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Eli Beer & United Hatzalah: Saving Lives in 90 seconds or Less 30:20

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Eli Beer is a pioneer, social entrepreneur, President and Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel. In thirty years, the organization has grown to more than 6,500 volunteers who unite together to provide immediate, life-saving care to anyone in need - regardless of race or religion. This community EMS force network treats over 730,000 incidents per year, in Israel, as they wait for ambulances and medical attention. Eli’s vision is to bring this life-saving model across the world. In 2015, Beer expanded internationally with the establishment of branches in South America and other countries, including “United Rescue” in Jersey City, USA, where the response time was reduced to just two minutes and thirty-five seconds. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:04) Hatzalah’s reputation for speed (4:48) Hatzalah’s volunteer EMTs and ambucycles (5:50) Entrepreneurism at Hatzalah (8:09) Chutzpah (14:15) Hatzalah’s recruitment (18:31) Volunteers from all walks of life (22:51) Having COVID changed Eli’s perspective (26:00) operating around the world amid antisemitism (28:06) goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…

Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined

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Tune into our engaging conversations with women in their 70s, 80s and 90s whose stories about living meaningful and productive lives will inspire, educate and motivate our listeners. Through these stories, older and younger women alike can anticipate exciting years ahead.

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327 Gail Straus: The Power of Volunteering 26:31

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[spp-player] Gail Straus is mostly retired, meaning that in addition to volunteer work, she remains open to the occasional client project. In 2021, Gail joined the Communications Team at AARP Illinois as a volunteer. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Guest House Chicago, donates time and expertise to the Moran Center for Social Justice in Evanston, is on the Ambassadors Advisory Committee to Steppenwolf Theater Company, and volunteers for the Taproot Foundation. We asked, “How did you become involved with AARP-IL?” Gail was clear of her intent to use her expertise and skills in an organization which would recognize her value as a volunteer. AARP IL’s Director of Communication was delighted to tap into her experience. As an active volunteer member of the communications team, she brings insight into connecting marketing and outreach strategies to the most effective communications vehicles. More importantly, she serves as the voice of the older adult for the communications team. Gail also writes a monthly column on older adults for AARP-IL and says, “Don’t call me elderly!” A big reason Gail is volunteering for AARP is their advocacy for older adults in the country. As Gail described, AARP advocates for programs such as social security, provides information and sponsors events on topics that are important to keeping older adults viable and vital and provides an extensive array of both virtual and in-person recreational, informational and entertainment resources such as fraud protection, yoga, cooking classes, ethnic celebrations and arts programming. You can easily get involved by checking out your state chapter at AARP.org CONNECT WITH GAIL: Email: Gailkstraus@gmail.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-straus-57ba311/…

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326 Ginny Maccoll: From Professional Dancer to Ninja Warrior: A Mother-Daughter Team 31:35

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Ginny Maccoll, 73, has an unusual hobby. She competes in Ninja Warrior competitions. Last year, the Guinness World Book of Records named her the oldest female to compete. Though physically quite active from the time she was born, and a proficient dancer, it wasn’t until her daughter became a Ninja competitor that Ginny started believing that she might be able to do that, too. She also competes nationally at the Sr. Olympics swim team. Ginny started dancing in 3rd grade and moved from Tennessee to New York City to embark on a professional career in dance culminating in performing in the hit Broadway Show, Pippin, in 1974. This led her to roles on TV commercials, having her own radio show and appearing in a film with Diane Keaton. Ginny’s view of aging is to keep trying to do more. Keep challenging your body and your brain. " You get one obstacle after another and you can’t let it surprise you. We have to keep moving so our moving parts don’t rust." Connect with Ginny: Instagram: @ginnymaccoll Facebook: ginnymaccoll…

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325 Jane Fleishman, PhD: Is it Okay for Grandma to Have Sex? 41:41

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Jane Fleishman, Phd, a Certified Sexuality Educator, works with people living in senior communities on taboo topics such as intimacy, desire, sexual health, abuse and consent. An accomplished educator, writer, program developer, and researcher, Jane received a PhD in Human Sexuality from the Widener University Center for Human Sexuality Studies at the age of 62. She specializes in all aspects of sexuality for older adults and older adults in same-sex relationships. She is the author of The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging , a Nautilus Award winner and Kirkus Review starred selection. Jane’s TEDx Talk , “Is It OK for Grandma to Have Sex?” has received over 100,000 views. " Sex is going on in senior living communities or there is erosion of all the great gains we’ve made in the last 50 years." Connect with Jane: Email: Jane@Jane Fleishman.com Podcast: Our Better Half , focuses on sex and sexuality in the 2nd half of life Book: The Stonewall Generation: LGBTQ Elders on Sex, Activism, and Aging…

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324 Mimi Donaldson: From Award-winning Keynoter to Top TED Talk Coach 32:50

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Mimi Donaldson, 77, is known for her rousing keynote speeches, compelling workshops, and in-house training programs. She has shared the keynote platform with Colin Powell, Katie Couric and Maya Angelou. She is now a speaker coach for TED Talkers, keynote speakers and business Owners. Since 2018, she has coached 24 speakers to the TEDx stage. I don’t want people to be boring! Mimi holds a Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Dramatic Arts from the University of Iowa, and a Masters Degree in Education from Columbia University. For 10 years, she was a staff Human Resources Specialist with Walt Disney Company, Northrop Aircraft, and Rockwell International. Mimi has been a visiting professor at Harvard University’s Center for Public Leadership at the Kennedy School of Government. Her latest book is designed to improve the quality of how you present yourself: Pitch Perfect: Speak to Grow Your Business in Seven Simple Steps. CONNECT WITH MIMI: EMAIL: mimi@mimidonaldson.com WEBSITE: www.mimidonaldson.com Book: Pitch Perfect: Speak to Grow Your Business in Seven Simple Steps Phone: 310-577-0229…

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323 Alice Rose: She Always Treasured Books 30:27

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Alice Rose, age 78, lived in Europe for 10 ½ years where she worked with childhood centers for military families. Alice’s love of travel and culture led her to Turkey twenty-five times, as well as other fascinating destinations. Upon returning to New Jersey, Alice pursued her love of museum art and photography. Now residing in the Chicago area, Alice has blended her passion for books and photography into a self-publishing business. She and her business partner, Bethany, guide authors in making their own decisions about the book’s content and how it will be presented. Their books include memoirs, photography, children’s stories—essentially whatever the author wants to share. Alice’s own learning journey never stops. She is at work on three of her own books and recently has become 99% vegan. Alice relishes learning about a plant-based diet and its benefits and will gladly recommend her coach. "The threads of my abundant life are books and paper, art and color, travel, history, and learning." Connect with Alice roselake100@comcast.net www.babookdesign.com…

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322 Mildred J. Mills: My Cotton Patch Moment 30:35

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The third oldest of 17 children, Mildred J. Mills, 73, was raised on a farm in Alabama. At a young age, she began to imagine that she would be going places, even though she had no idea how or where she might go. In high school one of her teachers recognized her talent in mathematics and suggested she think about a technical college for data processing. Her Daddy surprised her by helping make that a reality. Life was full of surprises from that moment forward. “Sometimes in life we know it’s time to let go, and that, my friends, is a cotton patch moment.” - Mildred J. Mills What followed was a highly successful career in IT Management, two college degrees - a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in creative writing/nonfiction , and a very fulfilling life, not without its challenges, some major. It was when she left her job, at 60, that she began to think about writing a book. Daddy’s House tells the story of A Daughter's Memoir of Setbacks, Triumphs & Rising Above Her Roots. Mildred lives in Atlanta GA. Connect with Mildred: Email: mmillsm@gmail.com Website: MildredJMills.com Book: Daddy’s House: A Daughter’s Memoir of Setbacks, Triumphs & Rising Above Her Roots Podcast: My Cotton Patch Moment Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, Women’s Connection. Our Podcast Collaborators’ monthly recommendation is Jennifer Fink’s Fading Memories…

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321 Judy Collins: Grande Dame of Folk Music Legend 35:32

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Judy Marjorie Collins, age 85, remains a legendary spokesperson for the American folk music scene and for older adults who still have a song to sing. We were delighted to be in conversation with Judy Collins. Folk singer, song writer, pianist, activist, author, and role-model, Judy continues to tour throughout the United States and many other countries. Judy vows, “I will never stop singing.” Throughout the decades, Judy’s music has reflected changing political climates and captured glimpses of life at particular moments in time. Her music remains as timely as ever. We look forward to her next album of duets and trios including a song by the late David Crosby. Judy continues to write about deeply personal experiences. Her latest book is Sometimes It’s Heaven: Poems of Love, Loss & Redemption. Connect with Judy: Publicist: rockymountainproductionsinc@gmail.com Read her books. Available on Amazon 2025: Sometimes It’s Heaven: Poems of Love, Loss & Redemption 2012: Memoir: Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: My Life in Music 2007: The Seven T's: Finding Hope and Healing in the Wake of Tragedy 2006: Sanity & Grace: A Journey of Suicide, Survival, and Strength…

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320 Gina Orlando: Sharing My Celebration of Life While I’m Still Alive 32:52

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Gina Orlando, age 72, created and was present at her own Celebration of Life in January 2025. Gina has been living with breast cancer for 11 years, the last three years in stage 4. She calls upon her expertise in holistic healing, voracious curiosity, and profound spiritual beliefs to navigate her journey toward end-of-life and ‘going to the light.’ Gina’s abundant intentions for her Celebration of Life: lifting things up for healing—for self, family, community, the world; giving people permission to think differently about their own death, to talk about it, and to plan for it; sharing gifts of love for self and others; and heightening awareness about healing and living well with an incurable disease. Gina is reaching hundreds of people with her powerful story of celebrating life. I draw on the mind, body, spirit paradigm while navigating my life and cancer journey. - Gina Orlando Connect with Gina Orlando Email ginaorlando8@gmail.com Website Gina Orlando MA, Wellness Coach Chicago, Oak Park Direct link to Celebration of Life Service https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ay5RdVEay7w on the Ascension, Oak Park, YouTube channel. Wednesday Journal article about Gina and her Celebration of Life service https://www.oakpark.com/2025/02/05/print-edition-february-5-2025/ pgs.1 and 14 and part of the editorial, pg. 23 This episode is sponsored by Women’s Connection https://www.womenconnecting.org This month’s Podcast Collaborator is Becoming Ellie-Fit Strong Women Over 50 https://www.becomingelli.com…

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319 Elizabeth White: Co-living Housing Solutions for Older Women on Modest Incomes 36:33

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Elizabeth White’s mission is advocating for older women to “lead a richly textured, interesting life on modest income.” She uses multiple platforms--author, entrepreneur, consultant, international board member, and keynote speaker—to expose gendered ageism and social patterns of inequality that are the result of “bad policy, not bad character.” Elizabeth’s most recent undertaking is founding NUUageColiving for older people who live alone with limited resources. Connect with Elizabeth Email elizabeth@nuuagecoliving.com Website https://www.55andfakingnormal.com/nuuage-co- living Book—55, Underemployed, and Faking Normal: Your guide to a better life. ( 2020 ). Simon & Shuster.…

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318 Connie Inuka: Late-life Inventor Finds Success 26:49

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At 77 years old, Connie Inukai is proving that innovation has no age limit. A former technical writing instructor for engineers, Connie spent years teaching others how to create clear, effective reports. Little did she know that one day, she’d be writing her own—this time, for her own invention. When she first conceived the idea for Tip ‘n Split, Connie applied the same skills she had taught for decades. She meticulously crafted reports, wrote an instruction manual, and designed brochures—working alongside her students as both teacher and entrepreneur. Determined to bring her product to market, she initially invested $3,000 in a marketing agency, only to see little progress. Refusing to give up, Connie took matters into her own hands. She retired from teaching and became her own marketer, salesperson, and advocate. "Don’t be afraid of no. Figure out what to do and turn it into a yes!" Her persistence paid off. Tip ‘n Split has now been featured on QVC, The Today Show, The View, NBC News, and more. Even Walmart carries her invention. But Connie isn’t stopping there. With her entrepreneurial spirit still going strong, she’s already working on her next big idea—proving that retirement isn’t the end of the road; it’s just the beginning. CONNECT WITH CONNIE: E. connie.inukai@gmail.com Buy Tip n Split…

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317 Becky Blue: Aging is Life - Appreciate the Magic & Mystery 25:51

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Thoughtful and compassionate, Becky Blue is a geriatric and faith community nurse. Her compassion grew at an early age as she spent afternoons with Grandma, coincidentally the name of one of her magical poems. In her book, Turning-The Magic and Mystery of More Days , you will find essays, poetry and questions, some of the poems written almost 50 years ago with so much meaning for today. "As we age, we connect the dots on our whole life experience." Becky’s practice is interdisciplinary. Working in churches enabled her to bring in multiple practitioners to serve the churchgoers and to include mind, body and spirit in the conversations. Becky is especially interested in the 5 senses and how one’s life can be enriched through hearing, sight, taste, smell and feel. Most important is to maintain an explorer’s mindset. As one sense loses full capacity, the other senses create an urge to explore. Staying curious brings up a sense of bravery. CONNECT WITH BECKY: E. beckyblue@mac.com Book: Turning: The Magic & Mystery of More Days…

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316 Jeanette Leardi: Make Friends with Your Aging Process to Become Fully Empowered 35:40

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Jeanette Leardi is a social gerontologist and aging wellness leader who invites us to “cock your head to the side and ask, Am I think about aging in the right way?” Jeanette’s blog, Ageful Living , inspired her recent book, Aging Sideways: Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older. She challenges the message of ‘gendered ageism’ that “women are never the right age in our society.” She reframes limiting metaphors such as ‘over the hill’ to viewing women as “master climbers and changers.” Jeanette praises the plasticity of the aging brain for being able to take shortcuts and see different perspectives. She proposes a ninth stage to Erikson’s eight stages of personality development: “transcendence and unity—seeing ourselves as part of all that is.” Connect with Jeanette Email: jeanette@jeanetteleardi.com Website: https://www.jeanetteleardi.com Book: Aging Sideways: Changing Our Perspectives on Getting Older. (2024)…

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315 Karen J. Marienau: Pursuing Lifelong Adventures in Well-being 32:06

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At age 70, Karen Marienau’s life is distinguished by a circuitous professional path, world-wide adventure travels, strenuous physical challenges, taxing home improvement projects, and deeply loving relationships—with people, animals, and nature. How does Karen, who gets bored once she has mastered something, and is known to act on impulse, navigate her world? She leaves the Minnesota farm for Mexico, joins the Navy on a medical scholarship, becomes a doctor earning numerous specializations, lives in 7 states, and traverses 7 continents. Karen returns to her Minnesota roots and retires from the military after 20 years of service. She remodels a new home on the northern shores of Lake Superior, continues to travel, and is learning to live in the present. I am most focused now on my well-being—emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual. - Karen Marienau Connect with Karen marienauk@yahoo.com…

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314 Barbara Thompson: Moving Through Real Estate Market Complexities 33:38

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Barbara Thompson is passionate about working with seniors. She holds a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) certification. When her life turned out differently from what she expected, she learned to rely on friendships to fill a gap. That brought her to the understanding of how important it is to listen to each person involved in the moving process. Moving is a challenging time for families, no matter their ages. Barbara says, “Life works best and moves gracefully when plans are formed and decisions are made. Then when the time comes to implement the changes, everyone knows exactly what to expect. No stress, just love and support. Barbara is a support system for everyone involved. When needed she brings in resources to handle all aspects of the move, including for financial and legal matters. She has seen the beauty and the sadness of it. When people can open up and work together it elevates the process to one of beauty. CONNECT WITH BARBARA: Email: Barbara@TheShenfieldGroup.com Phone: 312-952-2052 Realty Affiliation: The Schenfeld Group LLC Jameson Sotheby International Realty…

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313 Adriane Berg: Ageless Traveler 33:38

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Adriane Berg is a lifelong traveler whose mission is to help people “never stop traveling.” Women over the age of 70 are increasingly participating in solo travel, as are individuals embarking on their second or third honeymoon. At the age of 76, Adriane created the podcast Ageless Traveler , a gift for her travel-focused self. She designs the trips she wants to take and, with a supportive team, invites others to join. Adriane advocates ‘voluntourism’—travel with a purpose that involves seeing and doing. She also encourages intergenerational travel—different ages traveling together to the same place, doing the same things. Adriane is a dedicated representative on aging to the United Nations. Her expertise in broadcasting, finance, and elder law informs her unique approach to travel, particularly suited for older women. Listen to her podcast at agelesstraveler.com , apple and spotify and download her free eBook, Luxury Travel for Less.info Connect with Adriane Podcast: Home - (agelesstraveler.com) Website: Ageless Tourism – The Mature Traveler Complete these forms to receive free e-books: https://CaregiversTravelGuide.com https://LuxuryTravelForLess.info…

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