Meet the Guests!

Originally from NYC, Don has been living the California dream since he was 20. Don is a former litigation attorney who also built and sold an HR company. Today he advises, trains, and coaches executives nationwide. Life is good!

Dr. Gloria Horsley, Ph.D., is a licensed marriage and family therapist, clinical nurse specialist and president and co-founder of the Open to Hope Foundation. Dr. Frank Powers, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and served as the chairman of the Psychiatric Security Review Board for the State of Arizona. After meeting online and falling in love two years ago, they wrote a book together called Open to Love: The Secrets of Senior Dating, which is now available on Amazon, to help others thrive in the world of dating.

Dr. Marlene Siegel helps pet parents and veterinarians find solutions when traditional medicine has nothing more to offer their patients. Committed to always offering solutions when others have given up, has led Dr. Siegel to be an international lecturer, researcher for integrative veterinary technologies and a consultant. In addition to her full time clinical practice, Dr. Siegel contributes her wealth of knowledge writing journal articles and participating in webinars and podcasts. She is a true pioneer with a special expertise in Ozone Therapy, Photodynamic Therapy, Detoxification, Lymphatic, Fascia, Hyperbaric and Energy Medicine. Her success in treating complex chronic dis-ease is attributed to her focus on BioRegulatory Medicine - identifying the root cause of disease and establishing safe and effective solutions. Dr. Siegel has developed online courses for pet parents and veterinarians. For pet parents, her course enables them to learn how to integrate a holistic…

Erika Andersen is the founding partner of Proteus, a coaching and consulting firm focused on leader readiness. For over three decades, she has guided executives and organizations through transformative change, serving as an advisor to CEOs at companies including Spotify, Amazon, and Charter/Spectrum. A bestselling author, Erika's previous works include Change from the Inside Out, Be Bad First, Leading So People Will Follow, Being Strategic, and Growing Great Employees. Her insights have been translated into seven languages and featured in Harvard Business Review, Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. As one of Forbes.com most popular leadership bloggers and creator of The Proteus Leader Show podcast (ranked in the global top 10%), Erika reaches audiences worldwide with practical wisdom about leadership, learning, and change. Now in her seventies, Erika has turned her attention to the challenge of getting old well, using everything she’s learned helping individuals and …

Frank King, Suicide Prevention Speaker, was a writer for The Tonight Show for 20 years and has been a speaker and comedian for 38. He’s shared the stage with comedians, Jeff Foxworthy, Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Dr. Ken Jung, Ellen DeGeneres, Dennis Miller, and Bill Hicks, as well as entertainers, Lou Rawls, The Beach Boys, Randy Travis, and Nancy Wilson. His speaking on Suicide Prevention is informed by his lifetime battle with Depression and Suicidality, and he has turned that long dark journey of the soul into 12 TEDx Talks, sharing his lifesaving insights with colleges, corporations, and associations. On top of all of that, he has survived 2 aortic valve replacements, a double bypass, a heart attack, and losing to a puppet on the original Star Search and has lived to joke about it all.

Fran Maier is a serial entrepreneur and Super Founder with over 25 years of experience pioneering category-disrupting B2C and B2B internet businesses. Fran is widely recognized for her leadership as Co-Founder and first General Manager of the online dating service Match.com, Founder of the privacy compliance tech company TRUSTe (now TrustArc), and Founder and CEO of her current venture, BabyQuip, the #1 global baby gear rental brand. She is also known for breaking boundaries as a Latina business leader. Since launching BabyQuip in 2016, Fran has made game-changing contributions to both the family travel industry and gig economy model with its breakthrough platform, which gives traveling families access to high-quality baby equipment rentals through proprietary technology and an independent contractor community called Quality Providers. Under her leadership, BabyQuip currently serves over 1,300 markets and maintains a network of independent gig economy entrepreneurs in the thousan…

Joint Bio for Catherine and Gail: Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau-- innovators in their respective fields of business and adult higher education—embarked on a new adventure in 2019. They launched Women Over 70–Aging Reimagined to shatter the myth that women become irrelevant as they age, to celebrate women’s enduring courage, compassion, and contribution, and to change the conversation about aging. Their weekly award-winning podcast features women ages 70-110+ whose stories inspire women of all ages. Women Over 70 has grown into a flourishing venture that includes the Aging Reimagined Circle, a membership group with monthly programming; speaking to organizations and groups and on other podcasts; blogging, and hosting live events. Their latest insight about adventure is “be careful what you wish for!” Visit www.womenover70.com to learn more.

Ginny is an actress, dancer, and competitive athlete in both Ninja and swimming. She began her career in NYC as a dancer in the hit Broadway show, Pippin, in 1974; then transitioned into the commercial world and did over 100 national and regional commercials throughout the 70s and 80s. After a 20 year hiatus to raise her family and work in radio, Ginny rekindled her acting career in retirement in Southport, NC, and also began strength training, inspired by her daughter, Jessie Graff, who has gone farther than any female on American Ninja Warrior. At 63 years old, Ginny did her very first pull up and later competed on American Ninja Warrior, Season 9, 10, and 15, making history at age 71 as the oldest person to complete an obstacle. AND, She was named the oldest competitive female ninja athlete in the 2024 Guinness World Record Book! Ginny continues to compete regionally in ninja competitions and local, state and national swim meets. She also appeared as Evelyn, one of Diane Keaton…

Helen Hirsh Spence – Keynote Speaker | Age Inclusion Advocate | Social Entrepreneur “Age is not a barrier—it’s an asset. We must reimagine aging for the 21st century.” Helen Hirsh Spence is a powerful voice at the intersection of longevity, leadership, and age inclusion. She draws on decades of executive leadership in the education sector.As the founder of Top Sixty Over Sixty, she leads a movement to challenge ageism and champion intergenerational equity—offering practical insights on age-inclusive strategies, the future of work, and how to harness the power of experience in a multigenerational world. Whether addressing corporate leaders, policymakers, or grassroots changemakers, Helen brings clarity, energy, and inspiration. Her style is equal parts visionary and grounded, backed by research, lived experience, and a lifelong commitment to equity and innovation Her TEDx talk—"Embrace Age with a Longevity Mindset"—captivated audiences worldwide, garnering over 100,000 views in its…

Irene Buchine is an entrepreneur, artist, and author whose life story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and lifelong growth. Despite not learning to read until age 34 due to dyslexia, Irene built a successful business, became a published author, and has spent decades expressing herself through writing, photography, embroidery, and visual art. At age 77, Irene celebrated her first gallery show, Beyond Words, a collection of artwork, photographs, and writings that reflects her creative journey and personal evolution. She is also the author of Celia and the Little Boy, a powerful and compassionate book that helps parents and caregivers better understand childhood depression and emotional struggles. Through her work and her life, Irene inspires others to embrace their stories, honor their creativity, and recognize that purpose, growth, and self-expression have no age limit.

Jeanette Leardi is a social gerontologist, community educator, writer, editor, public speaker, and aging wellness leader who has a passion for later life empowerment and finds special personal fulfillment helping older adults identify and share their wisdom with others. Her decade of experiences as the primary caregiver to both of her parents inspired her encore career goals of changing perceptions about the aging process and helping people appreciate elders’ inherent dignity, wisdom, and unique value as mentors and catalysts for social change. She accomplishes this through her publications, including her Ageful Living blog, appearances on numerous podcasts, and engaging presentations and classes on such topics as journaling, memoir writing, ethical will creation, brain fitness, health literacy, ageism, intergenerational communication, creativity, and caregiver support to people of all ages. Leardi has a master’s degree with honors in English from Rutgers University and a graduate …

I grew up in Chicago and was lucky enough to find the career I was meant to have: an advertising copywriter. Right out of college, I was hired by the world’s biggest ad agency. (And most creative!) I got the privilege of working with national clients such as Kraft Foods, 7Up, Sears and Gallo Wines. And as hot as this opportunity was, my typing fingers were frozen. Literally. Chicago weather is horrible and I asked to be transferred within the agency to somewhere warmer. Atlanta, here I come. I also had great clients in Atlanta: Orkin Pest Control, Dunlop Golf and more. When my first child was born, I segued into freelance writing and had more flexibility. And also thrived. One of my more recent clients was an amazing retirement community. In addition to marketing pieces, I was commissioned to write the bios of some of the residents. Oh, how I loved hearing people’s stories and writing them! When COVID hit, I could no longer meet with these gems. But their stories ins…

JERI SEDLAR Jeri Sedlar is an internationally recognized author, speaker, and lecturer on the evolving topic of retirement. She is the co-author of the highly acclaimed book, DON’T RETIRE, REWIRE! Third Edition and ON TARGET: Enhance Your Life and Ensure Your Success. For more than 20 years, Jeri has been traveling the globe from Dubai to Des Moines, actively researching individuals and organizations on the pleasure, pain and possibilities associated with an aging society. Her findings led to the creation of the five step Rewiring© process, which focuses on finding new purpose, new passions, new play and new work possibilities that promote healthy, fun and fulfilling futures. Her belief is that life planning done in conjunction with financial planning allows individuals to leverage their personal and professional assets to the fullest. She has emerged as one of the country’s leading thought leaders on “the new way to do retirement,” or as she calls it rewirement©. Ms. …

Joanie Marx is a three-time #1 international bestselling author of, “Facelifts, Money & Prince Charming”, “In Spite Of…”, and “The Experts Cure”. Known as a Storytelling Magician™, Marx is the creator of three acclaimed online courses on UDEMY.com and has also written and produced over 400 episodes of her popular video series about self-love on her YouTube channel. She is a regular contributor for online magazine, Sixty and Me. Prior to all of this, Marx was a pioneering entrepreneur who co-founded a multi-million-dollar consumer product company. She has also enjoyed over thirty years as a professional actor, producer, and brand spokeswoman. Marx is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, with a degree in Psychology. Learn more at linktr.ee/joaniemarx.

John Tarnoff is an executive and career transition coach, speaker, and author who helps mid-career professionals regain control of their careers, discover a renewed sense of meaning and purpose, and build sustainable strategies for working the way they want to work. Fired 39% during his 35 years as a film producer, studio executive, and tech entrepreneur, he learned how to turn setbacks into successes in a volatile business. He reinvented his own career at 50, earning a master’s degree in counseling psychology to share his career lessons with others going through similar challenges. Since leaving entertainment in 2010, John has built a global career coaching practice serving both individuals 1:1 and groups. He has also led career workshops for MBA alumni in career transition, including for UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and Cornell's SC Johnson College of Business. Corporate coaching clients have included Bank of America, Bridgewater Assoc., Levi-Strauss, Softban…

Joy Loverde (pronounced low VER dee), is the best-selling author of "The Complete Eldercare Planner, 4th Edition” and “Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old?” A seasoned keynote speaker and media spokesperson, Joy’s appearances include the Today show, CBS Early Show, ABC News, NPR and more. She is quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Time Magazine, and others. USA TODAY ran a four-part series on her employee eldercare programs.

I am an advocate for healthy aging and collaborative patient care with an emphasis on older adults and eye health. While I am retired from direct patient care, I use my specialized education, clinical expertise, professional teaching experience and personal challenges with vision impairment to support my advocate roles including Aging in P.L.A.C.E. (Preferred Living and Caring Environment).

Sometime around age 60 many highly driven professionals hit a wall. They may feel burned out, pushed aside or less valued at work, but they are not interested in retirement. I was one of them and I know how confusing it can be. But I learned I still had plenty to offer. As an executive transition coach, I guide lawyers, executives, and business owners in creating their professional-- and often personal-- renaissance.

Born and raised in Bellevue, Nebraska to a very eclectic couple. My Dad was either a genius or a lunatic, (probably both!) and my Mom had been taken in by his rakish charm as soon as she set foot in America. They traveled the world extensively in the Ice Capades, but settled in Bellevue once they knew I was coming along. My childhood was idyllic, until they divorced when I was 13 and my Mom moved us to England, then California. I was suddenly on my own, as she was working, and I ran as wild as the wind in the canyons. I ended up rekindling an old middle school romance and against all rational thought AND my parent's wishes, I moved back to Nebraska and married my kid's Dad when I was 18. Yikes. Predictably, I ended up at 22 divorced, high school dropout, with two kids. My wealthy father wouldn't help, as he had warned me. Mom did help some, but essentially I had to find my way on my own! The ONLY thing I knew how to do was play guitar and sing. I auditioned for an all girl band and m…

Julie Donnelly is an internationally respected expert and sought-after therapist in the treatment of repetitive strain, chronic pain, and sports injuries. She has been treating clients suffering from misdiagnosed or “mystery” pains since 1989. Julie is the developer of the “Julstro Method” – a unique Osteopathic system that focuses on the source of pain and doesn’t simply treat the symptom. Julie’s expertise spans from beginners to world-class, Olympic and professional athletes. She has treated professional musicians and dancers and taught her techniques to physical and massage therapists, fitness trainers and other medical professionals. The author of four self-treatment books, including Treat Yourself to Pain-Free Living, The Pain-Free Athlete and several DVD programs. Julie is the developer of the Julstro System for the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. She is proud to be the Founder of Focused Flexibility Training, a stylized stretching program for athletes and non-athlete…

Karen Salmansohn is a multi-bestselling author, behavioral change expert, and the creative force behind NotSalmon.com, with over 2 million books and courses sold worldwide. She began her career winning CLIOs at New York's top ad agencies before pivoting to write what she calls "self-help for people who wouldn't be caught dead doing self-help" .... books that merge psychology, philosophy, and feisty humor. Her breakthrough bestseller How To Be Happy Dammit landed her columnist roles at Oprah.com and Psychology Today - and was featured in both a viral Eminem music video and a PBS Documentary on happiness. Her latest book, Your To-Die-For Life ( a #1 new release ) argues that mortality awareness is NOT morbid. It's motivating. It creates urgency which sparks action. Karen's Substack newsletter, The Stand Up Philosopher, is a top-ranked philosophy publication with 80,000 subscribers. She also coaches authors and entrepreneurs on branding, marketing, and platform growth. For more vi…

Raised in the outskirts of New York City in Mamaroneck she has always a very creative spirit. Currently managed by agent Charlie Winfield of Funny Face Talent in Manhattan she works as a Commercial Print Model and Actress . Her latest endeavor has been to jump into the Comedy scene. Karen has had the great fortune to study with comedian icon Lisa Lampanelli for the past year. She just took another class in NYC with American Comedy Institute and got to perform her showcae in the Gotham Comedy Club which was a lot of fun.

Keena B. Pettijohn is the dynamic CEO and Founder of Lifelogixs Strategic Consultancy Group, a company built on the tenets of health, wealth, and happiness—delivering cutting-edge tech solutions that promote financial wellness and literacy. With over 30 years of experience in wealth management—including her early days as a market maker and arbitrager on Wall Street—Keena has continually broken new ground in FinTech, private banking, and digital transformation. At 65, she launched her own business and now, at 73, she’s not only thriving but still “humble and hungry.” She's the spirited force behind The Sassy Septuagenarian newsletter—affectionately known as The Sassy—which is proudly booked with original contributors through 2025. Keena is a sought-after speaker, published author, and tireless advocate for diversity, inclusion, and financial empowerment. As she likes to say: "Never second guess yourself—there are hundreds of people who will do that for you."

Kerry Hannon is a leading authority and strategist on retirement, jobs, career transitions, entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal finance. She is a frequent TV, radio, and podcast commentator and is a sought-after keynote speaker at major conferences. Kerry’s books and appearances focus on how the shifting demographics are transforming the way we work and create wealth, purpose, and happiness. Millions of viewers, readers, and listeners have been motivated by Kerry’s can-do, down-to-earth message. She is the award-winning author of 14 books, including Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy . . . And Pays the Bills (John Wiley & Sons), Great Pajama Jobs: Your Complete Guide to Working From Home (John Wiley & Sons), and Never Too Old to Get Rich: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Starting a Business Mid-Life (John Wiley & Sons) Other books include: Money Confidence: Really Smart Financial Moves for Newly Single Women (Post Hill Press), Love Your J…