“No work of art is ever finished, including you.”This week’s guest, Randye Kaye, is a dynamic force of creativity, courage, and reinvention. From cabaret stages to public radio, from voice-over booths to bestselling books, Randye has never stopped evolving - and she’s still saying yes to new opportunities at 72.In this inspiring conversation, we explore how Randye’s colorful career has shifted through decades of personal and professional transitions, including single parenting, caregiving, and late-life creativity.She shares how becoming a grandmother, launching a podcast, writing books, and stepping into new community roles have all deepened her sense of purpose and joy.🎭 Highlights from the Episode:• Creative Adaptation After 65: How Randye reinvented herself from radio host to author, speaker, and audiobook narrator—and why flexibility is the secret to longevity in the arts.• Turning Pain into Purpose: The story behind her powerful first book, inspired by her son’s schizophrenia diagnosis, and how she uses storytelling to educate and heal.• Silencing “Negative Nellie”: Randye’s strategies for managing internalized ageism, embracing humor, and accepting physical changes without shame.• New Dreams in a New Chapter: Hosting “All Things Considered” at 72, pursuing a TEDx talk, and building intergenerational community through the arts and podcasting.• Being a Role Model by Being Real: Randye’s refreshing take on aging, self-love, and showing younger generations how to age unapologetically and authentically.This episode is a celebration of resilience, reinvention, and the power of staying curious and creative at any age.If you’re looking for a dose of inspiration to pursue bold dreams, find community, and break free from age-based expectations, this one’s for you.Visit randyekaye.com and be sure to follow Randye on Instagram @randyekaye.If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:✨ Amplify inspiring voices✨ Break age-related stereotypes✨ Reach more listeners worldwide💻 Visit: https://buymeacoffee.com/andelyonsEvery cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast –
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