.candyappleshoppe.comapplevalleyinn.com--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Welcome to a heartwarming and inspiring episode of Boomer Banter, where we dive into the remarkable journey of Sally Dunbar, a true force of nature. Sally, a real estate agent from Sacramento, has not only conquered the challenges of her career but also faced life-threatening struggles, including a battle with breast cancer. After her recovery, she decided to join the Susan G. Komen three-day walk, initially just to get fit. Little did she know that this would spark something monumental in her life. Her epiphany during the walk led her to set an audacious goal of raising $100,000 for breast cancer awareness and research. This conversation takes us through her journey of empowerment, illustrating that belief is the first step to achieving the seemingly impossible. Sally's story is one of resilience, community, and the power of setting big goals. If you’ve ever thought about what you can achieve, this episode will inspire you to dream bigger and push your limits. Get ready to be moved by her journey and the incredible impact of the Komen walks, where every step counts towards making a difference.Takeaways: Setting big, hairy, audacious goals can help you achieve what seems impossible. Believing in yourself is key to overcoming challenges and achieving your goals. Joining a team can provide support and motivation to accomplish your fundraising objectives. Every small step adds up; just start with what you can do and build from there. Sally's journey shows that personal struggles can lead to empowering others and making a difference. Having fun while working towards a cause can make the journey enjoyable and fulfilling. Links:Hands up for Hooters TeamThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Dave Benson is a 40+ year security professional who has worked with the State Department, Diplomatic Security, Risk Assessments and Mitigation strategies and so much more. In this broadcast, Dave very generously and clearly articulated some of the risks and scams we could run into online, while traveling, even on the phone.   Knowledge is Power and we are learning from one of the best in this interview. The more informed you are about the potential risks, the more empowered you are to handle them, and the less fearful you will be.  This is an interview you may want to listen to a few times in order to get all the information that Dave shares.  Be sure to look for his new podcast called BELIEVE WHAT YOU SEE AND HEAR, all about your personal security and awareness. To reach Dave you can email him at [email protected] Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This is a story about having a dream, honoring the dream, being terrified of the dream but forging ahead anyway.  Shelley Dunstone is an attorney in Adelaide, Australia by day.  She performs cabaret and 60's rock by night.  After receiving a 2nd chance at life, Shelley had a dream.  I am not going to tell you more than that, because the way she tells the story is so inspiring.   Join us on this journey to being open to possibilities, to believing that what you imagine you can initiate.  Let me know what inspiration you take away. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

George Jerjian is here to challenge our views on retirement. A true maverick, his life has taken a fascinating, uncharted course now that he’s in his sixties. The former financial adviser is on a mission to impact millions as a mindset mentor, helping baby boomers: the generation that coaching often overlooks.   In this podcast we discussed how most of us are living unconsciously, we are following "the herd" into retirement.  If we gave it any thought, it was probably about our financial ability to retire.  George opens our eyes to the idea of passion and purpose in our retirement years, of being engaged with our lives, our community, our relationships.    He shares ideas from his book, "Spirit of Gratitude: Crises are Opportunities" and explains from personal experience and scientific data, how gratitude and thankfulness effect us physiologically as well as allowing us to be open to think about opportunities.   George has an 8-week program that will help you design a blueprint for your new life. georgejerjian.com #HeyBoomer #retirement --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Ken Dolan-Delvecchio, licensed family therapist, author, speaker and corporate health and wellness leader, wrote the book "Simple Habits of Exceptional (But Not Perfect) Parents.     In this conversation we talked power dynamics, about how parenting changes as our children grow up and become parents themselves, how to maintain close family bonds once they move away.  We learned about the importance of role modeling from the very beginning and continuing throughout our children's lives.  We discussed how to impart critical thinking skills and how to speak to children about social injustices.   Ken brought so many thoughtful insights to our conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This was kind of a lasts minute recording.  My scheduled guest was sick with Covid-19, so I decided to continue the conversation from last week.  We talked about the ways that sheltering at home has changed us.  Some people feel that they are becoming better listeners.  Some people felt that they are more connected with people that had lost touch with because of Zoom and having more time. I talked about what creating the Hey Boomer broadcast and community has meant to me. A couple of links were mentioned in this broadcast. Buy Me a Cup of Coffee:  buymeacupofcoffee.com/HeyBoomer0413 CART Fund: cartfund.org/cart/donate --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

On April 3, 2020, shortly after we went into lockdown, Matt Potts decided to create a Facebook Page where friends and family could share positive ideas, positive happenings to help navigate and support each other while they were staying at home. He created this as a private group.  Friends began inviting friends, who invited friends, and now there are over 9000 members from all over the world.  I spoke to Matt about what has happened with this Facebook page, how it has changed him, and where he sees it going. There were so many wonderful take-aways in this conversation.     To continue to support the Hey, Boomer community, please go to buymeacupofcoffee.com/HeyBoomer0413 To learn more about our sponsor, American Association of University Women, go to aauw.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Marilyn Ball is the founder of 12Twelve Collaborative Solutions with 25+ years of marketing and communication experience in the tourism, economic development, hospitality and micro-enterprise industries. She is also the host of SPEAKING OF TRAVEL, an iHeart Radio show and global podcast. She is passionate about travel. She is passionate about community. She is passionate about collaboration. Our conversation was about Speaking of Travel and how she got started. She spoke about how important a sense of community is to her and how travel breaks down barriers of stereotypes and builds friendships. We also learned about 2 other podcasts Marilyn is working on. One is a podcast with her granddaughter REAL KIDS, REAL STORIES, and the other is a platform for vets who are using writing as a tool for healing. It is called BROTHERS AND SISTERS LIKE THESE. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Glenis Redmond discovered the Power of Poetry to Heal, 28 years ago, when she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. In 1995 she founded the first Greenville Poetry Slam and took the first all-women's team to Nationals. She is the founder of Peace Voices, a poetry program dedicated to poetry outreach and engagement in the community through the Peace Center for the Performing Arts in Greenville, SC. She has written numerous poetry books and won many awards.  In 2019 Glenis was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. She has gone through a very difficult year of chemotherapy and a Stem Cell transplant. She is now rebuilding her immune system and doing much better.  In our conversation, Glenis talks about how poetry has been a healing force in her life, both through illness and racism. She shares how she has viewed illness as a gift that has allowed her to refocus and also shift into a deeper way of living.  If you want to continue to support the Hey, Boomer broadcasts, you can "buy me a cup of coffee" at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HeyBoomer0413--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Is now the right time to retire? When is the right time to retire? What if you are already retired, can you kick it up a notch? My guest, Ida Abbott, wrote a book called Retirement by Design. In our discussion we answer these questions and so much more. She used the design principles developed for product design, to help people plan for a lifestyle after work that is fulfilling, purposeful and well thought out. Fun book to work through and a good discussion during our time together.--- Subscribe on Apple Podcast, Stitcher , Google Podcast. or SpotifyFollow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and InstagramYou can email me with questions or comments at [email protected]–Wendy Green is a Certified Life Coach, working with people going through thesometimes uncomfortable life transition from full-time work to “what’s next.”Find out more about Wendy’s 6-week “What’s Next Transition” Coaching workshopThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

We had planned for our original discussion to be about continuing to stay involved and active in retirement. My guest, Tony McDade had been a Baptist minister and an administrator of a non-profit that serves the homeless community. This interview occurred in the week following the death of George Floyd and all the protests and violence that followed. Our conversation started with how the current situation is affecting all of us, and how can we still try to make a difference. We talked about community, caring, responsibility and being involved in the changes we want to see. Article mentioned in the broadcast: https://www.al.com/opinion/2020/05/johnson-okay-white-people-heres-what-you-can-do-now.html --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Goose is a retired USAF Colonel, who has led many commands during his 30 years in the military. His talk is about an extraordinary mission that took place in Saudi Arabia where he had to bring together 35 different commands and unify them. As you hear his story, you will hear his respect and passion for the soldiers under his command. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

I got the idea for Hey, Boomer after being laid off from my job at the start of the pandemic. The name is a play on the derogatory "Ok, Boomer" and the intent is to build a bridge between generations, featuring stories told by members of the Baby Boom generation. I look to start meaningful conversations across generations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This is a story about a little brother who was accidentally shot and killed with a gun that his friend thought was unloaded.  It was years later, that Doris McLallen became involved with BeSmart, and organization that educates families about gun safety.Doris also talks about Susan Kennedy, the founder of Bullets4Life, which takes bullet casings found on the street and uses them in workshops with parents to create bracelets.  "One less bullet on the street, one less life lost to gun violence."--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

What do you do when you have a plan, an idea that you really want to make happen, and then it appears that the doors to that idea are not opening? My guest, Dr. Robert Hanley, will tell us about his experiences with walking through Door #2. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

My good friend, Joni Adrian Krafft, retired from the CIA after 33 years, went to work in the public sector for several years, studied to be a life coach, and raised 2 amazing children.  Her journey from diagnosis of breast cancer through her treatment and recovery, brought her the most meaningful life lessons that she shares with us in this video.  In addition, the day before we recorded this, a very dear friend of hers, a dragon boat team member, passed away from metastatic breast cancer. At the end of our conversation, we will hear a beautiful musical and poetic recording celebrating all the brave survivors on the dragon boat team.  Please stay for that.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

This is a story of overcoming setbacks, both early in life, and after 50. Rebounding from a setback is not as difficult when you are in your 20's or 30's. But what happens when you are over 50 and your career is pulled out from under you? How do you rebound and reinvent yourself? Alan Harry will talk to us about how this happened to him and how he has come back. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

An Orangeburg, South Carolina, native, Kate Salley Palmer graduated from the University of South Carolina with a major in elementary education. She began freelance cartooning with the Greenville News in 1975 and in 1978 she became their first full-time editorial cartoonist. She was syndicated by Field (later News America Syndicate) in 1980. Her syndication ended in 1989, after which she has devoted her efforts to writing and illustrating children’s books. Her children's books feature South Carolina history in beautifully illustrated and beautifully told stories. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wendy-green9/supportThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy