097 Sunny Fischer: Philanthropy for Women’s Rights
At age 76, Sunny Fischer (Evanston, IL) has advocated for women to be free from violence, exercise reproductive choice, afford their homes and possess financial stability. Sunny’s radicalization for women’s issues began in the 1970s while working directly with victims...
095 Audrey Peeples: Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women
Audrey Peeples, age 81, from Chicago’s southwest side, is a history maker–the first Blackwoman to hold leadership positions in different kinds of organizations. Whether as CEO, board member, or community volunteer, Audrey is committed to raising awareness about...
092 Ronne Hartfield: Art and Religion in Public Life
At age 84, twenty-some years beyond retirement, Ronne Hartfield continues to make a difference as her commitments and curiosities flourish. Ronne honed her executive management talents at Chicago’s Urban Gateways and in two leadership positions at The Art Institute....
082 Susanne Dumbleton: The Power of Women as Forces for Human Rights
Susanne Dumbleton, Ph.D., does the research and then creates courses–e.g., Little Women, Joan of Arc, women leaders of social movements–to enlighten adults about the fight for women’s and human rights in the United States and around the world. She also is...
072 Susan Stall: Advocacy for Community Development
Susan Stall highlights transformative experiences that shaped her path as a Community Sociologist and advocate for women’s equity and empowerment and grass-roots community development. While on the faculty at Northeastern Illinois University, Susan taught...
062 Emily Axelrod: Appreciating Life Through Multiple Lenses
These days, Emily Axelrod, age 77, uses the camera to record significant aspects of life, from photos of birds in natural habitat to survivors of the holocaust. She looks for new ways, whether guiding transformational change in large organizations, coaching women on...
061 Sandy Rogers: From Adoption Reform to “Ask Sandy Rogers”
Pregnant at 15, Sandy gave up her baby for adoption. 20 years later, she and her son were reunited, in no small part due to her advocacy efforts and work with Concerned United BirthParents and American Adoption Congress. “My joy comes in working with people,...
048 Rebecca Sive: Women Engaging Civically and Politically
For the past five decades, Rebecca Sive, age 70, has built coalitions—across lines of age, ethnicity, race, gender, and political persuasion– to address a range of social issues. Her primary focus is advancing women’s rights in all fronts, especially their...
040: Ginger Littleton: Bravery is Conscience in Action – We Just Have to Act.
Would you want your claim to fame to be that you attacked a mysterious shooter, at your monthly Board Meeting in 2010, by smacking him in the head with your small (Brahmin) purse? At this Bay District school board meeting, with 300+ people attending, Ginger Littleton...
039 Heather Booth: Organizing Can Change the World
At age 74, Heather Booth thrives as a visionary leader who makes big change happen. Ever since her teen years, Heather has championed social movements and built organizations—civil rights, women’s rights, labor rights, and others. She describes her entry into...
036 Jacky Grimshaw: Transportation Advocacy Changes Peoples’ Lives
In this episode, Gail and Catherine talk with Jacky about her long career advocating for equitable transportation and environmental justice. She has worked with the nonprofit Center for Neighborhood Technology since 1992, currently in a part-time role as Vice...Latest Podcast Episode
Podcast Reviews
- Much Needed Encouragement!
June 27, 2024 by Jen Schuman from United StatesGail and Catherine, ‘Aging Reimagined’ and am so thrilled with the encouragement and insights from each and every women here, you are so remarkable! Thank you for all of the effort you are putting into creating these interviews and messages, I REALLY need to hear from women who have gone before me in this season of my life.
- Superb podcast!!October 18, 2023 by glimadoll from United States
Very thought- provoking and and inspirational! This is a treasure trove of information and motivation to help explore the multitude of issues we deal with as women over 70. Great guests. Thank you!
- Please get professional microphones!!
May 17, 2023 by glimadoll from United StatesSounds muffled.
- This podcast is not just for women over 70May 2, 2023 by MJAlagh from United States
This podcast is fantastic. Every woman that is interviewed has such a great insight that I feel uplifted each time I get done. I love Gail and Catherine their interview style is nurturing while getting great information out of these women. Highly recommend
- Enjoyable at Any Age - I’m 37!March 2, 2023 by stinepunk from United States
Each episode is a wonderful snapshot of an outstanding woman’s life. I’ve listened to every episode, many, multiple times and always have trouble picking a favorite! Great topics from art and business to social justice and spirituality. This podcast is welcome and much needed addition to having a positive conversation about women and aging.