The Ageless Chat-Fest Continues! As we continue our hiatus, we bring you yet another great Ageless Glamour Girls (AGG) podcast from our archives - this time from Season 2.  On this week's show: Ageless Glamour Girls: Reflections on Aging 2. This wonderful chat-fest opened Season 2, which began in May.  It features three brilliant pro-agers – Maria Gonzalez, Gina Humber, and Melinda Rinzivillo. And they bring the fire – discussing everything from ageism… to concerns (or none) about aging … to finding their joy. Prepare to be inspired. Enjoy!Ageless Glamour Girls: BOLD BEAUTIFUL BRILLIANT************************** BIOS***************************MARIA GONZALEZ.  Maria's career spans over 35 years, in which she experienced triumphs and opportunities that are not the norm in the television industry. Network, public, cable, and independent film producers have employed her. She had a chance to design and launch two local cable channels and worked on both the FOX NEWS Channel and BET Television launches in New York in a managerial capacity.      Her unique skill bank includes managerial, interviewing, staffing studio facilities, television programming, budget management, producer, director, screenwriter, writing, camera, audio, and technical support. Maria has also taught broadcasting and television production at two colleges and as a community volunteer at church groups, and a tween summer camp. Maria is enjoying the second act of her television career as a voice-over artist. She is working on several books as a narrator and on several educational and animation projects.  GINA HUMBER.  Gina Humber is the host of the G-Lounge Podcast.  This grown-ass Cancerian cutie has also been a returning guest on the Karen Hunter show on Sirius XM, talked politics with Marc Clarke of New York’s WBLS radio show, and was featured on the OWN network for her entrepreneurial skills and overall boss lady charm!  Today, she continues her work with women and children, launching online classes about Feminine Divine Energy and how to use it in your day-to-day lives. Gina also teaches about Essential oils. She’s creating an Airbnb in Costa Rica, geared towards wellness and centering,  catering to couples and women.INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ginahumber/MELINDA RINZIVILLO, A.K.A. “Sweet Pea”   Melinda is a retired teacher turned image consultant, who is all about that JOY. Support the showHi! Welcome to the Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast! I'm your host, Marqueeta Curtis-Haynes, Founder and CEO of the Ageless Glamour Girls lifestyle brand, and the administrator of a private Facebook group called "The Ageless Café." I'm also now about to become a published author. Pre-sales just began for my book "Ageless Glamour Girls: Reflections on Aging" - an anthology featuring 13 phenomenal women. https://90daybookcreation.com/ageless-glamour-girls The AGG Podcast explores all things aging, to inspire and help empower women age 50+ to navigate this new season of transformation. Podcast episodes drop on Wednesdays. You can reach us at: [email protected]. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast. And thanks for the love, Luvvies! 😊 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1957181 www.agelessglamourgirls.com https://www.instagram.com/agelessglamourgirls/ https://www.facebook.com/agelessglamourgirls https://www.facebook.com/groups/theagelesscafe (Private FB Group: The Ageless Café) Podcasts Producers: Purple Tulip Media, LLC and WEG Media Group, LLC

The Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast is on Summer Break! Yassss! We’ll return with new episodes, starting  September 6th. That said, we’re revisiting a fan favorite: the very first episode of the Ageless Glamour Girls (AGG) Podcast, which first aired in March, 2022. It features six amazing, phenomenal, and yes–bold, beautiful, and brilliant women from various walks of life, whose ages range from the 50s to the 80s. Now that’s some serious knowledge! ‘Wait until you hear what they say about this aging journey!  GUESTS: Ciriaca (Siri-a-ka) Yolanda is on a mission to redefine aging for women. She’s a Certified Health Coach whose mission is to help the SEASONED SISTER see in the mirror the woman she has always envisioned, and enable her to break through and love the age and stage she is in, right NOW! Ciriaca is a 71-year young grandmother of 2 boys - ages 9 and eleven.  https://linktr.ee/wisenfit2_ Rory Lee is an internationally-known makeup artist and licensed esthetician. She's CEO of MakeupByRoryLee. She's also the founder of her namesake RoryLee®️ - a natural line of prestige makeup. Rory's work can be seen globally on Film and TV networks. Rory is also the founder of Our Girls Enrichment Program, a 501c3 nonprofit that enriches and empowers young women. https://www.makeupbyrorylee.com  https://www.makeupbyrorylee.com/our-girlsSilvana Riley trained as a psychologist and is now a retired senior public servant who spent 36 years working in the human services field.  Since retiring 7 years ago, Silvana has cared for her terminally ill father, discovered social media, in particular Instagram, forged connections with women across the world, mastered the art of selfie-taking, and fully embraced her love of colours and carefree dressing as a form of self-expression. https://www.instagram.com/embellish_or_perish/?hl=en Sandi Badash is an internationally-known author, artist, and jewelry designer, who is constantly involved in the creative process in one art form or another. Her stunning "neck art" will take your jewelry collection to the next level and beyond.                                                             https://www.instagram.com/sandibadash/?hl=en  https://www.saatchiart.com/SandibadashJanet Johnson Hall is a “double retiree” - first from the state of Florida, and most recently from the field of Special Education. This wife and mother of 2, and grandmother of 5, is now an Entrepreneur, in the health and wellness field.     @yourbodyyoursoul | LinktreePatrice Lee is a 59-year-old, wife, mother, and grandmother, who advocates for women over age 50 who want to embrace this amazing season.  Patrice says she "feels like the butterfly that has emerged with new wings, and I'm more comfortable with  who I am now than I've ever been." She just recently embarked on a lifelong dream, to become a model.   https://www.instagram.com/thepatricelee/?hl=en   https://collabstr.com/thepatricelee                                                                                            Support the show

If you're planning to travel more this year, you won't be alone.  According to stats, senior travelers - described as those aged 60 and up, are making a return in 2023 - accounting for the largest travel demographic. And when planning your travel needs, please don't forget to look into health insurance coverage, especially if you're planning to head out of the country. We all hope for the best, but you never know what can happen, and you need to be prepared. Did you know for example that Medicare is mostly useless when outside of the U.S.?  Our guest is Dr. Kathryn Votava, President and Founder of goodcare.com, a  unique consulting firm that helps people choose the best healthcare coverage now and in retirement. Dr. Votava drops some crucial nuggets about steps you should take, before catching that flight or boarding your next cruise. She also shares good info on domestic travel, and for the Medicare crowd and everyone else. 'So much #goodstuff!And there's a bonus I must share - Dr. Votava is offering a promo code for her insightful Amazon bestselling book , "Making the Most of Medicare: A Guide for Baby Boomers, 9th edition." You'll have listen for the deets.Thanks for listening, and subscribing to the podcast,  Luvvies! I appreciate you! 🤗🤗🤗******************************************************************************************************Biography:Dr. Katy Votava President, GOODCARE.com. https://goodcare.com/https://www.facebook.com/DrKatyVDr. Katy Votava is the author of the Amazon bestselling book Making the Most of Medicare: A Guide for Baby Boomers, 9th edition. Dr. Katy Votava is the President and founder of GOODCARE.com®, a unique consulting firm to help people have the best healthcare coverage now and in retirement. Dr. Katy Votava is a Nurse Practitioner with a Ph.D. in healthcare economics from the University of Rochester and a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Katy Votava focuses her research on health policy and public health on healthcare economics, homecare, and telehealth. She has written for and is quoted by the Financial Advisor, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, CNBC, Consuelo Mack’s WealthTrack, Money, Financial Advisor, Fox News, Journal of Financial Planning, Investment & Wealth Institute, InvestmentNews, NerdWallet, Retirement Daily, The Street.com and Retirement Daily. Dr. Katy is a sought-after speaker on retirement healthcare finance, Medicare, and Long-Term Care.Support the show

ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Navigating the Job Scene Age 50+ with Kerry Hannon (Original publish date: May 11, 2022)Rising inflation, which is hitting just about everyone’s bottom line these days, is driving older workers back to the grind, driving us – here at Ageless Glamour Girls (AGG) to republish this very informational podcast episode.The workplace as we know it is changed forever. If you're age 50 and older, and trying to navigate the ever-changing workplace, listen up! The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed that landscape, in several ways. It's now a new world, and there's a lot to learn! Senior Columnist for Yahoo Finance and on-air expert Kerry Hannon joins us to discuss those changes and so much more. Think flexibility andentrepreneurship! And yes - ageism is real in the workplace. You can find details of the changes, in Kerry's new book - "In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World ofWork." #goodstuffAgeless Glamour Girls (AGG) has so much information to share with you, and we do hope you join us on this exciting aging journey! We so appreciate you!AGG Podcast Host: Marqueeta Curtis-Haynes, CEO & Founder of the AgelessGlamour Girls lifestyle brand.Follow Ageless Glamour Girls on Instagram: https://ww.instagram.com/agelessglamourgirls/The Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast is produced by WEG Media Group and Purple Tulip Media, LLC.KERRY HANNON'S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:www.kerrynannon.comhttps:/twitter.com/KerryHannonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryhannon/                                                                                                   Yahoo columnsKERRY HANNON'S BIOKerry Hannon is a workplace futurist and strategist on career transitions, entrepreneurship, personal finance and retirement. She is a frequent TV, radio, and podcast commentator and is a sought-after keynote speaker.Kerry is currently a senior columnist for Yahoo Finance and an on-air expert.She was formerly an expert columnist, opinion writer and regular contributor to The New York Times, MarketWatch, Forbes, and a personal finance and entrepreneurship expert on the PBS website NextAvenue.org.Millions of viewers, readers, and listeners have been motivated by Kerry's can-do, down-to-earth She has appeared as a career and financial expert on The Dr. Phil Show ABC, CBS,CNBC, NBC Nightly News, NPR, Yahoo Finance and PBS.Kerry has dedicated her work to making a difference in people's lives, to give them confidence and the tools to succeed personally, professionally and financially. She offers her audiences and readers can-do expert advice on the best ways to empower themselves now and for the future.Kerry is the best-selling and award-winning author of 14 books. They include Great Pajama Jobs: Your Compete Guide to Working from Home, Never Too Old to Get Rich: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting a Business Mid-Life.Kerry's newest book, “In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in The New World of Work” was published April 26, 2022, by McGraw Hill. 

Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington: Tips to Crush Medical Debt (Original Air Date 5/18/2022)It can be hard to escape medical bills - especially as we get older. Most Americans – even those with insurance – are just one accident or illness away from a lifetime of debt. Sobering, right?As the Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast continues its Summer Break, we're revisiting another fan fav: Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington: Tips to Crush Medical Debt.As she explains, what you may not know is a high percentage of medical bills likely contain a mistake. But there are ways you can spot and fix them - saving you money. There are also ways you can possibly “negotiate” your medical debt down. We’re talking methods to protect yourself from unexpected healthcare costs, and crush your medical debt! Our Guest - Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington will lay it all out for us.***NOTE:  The timing for republishing this podcast is perfect! We originally recorded this episode in mid-May, and Dr. Virgie discussed some upcoming changes, which are now in effect. Effective July 1st, the three major credit reporting agencies - Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion are no longer allowed to include medical collection debt that you've already paid. Up until then, that debt stayed on your credit report for seven years. Yes to consumer rights! Also at the time of this recording, Dr. Virgie's book -  “What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT,” was about to be released. Well, it's now available! YAY! Be sure to pick up a copy on Amazon, and other places where you buy your fav books. It's also available via Audiobook! Go ahead and download it now! Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington - BIO Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington is an internal medicine physician and medical billing expert. A dedicated patient advocate, Dr. Virgie earned her degree at the University of Michigan Medical School and trained at the Cambridge Hospital of Harvard Medical School. After practicing more than 20 years in primary care and psychiatric settings and as a health insurance executive, Dr. Virgie now helps patients understand complex medical procedures, communicate effectively with their healthcare providers, and avoid financial devastation from crushing medical bills through her “What Your Doctor Wants You to Know” series. She also hosts a weekly radio show on VoiceAmerica by the same name. Dr. Virgie is a former NY1 News health contributor and has been featured on Dallas Fox News, several podcasts, and national magazines. She lives in Westchester County, New York, with her husband and three children. Dr. Virgie’s new book: “What Your Doctor Wants You to Know to CRUSH MEDICAL DEBT,” is now available! ABOUT the Book:When Dr. Virgie became a cancer patient, she faced incredibly high medical bills. That’s when she took her insider industry knowledge and put it to work. In Crush Medical Debt, she shares her secrets to help individuals, families, and veterans protect against America’s number one cause of bankruptcy—medical debt. Dr. Virgie’s LINKS:  www.crushmedicaldebt.com Facebook - /Dr. Virgie: What Your Doctor Wants You to Know:https://www.facebook.com/DoctorDiaries  Instagram - @therealdrvirgie  https://www.instagram.com/therealdrvirgie/ LinkedIn - /virgiebrightellingtonmd  https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvirgie/ Twitter - @therealdrvirgie https://twitter.com/therealdrvirgie

How do you re-purpose your life, especially after missteps or a tragedy?  Enter a life coach. It's time to talk finding your purpose.On this week's Ageless Glamour Girls podcast, we're revisiting another fan fav: “Finding Your Purpose After 50,”  with guest - Dr. Pamela Jackson Smith, a Certified Life Coach and Owner of Jacksmith Coaching and Consulting, LLC - aka - Dr. Pam’s Place for Coaching. BIO: Dr. Pamela Jackson-Smith(Original Air Date 4/13/2022)Every day I strive to be the best that I can be for God, myself, my family, and my community. I am on assignment to help women like myself who have achieved many milestones and suffered many trials. Being an overcomer is one of my greatest testimonies as I have been challenged in many areas of life. My health, my sense of purpose, and my passion for people have caused me to experience many storms in my life, yet I have been blessed to survive. It was through the loss, pain, and suffering in my human journey that I learned to thrive and find solace in a renewed life.I want to help my sisters through the setbacks we experience. I understand that you have had enough of the job and the overwhelm of seeking fulfillment. Many of us have years of experience with success and outstanding achievements. We are highly accomplished and provided service to many others. Now is the time to take life to a new level of passion and purpose. I call it The Life Repurposed.* * * * * Life Repurposed was started by Dr. Pamela Jackson-Smith to help other women find a new purpose once their life sees a major adjustment. She recognizes that making a lifestyle transition is not easy, especially when you have defining accomplishments rooted in other areas. Life Repurposed will walk with you through your transformation to reignite your passion and purpose.Dr. Pamela Jackson-Smith, a native Floridian, grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida, and graduated from Seabreeze High School. In October 2020, she retired from Flagler County Public School District as the Families in Transition Program (FIT) District Liaison.Dr. Pam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Spelman College in Atlanta, GA and went on to earn a Master of Education in Counseling from University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL. She earned a Doctor of Education in Counselor Education and Supervision at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL. Dr. Pam served as the Program Director of Flagler Head Start for nearly years. She was the Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Coordinator at Stewart Marchman ACT Behavioral Health Care in New Smyrna Beach, FL and at the Vince Carter Sanctuary in Bunnell, FL. She has many years of experience in education, mental health and administration.She is very active in the Flagler County Community. She is a Past President of the local chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a public service sorority, and serves as a mentor to young women in Flagler County where she is also a member of the local chapter of the NAACP. She participates in her faith community. She enjoys event planning, reading, being at the beach, and spending time with family.Her passion is the empowerment of the less fortunate. Her lifelong goal has been to be a voice for those whose voices otherwise would not be heard. Consequently, she published her doctoral dissertation, a quantitative research study of Head Start mothers in Floridaentitled: The Role of Resiliency in the Journey from Welfare to Work for Former Welfare Recipients.https://whatsmynext.as.me/schedule.phphttps://m.facebook.com/dr.pamsplaceforcoaching https://www.instagram.com/dr.pamsplaceforcoaching/?hl=en

This week's podcast is "Broken Heart Syndrome," which is triggered not only by loss but by stress. And get this - a new study suggests cases of the condition are increasing in middle-aged and older women. The study's senior author, Dr. Susan Cheng of the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, joins us to discuss the findings and solutions.We have so much information to share with you, and we hope you'll join us on this exciting aging journey! We do appreciate you!Ageless Glamour Girls (AGG) Podcast Episode Re-Air: Broken Heart SyndromeAn episode of the Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast in March featured this condition, whose symptoms can mimic those of a heart attack. We’re revisiting that important podcast. Our guest was Dr. Susan Cheng - a cardiologist, and the senior author of a study from the Journal of the American Heart Association (JAMA). That study found that cases of Broken Heart Syndrome are rising in the U-S- especially among middle-aged women between the ages of 50 and 74. Dr. Cheng is also the director of public health research at Cedars-Sinai’s Smidt Heart Institute in Los Angeles.  Dr. Susan Cheng’s BIO:Susan Cheng, MD, MMSc, MPH is a cardiologist, echocardiographer, and clinician-scientist who leads research programs aimed at uncovering the drivers of cardiovascular aging in women and men. She received her bachelor's degree from Harvard College, a medical degree from McMaster University, a master's of medical science from MIT, and a master's of public health from Harvard. Dr. Cheng completed Osler's internal medicine training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and cardiology training at the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, where she then served as cardiology faculty and associate director of the Cardiovascular Imaging Core Laboratory.  She is co-director of the Framingham Heart Study Echocardiography Laboratory and co-director of the international Bioactive LipidsNet Consortium. Dr. Cheng has served on the editorial boards of major cardiovascular and imaging journals as well as on leadership committees for the American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology.  She has chaired and contributed to American Heart Association scientific statements on research methods, heart disease statistics, and the cardiovascular care of older adults. Dr. Cheng has authored over 300 publications and her work has been recognized with multiple awards and supported by the continuous finding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).                                                                                                      ​            https://bio.cedars-sinai.org/chengs1/index.html

ABOUT THE EPISODE: Episode 8 - Dr. Nicole Monteiro: Finding Balance and Bliss in Relationships at 50+ We’re talking finding balance and bliss in relationships at age 50+ with Dr. Nicole Monteiro, a psychologist and transformation coach. It involves self-love, confidence, a positive mindset, and learning how to set boundaries. And no - you're not too old, and it's never too late for you to find your bliss. Dr. Nicole Monteiro lays the groundwork for you to help you learn how to build healthy boundaries to improve your relationships and live a balanced and more fulfilling life.Dr. Nicole Monteiro - BIODr. Nicole Monteiro is a licensed psychologist, certified life coach, professor, author, and motivational speaker.  She is the owner of the mental health practice, The Center for Healing and Development, PLLC (CHAD). Dr. Monteiro earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Howard University, with an emphasis on culture and mental health and a minor in neuropsychology.  She has received extensive training in trauma and women's mental health.  Dr. Monteiro helps women all over the world achieve transformation and healing through her masterclasses, wellness retreats, and group coaching programs. She is passionate about helping women to experience healthy boundaries and balance in their relationships and she runs group coaching programs to help women lead fulfilling lives.  Her latest book is The Boundaries to Bliss Blueprint: For Women Who Are Finally Ready to Win at Love and can be found at: www.boundariestoblissblueprint.comDr. Monteiro’s LINKS: Websites -      https://www.drnicolemonteiro.com                              https://chadwellness.comFacebook -   https://www.facebook.com/CHADWELLNESS/Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/chadwellness/  YouTube -       https://www.youtube.com/user/maishanicoleLinkedIn -     https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolemmonteirophd/

About this episode: Navigating the job scene age 50+ with Kerry HannonThe workplace as we know it is changed forever. If you're age 50 and older, and trying to navigate the ever-changing workplace, listen up! The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally changed that landscape, in several ways. It's now a new world, and there's a lot to learn!  Senior Columnist for Yahoo Finance and on-air expert Kerry Hannon joins us to discuss those changes and so much more. Think flexibility andentrepreneurship! And yes - ageism is real in the workplace. You can find details of the changes, in Kerry's new book - "In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World ofWork." #goodstuffAgeless Glamour Girls (AGG) has so much information to share with you, and we do hope you join us on this exciting aging journey! We so appreciate you!AGG Podcast Host: Marqueeta Curtis-Haynes, CEO & Founder of the AgelessGlamour Girls lifestyle brand.Follow Ageless Glamour Girls on Instagram: https://ww.instagram.com/agelessglamourgirls/ and on Facebook. The Ageless Glamour Girls Podcast is produced by WEG Media Group and Purple Tulip Media, LLC.KERRY HANNON'S SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:www.kerrynannon.comhttps:/twitter.com/KerryHannonhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryhannon/KERRY HANNON'S BIOKerry Hannon is a workplace futurist and strategist on career transitions, entrepreneurship,personal finance and retirement. She is a frequent TV, radio and podcast commentator and is a sought-after keynote speaker.Kerry is currently a senior columnist for Yahoo Finance and an on-air expert.She was formerly an expert columnist, opinion writer and regular contributor to The New York Times, MarketWatch, Forbes, and a personal finance and entrepreneurship expert on the PBS website NextAvenue.org.Millions of viewers, readers and listeners have been motivated by Kerry's can-do, down-to-earth She has appeared as a career and financial expert on The Dr. Phil Show ABC, CBS,CNBC, NBC Nightly News, NPR, Yahoo Finance and PBS.Kerry has dedicated her work to making a difference in people's lives, to give them confidenceand the tools to succeed personally, professionally and financially. She offers her audiences and readers can-do expert advice on the best ways to empower themselves now and for the tuture.Kerry is the best-selling and award-winning author of a 14 books. These include: Great PajamaJobs: Your Compete Guide to Working from Home, Never Too Old to Get Rich: TheEntrepreneur's Guide to Starting a Business Mid-Life.Kerry's newest book, "In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in The New World of Work" waspublished April 26, 2022,  by McGraw Hill.