Pursuing your future doesn’t end at 40, in fact, it may mark the beginning of knowing who you are, what you’re capable of and what you really want. But knowing what’s next and how to get there can be a challenge—especially when old narratives play on repeat. I’ve come to believe that the best way to understand your possibilities is in hearing from others—what they have done and how they have done it.LIBERTY ROAD is here to share stories so that you can consider your possibilities, pursue you ...
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Christina is a registered dietitian and the Senior Healthcare Account Manager at Pendulum Therapeutics. She received her bachelor of science at James Madison University and completed her dietetic internship through the Virginia Department of Health. Christina has spent the majority of her career working in pediatrics. She fell in love with microbio…
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Kelley Wolf is a best-selling author of FLOW Finding Love Over Worry, an Executive Coach, and a speaker. Kelley's newly launched exclusive coaching program, The Cricket Project, accepts only five clients each year. It is the culmination of her extensive 15-year career. This program is designed for individuals ready to make profound life changes, of…
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Caren Magill is an ADHD Coach and host of The ADHD-Friendly Podcast, helping late-diagnosed adults create a life that aligns to their energy, interests + true self. In this episode, Nada sits down with Caren to talk about the growing group of adults who get late diagnoses. She shares her personal experience getting a late diagnosis and helps us dif…
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Shelley Paxton is a 26-year advertising and marketing veteran whose legacy is imprinted on iconic global brands like McDonald’s, Visa, and Harley-Davidson. At the pinnacle of her career, as Chief Marketing Officer of Harley-Davidson, she was shocked to find herself feeling success-empty instead of success-full. That awakening led her on a profound …
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Founder and Creative Director Joy Cho has authored seven books and consulted for hundreds of creative businesses. Joy has given keynote speeches on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business at conferences and companies, including Alt Summit, Pinterest HQ, Target HQ, and Hallmark HQ. For two years in a row, Joy was named one of Time's 30 Most Influ…
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Larissa Thomson was born and raised in New York City with an innate connection to the energy of the city and the people in it. Over the years she learned to understand the importance of balancing that energy with the regenerative healing powers that nature has to offer. Her exposure to clean beauty and timeless style would eventually guide her to a…
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Sally Lou Loveman is the founder of Lovespeaks, LLC where she coaches professionals to speak without fear by exploring the power of their story. As the former audience producer of “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” Sally Lou has seen firsthand the power our stories hold. In her book “SPEAK: Love Your Story, Your Audience is Waiting,” Sally Lou invites reade…
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Dr. Sameena Rahman is a board-certified OB/GYN, sex-med gynecologist, menopause specialist, and founder of the Center for Gynecology and Cosmetics. After years of practicing obstetrics and gynecology in a variety of large academic settings and locations, Dr Rahman opened a practice to ensure patients have their best quality of life. Additionally, s…
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Heather Redisch is the Founder of Adulting101 Masterclass, a program designed to bridge the gap between academia and the professional world by equipping recent college graduates with essential life skills. With nearly 25 years of experience in talent management, recruiting, and people operations, Heather sees the challenges young professionals toda…
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Annie Kantor earned her B.F.A. in Textile Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. She honed her craft working in the contract textile industry designing woven upholstery and panel fabrics, serving as Head of Custom Studio at Maharam. While tackling the renovation of a period home in Oakland, Annie became frustrated by the lack of enticing de…
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Mimi Ison has never followed a traditional timeline. She started adult ballet at 40, took an unpaid internship at 42, and jumped into the boxing ring for training at 50. Who says there's one way to grow older? Certainly not Mimi—and now in her early sixties, she's one of the most profound, do-it-your-way pro-aging influencers out there. Mimi starte…
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Elise Loehnen is a writer, editor, and podcast host of Pulling the Thread. Ultimately, Elise is a seeker and synthesizer, braiding together wisdom traditions, cultural history, and a deep knowledge of healing modalities to unlock new ways to contextualize who we are and why we're here. She's also the author of the instant New York Times bestseller …
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110. Best of Series- How Going Silver Created Community and a Social Media Platform: Julie of @thefiftyist and Liza of @hi_ho_silver_liza
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Julie of @thefiftyist is a silver-haired, pro-age content creator and writer who is having an absolute blast on social media at 56. After working in education for many years, Julie left her position for more creative endeavors and found herself battling a second breast cancer (after 20 years) diagnosis. After being derailed for almost two years, sh…
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109. Best of Series- How a Baked Goods Business Blossomed Thanks to Tenacity, Vogue, Oprah and Shark Tank: Loria Stern
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Eat Your Flowers started out of Loria Stern's tiny kitchen located on a 1890's built Montecito, California estate. In 2016, while renting one of the cottages on the property, Loria began experimenting with the edible bounty that grew freely on the grounds. Loria studied medicinal and edible plants all through her years of culinary training. She did…
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Garance Doré is the founder of the skincare line Doré, which launched in May 2022. Born in Corsica, Garance grew up dipping in and out of the sea and running wild through nature. She established her career, and creative spirit, in Paris before moving to New York to become internationally recognized for her illustrations, street-style photographs, a…
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Korinna Howie is the digital creator behind the Instagram account @isthistooyoungforme. There she shares her love of sustainable fashion, cruelty-free beauty, and stuff that makes her, and consequently us, happy. When a family issue required Korinna’s time and attention, she put her career on hold. Desperate for a creative outlet, she decided to tr…
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Raili CA Design is a testament to the passion and love for eclectic California interior design that former fashion executive Raili Clasen is known for. After a successful career with Quiksilver and Paul Frank, Clasen co-founded the trendy housewares brand Alice Supply Co. Her transition into the interior design business was seamless and catapulted …
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Lori Gigantelli, a registered dietitian, earned her B.S. from Colorado State University in Nutrition and Food Science and her dietetic internship at St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center in Minnesota. She began her career in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, counseling patients in a large outpatient clinic During the next 29 years, which included several family rel…
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Gabriella Espinosa is a menopause and sexual wellness coach and host of the podcast “Pleasure in the Pause.” Her work is dedicated to empowering midlife women to own their pleasure, power and purpose. Gabriella believes menopause is an invitation to get to know ourselves better and upgrade our physical, mental and emotional selves to the best versi…
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Many capture moments, but few capture the essence of who you are. Lisa Haukom believes the camera is more than just a tool for social media snapshots. Lisa is a photographer and self-acceptance advocate on a mission to create a global movement. Through her transformative Self-Portrait Method program, workshops, and upcoming book, You Are Golden, sh…
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Jennet Chow is the Co-Founder and co-CEO of Evolution Design Lab (EDL) and Jellypop Shoes. She is more than a successful entrepreneur. She's a second-generation Taiwanese-American and a native of Southern California who has dedicated herself to advocating for AANHPI and women-owned businesses. Jennet was named one of Inc. Magazine's 2021 Female Fou…
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101. What Happens When Boredom, Authenticity, and Innovation Intersect: Garance Doré and Emily Yeston
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Garance Doré is an internationally celebrated writer, illustrator, media creative, and author of the New York Times bestseller Love Style Life. She is the co-founder and creative director of the made-in-France skincare collection Doré, which she launched with Emily Yeston. Since 2006, Garance has created a unique blend of photos, videos, illustrati…
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Dr. Sharon Malone is a nationally known expert in women’s health and the author of Grown Woman Talk. She is the Chief Medical Advisor at Alloy Women’s Health, a telehealth company that focuses on women over 40. Before joining Alloy, Dr. Malone was a partner at one of the oldest and most successful OB/GYN medical practices in Washington, D.C. She is…
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Willow Older and Deborah Huber are the founders of the Today I Noticed mindfulness practice and authors of Today I Noticed: A Little Book of Mindfulness that Will Change the Way You See the World. They also run Today I Noticed workshops for conferences, retreats, and corporations. Willow is a professional writer and editor, and Deborah has spent he…
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Dr. Aprilia West brings 20+ years of real-world experience and extensive training as a psychologist, coach, and organizational consultant. Dr. West’s specialized study and understanding of human behavior brings founders, tech entrepreneurs, artists, and entertainment executives her way. In addition, she trains other coaches and therapists worldwide…
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Sohee Jun is a renowned executive coach working with women leaders at all levels. With a Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology and over 20 years of experience in the field, Dr. Jun has dedicated her professional life to understanding the dynamics of workplaces for women and how to empower, enable, and equip women with the mindset, strategies, and beha…
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Before Aviva Black launched her current venture, she was a history teacher, vice Principal, non-profit director, and yoga teacher. The throughline in all her work has been story-telling, so it was no surprise when she decided to launch Family Love Letters in 2018. Aviva works one-on-one with individuals and families today, documenting and sharing t…
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Lisa Hickey & Jen Menchaca are two seasoned female veterans in contemporary fashion. They are longtime friends and colleagues and used their combined experience in sales, marketing, and branding to create the perfect collection of elevated basics for the market. The two love t-shirts and have always wanted to start a t-shirt line. Together, they id…
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Michele Gough Baril was burned out after two decades in the beauty industry. She left Los Angeles with her horse Romeo and headed north to Sonoma County to live with a herd of free-roaming horses. Being in nature provided a sanctuary of self-care that transformed her life. It allowed her to ask herself, "What's essential?" In this episode, Nada sit…
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Rev. Dr. Pamela (Pam) King hosts With & For, a podcast that explores the depths of psychological science and spiritual wisdom. The podcast offers practical guidance toward spiritual health, wholeness, and thriving. She is also the Executive Director of the Thrive Center and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science in the Schoo…
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Midlife Reinvention Coaches Dana Hilmer and Wendy Perrotti are the Co-Creators of Camp Reinvention™, a transformational coaching company dedicated to one thing: helping women create a second half of life that they love. Their flagship 5-Star program is life-changing and has proven to help hundreds of women elevate their happiness and create their n…
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91. Best of Podcast Series: How to Stay True to Your Brand One Cookie at a Time with Courtney Cowan
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Courtney Cowan is the Founder and CEO of Milk Jar Cookies, a Los Angeles based cookie shop selling small-batch handmade classic and adventurous cookies. Courtney has been baking cookies since she was a child, and this hobby continued to give her joy into her adult life. She would often bring cookies to work, but her co-workers had no idea they were…
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90. Best of Podcast Series: How A Health Scare Ignited A Healthier Living Brand with Mareya Ibrahim
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Mareya Ibrahim is the founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, Inc., an eco-solutions company focusing on producing food safety and shelf life. Grow Green Industries has created the Eat Cleaner product line, which removes 99.99% of wax, pesticide, and agricultural/handling residue that can carry bacteria from fresh produce. Although Mareya was in …
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89. Best of Podcast Series: How Pimple Popping Launched A Skin Care Business with Dr. Sandra Lee
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Dr. Sandra Lee is a board-certified Dermatologist and social media sensation. In response to her enormous fan base, Dr. Pimple Popper, as she has come to be known as, has turned her focus to developing products and content to give her YouTube fans more of what they came for. Her skincare line, SLMD, and her blog, The Pretty Pimple, both provide ans…
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88. Best of Podcast Series: From Cancer Diagnoses to Launching a Deodorant Brand with Ira Green
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Ira Green is the Founder and CEO of Freedom Deodorant, a natural deodorant company. Within one year, three of Ira’s friends were diagnosed with breast cancer. After hearing about the risks associated with antiperspirant, she took matters into her own hands and began researching natural deodorants. In this episode, Ira shares how she went from a suc…
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Dr. Efrat (Dr. E) is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with a Ph.D. in Integrative Medicine. After her wife was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, they discovered that functional medicine was the answer to her symptoms. Dr. E realized there was so much more to medicine than her traditional education taught her. She decided to pursue a degree in …
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Dr. Sarah Milken is the creator and host of the midlife podcast “The Flexible Neurotic.” Her podcast is dedicated to “inspiring and normalizing midlife sh*t and personal growth.” As a 48-year-old woman on this journey, Sarah encourages women to take small steps towards self-reinvention. As Dr. Milken sees it, it’s not a midlife crisis; it’s a midli…
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At 55, Julie Gordon White decided to lose her menopause belly fat, become as healthy as possible, and get control of her sweet and salty cravings. Through trial and error, she started making energy bars to keep cravings from sabotaging her effort. Her creation yielded a satisfying snack and resulted in Julie losing 10 pounds, having less brain fog,…
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Ritu Bhasin is an empowerment coach, speaker, justice advocate, and author. Her mission is to help create a world where all belong. Born in Toronto, Canada to Sikh Punjabi immigrant parents, Ritu experienced the constant sting of racist bullying and struggled with cultural tension around her own identity. She carried her insecurities and the pressu…
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Elizabeth Hall is the founder of Eeze Natural Health. Her pioneering spirit led to the launch of Travel-eeze, an innovative product designed to alleviate constipation discomforts. Motivated by her health struggles, Elizabeth was committed to finding a solution to overcome challenges stemming from a complex medical history. Beyond her entrepreneuria…
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Vicki Regan Stauber spent 12 years in Marketing and Business Development roles before earning her MBA at Northwestern University. After years in corporate roles, she turned her attention to a long-held interest in fashion. During her tenure in fashion she founded Sway Jewelry in 2001 and then took on a role as a creative director/buyer at a high-en…
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Catriona Waters (pronounced Catreena--it's a Scottish) grew up in London and attended college in Sheffield, earning a bachelor's degree in Business Studies and French. From there, she enjoyed many years as a successful marketing and public relations executive working with major brands. After moving to California 20 years ago with her family, she st…
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Katie is deeply passionate about the art of storytelling. She aims to help people and companies craft their stories concisely and compellingly. Katie left a career, launched a new business, and moved into a 180 sq ft home with her husband and baby girl, giving her the freedom to redirect her story. Katie's work as a storytelling coach has allowed h…
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A former lawyer and legal affairs journalist, Erin Gordon writes book club novels that stay with you long after you’ve read the final page. Erin also writes breezy contemporary romance novels under the pen name Jenna Starly. The former attorney lives in San Francisco with her family and loves yoga, knitting, reading, and spending time in Lake Tahoe…
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Zanna Roberts Rassi is a New York-based, award-winning fashion and beauty journalist, stylist, television host, and co-founder of Milk Makeup. She is currently the Fashion-Editor-at-Large for Marie Claire, E! News fashion correspondent, NBC Today Show fashion contributor, and Target Stylist. Rassi interviews A-list celebs and is part of the E! Live…
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Elise Loehnen is a writer, editor, and podcast host of Pulling the Thread. Ultimately, Elise is a seeker and synthesizer, braiding together wisdom traditions, cultural history, and a deep knowledge of healing modalities to unlock new ways to contextualize who we are and why we're here. She's also the author of the instant New York Times bestseller …
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Lia Garvin is the bestselling author of Unstuck, TEDx speaker, host of the top podcast Managing Made Simple. Lia is also a consultant with experience leading team operations across Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America. As the Founder of The Workplace Reframe business consulting firm, Lia uses the lens of “disruption without destruction” to…
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Zee Clarke, author of Black People Breathe, has spent over 20 years leading teams at Fortune 500 companies and tech startups in Silicon Valley. After experiencing several challenges in the workplace, from microaggressions from colleagues to disparate treatment around salary and promotions, she pursued extensive mindfulness training in India to help…
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Michele Canon is a certified personal trainer, fitness nutritionist and behavioral change specialist. She is the owner of Michele Canon Fitness & Nutrition. Additionally, Michele is the creator of the Strong not Skinny 5-Day Metabolic Reset and the MCFIT Midlife Academy, and has her own line of delicious whey protein powders. Canon is a 48-year-old…
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Monica Molenaar is a serial entrepreneur and an advocate for frank talk and common sense solutions around women’s health and wellness. At the age of 40, Monica tested positive for the BRCA gene and elected to remove her ovaries prophylactically to reduce her risk of breast and ovarian cancers, thereby ending her natural production of estrogen and s…
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