For decades, retirement was sold to us as the finish line. Work hard. Save diligently. Power through. Then one day, you stop. But what happens when you get there — and realize you’re not done dreaming? More and more women are discovering that retirement isn’t an...
There’s something about the end of the year that invites reflection. We look back at what worked, what didn’t, what surprised us, and what we’re quietly proud of surviving. But as the calendar flips and we head into a brand-new year, I want to offer a different...
When Elaine Hendrix stepped onto the Dancing with the Stars stage, America didn’t just watch a performance — they watched a story unfold. A story of persistence, vulnerability, exhaustion, joy, injury, belief, and rediscovery. Week after week, audiences rallied around...
There are moments in life that divide everything into before and after.Not because we choose them — but because they choose us. A single phone call.A sudden diagnosis.An accident that happens on an ordinary day. In those moments, life doesn’t gently nudge us to...
By the time women reach their 50s, we’ve lived several lifetimes. We’ve built careers, raised children, navigated heartbreaks, survived reinventions we never planned, and learned—often the hard way—that resilience isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you...
Some conversations stay with you long after the microphones turn off, and this week’s interview on my *Living Ageless & Bold* podcast is one of them. At 94 years old, Gwen Borden has lived through nearly a century of world events, personal challenges, reinvention,...
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to carve your path in a world that wasn’t built with you in mind, Brenda “Maxx” Cumby McGee’s story will move you. Featured on the Living Ageless and Bold podcast, Brenda takes listeners on a candid, laughter-filled, and deeply...
In a world that glorifies perfection, Simone Knego reminds us that real beauty lies in the chaos — in the messy, unfiltered, everyday moments that shape who we are. On this podcast episode, Simone opens up about her transformative journey — from being an accountant...
When was the last time you turned your life story into a standing ovation? For most people, the thought of sharing their most vulnerable, messy, or downright difficult life moments on stage sounds terrifying. But for Merit Kahn, it’s exactly where she feels most...
What happens when passion meets persistence and a dream refuses to fade? That’s exactly what this week’s episode of Living Ageless and Bold with host Christina Daves explores through the incredible story of Tracy Young, the first woman ever to win a Grammy for Best...