SecondAct with Barbara Brooks & Friends
Like a mixtape straight from the 80s, this show is jam-packed, blending talks, tips, and tools on entrepreneurship, career, and life at 40+ all with a dash of pop culture flair. I’m Barbara Brooks, your pro-age|solo-ager host, inspo speaker, and visionary behind SecondAct|Women - a company and community of badass women in their 40s, 50s, and 60+. Tune in weekly for juicy conversations, stories, and tips served with a side of sass! Because, let’s face it, 50 is the new fabulous! From conquering the startup scene later in life to smashing age bias in the boardroom, we’ve got your back. Menopause, parent caregiving, and those ”life is lifing” moments? Yep, we’ve been there too. Our squad of pros and fierce femmes [and allies] spill the tea, offering practical wisdom you can immediately put into action. Whether you’re hustling in the entrepreneurial world, climbing the corporate ladder (or maybe just taking a leisurely stroll), or diving headfirst into your midlife adventure, the Second Act show is your ultimate guide to thriving in middlescence. Join us as we flip the bird to stereotypes and embrace the power of women in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who are rewriting the rules of success and having a blast while at it. It’s time to raise a glass to resilience, creativity, and all-around badassery in the world of business and beyond!
Episodes
Feeling invisible, undervalued, and overlooked as a #womanover40? You're not alone. I'm sharing 5 actionable tips to help you take back control of your visibility, show up unapologetically, and achieve your goals. You'll: ✨ Discover the surprising truth about women over 40 in entrepreneurship ✨ Learn how to overcome age-related biases and get the recognition you deserve ✨ Get actionable tips on owning your story, speaking up, boost...
You open Facebook one day, and changes have happened—only you didn't make them, and now your profile picture, cover photo, name, or other personal information is all different. You've been hacked and no longer have access to your digital life—ever again. On average, 1.4 billion social media accounts are hacked every month,
Today's guest, Michelle Vos, had her second act happen to her versus making the choice. She'll share her stor...
Three-time cancer survivor Lori Frisher shares her new disability journey, having already been living being deaf with two Cochlear implants.
July was Disability Pride Month, and this thriver and second-acter at 51 has recently 'rang the bell' receiving the "all clear" on her latest bought with cancer. Since her October diagnosis, she's been on a ride in her new life's journey. It's one for the books, having now taken on a new disab...
You're burned out and stuck in life, your career, and everything; sometimes, it's hard to get unstuck. Add a little horseplay to your life. That'll help you.
Today, we're talking about Equus coaching, also known as horse-assisted coaching. Our guest, Nancy McKay, knows all about it, and by that, I mean she was stuck until she herself took a journey from being an alcoholic to sober living, all through horseplay and coaching. Horses ...
It's #disability Pride Month, and we're celebrating our #neurodivergent brains. Both of us were diagnosed our late 40s and 50s, and it's been life-changing.
There's that one friend who seems like they're never paying attention, cutting you off when you speak and sometimes moody, but you don't know why. Or the friend who seems always annoyed in certain situations and environments, but you love them anyway and say, that's just her. T...
12.3% of women aged 40–59 have the highest rate of depression of any group in the United States according to the CDC.
We're taking the shame out of our game! Mental health should be expressed, and #SecondActWomen licensed therapist Sarah Senst and former school principal Melanie Moreno, turned entrepreneur, talked to me about it.
1. Get the stats to know you're not alone
2. Hear from the three of us who've had our own mental heal...
Job Fairness Act in Colorado took effect July 1, 2024. How does it apply to job seekers over 40? What can you do to use it in your favor? Why was it needed? What #career strategies will land you the interview?
So we're talking about:
1. Ageism in the Workplace stats for you to be aware, understand, and overcome
2. Pro-aging activist and former attorney Janine Vanderburg speaks with me about the Job Fairness Act of Colorado and h...
22 million employed adults (aged 18 and over) in the U.S. always work from home. But what about quitting to start a company and travel while doing it?
Nadia Mitchem did exactly that, leaving her position at St. Jude to start a company, get on the road, and travel the world. She's sharing tips and more on how she did it, and you can, too.
Here's her Guide to Banish your fears of doing it.
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Your age is a disease.
You're 49, and in a few months, it's your birthday. What immediately came to mind? Fear of turning 50. That's what the world says about us, too. Because you're turning 50, you're shunned from working, living, being, and doing what YOU want. You're invisible. It's AGEISM!
Your age is a superpower, and your spending authority is over 15 trillion dollars.
Grab seven tips to refute it … to understand the power ...
Now more than ever, corporate boards are looking for qualified female candidates; by that, we mean paid boardships. It can be a boon to your household income, too!
Michele Ashby with ACE Consulting is sharing the 'how-tos.' She's an expert at boards, teaching women everything they need to know to serve on corporate boards. Some have made a living from being board members. But most importantly, women serving in the boardroom can tur...
Are you tired of not earning anything when you speak? You can generate revenue by speaking and giving keynotes at conferences, and it's a great way to share your expertise to help others, build your reputation, and earn money.
Public speaking coach and expert Mari Geaseair shares her five tips to help you get started:
- Have something to say
- Don't let ego get in the way o...
Let Chelle Johnson, a talent acquisition expert and founder of Career Connectors, give you tips on what NOT to DO and do when looking for your next job. If you're over 45, finding a job, let alone getting an interview, can be incredibly daunting. The age bias that can arise if you don't follow her tips.
- Don't stop using AI for resumes. It's part of your golden ticket/your personal brand DNA.
- Don't give away your power.
- Don't go...
Menopause—what's the deal? Why don't we talk about it enough, and why don't our doctors tell us what we need to know? After all, there are over 80 symptoms of menopause, yet we mostly hear about hot flashes but who knew brain fog, sleepless nights and weigh gain were some of them?
Board-certified adult nurse practitioner, Kimberly Cunningham with the Cunningham Clinic schools us on hormone imbalances, estrogen, testerone and others...
AI. Using it not? Well, you should. It can shave precious time, leaving you space to be the CEO of your company and focus on business development, sales, and revenue.
Angela Green Urbaczewski, a Fractional CMO | Revenue Optimization, AI & Marketing Automation Expert with RevOppAI who says productivity can increase by 10-30%. She shares tips on using Chat and others.
Writing Effective Prompts. The most successful prompts average...
Navigating the job search in our 40s, 50s, and beyond is tricky. We're often seen as 'out of date', expired, ready to retire, or better yet, lazy, unadaptable to change, and invisible after 50. Whether you've sent hundreds of resumes or you're just starting out, age may be a factor in your job search—but it doesn't have to hold you back.
Take out your notetaking device or pen and paper and let's explore six key strategies to overc...
We're talking about three hot topics today: #1 Thing we regret in life. The NY Fashion Week Designer featured ALL 40+ models she found off the streets and Dating. Should you find them on LinkedIn? It's the hottest new dating site. I may be the only single one on the panel, but it's bound to be a good discussion!
Let's get this Podcast Party jumpin' - and subscribe, will ya? We're your people.
Guests: 🎙️Lisa Bennett, Marketing at ...
Caregiving. There's so much we don't know, and 19% of Americans are caregiving today. I'm pretty sure many didn't realize the undertaking ahead, from the paperwork and legal docs needed to decide to find mom or dad a new home to patient advocacy. There's A LOT to know, and we talk about it, giving you 5 things to get in order now. When my brother called me in crisis with our mom's stroke on March 17, 2023, my head went spinning wit...
Amy Cosper is with Bizee, and we're talking about and giving tips on "just starting" in all things (life, business, behaviors, etc.) and why it's so hard, but we can "start" anything we wish at any age.
➡️ Embracing transformations - you can, sister.
➡️ Recognizing opportunities - they are there!
➡️ Fear/fear of failure - who cares?
➡️ Storytelling is your greatest asset - you bet it is.
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00:00 Welcome to the Second Ac...
Welcome to Second Act with Barbara Brooks. Today's the launch of something special, and it's been a long time coming. For years, I've wanted to launch a YouTube channel and Podcast specifically for us women in our midlife quest looking to celebrate this time in life, share ideas, talk about the good and sometimes that ick, but always leave inspired.
I'm your host, Barbara Brooks. Hyping women over 40, I'm the founder and Chief Insp...
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