The decades that begin in your 70’s require resilience to deal with new challenges, gratitude for living longer, and inspiration to enliven your life.
We talk weekly with women in their 70’s, 80’s and 90’s whose inspiring, provocative stories spark your imagination.
Women Over 70 Podcast is a valuable resource that invites women of all ages to reimagine aging.
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329 Michelle Kalisz: Neuroscience Asserts: What fires together, wires together
Michelle Kalisz started studying piano at the age of 4. Today she owns a piano studio and delights in teaching older adults. She extensively studied chemistry and psychology, all the while playing music which added depth to her understanding of how we...
328 Ann Lousin: More Women in Law Mean more Freedoms for All
Ann Lousin, 82, the first woman in the United States to be appointed staff parliamentarian for the Illinois House of Representatives, as well as the first woman parliamentarian for any American legislature, continues her fierce journey to remove women’s...
327 Gail Straus: The Power of Volunteering
Gail Straus is mostly retired, meaning that in addition to volunteer work, she remains open to the occasional client project. In 2021, Gail joined the Communications Team at AARP Illinois as a volunteer. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Guest...
326 Ginny Maccoll: From Professional Dancer to Ninja Warrior: A Mother-Daughter Team
Ginny Maccoll, 73, has an unusual hobby. She competes in Ninja Warrior competitions. Last year, the Guinness World Book of Records named her the oldest female to compete. Though physically quite active from the time she was born, and a proficient dancer,...
325 Jane Fleishman, PhD: Is it Okay for Grandma to Have Sex?
Jane Fleishman, Phd, a Certified Sexuality Educator, works with people living in senior communities on taboo topics such as intimacy, desire, sexual health, abuse and consent. An accomplished educator, writer, program developer, and researcher, Jane...
324 Mimi Donaldson: From Award-winning Keynoter to Top TED Talk Coach
Mimi Donaldson, 77, is known for her rousing keynote speeches, compelling workshops, and in-house training programs. She has shared the keynote platform with Colin Powell, Katie Couric and Maya Angelou. She is now a speaker coach for TED Talkers,...
323 Alice Rose: She Always Treasured Books
Alice Rose, age 78, lived in Europe for 10 ½ years where she worked with childhood centers for military families. Alice’s love of travel and culture led her to Turkey twenty-five times, as well as other fascinating destinations. Upon returning to New...
322 Mildred J. Mills: My Cotton Patch Moment
The third oldest of 17 children, Mildred J. Mills, 73, was raised on a farm in Alabama. At a young age, she began to imagine that she would be going places, even though she had no idea how or where she might go. In high school, one of her teachers...
321 Judy Collins: Grande Dame of Folk Music Legend
Judy Marjorie Collins, age 85, remains a legendary spokesperson for the American folk music scene and for older adults who still have a song to sing. We were delighted to be in conversation with Judy Collins. Folk singer, song writer, pianist, activist,...
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