After 35 years as a powerhouse journalist covering crime on TV, Amanda Lamb took a bold leap—leaving the newsroom grind to step into the world of podcasting, authorship, and empowering women in midlife. In this episode of Second Opinion, host Rosemarie Beltz sits down with Amanda to discuss her evolution from hard-hitting news reporter to the creator of Ageless, a podcast that champions women navigating career pivots, personal reinvention, and societal expectations.
Amanda shares the behind-the-scenes reality of TV journalism—the grueling hours, appearance pressures, and the moment she realized it was time to walk away. She opens up about the power of saying no, the lessons she’s learned from women of all ages, and why she believes reinvention isn’t just possible—it’s essential. Whether you're in midlife or just contemplating your next big move, this conversation will leave you inspired to chase your passion on your own terms.
Follow the rest of Amanda's story here.
🔗 Follow & Subscribe to never miss an episode. If you love the show, leave a review—it helps others get a second opinion!
💡 Have a topic you’d love for us to cover? Reach out at www.rosemarieb.com.
Popular Podcasts
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.