WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THIS!
NEXT CHPTR Chats - Season 2
NEXT CHPTR CHATS is making some big changes. We are now officially trademarked and on our way to becoming a non-profit organization! That means more impact, more community, and more opportunities to support, uplift, and empower women. To kick things off, we are now two hosts. Pat is joined by Penelope Mathieson! Penelope resonated SO deeply with our listeners when we chatted last season. They were inspired by her dedication to community, philanthropy, and making a difference. So today, we’re diving into: 🔹 The impact of charity work and why it matters 🔹 The biggest benefits of...
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Aging and Ageism; fighting the stereotypes
NEXT CHPTR Chats - Season 2
Ashton Applewhite, activist and author of “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism” joins Pat to talk about how ageism is impacting all of us and not for the better. Listen in to find out what damage the negative perceptions and fears around aging are doing to us; the importance of maintaining a positive attitude; and finding purpose and community as we grow older. Ashton shares her powerful insights on challenging ageist stereotypes and embracing the beauty of aging. As we navigate this next chapter of our lives, Ashton's message of empowerment and self-acceptance is truly...
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Giving Back Feeds the Soul
NEXT CHPTR Chats - Season 2
On today’s episode of Next Chptr Chats, Pat welcomes Penelope Mathieson who has gone from corporate CEO to fundraising savant. They discuss midlife pivots and the importance of finding purpose as we navigate the next chapter of our lives. Penelope shares her inspiring journey from the corporate world to the not-for-profit sector, and the valuable lessons she's learned along the way. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking to reinvent themselves and make a meaningful impact in their later years. Tune in now to be inspired and empowered to embrace the next chapter of your...
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Enthusiasm is Contagious
NEXT CHPTR Chats - Season 2
On episode 6 of Season 2 of NEXT CHPTR CHATS, Pat sits down with Angel Cornelius, an energy filled dynamo who is creating a new international brand in her 60s. Angel shares her enthusiasm and wisdom on taking chances, changing direction and living your dreams to the fullest. Angel left her corporate job in Clinical Management at Texas Children’s Hospital at 57 to launch Maison 267, a new clean beauty business founded on formulas she invented in her kitchen which have already won Amazon Choice Award and QVC’s “The Big Find” award for new and innovative products.
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We all have superpowers!
NEXT CHPTR Chats - Season 2
“I’m not a special or extraordinary person. I’m normal. If I can do it, you can and everybody else can too.”That’s Jack Perez on changing direction midlife or finding new ways to keep ourselves fit and connected as we age. In Episode 5 of Season 2 of NEXT CHPTR CHATS Jacqueline (Jack) Perez, founder of KUEL LIFE.com, joins me to talk about life that includes remote working, new experience finding and generally living life to the fullest. Kuellife.com is the platform for women seeking meaningful, curated content that help women navigate the various stages of aging. Kuel Life has grown...
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Do you want to be a model?
NEXT CHPTR Chats - Season 2
Do you want to be a model? It sounded like a logical question. In Episode 4 of Season 2 of NEXT CHPTR CHATS we delve deeper into discussions of representation of the aging woman. My guest is Stephanie O’Dell, founder of Celebrate The Gray modeling agency. Stephanie is passionate about updating the age of models used in advertising. She’s put her money where her mouth is, Celebrate The Gray represents over 400 gray/silver haired “real” models, influencers and content creators. “Women want to be seen as they age in advertising and want their faces, bodies, voices and opinions...
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Everyone has a story to tell, it’s just a matter of asking the right questions.
NEXT CHPTR Chats - Season 2
“I love the interview. I love telling peoples' stories.” After a hiatus (life gets in the way) we’re back with Season 2, Episode 3 of NEXT CHPTR CHATS. Today I’m chatting with Marilyn Wilson, a fashion journalist and editor, freelance writer, poet, published author, passionate interviewer and public speaker. She also started her current career as a fashion journalist at the age of 50, a time when many of us are thinking about slowing down. Find out what it means to step into this world dedicated to youth. Listen to hear the whole conversation. Brought to you by NEXT CHPTR SKIN...
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Keep Moving - Helen Stoumbos talks about the need for sport in our lives
NEXT CHPTR Chats - Season 2
“Life is about opportunity and how you respond to it. I believe we need to stay open to what is possible and not be afraid to go after it.” On this, the second episode of Season 2, I’m speaking with Helen Stoumbos, a true Canadian hero. From scoring the first ever Canadian goal at a World Cup level, Helen is a powerhouse of energy. From international professional athlete to founding the “Good Games” Canada’s biggest festival of sport, Helen is also a founding member of the Canadian Women’s Soccer Alumni Association. Listen to hear the whole conversation.
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From Dubai to Tuscany, Debra Kochanczky takes us on a tour of the OmAgeWay
NEXT CHPTR Chats - Season 2
We’re back with Season 2 of NEXT CHPTR CHATS podcast! We promise a new season of intimate conversations, some laughs, some wisdom and some attitude that only comes with age. On this, the first episode of Season 2 of NEXT CHPTR CHATS, Pat is speaking with Debra Kochanczky, 65-year-old international yoga instructor and wellness mentor. From running a successful yoga business across the middle east and gulf region, to raising kids on 3 different continents, Debra has seen a lot of different lives and cultures. Debra talks to Pat about her latest move to Tuscany, teaching yoga at the Salvatore...
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Helen Tansey: We need to normalize seeing women age.
NEXT CHPTR Chats - Season 2
Photographer to the stars, Helen Tansey, says she wants to see representation of aging women so that we normalize the process. “We need to see ourselves. We need to see that aging represents so many gifts. It represents a time in our lives where we do not fear being us. We embrace our power and our essence to become who we were born to be.” Helen lets us understand the beauty of aging.
info_outlineOn this episode of NEXT CHPTR CHATS, Pat chats with New York Times best selling author Joy Fielding. From submitting her first manuscript at 8, to just finishing her latest book - #30 - Joy chats about her creative process and life after 40 years in the business. Down-to-earth with no pretensions, Joy lets us into her world from a mother who taught her to believe in herself and not fret rejections, to a gob-smacking kiss from Elvis in Las Vegas.