Inspiring others to find a more joyful path

Debby Collings who has experienced many ups and downs in her life from broken relationships to cancer to career changes but has always managed to find her joy.  Whenever she is feeling troubled or just bored, photography has been her outlet. She calls it shutter therapy and I can attest to her incredible bird photos. Debbie jokes that she must have been a gypsy in a past life, which might explain why she has always had the urge to move around so much. She’s recently moved back to her hometown of Milwaukee to be closer to her family after realizing their support was crucial during her recovery from cancer. 

For her next podcast, Jean decided to interview her husband Duncan Hill, and how they have navigated marriage, travel, communication, God and Africa. Duncan spent 17 years rescuing children in Uganda. It was after he heard from God that this became his mission. So with his own $$ and lots of donations and a lot of faith, that’s what he did. They recently traveled back after a 7 year hiatus to reunite w his kids. What a blessing and adventure. Jean is so proud of the work he’s done and continues to do. 

Ryan has been a personal trainer for over 12 years.  He is a certified functional aging specialist with a bachelors degree in Health & Exercise Science.  Ryan has completed over 14,000 personal training sessions in his career and works with people of all ages & fitness levels with a focus on women over 50. He has transitioned from a local “in-person” personal trainer to an online trainer with clients in New York, New Mexico, Montana, Georgia, Connecticut, New Jersey, & even Italy.

Channa Beth’s dissertation for her PHD was about UNLEARNING THE COLONIAL NARRATIVE OF THE AFRICAN GIRL THROUGH HER STORIES OF THE LIFE EXPERIENCES OF ONE KENYAN GIRL.Channa Beth achieved this feat at the age of 77. She is an inspiration and a reminder that it’s never too late to achieve the unimaginable. This past spring she founded E3 Kenya which stands for Encourage, Engage, Empower. The non profit’s goal is to teach women how to be self sustaining. In this podcast you’ll learn about her love of learning, her fearlessness/willingness to take on new academic challenges, her intense curiosity about another culture, and her total disregard of her age when taking on new roles/challenges. 

Christa Ross is a trailblazer in real estate coaching and hosts the podcast "The Uplift" offering simple thoughts for complex times. She is a masterful thinker, writer and marketer. Christa's most significant achievements and recognition have come after 50. Her journey serves as a powerful testament to the idea that life's most remarkable chapters are often still to come. 

Francesca has been creating jewelry for over 30 years and creating ‘stuff’ since she was 16. Previously a clothing designer, she has always collected interesting stones and pearls and has a particular love of turquoise, as those who wear her jewelry will attest. Her work is characterized by a sense of adventure and exploration and inspired by nature, love and people. This comes from her love of imagining the lives of those who wear her work. As an artist her biggest challenge is finding the connection. So far, she loves sharing her journey with the women who are lucky enough to wear her jewelry made from beautiful materials.

Alex Mangini just turned 60 and looks 40. Find out the procedures she used to maintain her youthful appearance. Alex also developed a lucrative side biz while working full time in a different field. Tune in to find out how she did it as well as learn her fountain of youth tips.

Michelle Kowalski is a NY state certified nutritionist and registered dietitian with over 30 years of experience in the field.

Clelia Somers-Theodorides was born in South Africa to Greek parents. She grew up in a large Greek community and enjoyed many cultural traditions. She lives in Luxembourg with her Swiss-British husband Gilles and son Constantine. She is an interior designer (who speaks 6 languages!) with a flare for house restoration. Learn how Clelia developed a nose for business and real estate and leveraged her multi-cultural background to create wealth.

Jan’s foolproof lessons to be a successful entrepreneur and how she learned to succeed in a male-dominated field.

For over 27 years Greta has managed Lakewood Estate, her family home and historic property offering reunions, board retreats, AirBnB accommodations, and formerly a wedding venue. With a background in corporate sales and marketing, Greta has learned how to reinvent herself. She is a modern day renaissance woman. After raising four children with her husband Paul, Greta decided to expand her CV to include real estate, a natural step with her extensive network of connections. Learn from Greta how to be the best version of YOU and how you can earn extra income for travel!

For as long as Cammy can remember, she’s been an artist. She paints to understand the natural world around her, to appreciate, and to celebrate wildlife. It gives her joy to express through creativity, and she loves to share that joy through her art work. Sharing joy motivated her to create Bryn Design where she offered her artwork on indoor/outdoor pillows, blank greeting cards and coasters. She now partners with her woodcarver husband with www.alchemyranchstudios.com where she sells her artwork.

Krysty launched her company, Purple Dog Sober, during the pandemic, when there was an uptick in alcohol abuse among moms struggling to balance their work, their homes, and the education of their children (she was one of them).

Soli Pierce is an interdisciplinary artist who works with natural materials and sound to create thought-provoking art.

Not growing up in a religious family, Jill became a Christian after the birth of her second son and it radically changed her life.

In this debut episode, Jean Cameron Hill narrates her journey from her early years as a 10-year-old entrepreneur through her struggles with alcoholism, divorce, and single motherhood.