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Your New Business Big SisterReinvention: It's Not Too Late To Start OverReinvention doesn’t come with an age limit, but it does require honesty, effort, and a willingness to do the work.In this episode of Your New Business Big Sister, Amy Sweezy shares her journey from journalism to a 30-year career as a broadcast meteorologist, and then into entrepreneurship as an author, speaker, and host of the Reinvention at Any Age podcast. Along the way, she reflects on the planning, reskilling, and mindset shifts that made each transition possible.The conversation explores what reinvention really looks like behind the scenes: going back to sc...
2026-01-2134 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeyChris Boals: Reinvention, Responsibility and RedemptionTragedy rarely arrives with warning, and decisions made in a single moment can set life on a path never imagined. That's what happened to Chris Boals when he was awakened in the night with news that his only daughter had been in a car accident. But what unfolded in the hours afterwards was nothing Chris could have foreseen. In this episode of Reinvention at Any Age with Amy Sweezey, Chris shares how this sudden family crisis reshaped his future, his priorities, and his purpose. He was planning to retire, but instead, his next steps became...
2026-01-2036 min
Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families52. No Snow Books About Winter for Preschool and Elementary ClassroomsIf you're in a region where winter doesn't include snow, you've probably noticed that there aren't very many books about winter for preschool and elementary classrooms that represent your local weather well. This is probably really confusing for your early childhood students. Sure, you make it work, but wouldn't it be great if there were picture books that represented your mild winters?That's why I've scoured the internet to find 5 no snow books to help you out this winter. In this episode, I give you a brief summary about these books and my thoughts on how they...
2026-01-1210 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeyJana Shelfer: Rolling Through Reinvention with Gratitude✨ What if your biggest setback led to your greatest freedom? ✨ After a life-altering car accident at 16 left her paralyzed from the chest down, Jana Shelfer was forced to rewrite her dreams and reinvent her life as a young woman in a wheelchair. What could have broken her became the foundation for resilience, purpose, and an unapologetic life. Jana went on to become a 3-time Paralympian, gold medalist, radio host, and entrepreneur, yet behind the successes were quieter battles with identity loss, depression, and starting over. 🎙️ On "Reinvention at Any Age," Jana shares the raw truth...
2025-12-3038 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeyJodie Sweezey: Reinvention Shapes a Marine Veteran's SuccessWhat happens when everyone tells you, "You can't?" For one Marine veteran, the answer was simple: prove them wrong! In this episode of Reinvention at Any Age, meet Dr. Jodie Sweezey (Yes, my sister!), a woman who went from aspiring schoolteacher to Marine Major, despite countless voices saying she'd never make it. Her journey spans the Marine Corps, academia, entrepreneurship, and beyond. It's a masterclass in courage, grit, and choosing your own path at any age. If you need a reminder that reinvention is always possible, this is it. 👉 Listen now and...
2025-12-0928 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy Sweezey"Navy Bob" Roncska: Reinventing Leadership from the War Room to the Waiting RoomWhat does it take to reinvent yourself after a lifetime of service? Meet "Navy Bob" Roncska. ⚓ During his 28-year career in the U.S. Navy, retired Capt. Robert "Navy Bob" Roncska not only commanded a nuclear-powered submarine, he also led the largest squadron in the U.S. Navy's submarine fleet. He served as Aide to President George W. Bush, who nicknamed him "Navy Bob," and carried the "nuclear football," which held the President's launch codes. When he retired in 2018, Navy Bob didn't slow down. Instead, he launched a whole new mission. Entering the wor...
2025-11-1133 min
Formula Indie AmericaFORMULA INDIE AMERICA 28.10.2025Violet Love – ArtistEleri Ward – Stepping ThroughColin James Gordon - VaVaTrip Dawkins- EverydayTexico Club - A Recipe for the Very BleakAudra Watt - Livin' it UpAri Joshua - Scared of EricAgallah x Cookie Williamz feat Mia Kai - For the CityGHSTFLSH - We Are The AliensJesabel - Woman in the WoodsAnna Josephine - CirceNeska Rose - Laugh It OffAmy Pinkus - Useless KnowledgeAl...
2025-10-282h 08
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeyLove Lawrence: Finding Purpose After Pain in Every Pour💔 Heartbreak. Loss. Grief. None of us escapes them forever. The question isn't IF they'll happen. It's how we'll handle it WHEN they happen. When Love Lawrence faced unimaginable loss, rather than letting it define her or discourage her, she chose to turn her pain into purpose. She transformed her grief into growth, opening Amour du Vin, the first Black woman-owned wine bar in Orange City, Florida. Through wine, community, and connection, Love discovered that reinvention isn't about starting over. It's about becoming who you were always meant to be. Listen now to Reinvention at...
2025-10-2831 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeyCarlos Navarro: Reinvention from Rock Bottom to the Red CarpetYou've seen him in The Walking Dead and Marvel's Hawkeye, but actor Carlos Navarro's most powerful role has been reinventing himself, time and time again. From addiction and setbacks to career pivots and personal growth, his story proves transformation is always possible, whether you're famous or not. Carlos shares: 👉 "Quitting drinking changed my life. I would be dead or in jail if I hadn't quit." Whether you're facing an addiction of your own, a challenge, a big decision, or just a quiet nudge that it's time for change, this conversation will remind you: it's nev...
2025-10-2143 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeyAmy Davies: When Personal Transformation Sparks Professional Reinvention➡️ What would you do if you lost your job tomorrow? Would you be ready or completely blindsided? Amy Davies has faced that reality more than once. After repeated layoffs due to corporate reorganizations, she learned just how fragile job security can be. She compares it to renting a home: "Someone can come in at any time and say, 'You have to move.' It's the same with a job." Instead of letting those setbacks define her, Amy chose to reinvent herself. Today, she's the founder and CEO of First30, a professional speaker, auth...
2025-09-3030 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeyAmy Davies: From Trauma to TransformationHave you ever stayed in a situation far longer than you should have because the alternative felt too overwhelming to face? Or maybe you've told yourself, "This is just how life is, and I have to accept it." Amy Davies didn't plan on reinventing her life, but she was left with no choice after a chilling discovery shattered what outsiders thought was her picture-perfect world. After years of silent suffering, she made a courageous decision to leave her abusive husband — not just to protect herself, but to save her children. 💬 "I had no choic...
2025-09-1536 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeyBarry Walton: From Restlessness to ReinventionDo you get bored easily? Are you always chasing the next big thing or craving a change of pace? You're not alone. Barry Walton felt that same restless anxiety that put him on a continuous path of "escaping." To outsiders, his constant changes — switching jobs, leaving relationships, taking road trips, sailing around the world, even moving to a new country — looked like running away. But for Barry, each "big move" became a step toward reinvention. From overcoming childhood struggles to fleeing Hollywood burnout, Barry became an expert at transforming his life. He wasn't running away. He w...
2025-08-0533 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeyMitra Sorrells: From Career Break to ReinventionEver feel afraid to step away from your career — maybe to raise kids or care for a loved one — because you worry you'll never find your way back? That fear didn't stop Mitra Sorrells. When life didn't follow the plan she had laid out, she took a break, pursued different jobs, and ultimately reinvented herself… time and time again. From broadcast journalist ➡️ public relations professional ➡️ stay-at-home mom ➡️ freelance writer ➡️ Senior Vice President at a B2B media outlet, Mitra's journey is proof that reinvention is always possible. 💡In this podcast episode of Reinvention at Any Age, Mitra shares:...
2025-07-2230 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeyTara Gidus Collingwood: Reinvention After LossReinvention is hard enough when you choose it—when there's time to plan, dream, and prepare. But what happens when reinvention is forced on you? That's what happened to Tara Gidus Collingwood when, at age 37, her world was turned upside down in an instant. Her husband unexpectedly passed away from cancer, leaving her to reinvent herself as a widow and single mom of two young boys. In this episode of "Reinvention at Any Age with Amy Sweezey," Tara shares how she found strength she didn't know she had and rebuilt a life she never ex...
2025-07-0834 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeySecily Wilson: Finding Passion & Purpose through Unexpected AdversityIs it possible to discover our true purpose through adversity? Life has thrown more than its fair share of challenges at Secily Wilson, from a childhood marked by abuse, a devastating stroke on live television, and countless moments where giving up seemed like the only option. But she refused to be defined by hardship. Instead, she fought back, embraced reinvention, and found purpose in the most unexpected places. Her journey is a testament to the power of resilience, proving that even life's darkest moments can set you up for something bigger and better. If you've...
2025-07-0130 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeyJP Dice: Taking Control & Piloting Your Own Life❓Are you ready to reinvent yourself but keep finding excuses why you can't? ❓Do you watch others take bold steps toward their dreams while you stay stuck in fear and doubt? Here's the truth: Nothing in life is guaranteed. But you have the power to take control and make a change. No one else can do it for you. Meet John Paul Dice, a meteorologist who spent 26 years in broadcasting before making a life-altering decision. In the middle of a global pandemic, JP walked away from his secure TV career to pursue a new...
2025-06-2631 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeyArt "Turbo" Tomassetti: How a Marine Fighter Pilot Changed CourseFeeling stuck because it's all you've ever known? We tell ourselves, "This is the only thing I can do." But what if that's just a story we've convinced ourselves to believe? What if reinvention is possible right now—with the skills you already have? Do you: 🔹 Stay in your comfort zone and hope for change? 🔹 Wait for the "perfect" opportunity to come to you? 🔹 Or take action and redefine what's possible? Retired Marine fighter pilot Art "Turbo" Tomassetti spent his career protecting our country. When retirement came, he didn't settle—he t...
2025-06-2430 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeyChristiane Palpant: How Nearly Dying Transformed One Woman's LifeReinvention: Sometimes we choose it. Other times, it chooses us. Christiane Palpant never planned to walk away from her dream career in finance. She loved her job. She loved her boss. But life had other plans. After a terrifying health scare – her heart stopped after a client meeting – doctors gave her a strong directive: reduce stress or risk everything. No more travel. No more high-pressure days. No more business as usual. So, she reluctantly embarked on a journey of reinvention. What began as an attempt to de-stress through painting evolved into a solo cros...
2025-06-2330 min
Reinvention at Any Age with Amy SweezeyReinvention at Any Age IS HEREReinvention at Any Age is the inspiring podcast proving it's never too late – or too early – to start over, pivot, or pursue your passion. ⭐ Host Amy Sweezey dives into real stories of transformation, bold career changes, and personal breakthroughs from people rewriting their lives on their own terms. Whether you're 18 or 80, if you're feeling stuck, restless, or ready for a change, join us to get motivated, take the leap, and reinvent your future. The first episodes drop the week of June 23, 2025. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode.
2025-06-1601 min
Growing BolderGrowing Bolder: Weather Network Host and Cancer Survivor Kim MacDonald; Author and Expert on Stress Elissa Epel, PhDThe Weather Network host Kim MacDonald waged a public battle against breast cancer. She talks with Amy Sweezey about her decision to share her diagnosis and treatment.
2024-01-1451 min
Growing BolderProfessor, Author, and Expert on Stress and Biological Aging Elissa Epel Ph.D; Weather Network Host and Cancer Survivor Kim MacDonaldElissa Epel is a world-renowned expert on stress. We all know it’s bad for us, but did you know it has a direct effect on how we age? She explains why it is so harmful and has useful tips for how to reduce it in our lives.Kim MacDonald is an anchor on The Weather Network who decided to go public with her battle against breast cancer. She speaks candidly with our Amy Sweezey about what she learned along the way that she hopes will help others.
2023-02-1251 minGrowing BolderGrowing Bolder: Science Journalist David McRaney; USA Archery CEO and World Champion Rod Menzer; 73-Year-Old Viral Video Star Ms. StephanieScience Journalist David McRaney wanted to find out what it takes to make someone change their mind. Does arguing or debating ever really work? McRaney discusses what he’s learned after years of research. In this era of great political and social divides he offers his thoughts as to what it will take to bring people together.Rod Menzer explains why archery is one of the most beneficial activities you can engage in regardless of your skill or fitness level. Not only has Menzer studied the sport he is one of the greatest arc...
2022-08-2800 min
The Tiberius ShowThe Tiberius Show EP 180 Amy SweezeyWhat is a meteorologist? Can you control and alter the weather? What is the best part about being on TV? How did you get started with predicting the weather? What tools do you use? All these questions and so much more is answered by Award Winning Meteorologist and children's author Amy Sweezey!! Learn all about this amazing field and you can ask your teacher if she can visit your school.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show--3352195/support.
2022-03-3030 min
The Writing PodcastMeteorologist Amy Sweezey on Writing Children's BooksIt takes grit to cover the morning weather, like award-winning broadcast meteorologist Amy Sweezey did for 25 years. For starters, she set her alarm for 2 AM every morning in order to clock in for the 4:30 AM news. It also takes grit to work on a book project for almost twenty years. Named "Broadcaster of the Year" by the National Weather Association in 2018, Amy had a vision to educate children on the weather. In this episode, Melissa and Dave interview Amy on her book writing and self-publishing journey. You'll come away motivated to stick with your vision and to stay the...
2021-02-1544 min
Storm Front Freaks#94 Guest: Amy Sweezey - You Ruined My Day At DisneyIn This Episode
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Guest: Amy Sweezey, Meteorologist at WESH-TV, Orlando and Children’s Author
Lightning Round: Name that Christmas Toy of the Decade
#WeatherFools-We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations
Wx Resources that you will want to use!
Our Guest
Amy Sweezey, Meteorologist, WESH-TV, Orlando and Children's Author
Amy Sweezey is an award-winning Broadcast Meteorologist and children’s book author. With more than 20 years of experience in television, Amy joined the WESH-2 News team in Central Florida in August 2002 after working at the CBS affiliate in...
2019-12-151h 01
No Sleep 'til Sudbury with Brent JensenNSTS Episode 100 - Celebrating 100 Episodes of No Sleep 'til SudburyI thought it would be prescient to celebrate the one hundred episode milestone with a look back at some of the great moments that took place on the way to getting here. Of those there were many, and while I regret not being able to include them all, I did gather a good number of them for this special retrospective. There are laughs, tears, insights, insults, interesting facts, and some incredible conversation compliments of the wide array of guests I've been lucky enough to have - Stephen Stanley, Kelsi Mayne, Ron Tite, Tara Slone, Christopher Long, Rachel...
2019-03-121h 35No Sleep 'til Sudbury with Brent JensenNSTS Episode 087 - Meteorologist and Author Amy SweezeyShe's a meteorologist. She's an author. And she's a big music fan. This week it's my pleasure to welcome my pal Amy Sweezey to the show to talk about our mutual love for 80s hair bands! Amy and I have a terrific chat about the power of nostalgia, the pressures associated with forecasting the weather, Ron MacLean, suicide, KISS dress ups, Hee Haw, the Vietnam War, music therapy, and how a Tom Cochrane song found its way onto her radar. Sweezey's playlist: Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar On Me AC/DC –...
2018-11-2737 min
The Philips PhileBlunk Of IceWednesday December 13, 2017: Amy Sweezey guset hosts. Fritz and Pinkman practice their British accents. We talk Saturday night Fever, Jon Bon Jovi fake news, and Meghan Markle. We then have soccer star Ricardo Villar in studio to talk about the Florida cup. We then talk about pee pee ice, right before Fritz and Pinkman face off in a bonus round of CTTP. Amy Sweezey takes on a caller in a regular round of CTTP. Scott Maxwell calls in to pay up. Finally, we finish the show with Shot Doctor casting call and a round of PPT.
2017-12-1400 min
The Philips Phile Casting CallCasting Call - American BeautyShot Dr. and WESH's Amy Sweezey reenact a scene from American Beauty
2014-04-0205 min
The Philips Phile Casting CallCasting Call - American BeautyShot Dr. and WESH's Amy Sweezey reenact a scene from American Beauty
2014-04-0205 min