The Boomer Woman’s Podcast

Wes Cuprill is a financial advisor with a mission to empower women to take control of their financial futures. With a deep understanding of the unique financial challenges women face, Wes provides holistic and tailored advice, especially to those navigating difficult transitions, such as divorce or the loss of a spouse. In this episode, Wes discusses: How, traditionally, women were kept out of investing conversationsWhy women’s goals are more the intangiblesWhat to look for in an advisorWhat makes retirement planning for women distinct from menMistakes women might make when planning for retirementThe process when a woman suddenly finds herself singleThe “holistic” approach to financial planning Wes has some great insights into financial planning for women, including how to traverse this season of buy, buy, buy. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Wes at https://moneyandclarity.com/ Learn more about Wes and find all his links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-wes-cuprill/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com

Dr. Shayna Kaufmann is the founder of Embrace the Middle—a company dedicated to serving women in midlife. She challenges us to challenge the negative cultural midlife paradigm. In this episode, Shayna explains: How she defines midlifeThe cultural differences and similarities in her global researchThe difficulties women haveAll the positives that come with midageDespite what we see in media, most women don’t buy into all the anti-aging hypeWhat it means to “Embrace The Middle” Shayna and I have a good laugh over what we wish our elders would have told us about midlife.  Her advice for all of us midlife women though, is powerful. Find Shayna Kaufmann at https://www.embracethemiddle.com/ Learn more about Shayna and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-shayna-kaufmann/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com

Eight years ago, Wendy Leggett found herself at a crossroads after a successful and energizing 25-year career in sales leadership. So, she took the leap and ultimately founded her company, where she guides clients through a fulfilling retirement transition, focusing on well-being, identity, feelings of purpose, connectedness, and positive aging. In this episode, she discusses: What, beyond the financials, is critical for retirement successSignificant misconceptions about retirementHow to go about reframing both purpose and identity“Transitions” as an internal changeHow being single or married affects a lot of choicesOur role models for retirement probably weren’t positivePro-aging and positive aging Wendy has many nuggets throughout our conversation, some of my favourites are “If you are what you do, who are you when you don’t?” and the difference between finding our purpose and feeling purposeful. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Wendy at https://confluxretirementcoaching.com/ Learn more about Wendy and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-wendy-leggett/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com

Chloe Mascord helps women who avoid sex, or are stuck in unfulfilling intimacy to stop faking it and start thriving. Through bite-sized, actionable strategies, she shows women how to reignite desire, build deeper connections, and live authentically in their intimate lives. In this episode, Chloe explains: Performative intimacyThe most common reasons desire fades in long term relationshipsThe importance of communication and curiositySafe ways to open the doors to a conversation about sex, intimacyLow libidoMen aren’t all-knowing like we may have been toldBody image as we get older Chloe’s advice to us all is to give ourselves some grace. I also offered some advice: be as gentle with the changes below the neck as we are with the changes above the neck. Listen now and then share this episode! Find Chloe at https://www.honey-ed.com/ Learn more about Chloe and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-chloe-mascord/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com

Corinne Auman is on a mission to change the conversation around aging. In a culture where many avoid thinking about older adulthood until the last minute, she urges us to embrace aging in a positive light. Needless to say, we discuss ageism: Has it always existed or is it more obvious now that we’re living longerAgeism in the workplaceBeing “invisible” but needing to advocate for ourselves or our older parentsWhy new doctors might avoid elderly patientsFacility care competency vs dementia awarenessKind liesPreparing for aging Corinne uses the term “Keenagers”.  I’ve heard the term “Wellderly”.  I believe we agree the Keenagers will be the Wellderly of the future. Find Corinne at http://www.navigateseniorcare.com/ Learn more about Corinne and fin all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-corinne-auman/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/

Ramona Galey started one day, ten years ago, in the depths of despair and, before that day was done, was introduced to a path to her current life where she lives in joy and alignment and authenticity. You’ll understand more when she explains Authenticity and self-loveHow to disrobe from the “brules” – the bullshit rules we grew up withpersonal assets, success, and entanglementsblissipline“Pitfalls at The Peak” Ramona also introduces us to and explains Opra; she describes herself as a “Vibrational Mentor” and then tells why she came up with that term. Listen now and then go share this episode! Find Ramona at https://www.ramonagaley.com/ Learn more about Ramona and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-ramona-galey/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/

Julie Noonan coaches Women Executives Passionate About Leaving their Wisdom to the Next Generations of Strong, Confident Leaders. You may not consider yourself a business executive, but there’s a good chance you manage a household, a home… and you are interested in leaving your wisdom with your next generations.  Many of the same rules apply. In this episode, Julie discusses Her past as a square peg trying to fit into a round holeThe challenges of leaving a careerThe multi-generational workplaceAge-ismSexismThe learning curve for older workers as opposed to youngerHow we might apply the same rules within our homes and families Julie teases us at the end with her life as a digital nomad.  I’ll pester her to come back and talk about that option in the new year! Find Julie at https://www.jnoonanconsulting.com/ Learn more about Julie and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-julie-noonan/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/

Kenny Sacht finds himself in the calling of a lifetime because of one late-night pop-up on his computer. His heart has broken several times over the last decade and a half, but his focus to rescue girls and women from the sex trade doesn’t waver.  Today he explains his journey from school teacher to advocate for these girls and womenHow girls get lured into – and trapped in - the sex tradeexploitation of vulnerabilitythe beginning of Wipe Every Tearthe role of Hope House in creating a future for the womenhow bar owners discourage the girlsbabies and STDswhy the rescues can’t happen without Western helpers Kenny is so driven he evens gives out his phone # - that’s a man with a Mission! Find Kenny and Wipe Every Tear at https://www.wipeeverytear.org/ Learn more about Kenny and find all his links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-kenny-sacht/ Want more information? Want to help? Call Kenny at 208-866-1967 https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com

Arlene Cohen Miller, like so many of us, has some “people pleaser” in her past. Now, however, she coaches woman to create balance and boundaries in their life. Today, Arlene discusses: Our inner criticHow to turn that critic into our inner coachSetting boundaries, with interesting concepts about energyCelebrating the winsBeing groundedMeditation and gratitudeHer soul readings Arlene’s suggestions for all of us are pretty simple, think kindness, patience and tolerance. Find Arlene at https://www.jewelconsultancy.com/ Learn more about Arlene and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-arlene-cohen-miller/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/

Ande Lyons has been a podcast host/live stream host since 2012 – her current podcast is her 6th podcast.  In this episode, we discuss both sides of the mic: Listeners and host wanna-bes. Ande’s history with the mediumWhat exactly is a podcastThe huge variety of podcasts and formatsQuick and east podcast start-upSome of Ande’s favourites and my all-time favouriteMy genius idea for spreading the word about podcasts (better than a book club!) Ande and I have chatted before so there are lots of laughs… and I hope our passion for the art of podcasts comes through. Listen and then go share this episode! Find Ande at https://www.dontbecagedbyyourage.com/ Learn more about Ande and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-ande-lyons-on-boomer-podcasts/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/

In this episode, Robert Norris gives us so many insights into life as an expat, life in Japan – from the day-to-day to the bureaucracy involved in moving there – so much great information and much of it accompanied by interesting anecdotes. Today he explains: his early envy of those who spoke more than one languagea six-mat room and a three-mat roomlocal public bathsliving his dreamwhy you should immerse yourself instead of speed-visitingKanji lettering and the Japanese languagetidbits of cultural history and current changesearthquakes I enjoyed the moment when Bob was telling us about earthquakes and had the Japanese word but had to think about the English word!  That's immersion! Listen to my previous chat with Bob where he talks about his amazing Mom, his life as a conscientious objector, his travels and, finally, finding "home" in Japan: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-robert-w-norris/ Find Bob at: https://robertwnorris.com/ Learn more about Bob and find all his links at: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-robert-norris-expat/ Robert mentions: https://www.retirejapan.com/ Buy Agnes a coffee!

Suzan Owens traveled independently through Africa, Asia, Europe, New Zealand and both North and South America. Today she shares just a few stories of her adventures – if you’re a traveler, you'll get some inspiration, if you’re an armchair traveler, enjoy! Africa: CairoNamibiaElephants & antelopeKenyaThe MaasaiBungee jumping in ZambiaBotswana Travel by freighterWalking El Camino Suzan’s tips for women traveling solo include being sensible, open, friendly and adaptable. Find Suzan at https://www.suzanowens.com/ Learn more about Suzan and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-suzan-owens-2/ Listen to Suzan and Agnes discuss Numerology at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-suzan-owens/ Buy Me A Coffee

Mike Fink guides women to clarity over the decision to divorce or to not divorce. If you, like me, question how a man can help women, listen in – he explains the how and the why really well. In this episode he explains: Primal, emotional, rational parts of brain and perhaps some facts about them you might not know.Deal-breakers and cumulative deal breakersthe divorce decision-making process is like solving a Rubik’s CubeValues are not equal, there is a hierarchyThe Decoding GridHow The Decoding Grid can be used for other major decisions Mike’s last piece of advice is yet another nugget to keep in mind, whether your life decision is divorce or something else. Find Mike at https://www.getabsoluteclarity.com/ Learn more about Mike and find all his links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-mike-fink/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk

Erica Neubert Campbell was happily going about her mommy, wife and business lives when her breast cancer diagnosis arrived. It wasn’t unexpected. Her mom had died of breast cancer years earlier.  What was unexpected was that doctors could only give her medical details. Erica opted for double mastectomy and decided to chronicle - with photographs – the approximately 18 months she and her breasts endured her journey. Today Erica discusses: Her momLumpectomies and mastectomiesThe diagnosis and her childrenThe BRCA geneExcerpt: “Deciding what to do next Is like choosing a deadly weapon When I didn’t pick the battle.”The decision to have implantsThe book that grew out of her journals and photos As always, I ask Erica what I haven’t asked her that she wants women to know – her answer to that makes this conversation even more worth listening to. Find Erica at: https://www.ericaneubertcampbell.com/ Learn more about Erica and find all her links at: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-erica-neubert-campbell/   https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/

Jack Stoltzfus works with young adults who fail to launch or later return to “the nest”, and with parents who have a difficult time letting go, all the while making sure they maintain a positive, caring relationship. In this episode, Jack explains: What’s changed: we couldn’t wait to get gone from our familial home, that’s often not the case today.Helicopter parentsHow a definition of “success” could well differ between parent and young adultParental guiltHow difficulties can breed resilienceDon’t push them out, pull them out and how volunteerism helps with thatThe statistic that one in four young adults cut off communication with parents It’s a serious subject for those who are in the middle of it, but Jack lightens it up with a few personal anecdotes.  Watch for his upcoming book The Launch Code: Loving and Letting Go of Our Adult Children. Find Jack at https://parentslettinggo.com/ Learn more about Jack and find all his links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-jack-stoltzfus/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/

Amita is younger than us but has been through the same hormonal wringer washer. But. Amita got proactive and has developed holistic wellness programs for taboo topics such as sexual health, menopause, stress, anxiety…  amongst other issues that women go through. Some of this will apply to you, all of it will apply to your daughters! Today Amita discusses: the culturally sensitive nature of her research and offeringswhat ‘holistic’ means to Amitaaging and longevityemotional wellnesssexual healthweight changes Amita also explains her work with employers (because how many of them acknowledge the reality of female hormones?)… and you’ve heard the expression “There’s an app for that” -  well, Amita is developing that too! Find Amita at https://www.nourishdoc.com/ Learn more about Amita and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-amita-sharma/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk

Maureen Atkinson is inspiring women like us to make this chapter our best. Founder of Lifeshiift, she’s the poster woman for learning and creating and curiosity as we navigate these years. Today she explains: Her path from a corporate mover and shaker to the designer and inspiration behind LifeShiiftTravel as a young woman vs travel as an older womanGoal settingHow energy seems to breed more energyMindfulness and MeditationGratitude Maureen’s advice for us all was not what I was expecting but is intuitive and really does hit the mark. Find Maureen at https://lifeshiift.com/ Find more information and all Maureen's links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-maureen-atkinson/   https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://substack.com/@agnesknowles

Suzan Owens began studying Numerology over 30 years ago and was fascinated with the synchronicity, guidance, and growth this study offered. Today she explains: The field of NumerologyThe five core numbersTwo people can have the same set of numbersHow Numerology and Tarot are relatedYears, Cycles and Names Suzan tells us she doesn’t need to know where the bodies are buried – curious as to what prompted that comment? Find Suzan at https://www.wisdomofnumerology.com/ Learn more about Suzan and find all her links at: https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-suzan-owens/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/

Elizabeth Zelinka Parsons coaches high achieving, driven executives and professionals to create a “retirement” that challenges them, gives them high satisfaction and, often, leaves a legacy. As Elizabeth spoke, I realized that many of the needs/desires of high achievers are actually not that different from more average achievers, perhaps just on a greater scale. Elizabeth discusses: Why “a life of pure leisure isn’t going to cut it” for high achieversHow the transition from a professional career is as difficult for them as for usPart of her processThe game-changer tool for a busy professionalHow the gossip chain can be so very detrimental I appreciated that Elizabeth acknowledged the full-time job that is mothering. Find Elizabeth on LinkedIn Learn more about Elizabeth and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-elizabeth-zelinka-parsons/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk

Michelle Chang and her husband, Jedd, didn’t set out to become "intentional" travelers, but traveling captured them and if you’re going to travel, intentional is a great idea. In this episode Michelle explains Why we need some level of digital/phone literacy to travel well nowadaysPreparing our phone before travelGood apps to haveCrossing bordersTricks to make travel much smoother, cost-effective, and enjoyableOther things mid-life women should consider before going global Lots of great tips in this episode, and even more great resources at their website. Find Michelle at https://intentionaltravelers.com/ Learn more about Michelle and find all her links at https://boomwithabang.com/the-boomer-womans-podcast-michelle-chang/ https://buymeacoffee.com/agnesk https://agnesknowles.substack.com/