For over a decade, comedienne Dani Klein Modisett produced the live story-telling show "Afterbirth" in Los Angeles and New York. The premise was that these would be "stories you won't read in a parenting magazine," stories which offered a raw, funny, and honest look at modern American parenting. Here are some of the best performances.
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The past few years have caused many of us to rethink how we live our lives. And for those of you approaching retirement, the question becomes more urgent - now what? How do you find new meaning and purpose? I’m Cara Gray, retirement coach, multi-passionate entrepreneur and seeker of life’s answers. Join me as I explore inspiring conversations with those thriving in their "third act." Hear first-hand as former executives, professionals, and creatives share their authentic journeys of self-dis ...
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The Healing Power of Laughter: Transforming Lives and Workplaces with Dani Klein Modisett
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In this episode of Act Three, host Cara Gray welcomes Dani Klein Modisett, a comedian, writer, actor, and founder of Laughter On Call. Dani shares her compelling journey of developing laughter therapy for Alzheimer’s patients, inspired by her mother’s diagnosis. The discussion expands to her innovative work using comedy to enhance workplace culture…
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Mastering Life Transitions with Scott Wozniak: From Child Actor to Business Leader
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In this episode of 'Act Three,' host Cara Gray brings on Scott Wozniak, CEO of Swoz Consulting, to dive deep into his multifaceted career journey. With an impressive background that spans professional acting, non-profit leadership, and strategic consulting for global giants like Chick-fil-A, Scott shares invaluable insights on navigating career tra…
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Special Offer for My Listeners: As a gift to my listeners, I am offering a free 60-minute zoom session with me to chat about where you are at and do a bit of dreaming about your next chapter! You can book time with me via: https://CaraGray.as.me/60minutes. I will also put this link in the show notes or reach me via email at cara@goodmorningfreedom.…
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Julie Danis is not just a former marketing executive but also a writer, storyteller, and an advocate for creative exploration. In this episode, Julie shares her diverse career journey, her transitions, and how she has embraced her third act with a vibrant mix of creativity, resilience, and openness to new experiences. Show Notes: [00:00:00] Introdu…
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Episode Description: In this enlightening episode of Act Three, host Cara Gray chats with Alex Hayes-Griffin, a former banker who transitioned to a fulfilling career as an independent advisor and coach. After a dynamic banking career, Alex shares insights on planning for the next life stage, embracing new identities, and finding personal and profes…
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Episode Highlights: Introduction to Joan Rosenthal: Cara introduces Joan, detailing her impressive background in finance and her impactful transition to philanthropy. Early Career Challenges: Joan shares her experiences starting out in a predominantly male industry during the 1970s, highlighting the challenges and societal expectations of women at …
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About Chris Farrell: Chris Farrell is an esteemed voice in the realms of business, economics, and personal finance, contributing to platforms such as Minnesota Public Radio, Marketplace from American Public Media, and several notable publications. He is the author of impactful books like The New Frugality, Unretirement, and Purpose and a Paycheck, …
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Guest Introduction: Joan Pagano, a leading authority in strength training for women and bone health, shares her vast experience and knowledge. With a career that began in 1988, Joan has dedicated herself to empowering women through exercise, specifically focusing on strength training and osteoporosis prevention. Her work, including a comprehensive …
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Guest Introduction: Today's episode features a special guest, David Campbell, a distinguished American technology executive, corporate board member, and the founder of All Hands and Hearts, a non-profit organization focused on natural disaster response and rebuilding efforts. With a rich history of leadership roles across various sectors, David sha…
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Episode Overview: In this inspiring episode of "Act Three," host Cara Gray sits down with Cynthia Round, a trailblazing brand strategist known for revitalizing legacy brands and making them relevant to new audiences. Cynthia shares her journey through the advertising world, her strategic pivot into meaningful nonprofit work, and her role in making …
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Summary: In this episode, host Cara talks with oboist Joey Savalaggio about his 19-year career with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, and his transition to designing innovative educational programs that use classical music to promote literacy and creativity. Key Topics Covered: How Joey first fell in love with classical music and decided to pursue it…
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Guest Spotlight: Victor Poleshuck, a retired obstetrician and gynecologist, shares his extensive experience in the medical field, his active retirement life, and his commitment to lifelong learning and community involvement. Polshuk discusses the challenges and rewards of his career, the transition to retirement, and his current pursuits, including…
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Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of "Act Three," host Cara Gray sits down with Natalie Wester, an early retiree, radical reinventor, and champion of authentic living. Natalie shares her remarkable journey from a successful career in public relations to becoming a National State Teacher of the Year, an international solo traveler, and a wh…
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Erica Baird and Karen Wagner, founders of Lustre
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Episode Summary: In this episode of "Act Three," host Cara Gray welcomes Erica Baird and Karen Wagner, founders of Lustre, a platform showcasing retired career women as vibrant, relevant, and fun. They discuss breaking stereotypes of retirement and aging, sharing their experiences as career women and the changes they faced post-retirement. Key Poin…
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Guest: Jenni Antonicic, yoga/meditation teacher and former wine professional Links Mentioned: Tejas Yoga Studio - Where Jenni teaches yoga classes (in person and online): https://tejasyogachicago.com Jenni's website: https://www.jennianneyoga.com/ Key Topics Covered: Jenni's background working in the stressful wine business and how it impacted her …
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Introduction Bob Lies has had an extensive career in chemical engineering and supply chain management, holding leadership roles at companies like Dial and Tyson Foods. After retiring, Bob spent a year as a substitute teacher at a local grade school. He found it very rewarding to help students have those "lightbulb moments". Bob is now part of the I…
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Summary: Jeanne Thompson shares her experience transitioning from a successful 30-year corporate career to retirement. She gets real about the emotional struggles, loss of identity and purpose, and finding new meaning. Key Takeaways: Jeanne spent over 30 years working in financial services, most recently as SVP at Fidelity Investments helping peopl…
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Key Points: Frish's work at the gallery focused on connecting people through art and examining deeper questions about life, love, loss, etc. This inspired her interest in more spiritual and meaningful conversations later in life. In 2009, she read an article about palliative care and felt called to have conversations in that space, leading her to e…
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Overview Dave Evans is a lecturer at Stanford, management consultant, and co-founder of Electronic Arts. He is the co-author of the books Designing Your Life, Designing Your Work Life, and Designing Your New Work Life. The conversation focuses on applying the principles from Designing Your Life to retirement and Act 3 of life. Key Takeaways The pan…
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Steven Cragg is a writer/producer known for his work on "MadTV," "Uncle Buck," and "Head of the Class." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 26, 2010.Autor: Steven Cragg
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In this episode, I interviewed Connie Lindsey, former Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Northern Trust in Chicago. We discussed: Her career journey at Northern Trust and decision to "rewire" instead of retire Serving on nonprofit boards and pursuing civic engagement Writing a book and her goals during this next…
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Suzanne Krull was an actress and comic, known for her work on "Lost," "Zoey 101," and "Jessie." She passed away in 2013. This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 16, 2012.Autor: Suzanne Krull
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Key Points: Jake had a 30+ year career with the Wall Street Journal as a reporter and editor. His identity was very tied to his work. He attended the Distinguished Careers Institute at Stanford, a program for people seeking reinvention in their 50s and 60s. The program focuses on purpose, community, and wellness. Jake found the community aspect inv…
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Tom Shillue is a comedian, known for hosting "Red Eye" and as a correspondent on "The Daily Show." His story was recorded in New York on July 16, 2008.Autor: Tom Shillue
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Summary: Dena was a special education teacher for 36 years in New Jersey public schools. She retired in 2018 at age 60. In 2004, Dena visited Nigeria and was inspired to start the Dream School Foundation, providing educational resources and infrastructure to schools there. This became her passion project in retirement. When funding ran out for Drea…
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Stefanie Wilder-Taylor "Going for Broke"
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Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is a comic, actress and writer, known for hosting "Parental Discretion with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor," and the books "It's Not Me, It's You" and "Drunk-ish." Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 3, 2008.Autor: Stefanie Wilder-Taylor
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Marlon Weems spent over 30 years in the finance industry, beginning in the early 80s in Little Rock, Arkansas. In the mid-90s, he founded the state’s first African-American-owned asset management firm. He later acquired Security Investments of Conway from Saint Louis-based Mercantile Bank to found Weems & Company, the state’s first Black-owned inve…
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Griffin Dunne is an actor known for his work in "An American Werewolf in London," "After Hours," and "This is Us." His story was recorded in New York on July 16, 2008.Autor: Griffin Dunne
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Sarah Thyre is an actress known for her work on "Strangers with Candy," "All Hail King Julien," and "Marcel the Shell with Shoes On." Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 8, 2009.Autor: Sarah Thyre
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Rick Cleveland is a writer/producer known for his work on "Six Feet Under," "Nurse Jackie," "The Man in the High Castle," and "Insatiable." His story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 2, 2008.Autor: Rick Cleveland
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Episode Summary: In this episode, I interviewed Diane Drey, former CEO of Snowbird, a bottled water company. Diane led the company for over 30 years before selling it to Nestle in 2008. Since retiring, Diane has stayed active volunteering with SCORE, teaching financial literacy, mentoring new business owners, and authoring a book. Key Topics Covere…
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Episode Summary: In this episode, I interviewed Marty Whalen, former CEO of a family-owned office solutions business that was sold to Xerox in 2012. After the sale, Marty participated in Notre Dame's Inspired Leadership Initiative to help plan the next chapter of his life. He is now semi-retired, splitting time between Indiana and Montana. Marty is…
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Meg founded wealth management firm Meg Green & Associates, Inc in 1984. Today, she's happily retired, and her long time partner, Todd Battaglia, is now Owner,President/CEO of the firm. She is extremely proud to be the Founder of what is today, one of the leading wealth management firms in the nation. Meg Green & Associates, a team of 14 dedicated p…
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Merrin Dungey "Have I Got a Trip for You"
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Merrin Dungey is an actress known for her work on "Alias," "Big Little Lies," "The Resident," and "Shining Vale." Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 6, 2010.Autor: Merrin Dungey
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Kayla Alpert is a writer/producer known for her work on "Ally McBeal," "Code Black," and "Wednesday." Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on December 9, 2009.Autor: Kayla Alpert
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The past few years have caused many of us to rethink how we live our lives. And for those of you approaching retirement, the question becomes more urgent - now what? How do you find new meaning and purpose? I’m Cara Gray, retirement coach, multi-passionate entrepreneur and seeker of life’s answers. Join me as I explore inspiring conversations with …
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Kell Cahoon is a writer/producer known for his work on "Psych," "Method & Red," and "Just Shoot Me!" This story was recorded in New York on April 21, 2008.Autor: Kell Cahoon
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Kimberly Karp Lappen is a writer and producer known for "Sex/Life," "For Your Love," and "Raising Dad." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on February 6, 2010.Autor: Kimberly Karp Lappen
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Johanna Stein "Oh You Shouldn't Have"
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Johanna Stein is a comic and writer known for "Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny," "Wander Over Yonder," and "Madagascar: A Little Wild." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on September 9, 2009.Autor: Johanna Stein
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Joel Murray "My Boy Hank is Graduating from College this Summer"
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Joel Murray is an actor known for his work on "Heels," "Mad Men," and "Shameless." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 24, 2012.Autor: Joel Murray
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Christy Callahan "The Dinosaur Universe"
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Christy Callahan is a political activist and writer known for "Pasadena." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 24, 2012.Autor: Christy Callahan
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Mike Sikowitz is a writer/producer known for his work on "The Goldbergs," "Rules of Engagement," and "Dr. Ken." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 7, 2008.Autor: Mike Sikowitz
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Mark Hudis is a writer and producer known for "That '70s Show," "True Blood," and "Nurse Jackie." This story was recorded in New York on July 17, 2008.Autor: Mark Hudis
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Mo Gaffney is an actress and a writer known for "Mad About You," "House of Lies," and "Absolutely Fabulous." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on November 7, 2008.Autor: Mo Gaffney
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Kemp Powers is a writer known for "One Night in Miami" and "Soul." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 11, 2011.Autor: Kemp Powers
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Beth Littleford "Letter to My Son's Future Therapist"
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Beth Littleford is an actress and comic known for "The Daily Show," "Crazy, Stupid, Love," and "Love, Victor." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on March 11, 2010.Autor: Beth Littleford
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Andrew McCarthy is an actor and director, known for "Pretty in Pink," "Weekend at Bernie's," "The Blacklist," "The Resident," and "Orange is the New Black." This story was recorded in New York on April 22, 2008.Autor: Andrew McCarthy
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Joan Rater is a writer and producer, known for "Grey's Anatomy," "Madam Secretary," and "A Small Light." Her story was recorded in Los Angeles on April 17, 2010.Autor: Joan Rater
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Christian Duguay "James Bond: Therapist"
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Christian Duguay is an actor and producer, known for "MadTV," "Ridiculousness," and "Valley Heat." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on September 22, 2012.Autor: Christian Duguay
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Brett Paesel is an actress and writer, known for her work on "Transparent," "I Love Dick," and "6 Feet Under." This story was recorded in Los Angeles on June 11, 2011.Autor: Brett Paesel
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