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Midlife Mavericks is for women who are committed to living their best life in their 50's and beyond - confidently, abundantly and joyfully! Join motivational speaker, author and coach Alison Jacobson as she speaks to amazing women doing incredible things in midlife and experts who are helping women in midlife live their best lives.
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The Real Raw and Honest podcast about small business ownership hosted by Kelly Bush + Kelly Metras, co-owners of BOSSY ROC, a support group for business owners. With our experience, nine businesses in over 25 years, we continue to bear it all and share what we wish we had known. We move past the must-be-nices and start getting real. Come along as we interview other business owners and get the true story. New episodes every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month. www.BossyRoc.com
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Create the Courage to be Fearless Podcast. •Diverse •Inspiring and •Insightful Conversations with a variety of guests, all of whom have faced personal challenges and found their way from fear to freedom, whether through life changing situations, or by overcoming taboos, secrets or shame. Every Tuesday new episodes with a conversation with a Courageous guest, a Solo episode with me, or a Masterclass full of insightful nuggets and wisdom. It is my deepest wish that you connect with that place ...
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Inspiration and information for creating an amazing second half of life: There is an abundance of information on creating a great life for those in their 20s, 30s, and even 40s, but truly little for those 50 and beyond. The media seems to think we should either be chasing our past glory days by clinging to youth with a white knuckle death grip OR just quietly fading into the background and letting life pass by. Yet, this time of life brings an amazing opportunity to combine our wisdom and ex ...
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If you want a daily dose of motivation and encouragement, check out my book Daily Inspirations for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance. For so many women, their lives are noisy and chaotic. That's how my guest Elaine Glass felt as she was going through her divorce and working at a job that didn't feel aligned with her so…
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Send us a Text Message. Embracing Spiritual Alchemy: From Childhood Visions To Transformative Healing w/ Shillpi Joshi EP 121 What happens when life throws you challenges that push you to seek deeper meaning and connection? Explore this profound question with Shillpi Joshi, a spiritual alchemist and psychic clairvoyant with over 22 years of experie…
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This week my guest is Christine Barker, author of Third Girl From the Left, a touching memoir chronicling her time as one of the original cast members of A Chorus Line and her personal experience with the AIDS epidemic. We discussed the shame and secrecy so many gay men were forced to endure in a time of homophobia and fear around AIDS. In particul…
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Send us a Text Message. Embracing Change And Adventure: From Business Owners To World Explorers w/ Taylor Kiser EP 120 What happens when you abandon a successful business and a comfortable lifestyle to chase your dreams of travel and adventure? Our guest, Taylor Kiser from Culture Craving Couple, did just that. Along with her husband Caleb, she sha…
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Ep. 36 Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras chat with Megan McShane, co-founder of Your Best Life Now, discussing personal development, family balance, and the importance of community. Megan shares insights from her 13-year tenure with Tony Robbins and offers a peek into her yoga practice and family life. Megan discusses the founding principles of "Your Bes…
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For Pride Month I'm highlighting people who have experienced first hand the intolerance, homophobia, and cruelty that the LGBTQ community have faced for decades. This week my guest is Wendy Cole, who finally was able to live her authentic life when she transitioned at the age of 67. Today, Wendy coaches not only transgender people but even their fa…
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Send us a Text Message. Redefining Disability: From Childhood Challenges To Paralympic Triumph w/ James Owen Roberts EP 119 Have you ever wondered how someone transforms a perceived disability into a source of unparalleled strength and inspiration? Join us as we sit down with James Owen Roberts, a Paralympian, coach, TEDx speaker, author, and host …
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In this episode I'm sharing how I dealt with a situation that was keeping up at night stressed out and anxious. The reason we feel anxious, stressed and fearful is because we've lost control and feel vulnerable. Here's how to turn that around. You can grab my free guide - Five Steps to Release Fear and Live Boldly.…
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Send us a Text Message. Speaking With The Heart, Transforming Your Relationship And Communication With Compassion And Connection w/ Dr Heather Browne EP 118 Have you ever considered that the key to enriching your relationships could lie in the way you communicate? This episode, featuring renowned psychotherapist Dr Heather Browne, author of "Speaki…
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Ep. 35 Join Bossy Founders and Business Owners Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras as they discuss their favorite business books and share insights from a recent Women in Hospitality conference. They delve into the importance of knowing your "why" in business, the challenges of work-life balance, and the power of creating loyal customers. The mention of Ch…
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Are you ready to live life more confidently? Grab my free book, ⁠Five Steps to Release Fear and Live Boldly here⁠ Every day I hear from women how hard it is to date in midlife. Junie Moon is the CEO of Midlife Love Out Loud, a Global Love Mentor and author of Loving the Whole Package: Shed the Shame and Live Life Out Loud. Junie was in a challengin…
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Send us a Text Message. From Iran To Empowerment: Tale Of Cultural Shocks And Transformational Coaching w/ Fari Gonzaque EP 117 Have you ever wondered how our darkest moments can become our brightest beacons of hope? Fari Gonzaque's journey embodies this transformation, a tale that will inspire as it educates. Leaving Iran at the age of 21, she emb…
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For midlife women, the risk of fractures due to osteoperosis are high, with some estimates as high as 1 of every 2 women. But, if you get a diagnosis of osteoporosis, while it's scary, it's not necessarily an emergency says Dr. John Neustadt, a researcher, integrative medical expert, and best selling author in the field of Osteoporosis. As a specia…
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Send us a Text Message. Everyday Heroism: The Power of Presence and Incremental Change w/ Tom Parish EP 116 Ever feel like the bravest thing you've done is simply getting out of bed in the morning? Join us as Tom Parish, a former Royal Air Force aircraft technician turned transformational life coach, shares his riveting story of everyday heroism. T…
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Ep. 34 Today we catch up with Asa Shutts, owner of Shuts Productions and Shutter and Splice. Asa shares her journey of navigating personal and business challenges, including her son's rare genetic disorder, the passing of her father, and her own health issues. Despite the hardships, Asa has learned to say no more often, charge her worth, and pivot …
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I so enjoyed speaking with author Bernadette Catalana that I invited her back to speak more about her book Daughter Lessons. Since she wrote the book, her mom has died and that changed the way she's viewed her relationship, as many of us do when we lose our mother. We talked about our relationships with our own daughters and how they've been shaped…
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Send us a Text Message. The Remarkable Transformation From Dropout To Doctorate w/ Dr Tamara Stephens EP 115 Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, paralyzed by fear and doubt, yet dreaming of a future that seems just out of reach? Tamara Stephens stands as a beacon of hope, embodying the transformative journey from a high school dropout to …
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Has your doctor ever discussed testing your hormone levels? For that matter, have they discussed much around perimenopause or merely offered an anti-anxiety drug? That's the case for most women. In this episode I'm speaking with Linda Stephens, a nutritionist, personal trainer and coach for women in midlife. She's developed a comprehesive six week …
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Send us a Text Message. Turning Life's Curveballs Into Triumph: A Journey From Chaos to Coaching w/ James Dunn EP 114 When life hurls curveballs, how does one not only dodge but catch and throw them back with twice the force? That's the essence of James Dunn's story, a man whose trials and tribulations have sculpted him into the mindset and perform…
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This was not how I thought this episode would go. Kate Champion is a therapist and best-selling author of Never Too Late: Inspiration, Motivationaand Sage Advice from 7 Later-in-Life Athletes and Your Are Limitless; Anxiety, Grief, Trauma, Addiction: 7 Inspiring Stories of Hope & Healing. I had intended on talking about her first book - stories of …
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Send us a Text Message. Unlocking Psychic Potential: From Family Business To Intuitive Manifestation w/ Elizabeth Plancon EP 113 Have you ever stood at the edge of a familiar path, a secure future laid out before you, and felt the pull of something more? Elizabeth Plancon did just that, trading in her predetermined route in a family business for th…
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Ep. 33 Have you ever wished that your invoices could get paid NOW, instead of Net 90 days from when you delivered your product or service? Well NOW you can! Sejal Shah Gulati, Chief Growth Officer of NowAccount, joins Kelly and Kelly to discuss alternative funding options for small businesses. Now offers a transparent and fair solution to the commo…
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As Salt-N-Pepa sang, "Let's talk about sex baby!" My guest, Dr. Toni Bear, is a Certified Sexologist, Clinical Sex Therapist, and a self-described vamp, visionary, and leader of the women's sex positive movement. Whether you're married, in a relationship, or single, if you're in midlife and want to have great sex, you're going to want to listen to …
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Send us a Text Message. Finding Fierce Freedom In Midlife's Second Act w/ Alison Jacobson EP 112 When life handed Alison Jacobson incomprehensible loss, she laced up her running shoes and faced the New York City Marathon with the same resilience she now instils in others. Our latest episode unfurls Alison's captivating narrative of transformation a…
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Do you need some strategies to get past fear in order to achieve your goals? Grab my free guide Five Steps to Release Fear and Live Boldly. Alison Young is an expert at reinvention. She went from being the Principal Flutist with the Boston Symphony to a syndicated radio host at American Public Media and then, after a cancer diagnosis, to being a ba…
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Send us a Text Message. Embracing Courage And Authenticity: From Surviving Abuse To Dare2bu w/ Debra Simmons EP 111 When Debra Simmons made the brave decision to leave an abusive relationship, little did she know it would mark the beginning of an extraordinary journey towards healing and self-realization. Our latest episode welcomes this remarkable…
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Ep. 32 If you're tired of feeling stuck and disconnected, it's time to explore a new path towards resilience and empowerment as you approach middle-ages. Alison Jacobson, the Midlife Maverick, joins Kelly and Kelly to discuss the power and potential of coming into your 40's and 50's. The term "Midlife" is reframed from a crisis to an opportunity fo…
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Send us a Text Message. The Alchemy Of Awkwardness In Forging Successful Business Paths w/ Drysen Carsten EP 110 Ever felt like your quirks and social faux pas were holding you back? Drysen Carsten, a wizard in the alchemy of turning awkwardness into golden connections, joins us to debunk that myth. With a tale that spans from Midwest farmlands to …
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You can subscribe to this podcast here. We know that osteoperosis is a serious issue for women in midlife and it's critical that we maintain our strength to avoid fractures. Weightlifting is the key to keeping you strong but it also helps you become more energized AND actually lose weight! Kim Rahir is a health coach who started weightlifting when …
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Send us a Text Message. Embracing Quiet Resilience From Nepal's Earthquake To Crisis Mastery w/ Mahima Shrestha EP 109 Courage doesn't always roar; sometimes, it's the quiet voice at the end of the day whispering, 'I will try again tomorrow.' In today's heartening conversation, we're joined by Mahima Shrestha, who embodies this spirit of quiet resi…
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Ep. 31 Do you want to achieve a healthier work-life balance and prioritize your mental well-being? Imani Olear will be revealing the key to attaining a more harmonious approach to entrepreneurship and mental health, allowing you to experience improved equilibrium and a greater focus on your psychological wellness. Imani Olear is an accomplished ent…
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We have been told since we were little girls to "play nice" and "get along with others." Somehow we've translated that into doing everything for everyone - and making ourselves emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausted in the process. In this solo episode I'm sharing why and how you need to stop people pleasing whether it's with a client, bos…
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Send us a Text Message. Navigating Postpartum Depression To Mystic Awakening w/ Sarah Noble EP 108 Discover what happens when you choose authenticity over expectation, as transformational coach and mystic Sarah Noble recounts her profound journey of spiritual awakening and self-realization. Sarah's story unfolds from the depths of postpartum depres…
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Female entrepreneurs deal with a TON of s&%t! And too often they don't have people to talk to about it to and get support. Enter BOSSY. BOSSY is a networking group founded in 2014 by Kelly Metras and Kelly Bush. They started the group BOSSY after finding that as business owners, they lacked peers to discuss management and operation issues, issues w…
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Send us a Text Message. Embracing Holistic Healing: From Academic Walls to Wellness Awakening w/ Leslie Porter EP 107 Leslie Porter, an adept healer whose life took a dramatic turn from academia to wellness coaching, joins us to unfold the narrative of self-care as a catalyst for profound health transformations. Let her journey from the rigid walls…
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Ep. 30 Hope T aka It Girl Friday, a master of content creation, shares three common mistakes small businesses make in social media marketing: focusing on followers and likes instead of engagement, misunderstanding the difference between influencers and content creators, and not posting consistently. She also discusses her journey from aspiring actr…
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Want some daily motivation? Grab my book ⁠Daily Inspirations for Midlife Women: A Guide to Peace, Joy, Confidence, and Abundance. Sometimes it seems easier to keep quiet when clients, colleagues, friends and even family are telling you what to do and how to be. But the reality is not sticking up for yourself costs you plenty - emotionally, mentally…
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Send us a Text Message. Cultivating Mental Wealth: The Journey From Self-Doubt To Resilient Empowerment w/ Dr Rani Bora EP 106 Every so often, we cross paths with a story that stops us in our tracks, compelling us to reassess our own journeys. Dr Rani Bora's transformation from a self-doubting child to an empowering mental wealth coach and holistic…
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Outwardly, Jen Berlingo had the perfect life - a beautiful home and family and a great career. She had established a family, career, and persona that fulfilled social, familial, and cultural expectations.When she entered her forties, she realized that something didn't feel right. She reframed the midlife transition as a midlife emergence® to make m…
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Send us a Text Message. Embracing Your True Voice: A Voyage Into Self-Advocacy And Vocal Empowerment w/ Kim Gajraj EP 105 As someone who once lived in the shadow of people-pleasing, I know the struggle of putting everyone else's needs before your own. That's why I'm thrilled to have vocal empowerment coach Kim Gajraj join me as we tackle the transf…
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Ep. 29 Pauly Guglielmo a former radio personality, entrepreneur and first male member of BOSSING joins Kelly + Kelly to share his success and failures in building Craft Cannery in Rochester, NY. Starting as a home-based business, making sauce in his studio apartment on East Ave., Paulie's story resonate with entrepreneurs and business owners. Throu…
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Divorce is never easy but for a woman in midlife it can be even more stressful especially if she hasn't worked outside the home for many years. Lisa Zeiderman is a Matrimonial Attorney and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst. She sat down to talk with me about the specific challenges women over 50 need to be aware of when they are getting divorced.…
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Send us a Text Message. Defying The Odds From High Risk Pregnancy To Cancer Warrior And Viral Philanthropist w/ Tracey Ferrin EP 104 When life throws its hardest punches, some people not only swing back—they soar. Tracy Farrin embodies this fighting spirit, and she joins us to recount a story that's rife with the kind of adversity that forges true …
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What happens when you're a high-achieving sales rep in a toxic work environment, give birth to premature twins days before a Category 5 Hurricane, your husband is deployed, a global pandemic is raging and your mother commits suicide all within a 36 month time period? What Danielle Cobo did was tap into grit she never knew she had. She walked away f…
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Send us a Text Message. Masterclass - How I Attracted My Soul Mate Overnight In Midlife: 6 Keys To Calling In Your Partner w/ Jeanne Sullivan Billeci EP 103 Have you ever considered that the key to attracting your soulmate might just be a journey inward? Our latest episode takes you on this profound exploration as we delve into the art of self-forg…
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Ep. 28 Mara Smith, the founder of Inspiro Tequila, shares her journey from being a lawyer, to being a stay-at-home mom for 16 years and then starting her own tequila brand. She discusses the challenges of entering a highly regulated industry and the importance of staying true to her vision. Mara also highlights the lack of representation of women i…
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Most of today’s “influencers” on Instagram and Tik Tok arein their 20’s and 30’s but Stephanie O’Dell, Founder of Celebrate the Gray is changing that. Celebrate The Gray is an agency for and about the 50+ woman. It is a collective of models, influencers and women aged 50+ who are changing the visuals and narrative for women as they age. But Celebra…
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Send us a Text Message. Embracing Transformation And Courage With Inner Child Work w/ Zeina Kronfol EP 102 Have you ever stood at the edge of a transformative leap, but hesitated, weighed down by self-doubt? This episode's special guest, ICF certified holistic life, career, and executive coach Zeina Kronfol, understands that precipice well. She sha…
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Are you struggling to lose the extra belly fat in midlife? Are you dieting and exercising but the weight is still not coming off? Kim Hynes is an emotional eating coach and says that our goals of having the body we had even fifteen years ago is not realistic. She helps women find peace with food, their body and their life. I loved this conversation…
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