She Wrote All 580 Of Her Facebook Friends a Handwritten Letter... Here's What Happened: with Amy Daughters
Amy Weinland Daughters is a keynote speaker, author, satirist, and former sports journalist known for her humorous, heartfelt writing and her unique journey through grief, connection, and rediscovery. From penning columns about college football to writing 580 handwritten letters to her Facebook friends, Amy’s work blends storytelling, humanity, and wit in powerful ways.In this episode, Amy sits down with Christina to share how a spontaneous act of kindness turned into an inspiring life mission and a bestselling book. Amy discusses her accidental career pivot into writing, the profound experience of reconnecting with an old friend through handwritten letters, and how her time-travel-inspired memoir unexpectedly healed her relationship with her younger self. Her stories are raw, funny, and deeply moving.Find more from Amy here:Website: https://www.amydaughters.com/ Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07HGJHKS2?ccs_id=48018b69-eff2-4a4e-b270-2cc1e51fc58c Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyweinlanddaughtersauthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smokinhotamys/?hl=en Hear more great episodes like Amy’s by subscribing to the show here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5YouTube: www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)Let’s Connect Facebook: PR for AnyoneInstagram: @christinadavesofficialTwitter: @PRforAnyoneLinkedIn: Christina DavesSign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!
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Reclaiming Life After 60: The Third Act Quest with Diana Place
Diana Place is the founder of The Third Act Quest and 333 Collective, platforms dedicated to empowering women over 50 to embrace their purpose, share their stories, and create inspired lives in their "third act." After a string of life-altering events—including a cancer diagnosis, the loss of a business, turning 60, and becoming an empty nester—Diana radically reinvented her life and founded a movement around it.In this episode, Diana joins Christina to reflect on her career in advertising and tech (including her time at AOL), her health journey, and the powerful concept of using life’s disruptions as lightning strikes that illuminate our true path. She shares how The Third Act Quest blossomed into a community and storytelling platform that’s changing lives and reframing what it means to age boldly.Find more from Diana here:Website: https://www.thirdactquest.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Diana.Dunbar.Place/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thirdactquest/ Hear more great episodes like Diana’s by subscribing to the show here:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5YouTube: www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)Let’s Connect Facebook: PR for AnyoneInstagram: @christinadavesofficialTwitter: @PRforAnyoneLinkedIn: Christina DavesSign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!
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The Power of Memoir: A Journey Back to Yourself with Rita Lussier
Rita Lussier is an award-winning journalist and author of “And Now Back to Me,” a heartfelt memoir that explores what it means to rediscover your identity after years of putting others first. With decades of experience in storytelling through her newspaper columns and personal writing, Rita brings wisdom, warmth, and wit to every conversation.In this episode, Rita sits down with Christina to share her journey of stepping back into herself after loss, transition, and reinvention. From grief and caretaking to humor and healing, Rita opens up about what inspired her to write her memoir—and how her writing continues to evolve in her 60s. This is an episode about memory, resilience, and the joy of returning to your own story.Find more from Rita here:Website: https://www.ritalussier.com/ Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/Now-Back-Me-Rita-Lussier/dp/1647427703 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ritalussier/ Hear more great episodes like Rita’s by subscribing to the show here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5YouTube: www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)Let’s Connect Facebook: PR for AnyoneInstagram: @christinadavesofficialTwitter: @PRforAnyoneLinkedIn: Christina DavesSign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!
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Reinvent Yourself with Goal Setting After 50 with Debra Eckerling
Debra Eckerling is a goal strategist, speaker, and author of Your Goal Guide and 52 Secrets for Goal Setting and Goal Getting. She’s the creator of The DEB Method, a step-by-step system that helps people determine their mission, explore their options, and brainstorm their path. With a background in communications and project management, Debra brings clarity, structure, and encouragement to individuals looking to take purposeful steps toward a fulfilling life.In this episode, Debra joins Christina to discuss how women over 50 can reinvent themselves, set goals with confidence, and take intentional action. From her DEB Method to directed journaling, Debra offers practical strategies to help listeners align their goals with their values, track their wins, and make meaningful progress—one step at a time.Find more from Debra here:Website: https://thedebmethod.com/ Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Debra-Eckerling/author/B00L9A9FY2?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=d4bddde8-9ebd-408d-8b09-9ad13eb2e9f1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coastbunny/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedebmethod/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDEBMethod/videos Hear more great episodes like Debra’s by subscribing to the show here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5YouTube: www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)Let’s Connect Facebook: PR for AnyoneInstagram: @christinadavesofficialTwitter: @PRforAnyoneLinkedIn: Christina DavesSign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!
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Writing and Reinvention: Building a Book Empire While Raising Four Kids with Zibby Owens
Zibby Owens is a bestselling author, award-winning podcaster, bookstore owner, and founder of Zibby Books—a boutique publishing house built to support and celebrate authors. With degrees from Yale and Harvard, Zibby transformed her lifelong passion for reading and writing into a dynamic media brand that includes a daily podcast, national retreats, author events, and a curated bookstore in Santa Monica.In this episode, Zibby sits down with Christina to share the incredible journey of building her literary empire while raising four kids. From publishing her first story at age 9 to launching her own book imprint, Zibby opens up about grief, reinvention, motherhood, and the mission to uplift female voices in the literary world. She also reveals how she’s bringing podcasting to the stage and making bookstores cool again—with a twist of joy and authenticity.Find more from Zibby here:Website: https://zibbymedia.com/ https://www.zibbyowens.com/ Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zibby_Owens Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/?hl=en Hear more great episodes like Zibby’s by subscribing to the show here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5YouTube: www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)Let’s Connect Facebook: PR for AnyoneInstagram: @christinadavesofficialTwitter: @PRforAnyoneLinkedIn: Christina DavesSign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!
Welcome to Living Ageless and Bold! The podcast that’s redefining what it means to thrive beyond 50. I’m Christina Daves, your host, and like you, I’m embracing this next stage of life with enthusiasm and excitement.I’d love for you to join our community of fabulous women over 50 - the healthiest, wealthiest, and most active generation in history. Each episode celebrates our journeys, shares inspiring stories, and highlights reinvention in this next chapter, while inspiring younger women along the way!Tune in to laugh, learn, and lift each other up as we make these years the best yet!
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