The Cup of Glo Podcast

Dr Monica Hayes joins us for 2 episodes as we continue our Wonderful Women of Wellness series.  Her first episode (S2 Ep3) will focus on benefits we can receive from aromatherapy including a boost in dopamine.  Her second episode (S2 Ep4) will focus on reading and writing erotica, which can also result in increased dopamine.  Both aromatherapy and erotica can be empowering, inspirational, build confidence, and help partners reconnect. In addition to being a consultant in education, health, and mental health, Dr. Hayes is a Certified Aromatherapist and published author of two books: “Pure Pleasure a Collection of Erotic Interludes”, and “Tell Me How You Like It, Cause I want to Please You.”  She is also an accomplished speaker who presents on topics ranging from, Cultural and Linguistic Competency to Difficult Conversations about Race, Sensuality, Sexuality, and YOU! Links for references in this episode: Doctor Monica’s Corner: https://www.doctormonicascorner.com/ Replay Fitness FGA, https://replayfitnessfga.com Milestone Divas Day, www.milestonedivasday.com Special thanks to Goldie Sound Productions, www.goldiesound.com Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins.

Nicole Everett kicks off the first episode in our Wonderful Women of Wellness series. She is a Conversationalist, Media Content Producer, Mental Health Advocate and Connector. Nicole currently serves as the Advancing Black Homeownership Program Manager for Big Bend Habitat for Humanity and she enjoys volunteering her time and talents to non-profit boards and community committees, such as the Mental Health Council of the Big Bend, Working Class Wednesday, and the Soul of Southside Festival Planning committee. When she is not working and volunteering, Nicole loves hosting and producing her video talk show, Conversations with Nicole.  There are 2 days of Conversations with Nicole:  Mindset Mondays and Wellness Wednesday, each begin at 8:30PM EST on YouTube, Facebook, Greater Works Network and Roku Links for references in this episode: Conversations with Nicole: You Tube, https://www.youtube.com/@conversationswithnicole6334 Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithnicole Replay Fitness FGA, https://replayfitnessfga.com Milestone Divas Day, www.milestonedivasday.com Special thanks to Goldie Sound Productions, www.goldiesound.com Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins

It is great to be back. I am bursting with excitement to bring Season 2 of the podcast to you. We continue to have terrific guests and occasionally I will go solo. Also, we will help celebrate a growing Milestone Divas Day, an annual gathering of bold, confident, and wise women Primarily, but not limited to women aged 50 and older. Join us on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at The American Legion Hall, 229 Lake Ella Drive, Tallahassee, FL for a fantastic luncheon and Tallapalooza Talent Show and Competition. Links for references in this episode: Replay Fitness FGA, https://replayfitnessfga.com Milestone Divas Day, www.milestonedivasday.com Special thanks to Goldie Sound Productions, www.goldiesound.com Owner: Adrian Dickey, Engineer: Ava Albert and Music by: Dominic Rollins

I saw a statistic recently, that stated 52% of young adults currently live with their parents. While that stat seems high it is not surprising. Intergenerational households are becoming more common, partly due to economic pressures and longer life spans. When I was growing up, my parents and maternal grandparents’ houses were next door to each other. At times it felt as if we all lived under the same roof. I loved it! There were wonderful opportunities for bonding with my grandparents. Sometimes, our intergenerational blending happened because our adult children moved back home with us including bringing their spouses and/or their own children too. Younger Milestone Divas such as those of us in our 50s, 60s and some 70s are sandwiched between the returning adult children and the aging parents who are not ready or don’t want to move to a senior living community or nursing home. We may feel more confident and in control with our children, but what do we do when our parents want to live with us? That situation brings a whole new set of issues. Primarily, financial and logistical as well as emotional and social. This podcast is brought to you by Replay Fitness Feel Good Again. For more information about Replay Fitness Feel Good Again, please visit our website at www.replayfitnessfga.com. Please email your comments about the podcast to us at [email protected] Thank you for listening. Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Childcare is a major expense for many families, so asking grandparents to babysit can ease the financial burden. Of course, there’s also the priceless benefits of giving grandparents and grandchildren more time to spend together so they can develop a closer relationship. If you and your family are enjoying such an arrangement, you’re not alone. According to the American Grandparents Association, 72% of their members take care of their grandchildren on a regular basis and 13% say they are the primary caregivers. While there are many advantages, there are also some potential pitfalls that you can avoid with proper planning. Here are some tips to help you create a safe and satisfying experience for you, your children, and your grandchildren. This podcast is brought to you by Replay Fitness Feel Good Again. For more information about Replay Fitness Feel Good Again, please visit our website at www.replayfitnessfga.com. Please email your comments about the podcast to us at [email protected] Thank you for listening. Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Chances are that you don’t remember your first birthday. That special milestone when everyone around you were so excited just because you existed. As the decades passed by, each one signified a special milestone. In your 20s you were probably happy to leave your teenage life and enter adulthood. In your 30s and 40s, career and family took center stage. By the time you reach your 50s, 60s 70s and beyond, your milestones take on a totally different meaning. The Cup of Glo Podcast honors women aged 50 and older by using the reference Milestone Divas. Not solely because of a number, but because Milestone Divas love life and strive to live their lives out loud, every day! Today somewhere and everywhere, there are Milestone Divas having birthdays. For those ladies who have already embraced their Milestone Diva status, today’s discussion is a gentle reminder for you. For those of you with some hesitation, know this, none of us can put time on hold or turn back the clock, we will continue to age, so we might as well have fun doing it. This podcast is brought to you by Replay Fitness Feel Good Again. For more information about Replay Fitness Feel Good Again, please visit our website at www.replayfitnessfga.com. Please email your comments about the podcast to us at [email protected] Thank you for listening. Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

We are honored to have Priscilla Jean-Louis as our guest today. Priscilla is the creator and host of the podcast, My Favorite Girl Caregiver Corner, which provides information and encouragement for caregivers. Priscilla’s activities in caregiving included overlapping responsibilities for her mother and grandmother. Priscilla Jean-Louis is an ambassador of servant leadership, a nationally sought- after graphic designer, and an inspirational podcaster for family caregivers. She works full-time as an Investigator-Auditor with Disability Rights Florida. As the owner, CEO and lead graphic designer of K &D Kreative Designs & Marketing Solutions, she specializes in Graphic Design, Web Design, Video Production, and Social Media Marketing & Management. Priscilla’s professional expertise is enhanced with over 25 years of administrative, hospitality, and marketing management experience accumulated while serving in ministerial leadership. In 2017, she became the primary caregiver for her 80 -year-old mother who lives with Alzheimer’s dementia. Subsequently in April 2018, she also took on caring for her 98-year-old grandmother who succumbed to the disease on January 29, 2022. Priscilla is a relentless advocate for those who suffer from dementia and Alzheimer’s and provides empathetic inspiration for their caregivers. Her response to God’s mandate to make MINISTRY out of the MOMENTS was an emphatic “YES!”; and as a result, Priscilla took those ministry moments and created the social media platform, My Favorite Girl & Alzheimer’s (#MyFavoriteGirl), to chronicle their journey authentically, creatively, and humorously towards healing. Priscilla currently resides in Tallahassee, Florida. In her free time, she enjoys reading, journaling, and spending time with her two beautiful daughters Destiny & Kaylin. This podcast is brought to you by Replay Fitness Feel Good Again. For more information about Replay Fitness Feel Good Again, please visit our website at www.replayfitnessfga.com. Please email your comments about the podcast to us at [email protected] Thank you for listening. Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Today we’re conversing with Cat Lover Extraordinaire, Sue Leithoff! Sue is a proud mommy of 3 cats: Bobbi, Liam and Roo (also known as Buckaroo). Bobbi is the only girl kitty. Sue has had cats for her entire adult life. This podcast is brought to you by Replay Fitness Feel Good Again. For more information about Replay Fitness Feel Good Again, please visit our website at www.replayfitnessfga.com. Please email your comments about the podcast to us at [email protected] Thank you for listening. Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Household budgets are strained and giving is more difficult than ever. Everyone is working with reduced resources and most of us feel as though we don’t have enough to enjoy our own lives. The idea of giving may seem unreasonable. But maybe now, more than ever, is the best time to give. There is a power in giving. This podcast is brought to you by Replay Fitness Feel Good Again. For more information about Replay Fitness Feel Good Again, please visit our website at www.replayfitnessfga.com. Please email your comments about the podcast to us at [email protected] Thank you for listening. Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

You might dream of traveling, playing golf, or spending time with the grandchildren when you retire. You’re probably not dreaming about paying on your debt. Ideally, none of us would be worried about debt in our later years. The reality is that half of us will have debt in our retirement years. This podcast is brought to you by Replay Fitness Feel Good Again. For more information about Replay Fitness Feel Good Again, please visit our website at www.replayfitnessfga.com. Please email your comments about the podcast to us at [email protected] Thank you for listening. Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Your scheduled retirement day has arrived. You are free to live your life full out NOW. Yes, it’s great to look forward to new adventures, to claim your bucket list items, or to simply exhale reveling in the ability to do nothing at all. About a week before my last day at work, I was greeted with a surprise red carpet reception. My co-workers really laid it on. The carpet ran from the entrance to my suite of offices to my office door. There were balloons all around. I was presented with a tiara on pillow and a pageant-like sash, that read, “I’m Retired”. Wow! As if that wasn’t enough, my office was decorated with more balloons, streamers and other congratulatory items for a retiree. What a wonderful way to start the day! This podcast was brought to you by Replay Fitness Feel Good Again. For more information about Replay Fitness Feel Good Again, please visit our website at www.replayfitnessfga.com. Please email your comments about the podcast to us at [email protected] Thank you for listening. Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

For this episode we’re doing a bit of a rewind to Episode 87, Choosing Happiness. It’s your natural state to be in joy, however it’s often covered up by limiting beliefs and programming. Happiness is a choice. This podcast was brought to you by Replay Fitness Feel Good Again. For more information about Replay Fitness Feel Good Again, please visit our website at www.replayfitnessfga.com. Please email your comments about the podcast to us at [email protected] Thank you for listening. Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Congratulations, you’ve retired from your job! Now what? Travel the world…ooh yeah…Europe is great! Let’s go! Disney with the grand kids…yippee…give them what they want! This special edition of the Cup of Glo provides suggestions of activities of interest from several Milestone Divas. First, we have Janis David who teaches belly dance. Sue Healy on finding satisfaction through watercolor. Nancy Redig from sea to land. Robin Collins tracing lineage with genealogy and more Robin on her lifelong enjoyment of singing. Kelly Broderick, on breeding dogs. Sharon Schwerzel, telling stories with Hula and Tahitian dance. Jessie Whitehead on new places and new people. The consensus is do what you truly enjoy. Do it and do it with enthusiasm! This podcast was brought to you by Replay Fitness Feel Good Again. For more information about Replay Fitness Feel Good Again, please visit our website at www.replayfitnessfga.com. Please email your comments about the podcast to us at [email protected] Thank you for listening. Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Your milestones are significant events in your life. What is the most significant milestone for you? Milestones can be the beginning of something new or the ending of something accomplished. On the Cup of Glo Podcast we celebrate women age 50 and older with a focus on happiness. We take it a step further by honoring the beginning of each decade from age 50 to 100 and we’re proud of each decade. How do you feel about someday turning fifty, sixty, seventy, or eighty? Perhaps you struggle to imagine yourself growing older. Maybe you’re not looking forward to your golden years. Aging, for many, includes becoming inactive and experiencing failing health. However, you can retain your vigor and enjoy a positive existence, if you wish. To keep things upbeat we’ve categorized each decade between 50 and 100 with cute tags that are fun and easy to remember. The Feisty 50s Milestone Diva is full of energy, confident, playful and ready for any adventure! The Sassy 60s Milestone Diva does her thing without regrets loud and proud! The Saucy 70s Milestone Diva continues where sassy 60s left off and goes strong! The Exciting 80s Milestone Diva knows that the good days are not over. She still has a zest for life and is happy to share it! The Nifty 90s Milestone Diva moves to her heart’s content. She may be more relaxed, but has not stopped yet! The Awesome 100s Milestone Diva can do whatever she pleases. Anything she does is an inspiration for the rest of us! Overall, you are a Milestone Diva if you are can allow yourself to experience excitement and awe, or can be physically active or consistently have things to do. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

This is another installment of our series of interviews with Milestone Divas from all walks of life who are enjoying lifelong learning during or after their transition from their regular jobs to retirement. Sometimes you are the learner receiving the information and sometimes you are the teacher providing the information. When you keep your mind open and build your knowledge and skills, interesting and exciting experiences will come your way. Today we’re having a conversation with Starr Payne. Starr is a mother, wife, U.S. Navy veteran and successful retiree. She’s made and sold jewelry throughout her adult life. Now as a retiree she’s added teaching jewelry making to adult learners. Starr teaches Metal Clay Jewelry Making at: Lafayette Park Community Center, 501 Ingleside Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303 Phone 850-891-3945. Learn more about Starr’s art at www.ahandfulofbeads.com Starr’s art is on display at: Wiregrass Gallery, an Artist Cooperative, 130 E Jackson Street, Thomasville, GA 31792 phone 229-233-2043. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

This is the first in a series of interviews with Milestone Divas from all walks of life who are enjoying lifelong learning during or after their transition from their regular jobs to retirement. When you keep your mind open and build your knowledge and skills, interesting and exciting experiences will come your way. Today we have the privilege of a conversation with Vickie Goodman. Like many of us Vickie has an interesting and varied life. She’s a mother, grandmother and successful business woman. Vickie is a lifelong learner who has been active in Toastmasters International clubs for about 30 years. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Increase your in-person interactions is the third key of our five keys to happiness in retirement. You probably believe we are more connected today than at any other time in history. You are right! We are more connected in our ability to instantly find answers, chat with anyone anytime, and gather information. However, as we become more connected through social media, video calling, and messaging we also feel increasingly lonely. So even though we may use technology to feel more connected, it may also lead us to feel lonelier. That’s the irony. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Besides your spouse and children some of the most satisfying connections you have are with your friends. We make our friends within the communities we share. My relationships with 3 of my closest friends started in our work place. Arrie, Gail and I met while working at an insurance company over 44 years ago. Arrie and her husband are godparents for one of my sons. Teresa and I met while I was working at another company 32 years ago. These friendships are so dear to me that sometimes they overlapped and we all have many shared experiences beyond the work place. In his book, Naked Retirement another friend, Robert Laura states, “During retirement, we all need human connections for physical, emotional and spiritual health. Yet, most pre-retirees don’t realize that once they retire, the luxury of running into and connecting with people they know will suddenly and dramatically change.” You may agree with Robert, indeed I do. We are social beings. We need to have connections with others. So many communities such as school, work and church provide connections by default. There is no good way that you could be there and not interact with others. But, what happens after you graduate from school? Like so many you move on to other phases of your life. Even if you keep some of your school-based connections career building, marriage and family life generally takes over. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Yoohoo, you are about to retire from a job you’ve held for a couple of decades or more. Finally, you can go where you want, when you want, and you have enough money not to fret. You’ve found that there are many articles, books, podcasts and other media that will discuss financial planning for retirement, but rarely will you find discussions of how to achieve happiness in retirement. Planning for your emotional needs in retirement is just as important as planning for your financial needs, if not more. No worries, The Cup of Glo Podcast is here for you. For the next few episodes, we’re presenting our 5 keys to happiness in retirement series. The topics we will cover are: Rather than Retire, Aspire and Inspire, Build Your Community, Communicate with at least One Person Daily, Develop Your Curiosity, Interests, and Passion, and Embrace Your Milestones We will start with rather than retire, aspire and inspire. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Age like time can’t be controlled by the mere mortals that we are. We can reminisce about our days as young adults finding our way in the world, how much fun we had, and how supple our bodies were, but there is no way to go back. Therefore, we might as well make every effort to enjoy our lives at every age. Get excited about what you can look forward to. In my thirties and forties, I was driven to raise well-adjusted children and be successful in my career. I don’t regret that phase my life. What about you? What were you doing in your thirties and forties? Tell the truth, whatever your quality of life then would you really want to repeat it now? I don’t. It’s because of what I experienced then that I can enjoy what I’m doing now. In my sixties, I have so many choices, that every day is a new adventure! How do you feel about someday turning sixty, seventy, or eighty? Perhaps you struggle to imagine yourself growing older. Maybe you’re not looking forward to your golden years. Aging, for many, includes becoming inactive and experiencing failing health. Yes, you may have some health issues however, you can maintain your zest for living and enjoy a positive existence, if you wish. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

We hear a lot these days about the great resignation, where many people are leaving their jobs with no urgent need of replacing them. As well as many others are taking early retirement and traipsing off on wild adventures. Do you wonder like I do how can they do that? Surely there aren’t that many Trust Fund Babies in our towns. Of course not. Wouldn’t it be great to have enough money to live your life to its fullest? With a little bit of focus you can have enough money, if you’re willing to plan and stick to a budget. A well-planned budget enables you to make financial decisions that support your happiness and peace of mind. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Since 1996 April has been designated as National Poetry Month by the Academy of American Poets. Beyond rhythmic verses, metaphors, and sometimes flowery language, poetry can be beneficial in at least two ways. One is that poetry can help us improve our critical thinking skills as we try to understand what the author is telling us. Poetry encourages us to think of things from different points of view similar to many brain gym exercises that are designed to improve brain functions. Poetry is a fun way to keep our brains sharp. A second way that poetry can be beneficial for you is its healing powers. Whether you are writing poetry yourself, reading or listening to someone else’s work, poetry can help us channel our emotions to get through stressful, traumatic or depressive situations. You can celebrate National Poetry Month by writing a poem or two of your own, or You can attend a poetry event at your local library or neighborhood café. You may even try organizing one for friends, or Consider dusting off the books on your bookshelf and reading a few poems. You may remember our former guests, Pat Stanford and Bobby Blackmon who are authors of books that contain poetry. In honor of National Poetry Month, we will share some of their works with you. For more information about Pat Standford go to: www.patstandford.com. For information about Bobby Blackmon go to wcblackmon.com. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Today we’re discussing something we all need and want. Money This is the third time that our guest, Olivia Jones is joining us to share great things. Olivia has been featured in the book, Heart Notes An Anthology of inspiring Letters to Matters of the Heart, Volume 1. Olivia Jones has served as an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay for over 20 years. She enjoys teaching others how they can live their dreams. You can reach Olivia at [email protected] or MaryKay.com/OAJones Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Having overcome her own eating, food, weight, and body image challenges and drawing upon close to 4 decades of experience, Anne Poirier wrote ‘The Body Joyful’ to share her highly personal and life-changing journey. Anne is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Body Confidence Coach, Self-Talk Trainer, Eating Disorder Specialist and Author. Anne is the leader the Body Joyful Revolution Community. An online safe non-judgmental space for women of all sizes, shapes and weights, who want to feel more comfortable and confident in their bodies and selves. To learn more about Anne Poirier, visit https://shapingperspectives.com or follow her @annepoirier11 on Instagram. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Have you heard the quote: “No matter how slow you go you are lapping everybody on the couch? Yes, this episode is about the dreaded E-word, exercise. If it helps for you to think of it as a friendlier M-word, movement then please make your plan, for moving about your health, feelings or mood versus losing weight or how you look. When your movement plan is about taking care of your body because you love your body and you want to maintain your body as well as you can for as long as you can then you’re doing it out of love. The real love for yourself… Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Why Raise Your Expectations of Yourself? If you’re perfectly happy with your current situation in life, you might be wondering why you would want to raise your expectations. Well, when you expect more, you will drive yourself to achieve more. Think about a time when you’ve expected nothing out of a situation. Chances are you weren’t unhappy with the results because you didn’t really care, but at the same time you probably weren’t driven and fulfilled either. While having greater expectations opens you up and makes you more vulnerable to failure, you can also have big rewards too. It’s worth it in the end because a negative experience is still an experience that you can learn from. A positive experience may provide you with one of those life-defining moments that make you happy to be alive. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

How do you see your life? Do you see yourself as a glass-half full person or a glass half empty person? You’re a glass half full person if you view life positively and you seem to be upbeat all the time. Even if some people claim to be annoyed by your constant cheerfulness, they are indeed glad to be around you so they can feed off your joy. You are a glass half empty person if negativity resides in your mind. Regardless of the situation, you will see the negatives. You will point out everything that went wrong and can continue to go wrong. Other people avoid you so you are frequently lonely. Good news! Your outlook on life does not have to be categorized into one of two personality types such as the glass half full or the glass half empty type. You can easily improve your optimism level, open your mind, and have a happy life. Being optimistic might seem like a large task, but there are simple things you can do to improve your outlook. If you practice each day, you’ll be doing yourself a great favor, since your mind is the very foundation for achieving success and fulfillment. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Spring is the season of the year when we delight in seeing flowers. Spring is also associated with rebirth, rejuvenation, and renewal. We can start this new season with a new celebration. Milestone Divas Day! A very special day to honor women aged 50 and older who exhibit confidence, enthusiasm, and strength through their character and contributions to society. (Applause) Milestone Divas Day is celebrated the 3rd Saturday of March. You can celebrate by gathering with the Milestone Divas in your life, from a good meal to an outing at your local park. Who knows, you may run into another Milestone Diva and together you can recite the Milestone Divas Cheer: Feisty, Sassy, Saucy are we Exciting, Nifty, and Awesome you see Every second, minute or hour Bold, wise, owning our power In tees and jeans or a fancy frock Milestone Divas Rock! Feel free to share your festivities by using the hashtag #milestonedivasday. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Why is happiness more than just feeling good? In addition to feeling good, happiness is also important to your health, success, and relationships. Your happiness isn’t just important to you. It’s also important to your friends, family, and your employer. Happy people are healthier. Happier people get sick less frequently and less severely on the average. A bad mood is bad for your immune system, too. Happy people are less likely to suffer from anxiety and depression. You don’t need major research studies to see some effects of happiness or unhappiness around you every day. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

What is the most special relationship in your life? Could it be the bond you have with your romantic partner? I enjoy hearing stories of how couples met and how they make their relationships last through decades. We’ve had several guests on The Cup of Glo who shared cute relationship moments with us. Here are a few reminders for you. We’ll start with a way to meet, from episode 40 with Kelly McGrath… Once you’ve met your special someone you want to keep it going. In her episode of She Has a Story to Tell, Robin Collins told us about celebrating her Ruby anniversary. Talk about longevity! Wow! In episode 51, we chatted with newlyweds Brenda and Skip Nelson, confirming that it is never too late to have happiness in your special relationship. Has your special relationship moved beyond the marriage ceremony to blissful matrimony? I sure hope so. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Why is it so important for us to laugh, that there are actual careers dedicated to making us laugh? A positive result of the pandemic is the explosion of the gig economy. If you’re considering trying something non-traditional yet fun and helpful, consider making others laugh. Go to a comedy club and give the open mic a try, or perhaps you can lead a laughter yoga class, or you can join an improv group… Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

How many times have you sat around wishing your love relationship was better or that you were in a love relationship, at all? Without the right attitude and beliefs, finding love will prove to be elusive. If you’ve been looking for love, but coming up short, you may need to examine your beliefs about relationships. Your beliefs limit what you believe is possible. Your beliefs influence your actions. Think about your beliefs and consider how they impact your search for love. Even if you have been guilty of non-supportive beliefs, you can change them to something positive. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Valentine’s Day is coming soon. All around you the focus is on relationships. When you’re in a love relationship, it’s important to behave in ways that will help the relationship last. Holding hands together, looking into each other’s eyes, having special dates, and planning a get-away together are all wonderful ways to enhance romance in your life… Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Like many people, you may experience times in your life when you’re seeking something but are unsure what of what it is. Maybe you want to live a life that has purpose, reward and challenge or perhaps you desire more excitement. Yes, your desires are extremely powerful and in fact create everything in your life! If you don’t allow yourself to want something then there is almost zero chance you will ever have it. First, you need to start identifying what you want…and why you believe you would be happier if you get it. Will it really make you happy? Will you be fulfilled by it? The secret is that happiness can be short-term. However, when we can get beyond momentary happiness to fulfillment, we can ultimately achievement contentment, for the long term. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Lifelong learning enables you to enrich your mind, expand your career opportunities, and enhance your life, even if you completed your formal education a long time ago. Whether you’re on a limited budget or have bucks to spare, there are many ways to build your knowledge and have fun… Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

What does community mean to you? Community is defined as a social unit with commonality such as norms, religion, values, customs, or identity. Communities may share a sense of place situated in a given geographical area or in virtual space through communication platforms. Think Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. We are social beings and need to be part of a community. In fact, many of us are actively engaged in more than one community, which is a good thing. How many distinct communities can you claim in your social network? As you transition through various stages in your life such as a job change, divorce, widowhood, empty nest or retirement you may find that those changes also come with changes in people and things that were once familiar and comfortable but now, not so much. You may find yourself needing to expand your personal community rather than withdrawing inward. Your transition phases require a community of people for you to thrive. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected]  

We transitioned from the year 2021 featuring Dr. Sirretta Williams, Ms. Senior Jacksonville to the new year 2022 featuring LaVonda Williams, Ms Senior DIVA. Each woman demonstrated confidence, courage, and shared how her accomplishment helped to raise her self-confidence. While pageants may not be the path for you, there are several activities you can engage in to enhance your self-confidence. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends. Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Today our fantastic guest is LaVonda Williams! In addition to being a wonderful mother of 3 children, LaVonda has served in the United States Marine Corps, she’s been a licensed child care provider offering free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) to children for 17 years, 10 of which were as the owner/operator of L & M’s Kidde Korner LLC, Early Learning Center, and she’s the owner of Vonda’s Beaded Boutique since 2015. As if all of that wasn’t enough, LaVonda is Ms. Senior DIVA 2021 with a goal to raise awareness about Alopecia Areata. Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss that results in thinning or baldness. Alopecia Areata causes the body’s immune system to attack hair follicles, leading to patches of baldness most commonly found in the scalp. It can occur at any age but is most prevalent in teenagers and young adults. LaVonda said, “God has given me an opportunity; he is allowing me to be the voice of those not ready to come from under the hat, scarf, wig along with the fear of being judged.” Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Once again, we have an amazing guest. Dr. Sirretta Williams is a pastor, counselor, community advocate, author, and mother of two adult children: retired professional football player Laveranues Coles and celebrity hair stylist and image consultant, Rashetta Law. Among her most prized titles is grandmother to her eight grandchildren. She has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, traveled globally participating in fundraisers with the National Professional Football Players Mothers Association, and as a chaplain for several years. Additionally, Dr. Williams is Ms. Senior Jacksonville 2021. She has a goal of raising awareness of mental health, bad behavior amongst youth and seeking alternatives to assist challenged youth as opposed to medication. Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Average thinking and actions lead to average results. They also lead to average levels of confidence. It would be nice to just have confidence without doing anything to deserve feelings of confidence, but that’s a tough trick to pull off. You can take a few simple steps to raise your standards and gain higher levels of confidence… Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Since we were children, most of us learned that it could be advantageous to make others happy. Most children want the approval of their parents, teachers, and peers. We tend to carry that same tendency into adulthood. While it’s natural to seek the approval of others, sometimes it might not be for the best. Being a strong and free person includes the ability to move freely through the world without excessive concern about the opinions of others. Think about the people you respect the most. Do they allow the opinions of others to dictate their decision? You can live the same way. If a change you are trying to make isn’t working, it may be because you are trying to change the wrong thing. You are probably doing the things and creating desires because you think you “should” and not because you really want to. You’re probably doing it because someone else thinks it’s what is best, or in order to please someone. Making decisions based on what others think is giving away your power. Living on your own terms and understanding your own desires is how you can own your power. Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

This week it is my pleasure to bring W.C. Blackmon to you again. W.C. is also affectionately known as Bobby who is a motivational speaker, a spoken word artist and a former Paralympian. Today in his capacity as motivational speaker, Bobby will discuss limiting beliefs and what we can do to address them. W.C. Blackmon has also written several books. His latest are: “Seeds to Unfolding: Release, Freedom, Power” and “Mind Vision: A Journey from Here to There and All That’s in Between”. You can find his books at wcblackmon.com or Amazon.com. Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected]. Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Have you heard the quote, “No matter how slow you go you are lapping everyone on the couch”? Yes, this episode is about exercise and fun ways to exercise to help you stay off your couch and be happy about it. I was 50 years old when I took my deep dive into self-care, which lead to greater self-love. My goals changed from wanting to lose weight to look a certain way to wanting to feeling good, have better health and positive upbeat moods. I discovered dance as a great way to cover all basis… Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

Have you ever noticed that there are certain people who seem to be happy all the time? It seems like stressful situations just bounce off them and that they always seem to see the positive even in negative situations. It’s your natural state to be in joy, however it’s often covered up by limiting beliefs and programming. Happiness is a choice. Our discussion today, will focus on the big picture of 6 elements of happiness that need to be addressed to create lasting happiness. In future episodes, we’ll dive deeper into some of these elements of happiness, which may give you a strong foundation to creating the happiness that you desire—no matter what! Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

This is Part 2 of Beauty, Confidence and Self-care with Olivia Jones, beauty consultant extraordinaire. Olivia is a Mary Kay Consultant and can be reached at: 850-491-5921 or [email protected] or www.marykay.com/oajones Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

This is the time of year that we enjoy planning for holiday parties and other festivities. When always want to look and feel good too! Today, Olivia Jones, beauty consultant extraordinaire has joined us to talk about beauty, confidence and self-care. This is Olivia’s second time on The Cup of Glo. We’re so glad she’s come back. Olivia is a Mary Kay Consultant and can be reached at: 850-491-5921 or [email protected] or www.marykay.com/oajones Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

  Get your Cup of Glo coffee mug stress ball at https://linktr.ee/milestonedivas Which paid holiday off work do you or did you enjoy the most? Why is that? There are so many holidays for us to celebrate. Some are serious, some are religious, and some are just oh so festive, for us to spend time and money. In November a working person has the potential of 3 paid days off work. Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, and the Day after Thanksgiving. Even though they are somber observances, you can add a few extra days before or after and make November your season of relaxation and reflection. As fun as that may be, you don’t have to wait for specific days on the calendar. You can follow the Cup of Glo mantra, “celebrate each day and spread happiness your way.” One way to do that may be to create your own day of observance. You can make it up and keep it as your secret, for as long as, you’re happy doing it. You can share your made-up holiday with as many people as you want and do it as often as you want. You can have Wacky Hat Wednesdays where you and a few friends meet for lunch on Wednesdays wearing the Wackiest hats ever. You could decide that the Monday before Thanksgiving is special for you. It doesn’t have to be rational in fact the sillier it is the more it is likely to be more fun! Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

How do you define self-sufficiency? The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines it as, able to maintain oneself without outside aid or capable of providing for one’s own needs. We may encounter a situation or two in our lives with the need for help. Our requests may take many forms such as help with money to pay rent, help with babysitting after an emergency at work or help with a flat tire. Each of those requests seem quite benign, but you may find it difficult to ask for help for fear of being denied, even worse there’s the embarrassment of letting someone else know that you are not self-sufficient. You will hear stories about Susie, Linda, and Sylvia. Each story is an extreme example of negative results associated with asking or giving help, in moments of need. Most of us would prefer to be self-sufficient in every way at all times. However, that is not what happens everyday. Rich politicians ask for your donations and your vote. Employers ask their employees to provide good customer service to help keep their businesses open. On the other hand, giving can fill your heart with joy and be a blessing to someone. Imagine volunteering at a food distribution center. Mentoring at-risk youth or spending time chatting with your elderly neighbor on a Sunday morning. Lessons from the pandemic has taught us that going it alone is not sustainable for long periods of time. We humans need each other. You may need money, or a place to live. You may only need conversation or a hug. Whatever, you need on any given day, please know it is possible to be self-sufficient and ask for help when you need it. Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

COVID 19 really impacted our feelings of belongingness! While we were able to ZOOM ourselves to video conferencing fatigue, nothing could replace the joy of face-to-face interactions. Especially, if touch was involved. Who knew how much we would miss a personal greeting with a kiss on the cheek or a hug. Touch deprivation is a horrible thing! On the other hand, when our world started to open again, we were flooded with gratitude over the ability to do simple things, such as meet a couple of friends for lunch or spend an afternoon with grandchildren. What did you do the first time you left home after the lock down? Email me at [email protected] and let me know. It’s amazing that a year ago we were watching professional tennis with no fans in the stands and now we can see packed stadiums for both college and professional football games. Many people are there for their individual love of football, yet others are there because of the warm feeling of belonging. Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

What is your “go to” song, that helps you to keep your enthusiasm flowing? One of my favorite songs is, “Give Your Baby a Standing Ovation” by The Dells. Whenever I need a little boost of energy, I go to my playlist and play this song for as many times as it takes to lift me up. This song came out in 1973. The same year that I graduated high school. Remember your high school years? Especially, senior prom, senior trip, and dates with your special boyfriend. Nostalgia is a beautiful thing. Give Your Baby a Standing Ovation advises a man to honor the special woman in his life. Imagine the feeling of love and respect when your man stands up and applauds you. What a confidence boost, because you are amazing! Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast. We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you. Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast. You may email your comments to us at [email protected] Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way! Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.