Meet the Guests!

A’Lelia Bundles is the author of five books including Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance, a biography of her great-grandmother whose parties, arts patronage and convenings helped shape the social and cultural scene of that era. On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker, a New York Times Notable Book about her entrepreneurial great-great-grandmother, is the fact-based biography that inspired Self Made, a fictional four-part Netflix series starring Octavia Spencer. A'Lelia serves on several nonprofit boards that reflect her interest in journalism, history, higher education, historic preservation and archives including the March On! Festival, the Schlesinger Library on the History of Women at Harvard Radcliffe Institute, BIO (Biographers International) and Columbia Global Reports. She founded the Madam Walker Family Archives, the largest private collection of Walker ephemera, photographs and correspondence. A’Lelia was a network television prod…

Ali Miles-Jenkins is an award-winning transformational coach, trainer, speaker and TEDx speaker, currently empowering women over 60 to live bold, confident, and successful lives. With over 30 years’ experience training managers and directors, she has supported nearly 65,000 people worldwide and was made a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD). Having been a regular BBC Radio guest, Ali is known for challenging outdated stereotypes and helping women reinvent themselves as they get older. Through her programmes, events, and coaching, she inspires women to step into their next chapter with confidence, purpose, and unapologetic ambition

Amy Goober is an Action Coach, renowned workshop leader, and dynamic speaker dedicated to empowering women to reclaim control of their lives. With a wealth of experience and expertise, she guides women on the journey to prioritize themselves and their goals, ensuring they are firmly back on their own To Do Lists. Armed with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Cornell University, Amy's entrepreneurial journey began in 1986 when, at the age of 26, she established The Icing on the Cake, a celebrated bakery in Boston. She built a thriving business before passing the torch to her dedicated employees 7 years later when she chose to focus on raising her three children. In 2013, at 53, Amy embarked on a new path as a health coach, transforming the lives of over 700 clients with her compassionate guidance and empathetic coaching style. At 60 she founded Drive Your Life™, leveraging her diverse experiences to empower women individually, through group opportunities, women’s trips a…

Angel Cicerone has, for nearly 15 years, been responsible for the turnaround and growth of hundreds of local retail and restaurant businesses. As the founder of Tenant Mentorship, she developed a training method for growing business regardless of size, skills, or resources. The program became an industry standard for improving small tenant performance and retention, which Angel outlined in the book Growing Small: How to Manage, Market and Measure Your Way to Retail Success in Just 90 Days. Her diverse career in advertising and publishing has prepared her with decades of experience successfully growing businesses both as an entrepreneur and a corporate executive. Along the way, she has explored new models of retail growth, including the early adoption of livestream selling as an added pathway for small businesses. Beyond her business work, Angel is the creator of Aging Disgracefully, a movement and speaking platform challenging outdated stereotypes of aging, and Old Broad. New Tr…

Anne Goldberg Bio/Intro Anne Goldberg is a 73-year old teacher of technology to seniors since 2013. Over the years, Anne has taught group and private lessons in South Florida. In another life, Anne spent 23 years as an executive recruiter both in New York and Florida, followed by ten years dedicated to raising her two beloved sons. In a synchronous series of events, Anne was guided to help seniors learn to use technology. “Take This Phone and Shove It” is a compilation of Anne’s classes taught for more than eleven years. It’s about how smartphones help seniors to live better, stay connected with friends and family and improve cognitive skills. Since technology is such an important part of the future, being tech literate is an important part of all of our futures. But learning this requires patience, practice and a good sense of humor! Anne’s goal over this decade-plus has always been to inspire seniors of any age to live life fully, embracing new knowledge and technolo…

Noted educator, businesswoman and social entrepreneur, Barbara has used her skills and ability to empower others to create social change. She began her career as a teacher, developing curriculum for at-risk youth, and later directed Eisenbud & Associates, an executive search firm that specialized in recruiting physicians and healthcare executives nationally. As a leader in this field, she presented frequently on human resources issues at conferences. In 1995, she founded Champions of Caring, a non-profit organization that has empowered more than 10,000 youth in Philadelphia and South Africa to become leaders in service and active, engaged citizens. The daughter of Holocaust survivors, Barbara’s mother was incarcerated in the Auschwitz Concentration Camp and is the sole survivor of a family of 65 people. Her father worked for Oskar Schindler, on whose story Steven Spielberg’s film Schindler’s List was based. This family legacy, coupled with her professional experience and wo…

Beverley Glazer | Transformation Coach, Psychotherapist and Consultant with nearly 40 years of experience, working with high performing women over 50, to make powerful shifts and handle the human challenges, hidden in complex life and business decisions. She is the founder of ReinventImpossible LCC, a Thought Leader for Kuel Life Magazine, Syndicated Writer for AOL, MSNBC, Advisory Board Member of the Golden Connections for the Golden Life Community LLC and host of her acclaimed International podcast ‘Aging With Purpose and Passion’, whose mission is to inspire older women to embrace bold challenges, through captivating stories and wisdom and advice from trailblazing women, who thrive with purpose in the later years of life.

Founded in 2020, GottStreet Blues® working clothes for working women. GottStreet Blues is the brainchild of a Union Carpenter/Senior Fashion Model. A Global Pandemic and one forced retirement later, a soon to be household / global name brand was set in motion. Brenda “Maxx” Cumby McGee, Founder of GottStreet Blues, professional model turned union carpenter/steward, has now begun her journey in women’s apparel and soon to make waves starting with women’s construction wear. As a young girl Brenda had an interest in construction. In her mother’s garden she created a construction site where she used her brother’s red Tonka dump truck to complete her construction vision. By the age of 12, she dreamed of being a model, playing, dress-up in her mother’s clothing while also wearing her mother’s matching shoes and gloves. Then all throughout high school she took metal shop where she learned how to weld, as well as architectural design and art. No one was surprised when she started her p…

Cathy Nesbitt is a Health and Wellness Advocate. Founder of Cathy’s Crawly Composters (est 2002), Cathy’s Sprouters and Cathy’s Laughter Club. She is a multi award-winning innovator who uses workshops and inspirational speaking to motivate people to live a more sustainable life. Cathy is a certified Laughter Yoga Teacher. Appointed Laughter Ambassador in 2017 by Dr. Madan Kataria, founder of Laughter Yoga. Cathy incorporates tapping, brain gym, Eden Energy and other healing modalities. Cathy is an avid cyclist and gardener.

Charlotte Livingston (of Style with Charlotte) encourages others to stop asking if what they are doing or want to do is age appropriate. She is a passionate pro-age advocate. Her focus is (life)Style. Specifically, that you can use style to inspire, support and challenge. Charlotte demonstrates style as an attitude that stirs motivation to continue dreaming larger. In interviews on social media, Charlotte has spoken about glamour, facing the challenges of depression, and building a business at 60 plus. Style with Charlotte is about being able to try things that are new and different -- even with the risk of failure. Based on her beliefs, Charlotte has put fear to the side and avoided placcing limitations on herself. She has a life-long passion for fast vehicles and has found theopen road to liberating. Becoming the best versions of ourselves without constraining our dreams with arbitrary limitations is what Charlotte believes in. No matter your age, you should go for your dreams.

Chris Moore was born and raised in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. A childhood spent in the pasturelands and woodlands of the family farm instilled a love of the outdoors that remains to this day. He also developed a love of building things from an early age. Chris Moore is the founder of Senior Remodeling Experts and a nationally recognized leader in Aging-in-Place solutions. With nearly four decades of experience in construction and remodeling, Chris became the first Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) contractor in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia. He holds multiple credentials, including CAPS, CGR(Certified Graduate Remodeler) , and an Executive Certificate in Home Modification, and was honored as CAPS Designee of the Year in 2020. After losing his wife to lung cancer in 2022, Chris realized how short life is and how vital it is to live with purpose. His work revealed society’s negative stereotypes about aging, inspiring his mission to change the face of aging. He combi…

As a serial “Grandmapreneur®”, Inukai speaks to retirees or soon-to-be retirees on the benefits of pursuing entrepreneurship in retirement. Retired from teaching Professional Writing at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University for four decades, Connie Inukai became an award-winning inventor at the age of 68. Author of "How I got My Product on QVC, The Today Show, The View, and More...In Retirement", helping inventors generate free publicity for their products. Author of “Retirement: Dream Big, Take Action, Make Money. 10 Amazing Second-Act Entrepreneurs Tell Their Stories.” Creator of Write Your Selfie®, inspiring people to write their life stories in a fun and easy-to-read format. Featured in Entrepreneur magazine, “6 Reasons to Pursue Entrepreneurship in Retirement,” Connie encourages Baby Boomers to have an active retirement through business or social entrepreneurship. Because… Passion has No Expiration Date!

Corinne Auman, Ph.D., is a developmental psychologist, keynote speaker, and the founder of Choice Care Navigators, a leading consultancy dedicated to empowering seniors and their families as they navigate the complexities of aging and senior healthcare. Choice Care Navigators offers personalized guidance, family mediation, and expert education to help individuals and organizations rethink aging, plan effectively, and advocate confidently. Prior to founding her consultancy, Dr. Auman served as a college professor for over a decade, specializing in adulthood and aging. She developed and taught courses that inspired students to explore the complexities of lifespan development and intergenerational relationships. Her academic expertise and passion for societal change laid the foundation for her current work in geriatric care management and anti-ageism advocacy. Dr. Auman is the author of Keenagers: Telling a New Story About Aging, a book that reframes aging as a vibrant and opportun…

David McNally is the author of the bestselling books, EVEN EAGLES NEED A PUSH, THE EAGLE’S SECRET and BE YOUR OWN BRAND. He is also the producer of two inspiring documentaries, THE POWER OF PURPOSE and IF I WERE BRAVE. David’s groundbreaking new book: IF YOU’RE ALIVE-Your Mission on Earth Isn’t Finished is aimed at those who are in the second half of life. It is an inspiring guide for answering the questions: How do I continue to live purposefully? How do I make my next years some of my best years?

David Harry Stewart is a media innovator and a passionate advocate for living well longer. With decades of experience in high-profile creative work and a bold personal philosophy on living fully, David launched AGEIST first, then Super Age, to champion imagination, curiosity, and the science of living long while living well. David is frequently invited to share his expertise at global forums and conferences. His thought leadership spans topics of longevity, wellness, and purposeful living, resonating with a diverse and dynamic audience. Prior to founding AGEIST, David’s distinguished career as an award-winning photographer saw collaborations with iconic brands, such as Nike, Adidas, Google. His work has been featured in premier publications, including GQ, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar, Wired, Interview, Time, and The New York Times Magazine. David’s mission is to ignite a global movement that redefines living longer and better—empowering people to embrace vitality, purpose, and possibilit…

Deb is not only a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in communications, marketing, and public relations but also a cancer advocate whose personal journey through Stage 4 triple-positive breast cancer and thyroid cancer has been truly transformative. In 2022, she founded tryingnottodie.LIVE is a commendable initiative empowering those navigating the complexities of cancer. Her unwavering commitment to turning struggles into strengths, fostering hope in the cancer community, and promoting resilience align seamlessly with the values of your podcast as the founder of tryingnottodie.LIVE and the host of "The Business Power Hour" podcast, Deb brings profound insights into holistic health, wellness, and spirituality.

Deborah Kosnett doesn’t really believe in retirement. After retiring from a corporate career in 2020, at age 70 she took on a new endeavor: working as a voice actor. She specializes in audiobooks, audio drama, commercials, and museum narration, all recorded in her professional home studio in the Tampa Bay area. After graduating in 1975 from West Virginia State University with a B.A. in Speech and Drama, Deborah put her degree to good use, working for 5 years as a radio news anchor and director for WKAZ AM/WQBE FM in Charleston, WV. She also was active in Charleston’s community theatre and light opera groups. After getting married in 1980, she switched gears, eventually leaning into the corporate world … working for several decades as a CPA in Washington, DC, and developing a specialization in exempt organization taxation. Along the way, she became a nationally-recognized EO tax expert, and frequently spoke at local, regional, and national tax conferences. But a couple of years af…

International Speaker, Author, Educator and three-time family caregiver, Deborah S. Greenhut, PhD is passionate about sharing her experiences to help other family caregivers set boundaries for effective family caregiving. Deborah's recently published book, "The Rational Caregiver," an Amazon Best Seller and Top New Release, shares her framework for approaching caregiving with rational awareness, acceptance, and responsibility to survive caregiving. A beauty pageant winner at age 3, Deborah has interviewed caregivers in North America and Thailand, formulating her solutions for caregiver burden based on her own experience and the stories of other caregivers. Her professional life has alternated between university teaching and corporate training and keynote speaking for more than 50 years. During her consulting and training career, she developed and delivered communication, problem-solving, and TQM facilitations skills to corporations, government services, and academic organiza…

Debra L. Morrison is the Chief Navigational Officer of Women Navigating Finances, LLC & the Founder of the We Can Do It Women™ Movement. Retired from 4+ decades Debra L. Morrison is the Chief Navigational Officer of Women Navigating Finances, LLC & the Founder of the We Can Do It Women™ Movement. Retired from 4+ decades as a CFP® Practitioner (Retirement Planning MS & Accredited Estate Planner) and Asset Manager, Debra now leverages her rich wisdom as a Financial and Leadership Coach to uplevel mature women’s financial confidence, and create intentional wealth to live the life of their dreams. Debra’s a Certified Grief Coach, and the Best Selling Author of My Husband Died Now What? A Widow’s Guide to Grief Recovery & Smart Financial Decisions, and Common Sense Money Guide For Women. A TEDx Speaker, Debra speaks on stages & podcasts emphasizing that our 2 most important assets are time and health, urging women not to waste either. Featured on CNN, ABC, Fox, CNNfn, LA Tribun…

Denise Drinkwalter is an Exclusive Midlife Renewal Coach fulfilling extraordinary work with women in their midlife years. She has an intuitive gift that allows her to assist women in gaining clarity, perspective, and strength from within. Denise’s specialty is supporting women experiencing the complexity, strain and stressors of the challenges experienced in midlife years, whether it is an identity crisis, empty nesting, or feeling overwhelmed and lost in life. Denise’s expert guidance assists women to tap into aspects of themselves they have never explored. Women who work with Denise share that she has a unique gift, genuine kindness, and the ability to help women release burdens, expectations and false beliefs that they have carried around for years. With her unique perspective and experiences, she brilliantly institutes her powerful listening skills and intuitive gifts to hear, appreciate and connect with everyone she meets. She consistently employs her elite-level coachi…

Diane Britt-Smith had a 40-year career in media, 30 of which were at The Voice of America, an international media company, where she traveled to 30+ countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to cover stories. She considers this her biggest career highlight as it broadened her world perspective and demonstrated repeatedly the power of the human spirit in the face of adversity. In 2021, Diane pivoted to launch a career as an actor, model, voiceover artist. She’s appeared in ad campaigns for MassMutual, Delta Airlines, Humana Health, Carol’s Daughter, Hilton Hotels, It Cosmetics, CVS, and many others. As a voice artist, Diane has been featured on radio ads, political campaigns, and promotions. In 2023, Diane added social media content creation to her portfolio. Her primary goal is to inspire followers (ages 50+) toward healthy aging with style. As a pro-ager, she believes that collectively we can flip the negative ageism narrative toward positivity. We are still vibrant, vivacious, and full …

Diane Gilman is a force to be reckoned with, reshaping the narrative of aging and challenging societal norms every step of the way. From her early days as a fashion rule-breaker to revolutionizing the industry with DG2 Jeans, she's proven that age is no barrier to success. At 79, Diane is just getting started on her third act, empowering women to embrace aging with confidence and vitality. Her book, "Too Young To Be Old," shares the electrifying story of her life and the empowering lessons she's learned along the way. From overcoming personal heartbreak to triumphing over breast cancer, Diane's journey is a testament to resilience and self-discovery. Through her podcast, "Too Young To Be Old with Diane Gilman," she continues to inspire and educate the 50+ community on proaging, health & wellness, beauty & skincare, and aging solutions. With her trademark lustrous white hair and fearless sense of style, Diane is a beacon of empowerment, urging women to define their own path and e…

After a twenty-year career as a psychotherapist and serial business owner, Diann pivoted into coaching entrepreneurs with ADHD traits, diagnosed or not. Her passion is helping neurodivergent entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners create ADHD-friendly, sought-after businesses that balance passion, purpose & profit. On the personal side, Diann loves strong coffee, dark fiction, and laughing out loud. Diann is a practicing Buddhist, a dog lover, and host of the ADHD-ish podcast.

Don Akchin has had a long, somewhat circuitous career as a writer. He began as a newspaper reporter, then moved into magazine writing and editing. He also served as a marketing executive for a college and a university, a communications consultant for a foundation, and for many years had his own business serving the communications needs of nonprofit organizations. Since leaving the working world, he stays busy publishing a weekly newsletter (https://theendgame.substack.com) on the broad topic of positive aging. His newest book, The AfterWork: Finding Fulfilling Alternatives to Retirement, is a positive guide for older adults looking for paths forward in their post-career years.