Prime Spark with Sara Hart
We are on the cusp of a major social change. Can you feel it? Join your host, Sara Hart, as she brings you conversations that will inspire, celebrate and empower women over 55. It is time for us to fuel the spark that will ignite our way forward, illuminate our path and reflect our gifts in the world. This is our Prime Spark for living a fulfilling life.
Episodes
March 22, 2023 • 38 min
At 80, Nan McKay, a speaker on how to reignite your life with significance after 60, provides podcasts, YouTube channels, courses, and books to empower women. She helps women small business owners with their #1 problem: generating leads with targeted marketing by designing webinars and quizzes customized for each client. Nan also has founded several companies, so she knows what she's talking about! You will love listening to Nan!
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March 15, 2023 • 39 min
Dr. Carolyn Torkelson and Dr. Catherine Maienau have devoted their professional lives to working with and advocating for women. Now they have turned their attention to the lives of older women, and have written a brilliant book "Beyond Menopause: New Pathways to Holistic Health." You will love listening to and learning from these outstanding women.
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March 8, 2023 • 40 min
Louise Nayer has written six books and won many awards for her writing, including being selected as an Oprah Great Read and the Wisconsin Library Association Award. She talks about her most recent book, "Narrow Escapes," and what it takes to be a writer. You will love listening to Louise, and you will learn a lot.
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March 1, 2023 • 40 min
Vicki Dello Joio draws on decades of theater performance and directing experience, along with her life-long study of martial arts to fire up visionary speakers to amplify their charisma and deliver their message with passion, presence, and power. Vicki is the author of the book "The Way of Joy," which also is a spiritual fitness program. Vicki is a joy herself, and you will love listening to her.
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February 22, 2023 • 42 min
Dr. Megan Gerhardt has been working in the field of generational differences in the workplace for many years. Her book "Gentelligence: A Revolutionary Approach to Leading an Intergenerational Workforce" is one of the first to explore deeply the importance of looking at the positives each generation brings to organizations. You will love listening to Megan who is a real expert in her field.
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February 15, 2023 • 38 min
Dr. Judith Ruskay Rabinor is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker, and consultant. She has an active psychotherapy practice and also runs writing workshops. She has had an amazing background including working with 9-11 survivors and mental health providers in Uganda. We had such a fun discussion. You will love listening to Judy.
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February 8, 2023 • 38 min
Kimberly Wiefling helps people achieve what seems impossible but is merely difficult. Her work involves turning managers into true leaders and groups into teams. She has been described as a "force of nature," and as you listen to her, you will feel yourself immersed in her energy.
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February 1, 2023 • 34 min
Wendy Green is the host of the inspiring live show and podcast "Hey, Boomer!" designed for people 55-75 who are looking for ways to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. Wendy believes we are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream. You will love listening to Wendy talk about her fun, varied, and successful business life.
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January 25, 2023 • 40 min
Helen Dennis is the co-author of "Project Renewment: The First Retirement Model for Career Women" and an expert on issues of aging and the new retirement. She also is the co-founder of Project Renewment, a movement of career women defining their next chapters in life. You will love listening to Helen talk about work AND retirement and how we are in the midst of a massive change in our definition of what retirement means.
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January 18, 2023 • 37 min
After a long, successful career in the restaurant business, Stephanie made a big pivot and began what has become her second very successful career teaching yoga primarily to older women. In this conversation Stephanie talks about why yoga is so important for us as we age. She also describes her yoga retreats to fascinating places all over the world. You will love listening to Stephanie!
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January 11, 2023 • 26 min
Susan Davis was born to be a cocreator and to help the rest of us touch more deeply into our own creativity no matter what age we are. You will love listening to Susan talk about what creativity is and why it is so important to us as we become older adults.
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December 21, 2022 • 38 min
Dr. Deb Miller is a mental health therapist who has worked with children, adults, and couples for over 30 years. She is the author of "More Than Sorry: 5 Steps to Deepen Your Apology After You Have Committed Infidelity." In her conversation she explains how by exploring any transgression one can gain wisdom that will lead to stronger and more intimate personal connections.
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December 14, 2022 • 39 min
Laura Davis is the author of “The Burning Light of Two Stars,” “The
Courage to Heal,” and four other groundbreaking books. For more
than 20 years she has helped people find their voices, tell their
stories, and hone their craft. She also is a lot of fun to talk to!
Courage to Heal,” and four other groundbreaking books. For more
than 20 years she has helped people find their voices, tell their
stories, and hone their craft. She also is a lot of fun to talk to!
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December 7, 2022 • 31 min
Krista Van Laan is an architectural historian by night and a hi tech worker by day. She lives in San Jose, CA, and delves into the historical background of often one-of-a-kind homes in San Jose. She has lived life on her own terms, and she was fascinating to talk with. You will love listening to her.
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November 30, 2022 • 34 min
Tracey Gendron, PhD, is an associate professor and Chair of the Department of Gerontology and the Executive Director of the Virginia Center on Aging at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is the author of the fascinating and essential new book “Ageism Unmasked: Exploring Age Bias and How to End It.
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November 16, 2022 • 33 min
When Siobhan was 60, she took early retirement, sold her belongings, bought a motorhome, and embarked on her solo trip around Great Britain. You will love listening to Siobhan talk about the ups and downs of this journey that she is still on. . .and still loving it!
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November 9, 2022 • 36 min
Carolyn Buck Luce is one of America's most respected and accomplished voices on Women's Leadership and their relationship to power. Carolyn has an accomplished career in both the public and private sectors focusing on helping courageous leaders make the difference they dream of. Carolyn uses her proprietary Decade Game to coach some of the world's most remarkable women today. Her recent book is "Epic! The Women's Power Play Book."
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November 2, 2022 • 36 min
Michela Di Carlo is an experienced bilingual (English/Italian)_ journalist, content editor, and copywriter with an MA in Communication Studies from the University of Rome. A late bloomer herself, Michela is the founder of the digital lifestyle magazine CrunchyTales.com dedicated to late bloomers. Speaking from her home in Rome, Michela is so much fun! You will love listening to her.
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October 25, 2022 • 37 min
Heather Booth is one of the country’s leading strategists about progressive issue campaigns and driving issues in elections. She has been involved in every major issue facing our country since the 1960s and now is passionately involved in ensuring success for progressives and progressive issues in the upcoming election. She also is a warm and loving woman whom you will thoroughly enjoy listening to.
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October 12, 2022 • 33 min
From her earliest memories, Donna has been helping and supporting people, particularly women, move through fears and challenges to have a vibrant life. She describes briefly some of the spiritual work she does. Donna is a warm, loving woman, and you will enjoy listening to her.
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