Best Erica Pasvar Podcasts (2024)

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Flashback Series: Ep. 35- How Saying Yes Turned into Co-Owning a Salon and Co-Creating Mane Label Hair Co with Misty Allmandinger 46:13

3h ago46:13

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This week’s Flashback Series Episode was one I was very excited about for the initial interview. I had been a fan of Mane Label Hair Co, and was (and still am) a frequent user of the Sway, the heatless hair curling wrap. I wanted to invite one of the co-owners, Misty Allmandinger, on the show because I love how amazing the product is, and I wanted …

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Flashback Series: Ep. 33- How a Highly Successful Chief Marketing Officer had to Start Over at 55 with Lisa Lankes 1:19:16

4h ago1:19:16

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This week’s Flashback Episode has been the number 1 ranked episode for over 6 months. When I’ve polled listeners regarding their top favorite episodes, this one is always an episode people enjoyed and voted for. You can tell that as well based on the number of downloads. Lisa Lankes was incredibly gracious to give me her time and join me for this e…

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Flashback Series: Ep. 32- How Life Moves Forward after a Divorce at 46 with Cristi Carothers 1:08:23

4d ago1:08:23

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This week’s Flashback series is still one of the highest ranked episodes. Cristi was incredibly open about her story, how she is more than a divorced woman, but how that shift in her life and identity helped her push forward to launch her career and find a new passion at the age of 46. Cristi was a delight, and I know her story already spoke to so …

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Flashback Series: Ep. 17- Part II- A Stay at Home Mom to Grad Student To Licensed Professional Counselor, Starting in Her Mid 30s with Jessica DeVoss 57:17

11d ago57:17

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This week’s Flashback episode was one that I personally gained a lot from. I’ve quoted this guest probably the most out of any other guest based on her perspective of pursuing goals or dreams and not being limited to pursue anything based on age or life circumstance. At the time of this interview, Jessica was pursuing her masters after years away f…

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Flashback Series: Ep. 11- Giving up a Kidney to Save a Friend’s Life with Holland Ham 50:52

18d ago50:52

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This week’s Flashback Episode is from a dear college friend of mine who so generously gave her kidney to a friend in need. The personal reviews and encouragement I heard from this episode really stood out, and this became a popular favorite for so many. It’s a remarkable story on how God;s hand was all over Holland and her friend. It’s one of those…

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Flashback Series: Ep. 10- Leaving Behind a 20 Year Career to Become a Flight Attendant at 53 with Cindy Metcalf 49:51

25d ago49:51

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This week’s Flashback Episode is from one of my favorite people, and a huge supporter of this podcast. Cindy is a delight, and I love how she pursued a new career as a flight attendant at the age of 53. It’s a joy for me to reshare this episode with you. Enjoy the show! Recap from the original show notes: Have you ever experienced being the low man…

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Flashback Series: Ep. 8- Creating a Globally Successful Gut Health Program with Dr. Heather Finley 35:07

1M ago35:07

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I really enjoyed this Flashback Episode with my friend, Heather Finley. I had the privilege of living down the street from Heather for a while and joined her global gut health program. Her program is such a game changer and did wonders for me, and is continuing to do wonders for others. I had a lot of people reach out regarding this episode. They f…

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Flashback Series: Ep. 7 Becoming a Widow at 37 with Kim Rauscher 1:03:30

1M ago1:03:30

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This week’s Flashback Episode is one that was insanely heavy. This episode is still ranked at the top of the charts and continues to inspire so many. Kim went through a very difficult season with the loss of her husband, and her perspective and view on everything is absolutely remarkable. This is not a happy go-lucky episode, but it is one that tru…

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Flashback Series: Ep. 3 From Speech Pathology to Professional Artist at the Age of 28 with Sarah Hickey 42:40

2M ago42:40

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Welcome to this year’s Summer Flashback Series. I am taking a break this summer, as my husband and I just welcomed our 4th child, our precious daughter into the world on May 9th. I had originally planned to edit and release another 2 episodes that were previously recorded throughout the end of May, but our baby girl ended up arriving sooner than ex…

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Ep. 61-Reigniting a Buried Dream of Musical Theater at 46 with Anna Buenaseda 53:28

2M ago53:28

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Anna Buenaseda shares her journey of pursuing her passion for musical theater after years of putting it aside due to cultural and financial barriers. She discusses how her love for music and singing developed from a young age and how she was inspired by the musical Miss Saigon. Anna explains the cultural pressure she faced to pursue a stable career…

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Life Update 1:48

3M ago1:48

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This week's episode is a quick on. Take a listen to hear Erica's life update and come back next week for episode 61!

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Ep. 60- The Unexpected Life Following a Quick Marriage at 22 with Melanie Galaviz 1:10:39

3M ago1:10:39

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In this deeply moving episode, we dive into the profound journey of resilience and hope with our guest, Melanie Galaviz. Melanie shares her story of enduring unimaginable pain as a newly married woman at 22, and how she navigated through life's darkest moments with courage and determination. Despite the difficulties, Melanie never felt like a victi…

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Ep. 59- No Longer Hiding Behind a Brand: The Journey from Teacher to Artist with Carisha Davis 58:11

3M ago58:11

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Carisha Davis shares her journey from choosing teaching as a career to transitioning to teaching art and eventually starting her own art business. She initially pursued a career in law but found her passion in coaching and teaching. Carisha's love for sports and coaching led her to become an English teacher, but she always had a passion for art. Af…

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Ep. 58- The Path to Creating a Beautiful Novel and Becoming a Published Author with Sarah Damoff 54:03

3M ago54:03

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Sarah Damoff shares her journey from her career in family studies, children's ministry, and foster care. She then transitions to becoming a stay-at-home mom and later a guardian ad litem. Sarah's passion for advocating for children and human rights leads her to pursue writing, and she shares her process of learning about the publishing industry and…

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Ep. 57- Launching The Bar Method and the Difficult Decision to Sell: A Story of Entrepreneurship and Growth with The Bulcher Sisters 1:09:43

3M ago1:09:43

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Today is a special day as I not only had the opportunity to interview one, but two guests! This was a first time experience having two guests on the show. I’m very thankful my first 2 guest interviews were with The Bulcher sisters. I met both Erin and Nicole several years ago when they opened their fitness studio, The Bar Method. It was an exciting…

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Ep. 56- Creating Unforgettable Moments with Not Ur Average Picnic and Rae Johnson 33:04

4M ago33:04

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I was introduced to my guest on today’s show several years ago at a friend’s bachelorette party. The most beautiful outdoor picnic was created for a group of 15 or so women honoring my friend. Rae Johnson, the founder and owner of Not Ur Average Picnic, was the one who created a beautiful masterpiece that transformed the backyard and made the picni…

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Ep. 55- Breaking the Rules on Becoming a Singer-Songwriter with Caroline Cobb 35:52

4M ago35:52

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Music has a way of speaking to our souls in a variety of ways. How a songwriter can convey truth and poetry to create a song that leaves an impact on our hearts is truly remarkable. I came across my guest today at an intimate concert back in the fall of 2023. Every single song she sang was profound and deeply touching. I had the opportunity to chat…

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Ep. 54- When "Happily Ever After" Fails to Deliver and Life Has a Greater Purpose with Vendi Ashley 52:51

4M ago52:51

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We all have a perception on what marriage should look like, and when is the best time to get married. You may think marriage should happen at a really young age or that you need to wait until you’ve experienced more life. You may also think that your life will have value and a purpose once you’ve met the love of your life. The reality is that our l…

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Ep. 53- Fulfilling a Childhood Dream of Opening a Bakery at 23 with Rebekah Hoffpauir 38:59

4M ago38:59

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I love seeing people’s dreams come true, especially when the odds could be stacked against them. When someone has a huge passion and chases after their dream, regardless of what others may say, and it comes to fruition, it is such an exciting thing to witness and celebrate. Today’s guest is just that person. Rebekah Hoffpauir, owner of the Bekery b…

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Ep. 52- Redefining Success: The Journey from CEO Aspirations to Family Fulfillment with Kenzie Wilson 46:01

5M ago46:01

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We’ve all had a vision in our minds of what success looks like. For some, it may be being the best at your craft or job, for others it may be a specific title or accolade, and for some, it may be something more simplistic. No matter what, everyone has a vision and idea of success. In today’s episode, I speak with Kenzie Wilson who is a Texas educat…

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Ep. 51- Choosing Special Needs Adoption as the First Pathway to Parenthood with Abby Snyder 1:07:54

5M ago1:07:54

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I think there’s something special and unique about a person when you get the opportunity to talk to them and feel this connection and draw towards them as a person. There are people in this world that are truly remarkable and the fact that I had the opportunity to speak with one and discover her kindness and unique warmth, made this interview extra…

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Ep. 50- Expecting and 40: Embracing New Life and Reflections on Aging 14:22

5M ago14:22

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It’s the 50th episode!!!! I can’t believe it! How have 50 episodes come in what I feel is short amount of time?! But it has, and I am grateful to be here. Coincidentally, the 50th episode coincides with my 40th birthday! Well… just a few days after, but I decided to use this episode as a solo episode to reflect on turning 40, what comes with it, an…

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Ep. 49- Embarking on a Stand -Up Comedy Career at 51 with Angela Owen 57:34

5M ago57:34

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This episode is full of laughs and enjoyment as I had the opportunity to chat with the very funny comedian, Angela Owen. She shares her journey from life before pursuing comedy, to where she is now: Angela, a former hairdresser, shares her journey of transitioning to comedy at the age of 51. Angela explains how her background in hairdressing and wr…

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Ep. 48- Beyond Mania: Learning to Live Again with Bipolar Disorder at 29 with Beka Joy Hull 1:07:06

6M ago1:07:06

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I really am humbled each opportunity I get to sit down with each woman I’ve had the chance to speak with and share a part of their story on this podcast. Sometimes, there’s a lot of heartache that has turned around for the better. This week’s episode is no different. To be honest, I had a completely different vision of what my interview would be li…

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Ep. 47- The Powerful Decision to Pursue the Music Career of Her Dreams at 41 with Monica Shriver 59:42

6M ago59:42

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I was introduced to my guest on today's episode in a really neat way thanks to social media. I saw a brief summary of her life and knew she would be perfect for the podcast. Monica Shriver, Saxophonist and Composer, shares her journey from being primarily a teacher for 20 years to pursuing the kind of music career she always wanted at age 41. She d…

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Ep. 46- Road to Resilience: Overcoming a Near-Death Experience at 18 with Julia Nicholson 1:10:13

6M ago1:10:13

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What an impactful and special episode this was for me to record. I was introduced to Julia Nicholson through her book and resonated with so much of what she shared and expressed as someone recently experiencing grief myself. I can’t wait for you to hear this phenomenal and highly inspirational story. What you can expect: Julia Nicholson shares her …

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Ep. 45- The Inspiring Journey that Led into Gynecologic Surgery and Women's Health with Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein 1:02:35

6M ago1:02:35

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Dr. Karli Provost Goldstein is a gynecologic surgeon specializing in endometriosis. In this conversation, she shares her journey from growing up internationally and learning multiple languages to pursuing a career in medicine. Dr. Goldstein discusses her decision to focus on gynecology and the challenges she faced, including her own experience with…

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Ep. 44- How Closed Doors, Identity Loss, and a Traumatic Labor Helped Launch a Life Changing Parenting Resource: Kitchen Table Apologetics with Jennifer Blehm 1:17:03

6M ago1:17:03

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Welcome back to a new line-up of incredible women with inspiring stories to start of the 2024 year. I am thrilled to showcase these phenomenal women this year. To start off the new season if you’d like, I had the opportunity to speak with Jennifer Blehm. Jennifer shares her journey from aspiring missionary to motherhood and the challenges she faced…

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Ep. 43- Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! 5:55

7M ago5:55

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This is officially the FINAL episode for 2023, and it’s a quick one. Thank you for being a part of The More Than Your Age Podcast this year. What an honor it is for me to share so many amazing stories. I can’t wait to continue sharing additional stories of wonderful women starting in January 2024. Take a listen t…

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Ep. 42- Finding Grit and Determination as an Immigrant Child from Panama with Johana Miller 49:20

8M ago49:20

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This episode is the last guest episode for the 2023 year. What a year it has been! I’m thankful to finish this year off with my final guest, Johana Miller. Johana has a unique story of moving to the states from Panama as a young girl and learning how to navigate life as an immigrant without any knowledge of the English language. Her grit and determ…

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Ep. 41- The Unexpected Path to Becoming a Principal after 14 Years Away from the Classroom with Mandy Alexander 1:00:09

8M ago1:00:09

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I love how I get the opportunity to speak with women who are so encouraging and kind and most importantly, humble. I am excited for you to hear my interview today with Grapevine Middle School Principal, Mandy Alexander, who is one of the most humble leaders I’ve had a chance to speak with as someone who has worked in public education for a while an…

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Ep. 40- How an Amateur Boxer Started Fighting at the Age of 29 with Jess Lawson 45:58

8M ago45:58

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I love hearing stories about women who start pursuing a hobby at an “older” age and compete with other women who have been participating in the same hobby since they were children. These stories are such inspirations to me and to so many. They can really help motivate others to want to do the same in a hobby they may want to pursue themselves. My g…

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Happy Birthday More Than Your Age! 6:23

8M ago6:23

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Happy Birthday to The More Than Your Age Podcast! I can’t believe it’s been 1 year since the podcast started. What a great year for the show it has been. In this episode, I reflect back on 1 year, and share a few sentiments about the show and what’s to come. Thank you for joining the show and being a part of The More Than Your Age Podcast! If you h…

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Ep. 39- How an “Unequipped” Mom Created a Ministry to Lead Thousands of Mothers after Staying Home for 20 Years with Karen Stubbs 50:44

9M ago50:44

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I couldn’t be more excited to share episode 39 with the listeners this week as I had the honor and privilege to chat with Birds on a Wire founder and creator, Karen Stubbs. I met Karen several months ago at a coffee shop with a few other friends of mine in a local moms group. Karen spoke to us to encourage us for the upcoming year and shed some lig…

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Ep. 38- Losing 100Ibs at the Age of 66 with Jean Pasvar 34:54

9M ago34:54

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This week’s episode is very special to me as I had the opportunity to talk with my mom, Jean Pasvar. Throughout my life, my mother has struggled with her weight, and it was something she dealt with as a child growing up. She has worked incredibly hard to accomplish the task of losing 100 pounds by the age of 66. The lead up to this big weight loss …

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Ep. 37- From Flight Attendant to Pilot: Fulfilling a Childhood Dream at 39 with Kerbi Mueller 1:01:11

9M ago1:01:11

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I like to look back at old diary entries of when I was a little girl to see what my adolescent brain thought about life, boys, school, and my future dreams. It’s fun and yet sometimes embarrassing to see what I wrote and the thoughts I had. I like to look back on the memories of dreams I had as a little girl. I wanted to be an actress, perform, or …

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Ep. 36- Creating the Global Movement of 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurich 1:00:05

9M ago1:00:05

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In Episode 36 of The More Than Your Age Podcast, I get an opportunity to chat with the founder of 1000 hours outside, Ginny Yurich. Ginny has been someone I’ve admired and looked up to from afar. If you haven’t heard of 1000 hours outside, listen to this episode, take a look at her page and website and check out her podcast as well. I can guarantee…

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Ep. 35- How Saying Yes Turned into Co-Owning a Salon and Co-Creating Mane Label Hair Co with Misty Allmandinger 44:45

10M ago44:45

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Has anyone ever come up to you with a business idea and asked if you’d help run it? If they did, would you do it? I live with an entrepreneur who has a new business idea every 5 minutes. If I said yes to all his ideas, who knows where we’d be right now, maybe a little in over our heads. But what happens when someone you respect comes to you with an…

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Ep. 34- Putting a Stop to Generational Health Issues and Aging Backwards with Lisa Arendell 54:53

10M ago54:53

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Welcome to episode 34 of The More Than Your Age Podcast. Today’s episode is one to ignite some passion and fire in your soul about what it truly means to age, and to age well. Lisa Arendelle with Lisa Lou Fitness has a dynamic personality that will motivate and encourage you while you listen to her story and reflect on your own personal views of yo…

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Out of the Office 2:17

10M ago2:17

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This week I am out of the office, well… that’s what I would say if I was working in an office, so, because of that, I am out of the office this week and therefore do not have an episode for you to listen to. I am taking the week to celebrate my parents and spend time with family. In the meantime, would you do me a favor? If you haven’t done so alre…

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Ep. 33- How a Highly Successful Chief Marketing Officer had to Start Over at 55 with Lisa Lankes 1:17:55

10M ago1:17:55

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At one point in my career, I had a desire to climb the Educational Teaching/Principal/HR ladder and become a successful professional businesswoman. That could still happen at some point, but that dream shifted when I felt the calling to stay home and be the primary care-taker for my children. I could still go back at some point, and if so, may have…

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Ep. 32- How Life Moves Forward after a Divorce at 46 with Cristi Carothers 1:07:16

10M ago1:07:16

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We all have this dream of what life will look like by the time we reach a certain age. Sometimes that dream becomes a reality, and sometimes it doesn’t. What happens when that dream gets shattered? You may have this new label that you never would have dreamed of having. The dream is gone, and a new reality sets in. My guest on today’s episode share…

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Ep. 31- Leaving the Dream Job and Finding Success in Photography with Courtney Bosworth 53:31

11M ago53:31

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When I first started this podcast, there were lots of fears that creeped in my mind for all the reasons not to move forward: I would tell myself, you don’t know what you’re doing, you don’t have a big following, who would listen, it’s super scary, you don’t know how to edit or what equipment to use, you don’t know what you are doing at all, and so …

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Ep. 30- Creating a Non-Profit for a Place that Was Once Home at 52 with Josephine Bryan 52:11

11M ago52:11

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I love that there are people in this world who see a need, and decide to create an organization to help fill in the gaps with those specific needs. My guest today, Josephine Bryan saw a need in her home country after a visit to care for her father. Little did she know that the visit to say goodbye to her dad would open her eyes to a huge need that …

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Ep. 29- Closing the Door on a Successful Business to Start all Over at 36 with Megan Brock 55:08

11M ago55:08

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Do you ever think that you are too old to start over? Or it’s too late to try something completely new in a career field you know little to nothing about? What if you were in your mid 30s starting over? Is it too late then? In this week’s episode, Megan Brock shares her story on how she closed the door on a business she created and entered the corp…

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Ep. 28- Finding Purpose after Retirement with Linda Grado 45:20

11M ago45:20

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It feels like in every aspect of life we’re always preparing for the next step. In elementary school you work so hard to prepare for Middle School, then in Middle school you have to work hard to be prepared for high school, then from high school, it’s college. After college it’s the workforce, and after work, it’s retirement. When we graduate colle…

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Ep. 27- Having a Faith at 6 Years Old 26:10

12M ago26:10

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The Milestones Series ended last week, and next week starts a brand new line up of phenomenal women for the fall. The stories of these everyday women who are overcoming limitations and restrictions based on their age are absolutely phenomenal and highly encouraging. You do not want to miss! This week’s episode dives into a very personal topic, yet …

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Ep. 26- Milestones Series: Jimmy Fallon and More... 13:41

12M ago13:41

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The final episode of the Milestones Series is here! If you’ve been here for the entire summer and have listened to this series, THANK YOU for listening. I hope the walk down memory lane made you laugh, smile, and most importantly, encouraged to start your own list. Remember, you can do as much or as little, as risky or as comfortable as you’d like.…

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Ep. 25- Milestones Series: Meet Someone Famous 12:21

12M ago12:21

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Have you ever met anyone famous? Was it as big of a deal as you thought it would be? Did you play it cool or lose your cool? Join Host Erica Pasvar as she shares the “risky” goal of meeting someone famous on both her 30x30 and 40x40 list on this week’s episode. Was it worth it? Who did she meet? Would you dare to try and make this on your list as w…

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Ep. 24- Milestones Series: Speed Dating 13:12

1y ago13:12

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Have you ever thought about Speed Dating? Are you in the mindset that speed dating is only for the weirdos? Well… you may not be alone, but you may be wrong! Join Host, Erica Pasvar, as she shares her experience from her Milestones list of attending a Speed Dating event. Was it worth it? Was anybody “normal?” Did she meet the love of her life at th…

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