50 Women Over 50

Episode 3 of Season 2 of 50 Women Over 50 tackles a question that many women approaching their 50th birthday are asking.  How should I celebrate? The show features interviews with 22 women who describe how they chose to mark 50 years. 

From the laughter-filled gatherings to the quiet moments of reflection, from adventurous escapades to unexpected twists, these women showed us that turning 50 isn't just a milestone; it's an opportuni...

Episode 2 of Season 2 of 50 Women Over 50 tackles a question that many women are asking: Is it too late to change job or career after 50 years of age? The show features interviews with 11 women who have dared to make a big change. 

Often hitting the big 5-0 becomes a catalyst for a career shift that brings newfound purpose and fulfillment. And the women in this episode are not just talking careers; they are talking about transformat...

In the next episode of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast, Host Sherrilynne Starkie is diving deep into the burning questions that resonate with women over 50 and tackles a question that she herself struggled with and many other women are asking: Is it too late to change job or career at this point in our lives?  

Episode 2 drops February 13th. Don't miss it. 

Elevating the voices and stories of women navigating the enriching complexitie...

In this, the first episode of Season 2 of 50 Women Over 50, you’ll find powerful stories of incredible women who have faced the challenging decision of whether or not to continue in a marriage or a long-term relationship. They share their intimate journeys of heartache, resilience, and transformation. From rediscovering authenticity to navigating financial independence. These amazing women offered insights that go beyond the surfac...

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Sandra Markus, a marketing and communications consultant and the driving force behind the I Care for Rare advocacy campaign to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast.
 

As the mother of a young man with a rare neurological disease, Sandra is on a mission to improve the lives of patients, families and caregivers living with rare disorders. In this interview she shares how her life changed when her son graduated...

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes children’s book Author Carrie E. Pierce to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast.
Having experienced heartbreak and tragedy firsthand and seeing many of her dreams come true, Carrie speaks honestly about life with a rich insight into the human heart. In this interview she shares her own journey through grief to a new life in new community with new friendships and a new, positive perspective of life over 50.
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Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes actor, lawyer and writer Stephanie Cotsirilos to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast.
Stephanie’s extended family’s roots in Greece, Peru, and Asia have shaped her journey as an author, lawyer, and performing artist.

In this interview Stephanie discusses her experience of being widowed shortly after she and her husband had adopted a baby boy from Peru. She shares her incredible journey and the many pivots ...

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Marilyn Shannon, a successful a successful speaker, coach, author and facilitator to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast.

Marilyn describes herself as a stigma squisher and listening freak. She’s the number one best selling author of the book series “In Just One Afternoon Listening to the Hearts of’.

In this interview Marilyn discusses breaking down stigmas, the importance of relationships, the challenges o...

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Janelle Anderson, a successful speaker, author and confidence coach., to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast.

Before she was a successful speaker, author and confidence coach, Janelle had been brutally raped and found herself in Las Vegas being trafficked by the man she went on to marry. She carried a burden of shame for decades and it was only in midlife that she awakened to how her past was impacting her...

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Stacey Diffin-Lafleur, a skilled and talented marketing and communications specialist, to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast.

This is a special episode because Sherrilynne’s guest is her ‘big’ sister Stacey Diffin-Lafleur, a woman who’s been a profound influence in our host’s life as she observed Stacey stepping into each new phase of life. Sherrilynne first learned about fashion, make up and music (espe...

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Bridget Cook-Burch to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast.

She is the CEO and founder of YourInspiredStory.com and believes in the power of stories to change the world. Her clients call her The Book Whisperer and her powerful work has been showcased on Oprah, Dateline, CNN and in many more top tier media outlets.

In this interview she shares how her ...

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes London-based freelance journalist Nicola O’Connell to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast.
As a renowned healthcare and medical writer, Nicola has had hundreds of articles published in specialist trade and prestigious medical journals, and she regularly contributes to consumer media outlets.

In this interview she shares her experiences of being in the sandwich generation where she still has young children a...

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Montreal-based mindset coach Isabelle Fortin to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast.
Losing her mother when she was just five years old meant Isabelle learned young how to be strong and resilient, something that held her in good stead when she faced her own life-threatening illness…ovarian cancer. Following a successful career in Canada’s military she became a massage therapist and now, as a mindset facil...

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes best-selling, multiple award-winning author, playwright and performer Alison Wearing to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast.

Alison’s critically acclaimed book, Confessions of a Fairy’s Daughter: Growing up with a Gay Dad, was a National Bestseller and selected as an Indigo “Top 50 Books of 2013.” Her solo play based on this memoir has also won top awards in virtually every festival in which it has appeare...

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Ann Carden, business growth consultant and author to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast.
Ann Carden has more than forty-one years of business, marketing, and sales experience with over thirty years as an entrepreneur. She has built seven successful businesses (selling five) and is the current owner of two. Ann is also a three-time published author and her latest book is a #1 international bestseller. She’...

Certified health and nutrition coach Dyna Vink joins Sherrilynne Starkie in episode two of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast, to discuss life in their fifth decade.

When her successful career in the technology industry ended abruptly at age 51, Dyna innovated a new career path where she could have a positive impact on others. She founded Holistic Nutrition Lifestyle to help women struggling with symptoms of perimenopause restore their v...

We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some time travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes…

Award winning author and media personality Kathy Buckworth joins Sherrilynne Starkie in episode five of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast, to discuss life in their sixth decade.

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Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Dr. Helen Ofosu, PhD. to episode seven of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast to discuss why many women who are later in their careers are overlooked at work.

She is an I/O (industrial-organizational) psychologist providing HR consulting and executive and career coaching. She’s also an adjunct professor of psychology at Carleton University and is the author of the soon to be published book, How to be Resil...