Don't Be Caged By Your Age

• EP 74 Finding Fulfillment After You Retire

  Who says fulfillment has to stop when your career does?A lifelong writer whose remarkable career has taken him from the newsroom to the boardroom - and now into the world of positive aging advocacy - Don Akchin’s decades of lived experiences ideally prepared him to bring us the insights and wisdom we need to thrive after 65.In this inspiring conversation, Don shares how he transitioned from a traditional career into a fulfilling, purpose-driven life after retirement. We talk about his newest book, The AfterWork: Finding Fulfilling Alternatives to Retirement, and explore how we can all rethink the way we view this next chapter of life.Together, we chat about: ✨ How Don’s diverse career shaped his post-retirement creativity and outlook ✨ Why aging should be seen as a time for reinvention, not retreat ✨ The importance of curiosity, passion, and staying connected after leaving the workforce ✨ How to dissolve those sneaky, internalized ageist beliefs that keep us small ✨ The joy and freedom of building your own “after work” lifeDon also shares the story behind his weekly Substack newsletter, The Endgame, where he explores the art of aging positively and purposefully. His wisdom, humor, and honesty remind us that ambition and creativity don’t expire — they evolve.If you’re curious about how to design a vibrant, meaningful life after 60, you’re going to love this conversation.🎙️ Connect with Don Akchin Website; Substack; The AfterWork Listen, learn, and let’s thrive together.And remember: stay strong, stay curious, keep growing, and keep glowing.If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:✨ Amplify inspiring voices✨ Break age-related stereotypes✨ Reach more listeners worldwide💻 Visit: Buy Me A CoffeeEvery cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – [email protected].

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• EP 73 Aging Disgracefully with Angel Cicerone

  What does it really mean to age boldly and unapologetically? In this episode, I chat with Angel Cicerone — entrepreneur, author, and creator of Old Broad. New Tricks. — about living out loud, staying curious, and thriving as we age.Angel shares her experience of moving to New York City at 60, building new connections, and using TikTok to challenge outdated ideas about aging. We talk about entrepreneurship, understanding money, staying tech-savvy, and finding joy in independence — even when that means dining solo!This conversation with Angel reinforces what I believe deeply: our 60s, 70s, and beyond are not years to retreat but years to thrive, connect, and contribute in meaningful ways. The experience and wisdom we carry deserve to be shared, celebrated, and built upon. Whatever you've been putting off or dreaming about, let this be your reminder that now is the time. Your decades of experience aren't baggage - they're your superpower. So what's your next move? I can't wait to see what you create!👉 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out:• EP 70 – Smart Money Moves for Widows Over 65 – for empowering financial insights that build confidence at any age.• EP 39 – Empowering Women to Stay Visible and Confident as They Age – for more inspiration on staying vibrant and visible.🔗 Connect with Angel:Website: OldBroadNewTricksTikTok: @solo86423Instagram: @agingdis_gracefullyIf you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:✨ Amplify inspiring voices✨ Break age-related stereotypes✨ Reach more listeners worldwide💻 Visit: Buy Me A CoffeeEvery cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – [email protected].

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• EP 72 Life After Law Enforcement

  In this episode I chat with John Jay Wiley, a retired Baltimore police sergeant who reinvented himself as a nationally syndicated broadcaster. John Jay is the creator and host of Law Enforcement Talk Radio, which is carried on more than 147 AM and FM stations across the country.John Jay shares his transformative journey — from overcoming personal struggles to finding his voice as a storyteller and advocate for first responders, veterans, and their families. With honesty and humor, he opens up about building confidence later in life, the lessons he learned from “crashing and burning,” and why mental health matters just as much as physical health.In our conversation, we cover:His path from law enforcement to broadcasting.How sobriety reshaped his life and career.Why he launched Law Enforcement Talk Radio and how it challenges biased media narratives.The routines and practices that support his mental health and resilience.Why he sees age and experience as assets, not limitations.His advice for thriving after 65 and embracing purpose at any age.This conversation left me inspired, and I know it will encourage you, too, to see life’s second (or third!) acts as powerful opportunities to grow, serve, and shine.Listen to Law Enforcement Talk Radio and follow John Jay on LinkedIn.If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:✨ Amplify inspiring voices✨ Break age-related stereotypes✨ Reach more listeners worldwide💻 Visit: Buy Me A CoffeeEvery cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – [email protected].

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• EP 71 Overcoming Adversity and Ageism After 65

  What does it look like to rebuild your life after homelessness, depression, and loss, while also dissolving the heavy weight of ageism?At 67, Lori Kirstein is living proof that adversity can be fuel for transformation. Through her Goodbye Good Girl Project, Lori empowers women to ditch the “shoulds,” find their true voice, and step unapologetically into their power.In our conversation, Lori shares how resilience, authenticity, and feminine leadership helped her not just survive, but thrive. Her story is a powerful reminder that age is never a barrier to success, visibility, or joy.Connect with Lori:Email: [email protected]: www.goodbyegoodgirl.comTap here for Lori’s digital "quilting bee" for womanpreneurs: Every Thursday at 12:30-1:15PM ETTap here for Lori’s free course about The 1% Solution: "Do the Impossible: From Emotional Chains to Empowered CHANGE! Tap here for Lori’s other free course for Womanpreneurs getting started: "Free, Affordable, Exceptional Software to Start a Business on a Low BudgetIf you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:✨ Amplify inspiring voices✨ Break age-related stereotypes✨ Reach more listeners worldwide💻 Visit: Buy Me A CoffeeEvery cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – [email protected].

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• EP 70 Smart Money Moves for Widows Over 65

  When widowhood meets financial uncertainty, where do you begin? Meet Debra L. Morrison, a trailblazing financial expert, grief coach, and best-selling author of My Husband Died Now What? A Widow’s Guide to Grief Recovery & Smart Financial Decisions.Debra empowers widows and women over 65 with smart money strategies to reclaim their confidence, safeguard their future, and embrace the life they deserve. From investment mindset shifts to creating a financial safety net, this conversation is filled with actionable steps to help widows take charge of their money.What you’ll learn in this episode:✔ Smart money moves every widow needs to know✔ How to build financial confidence after loss✔ Practical strategies for savings and investing wisely✔ Why financial education is essential self-care✔ Keys to thriving with joy and purpose after 65About Debra L. Morrison:Debra is the Chief Navigational Officer of Women Navigating Finances, LLC and founder of the We Can Do It Women™ Movement. After four decades as a CFP® practitioner, she now guides women as a financial and leadership coach, helping them build intentional wealth and live with confidence. A Certified Grief Coach, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author, Debra has been featured on CNN, ABC, Fox, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA Today, and more.🌐 Connect with Debra via her website here, and on LinkedIn here. If you found inspiration from this conversation, please rate, review and share this episode.I’d love to hear your thoughts, so be sure to hop on over to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age on LinkedIn or Instagram. Or leave a message on the website here.☕ Love listening to Don’t Be Caged By Your Age? Join the movement to end ageism and celebrate pro-aging!For just $5 a cup, you can sponsor the podcast and help:✨ Amplify inspiring voices✨ Break age-related stereotypes✨ Reach more listeners worldwide💻 Visit: Buy Me A CoffeeEvery cup makes a difference - thank you! 🧡Waving from Boston – cheers!Ande ♥CONNECT with me online - I'd love to learn how you're shattering ageism!https://www.linkedin.com/in/andelyons/ https://www.instagram.com/dontbecagedbyyourage SPONSORSHIPIf you resonate with the show’s mission of shattering ageism and age-related expectations so folks can thrive after 65, please reach out to me to learn more about making an impact through sponsoring the Don’t Be Caged By Your Age podcast – [email protected].

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