Fabulous Over 50

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Do you struggle with gratitude? What about gratitude for tough things today's guest is the perfect example of being perfectly imperfect on his quest for gratitude. He's incredibly open and honest about his journey.

Let’s Talk Tough Stuff—And Grace

Michael Herst’s background? It’s the stuff of movies. Retired police sergeant, injured in the line of duty, forced to reinvent himself after a career was yanked away. IH...

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Get ready for some real talk about leadership. In this episode of Developing the Leader Within, host Enrique Acosta Gonzalez sits down with Alex Ramos, the founder of Lead Without Fear, an Air Force vet, and all-around awesome leadership coach. The guys reflect a bit on September 11th, share some heartfelt military stories, and then roll up their sleeves to break down what makes a truly great leader (hint: it’s not ...

What Susan Shapiro Taught Me About Forgiveness – Reflections from the Podcast Marathon

If you’ve been listening along during our podcast marathon, you know how much I adore sharing episodes from our 50 Over 50 Podcaster Award winners. What a delight it’s been—especially today, as I got to highlight the wisdom of my friend (and all-around powerhouse), Maria Leonard Olson.

Let me set the scene: Maria’s podcast, “Becoming Your Best Ve...

Navigating Life's Messiness: Tips for Embracing Your True Self

In a world obsessed with perfection, the this episode of the "Casa de Confidence" podcast, I offer a much-needed perspective: embracing imperfection as a path to self-acceptance and personal growth. Drawing from my own life, I unpack the societal pressures that shape our self-image and provide you with actionable strategies to break free from the cycle of self-critici...

Artificial intelligence has come a long way over just the past few years. It can hold conversations and manage social media, it can create art and edit videos, and it can even write blogs (though not this one). Every aspect of our lives has been touched by AI in one way or another, and that’s particularly true for sound. While many podcasters, including some of my guests, now use AI tools for research and sound editing, it’s also f...

Get ready to be inspired by a music legend!

I am deeply honored to share this episode with you. This is an episode of Fresh Air, a podcast hosted boosted by Sandy Kaye from Australia. We will talk all about Sandy another day, but just know she is one of my heroes, and I am thrilled that you have the opportunity to meet her here on my show!

From Sandy:

"🌟🎸 In my latest episode of A Breath of...

Thank you for celebrating the 200th episode of Fabulous Over Fifty with us!!! We've got a laughter-filled episode today! We're welcoming Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely from “Family Tree Food and Stories” to share hilarious and heartfelt tales about the wild things our beloved dogs eat—from horsemeat and cat food to razor blades and credit cards. 

Dive into the quirky history of dog food, get real about pet nutrition, and hear the unbe...

There’s something magical about celebrating passionate, powerful, and wise people over 50. That’s why I founded the 50 Over 50 Podcaster Awards—to shine a spotlight on the phenomenal creators redefining what it means to be vibrant and influential in the second half of life.

As the host of “Fabulous Over 50,” I’m constantly inspired by the stories my peers are sharing with the world. So, to honor this year’s outstanding winners, I’v...

What happens when 10 award-winning podcasters take over the Fabulous Over 50 mic? You get the Fabulous Over 50 Podcast Awards Marathon—a special series featuring standout episodes from 10 of our official 50 Over 50 Podcast Award winners. These creators represent a diverse range of voices, topics, and styles, all proving t...

Childhood friends Linda Sawyer and Alison Matz prove that lifelong partnerships can create revolutionary businesses. After meeting at age seven during a second-grade spelling bee, these two women built impressive corporate careers—Linda as chairman of Deutsch advertising agency and Alison in publisher roles at Condé Nast and Meredith—before pivoting to entrepreneurship in their second act. Their frustration with ugly, bacteria-lade...

What happens when 10 award-winning podcasters take over the Fabulous Over 50 mic? You get the Fabulous Over 50 Podcast Awards Marathon—a special series featuring standout episodes from 10 of our official 50 Over 50 Podcast Award winners. These creators represent a diverse range of voices, topics, and styles, all proving t...