The Boomer Woman’s Podcast

Liz Deacle: Adventurer Mum to Digital Entrepreneur

Liz Deacle and I have a few things in common… which resulted in lots of laughs, right from the get-go.

Many people keep the 9-5 even though they aren’t happy because of the retirement plan.  Liz and her husband decided to worry about retirement “later”, they cashed in and took their two teenagers on a year-long global adventure.

Liz is a fabulous story teller, with a non-stop sense of humour… oh, and then there’s the enticement of how she and her husband figured out how to be “digital nomads” – that means, now that the children are grown, they earn enough money from their online endeavours to keep travelling and doing life their way.

Stay tuned to the end for the New Zealand wine recommendations!!

Find Liz at https://itsadrama.com/

Learn more about Liz and find all her links at:  https://boomwithabang.com/liz-deacle/

 

Katie Snyder - Breast Cancer: What to Expect

Katie Snyder educates us on both breast cancer and her breast cancer journey with candid honesty and humour.  Strange bedfellows, perhaps, but Katie’s humour helps get us all through the details and anguish of that journey.  Perhaps we should warn this episode may not be for the weak of heart.

Katie explains how Tillie the Tumor is not a medical emergency within that community but, of course, Tillie’s landlady wants her dealt with ASAP.  Not to mention, this is in the time of Covid.

So many medical terms that the uninitiated might recognize, Katie describes the reality of the tools and the procedures.  You’ll be intrigued, you’ll squirm, and you’ll also laugh.

Get wait listed for Katie's book at https://ktsnyder.wixsite.com/my-site-1/single-project

Learn more about Katie at https://boomwithabang.com/katie-snyder/

 

Gregory Anne Cox - Rebellious Wellness Over 50

Rebellious Aging – there are lots of ‘risks’ that come with aging… but Gregory Anne Cox says you still have “choice”.  She calls her top tips the Power of Six:  Sleep, Fat, Protein, Blood sugar, Mindset, Exercise.  Sound hard? Try it anyways, you might surprise yourself.

Greg suggests that everything is “food”.  That includes the thoughts we think, what we allow into our energy field – our inner conversation can be harder to control than the outer conversation.

Gratitude. By this age, we’ve come through some hard times.  Key phrase: “come through” – we’re still here.  So we can get through the next setback too.  Spend your energy on appreciating how far we’ve come.

Greg shares interesting thoughts abouts genetic testing.

Interesting statistic: 90% of lifestyle diseases depends on us, our behaviours, our diet. So get educated.

Find Greg at: https://rebelliouswellnessover50.com

Learn more about Greg and find all her links at:  https://boomwithabang.com/gregory-anne-cox/

 

Deb Curtis - Equity in the Workplace & in Business Acquisition

Gender discrimination is part of the discussion today.  Many of we Boomers might recognize the theme of Deb Curtis’ stories… only hers are from the 1990s and later, not the 1960s or 70s!

Deb took all she learned over her 30-year career however, and built a small business supporting other women looking to acquire a small business, especially women of diverse groups.  The wisdom of women-owned business can be found in many developing nations – why not the US? 

Deb has some great insights into the issue… I got to thinking she could be a policy advisor to whoever write the rules!  And she explains the process of small business acquisition loans.

If you’re a Boomer who’s thinking of retiring from your small business, Deb discusses that at some length too… think “succession plan”.  Or… perhaps you’re a Boomer looking to buy a business for that ‘next chapter’!

Deb closes with a dream for the future where equity and diversity and inclusion are facts of life.

Find Deb at https://www.debcurtis.com/

Learn more about Deb and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/deb-curtis/

 

Amy Ewbank - ReStory Your Brain

A few long-distance sound issues today.

Amy Ewbank is “a deliciously flawed, complex and wonderful human being, who supports other deliciously flawed, complex and wonderful human beings to live their best lives.”

We take an early detour with interesting insights into media’s use of women and the story around them… and male bonding.

Many of us have a story about what our life will look like.  Amy discusses what we might do if things don’t follow that story line.

When you berate yourself, Amy suggests bringing a sense of curiosity about your thoughts and… bring a sense of humour too.  When you Re-Story” focus on Joy… focus on alternatives.

Amy discusses the Bechdel Test.  You may want to look that up! (link below)

When you ponder “What am I?” what is your first response? And don’t “people please”!

You’re a role model… did you realize that? Embrace it!

Find Amy at https://amyewbank.com/

Learn more about Amy and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/amy-ewbank/

 

Leann Stickel on Living With MS

The Power of Positive Thinking. Today’s episode is the story of an eternal optimist with four small children finding out she has a chronic illness and her navigation of life with that illness over 13 years.

Leann explains Multiple Sclerosis – her symptoms, what it is and how it manifests… all in lay terms and great analogies.

After a good cry and some despair, Leann regained her positivity and there’s been no looking back.  Her message though, is to honour the sad.

Her attitude is a model to strive for no matter what you’re looking at.  If life becomes a dry, crumby cake… find the frosting! And sprinkles!

Bring the Joy!  Express Gratitude.  Be a Clapper.

Find Leann at https://www.leannstickel.com/

Find more about Leann and all Leann's links at https://boomwithabang.com/leann-stickel/

**A few incidents of Zoom sound playing silly bugger.

Angie Hyche on Decluttering, Simplifying and Organizing Your Stuff

Clutter.  Angie Hyche talks about physical clutter, the to-do list, calendar clutter, brain clutter, gadget clutter.  Our possession-seeking and -keeping is a lifestyle thing, as is keeping it to a minimum.

Starting with the physical clutter, Angie gives some tips on where to start.  With some thoughts specifically for our demographic – whether we’re dealing with our own belongings or our parents’!

Your calendar – does it align with and serve your life’s priorities?

People “clutter” – sounds dreadful but many of us have a person… or people… in our lives that we need to shed.

And then there’s the “need to remember” clutter in your head: the groceries to pick up on the way home, email that person, but tickets…. There’s an app (tool) for that!

Angie admits where she has struggled with the clutter – of all sorts – in her life.  So, if you struggle, that’s ok, keep at it… so do the pros.

So many great tips… actionable tips!

Angie geeks out with this stuff to such an enthusiastic level that you’ll be taking her advice in no time!

Find Angie at https://shipshape.solutions/

Find all of Angie's links and references at https://boomwithabang.com/angie-hyche/

 

Carrie Pierce on Writing Children’s Stories

“If you’re not okay at this moment in time, then it’s not the end.”  Great philosophy from Carrie pierce as we meandered our way through this age to writing children’s literature.

Carrie’s children’s books may surprise you, but she explains her why and it all makes so much sense.  She talks about leaving some of the magic to the reader, whether the reader is a child of ten or a grandparent from an older generation. 

Magic is a theme for Carrie – not the abracadabra type, but more the wonder and the whimsy in a child’s mind.

Her description of her method is well worth noting if you have any thoughts of creating stories for children… whether only for your grandchildren or for every eight-year-old in the country.

And then… how to write a book for children!!!

Perhaps it’s family history for family eyes only… and then, in the telling, you realize it may have commercial interest.

Finally, some tips on publishing, and marketing. With a thoughtful finish.

Find Carrie at  https://morganpiercemediapublishing.com/

Find more at https://boomwithabang.com/carrie-pierce-on-writing-stories-for-children/

 

Alexa Nazzaro on Writing and Publishing Your Book

Serendipity brought Alexa Nazarro from her copywriting career to her business of Author Services – editing, publishing and marketing our writing.

How do you write a good book?  Alexa gives us some great tips!

Is an editor a good idea? There are several types of editors, I didn’t know that!

Interested in writing fiction? Beware the “information dump”!

How about an agent?  Indie vs traditional publishing is part of the answer and Alexa gives us great insights into the two different types of publishers.  And then there’s self-publishing… and hybrid publishing…

Alexa explains “Vanity Press” and how an author might get scammed.  Also, contracts, we’re authors, not lawyers.

So much great advice and so many insights into the world of writing , publishing and marketing your book.

Find Alexa at https://aaxelauthorservices.com/

Find out more about Alexa at  https://boomwithabang.com/alexa-nazzaro-on-writing-and-publishing-your-book/

 

 

 

Jamie Bowman - International Lawyer and Storyteller

As an American female lawyer in faraway lands, Jamie Bowman has had her share of adventures… and close calls.  In this episode she shares some of those adventures – just enough to leave you wanting more.  Oh! You can do that by buying her book “Bike Riding in Kabul”!

Jamie’s life hasn’t all been work, though - she tells us about her expedition to El Camino De Santiago in Spain… a spiritual journey, no matter who you are or what your beliefs and about walking the Coast to Coast in England.

And if you ever wondered how to have a relationship with another international worker… Jamie describes it as “ping-ponging”.

Back to the book… while Jamie recounts her stories, each story will leave you with a lesson learned…

Oh, and yes, we blow the female horn!

Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bowman-8393724a/

Find more information at: https://boomwithabang.com/jamie-bowman-international-lawyer-and-storyteller/