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Strong, Badass and Over 50Adopting a Child at 49Meet Badass friend of the show Lisa, who at the age of 49, when most woman are becoming empty nesters, chose to become a first-time parent. 2024-08-0122 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Meet Badass Relationship Coach Dona RutowiczFor over 20 years, Dona Rutowicz has been transforming the lives of her clients through her skillset as a professional certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker, experience as a Relationship coach, and her own life experience of being divorced. She was able to heal herself from the pain, meet her soul mate, remarry and create the life she wanted to live by her terms.Get in touch with Dona:email: dona@donarutowicz.comwebsite: donarutowicz.com2024-07-2528 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Greif - How Do You Deal With It?Today we’re talking about grief, a topic that touches us all.As women who have weathered the storms of life, including the profound loss of both of our parents, we understand the weight and complexity of grief and we want to share our personal stories, insights, and reflections on grief, resilience, and the transformative power of community.Unfortunately, grief doesn’t have an age limit, and as women over 50, we've found ourselves at a unique intersection of grief and personal growth. We've learned that grief isn't just about mourning the loss of a loved one...2024-06-1816 minStrong, Badass and Over 50How A Female Police Officer Makes it in a Man's WorldMeet badass Sharon who has been a police officer for over 20 years. She makes it sound easy.2024-06-1125 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Aging - How Do You Feel About It?Today we’re talking about aging.Aging. It's a word that elicits a wide range of emotions and perspectives. Some see it as a journey filled with wisdom, growth, and new opportunities, while others view it with apprehension, fearing the loss of youth and vitality. And here on Strong, Badass, and Over 50, we're no exception. We each bring our own unique views and experiences to the table when it comes to aging, and today, we're diving deep into that conversation.From embracing gray hair and wrinkles to navigating health challenges and societal expectations, aging presents a...2024-06-0419 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Tips For Looking For a Job After 50Aging is hard enough, but looking for a job doesn't make it any easier. Meet fellow badass Michelle Riklan, Career Coach and HR Execeutive who leaves us with tips and how to proceed2024-05-2827 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Weight Loss Over 50Weight loss anytime isn't easy. Co-host and integrative health coach Donna Mintz gives her tips and tricks on how to lose weight, and keep it off, after 50.2024-05-1528 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Job Hunting After 50Job hunting is never easy but being a woman over 50 has even more challenges. Meet badass friend of the show Robin who shares her journey to looking the perfect job2024-05-0819 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Meet Katrine, Dream Life DesignerKatrine Horn is a TEDx Speaker, self-love activist, and a life coach, but not just any life coach, she’s a special kind of life coach, she’s a Dream Life Designer. Connect with Katrine:www.katrinehorn.com2024-05-0123 minStrong, Badass and Over 50We're Exposed!Get to know Donna and Randi a bit more as they learn more about each other, even after almost 40 years of friendship2024-04-2329 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Women in STEMMeet Jill, a badass over 50 woman who got into the STEM field before woman were readily accepted.2024-04-1727 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Married To a NarcissistRelationships are never easy, but when you realize that you're in one with a narcissist, that takes difficult a step further. Meet Michelle, who navigated her way to a new life after being married to a narcissist.2024-04-1032 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Therapy Through '80's MoviesMeet friend of the show, Cristina Spataro, a New York State licensed mental health counselor and a certified professional coach who helps people overcome obstacles in life by using movies to illustrate alternative paths. Connect with Cristina:www.spatarocounseling.comwww.therapythroughmovies.comCristina@therapythroughmovies.com2024-04-0327 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Taking Yourself Off the MarketMeet Badass friend of the show, Gale, who, decided, after a having taken herself off the market, has decided to put herself back out there.2024-03-2734 minStrong, Badass and Over 50How to Avoid Burnout - Theresa CifaliToday we are talking about burnout with Meet Theresa Cifali, she knows all about burnout!Theresa is a Productivity Strategist & Coach at Daily Achievers and the host of The Messy Desk Podcast. She is a former hustle-and-grit preneur who ended up in burnout. She uses her journey as a beacon to guide women to work smarter to eliminate the chaos in their lives. Connect with Theresa:https://theresacifali.com/achiever@theresacifali.comInstagram: @theresacifali2024-03-2042 minStrong, Badass and Over 50We're Exposed!Get to know your hosts a bit. And, after almost 40 years of friendship, we even learn more about each other, too.2024-03-1321 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Meet Lisa Shield - The Love CoachWe're talking Love!!Lisa Shield, a love, dating, and relationship coach with over 2 decades of experience. We talk about developing your relationship skillset and Lisa leaves us with tips on how to find the Guardian of Your Soul.Last year 12 of Lisa's clients were married. I met Lisa through a friend of mine (E) who went through her program. E said that she firmly believes the only reason she met her guy and is in a healthy committed relationship is because of Lisa's program.Connect with Lisa:Dating & Re...2024-03-0632 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Starting Over After 50Meet Ivy, a badass who, at the age of 50, had to start over. After having to file for bankruptcy, divorce, the loss of both parents, she started over and is now in a great place. Here is her amazing story of strength and focusing on her future to reach the point where her 50's are her decade.2024-02-2825 minStrong, Badass and Over 50How to Be a Badass!We're back for season 2, and we're late.We recorded this episode right after the summer (as you'll notice), and then life happened and we couldn't move forward for a while.We're talking about our summers, the Barbie movie, and our Top 10 List of How to be a Badass!2024-02-2134 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 20 - It's a Wrap!!Randi gets raw, Donna cries and we wrap up the season with our takeaways and where we'd like to see this podcast go.We'd love to hear about the topics you'd like to discuss. Contact us at strongbadassandover50@gmail.com.We want to thank you for your support, and we'll see you next season!2023-09-2614 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 19 - Meet Badass Nikki Gangemi - Personal Trainer for Your MindNikki Gangemi is an International Board-Certified Master Success Coach, Master NLP Practitioner, Master Hypnotherapist, Speaker, Trainer, Author, and founder of Mindful Matters LLC, though she calls herself a Personal Trainer for Your Mind! There’s a lot of fear around the aging process and fear, stress, and doubt change throughout our lives, we fear different things in our 30’s, our 40’s, our 50’s and our 60’s. Nikki helps us address the concept that we are wired for fear, and how to move through it.To connect with Nikki:Website: www.nikkigangemi.comEmail: nikki@mind...2023-09-1928 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 18 - Meet Emmy and Peabody Winner Dava SavelMeet over 50 badass, Dava Savel, a television producer and writer who has written for iconic shows like Will & Grace, Dharma & Greg, Grace Under Fire and Ellen which she won a Primetime Emmy and Peabody for co-writing The Puppy Episode - Ellen's coming out episode.2023-09-1242 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 17 - Living in a Woke WorldWhat does living in a "woke" world mean? Today, we spoke to our first under-50 guest, Abby. We delve into the concept of "woke" from the perspective of a 19-year-old and how her generation view being woke.We are sponsored by Donna J Wellness. Visit us at Donna J Wellness to download our free recipe book with 40 exceptional aging recipes.2023-09-0527 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 16 - Meet Cathy Parlitsis Our Very Own CBD GuruWant to know if CBD is right for you? Meet Cathy Parlitisis, owner of Your CBD Store in Mt. Kisco, NY. We discussed how she came to use CBD and how those of us over 50 can benefit from it.To connect with Cathy to learn how CBD can help you:914.276.5409CBD@YourCBDstoreMtKisco.comwww.YourCBDstoreMtKisco.com2023-08-2927 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 15 - Meet the Debt Crusher Samantha DuttoBeing in debt sucks, but with the help of our very own Samantha Dutto AKA The Debt Crusher we can maneuver our way through it. Samantha is a Wealth Advisor who is passionate about teaching the fundamentals of managing money while creating financial legacies by helping her clients eliminate debt, live with peace of mind today, plan, save and invest for tomorrow. To connect with Samantha:https://samanthadutto.com/samdutto@gmail.comTo book a call with Samantha:https://go.oncehub.com/SamanthaDuttoTo connect with Samantha: ...2023-08-2227 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 14 - The Real 50 Over 50 Creator Donna CravottaMeet badass Donna Cravotta the CEO and Founder of Cravotta Media Group and the creator of The Real 50 over 50, a visibility project featuring 50+ women who are quietly making a difference. To connect with Donna:914-663-5266 cravottamediagroup.comdonna@cravottamediagroup.com2023-08-1533 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 13 - Finding Your Passion After 50Finding your passion after 50 can be difficult, especially when most of us didn't have our passion before that. Meeting badass Tina Kadish, the author of Freedom – 7 Steps to Thrive in Life and Business and From Pain to Peace – A Mother’s Heartbreaking Journey Through Loosing a Child. She is a business coach who helps women over 50 to find their professional passion by leaving their corporate job to claim their professional joy. Connect with Tina at Www.fromjobtojoy.com 2023-08-0832 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 12 - Divorce After 50Divorce after 50 is never going to be easy, but Andrea Vacca, badass divorce attorney, tells us how to protect ourselves and move through it as the strong and badass women we are.To connect with Andrea:www.vaccalaw.com 212.768.11152023-08-0132 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 11 - Social Media Over 50We strong, badass women didn't grow up using social media and learning it can be a daunting task. Meet marketing guru Melani Sessa, who helps female entrepreneurs over 40 market their businesses on social media.To connect with Melani:Facebook: FacebookInstagram: @melanisessa Tik Tok: @themodernemptynesterFacebook Group: The Modern Empty Nester | FacebookCheck out my free webinar for the ambitious empty and almost empty nest mama who wants to find friendship, feel empowered and figure out what to do next https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6478da2dbdfaea673c7778d62023-07-2532 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 10 - Managing Pain After 50Meet Dr. Rina Davis, a pain management doctor. She explains how physiatry helps keep our bodies healthy and out of chronic pain. She also gives us tips to age without aches and pains.To learn more about Dr. Rina visit her website at:https://www.nyspineandwellness.com/ 2023-07-1823 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 9 - How the Theater Industry Changes for an Over 50 WomanMeet strong, badass actress Janet Dickenson, who has made a career in the theater. We spoke about how women age in the entertainment industry and when the transition from sexy mama to sexless grandma happens.2023-07-1125 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 8 - What Does Retirement Look Like for You?Meet friends of the show Dorothy and Elaine, two strong, badass women who are moving through to their next chapter. We discuss the three pillars that you need to have in order to retire securely. 2023-07-0431 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 7 - Changing Careers After 50 with Stacy NeglioWhat does it take to change careers after 50? Meet Badass Stacy Neglio who did just that. She left her high-powered, high-paying job as an attorney to work at The American Cancer Society. Learn more about the American Cancer Society at:www.cancer.org and connect with Stacy at stacy.neglio@cancer.org2023-06-2728 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 6 - Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Medicare with Traci O'BrienWhile Medicare isn't sexy, or something anyone wants to think about, having the information is important. Badass Medicare babe Traci O'Brien helps with the details.To connect with Traci:traci@sic65.comwww.sic65.com203.707.2371Medicare is ComplicatedWe Make it Simple!2023-06-2023 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 5 - Meet the Ladies of Must Get SconedMeet the strong, badass women of Must Get Sconed who are dedicated to the creation of decadent baked goods, made from the finest ingredients. When Randi and I first sat down with Lisa and Amy, we thought we were speaking with two women who met after 50 and started a business together. What we got was a story of ride or die female friendship that occurred at a time in life when women don't usually make these kinds of friendships. It's both empowering and inspiring. You can connect with Must Get Stoned at:website: Home | Mus...2023-06-1334 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 4 - Co-Host Randi Discusses Her Cancer JourneyToday we learn about our co-host Randi and how she kicked breast cancers ass! We're talking about her journey and how she supports the fight today.2023-06-0628 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 3 - Meet Your Co-Host Donna and Learn How She Supports Women Over 50In this episode Randi interviews Donna to learn more about her journey and how she supports women over 50.Donna Mintz is the creator of the anti-aging skincare brand Donna J Skincare and is an integrative health coach at Donna J Wellness. She works with women over 50 to lose weight, look great, and feel years younger. She works with clients to help them never diet again. You can find out more about Donna at: www.donnajwellness.com2023-05-3037 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 2 - Dating After 50Today we're talking about dating after 50. Meet our friends Sally and Rina, two badass women over 50 who are in the dating world. They share how dating over 50 is different than in our 20's and 30's and leave us with some pointers. 2023-05-2337 minStrong, Badass and Over 50Episode 1 - Welcome to Strong, Badass and Over 50Welcome to the podcast! Your hosts, Donna and Randi, introduce themselves and talk about their goal for the podcast and their 30+ years of friendship.2023-05-1634 min