Category Archives: Women of Influence

Episode 69 – Moving from Anxiety to Zen in Retirement — With Guest Louise Nayer



 

The transition to retirement can be a challenging one. In fact, the six months leading up to retirement is known to be the most difficult time for a majority of people.

Louise Nayer, author of Poised for Retirement: Moving From Anxiety to Zen, joins Lynn S. Evans to share her insight on the shift to retired life. With a blend of humor and poignancy, Louise also shares her story of transitioning from a career in teaching to becoming an author.

Here’s what you’ll learn about in this episode:

  • What prompted Louise to write Poised for Retirement and award-winning memoir Burned: A Memoir
  • The most surprising interview that Louise had while writing Poised for Retirement
  • Common challenges faced by baby boomers, before and during retirement
  • Effective ways to manage the transitional phases of retirement
  • Money lessons Louise learned while growing up

Tune in now to learn how you can make a Zenful transition to retirement!

Resources:

LynnSEvans.com | Louise Nayer: Author | Contact Louise Nayer


Episode 68 – How to Build Your Dream Network—With Guest Kelly Hoey



Have you ever attended a networking event, collected a pocket-full of business cards, only to go home, dump all of those cards onto your kitchen table, stare blankly at them and think, “So what? I don’t think any of these people have relevance to my business.”

If you feel powerless or aimless in your approach to networking, this is the episode for you.

Today, Lynn S. Evans’ speaks with guest, Kelly Hoey, author of “Build Your Dream Network” about how to cut through the networking noise and make meaningful connections at events and on digital platforms. Kelly also shares how she leveraged her relationship with a few people to build a dream network that helped her transition to a new career.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The difference between the act of networking and the process of building a network
  • The wrong approach most people take toward networking vs. the right approach to building a dream network
  • How to use LinkedIn as a tool to maintain relationships and create new ones
  • Top tips to help you stand out and attract the attention of people who can help you achieve your career goals

Tune in now and learn how you can build your own dream network!

Resources: LynnSEvans.com | J. Kelly Hoey | Contact Kelly

 


Episode 67 – No Fear About Being a Widow



The thought of becoming a widow is a common fear for baby boomer women. It’s scary to consider going solo, isn’t it?

And for women whose spouses handled all of their finances, going through this period can be particularly difficult. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

In this episode, Lynn S. Evans shares practical actions that you can take today, whether you’re partnered or widowed. Lynn covers content from a chapter of her book “No Fear About Being a Widow” to help you take on whatever life throws your way.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Conversations to have with your spouse now and how to broach sensitive topics
  • Tips to avoid being too confrontational about this subject with your spouse
  • Questions to consider about your future living arrangements
  • Why Lynn recommends that new widows wait at least six months before making life-altering decisions
  • Ways you can take care of your mental and emotional health during the grieving period
  • Recommendations to help widows recreate their social lives

Tune in now and learn Lynn S. Evans’ tried-and-true recommendations for facing widowhood with more confidence.

Resources:  LynnSEvans.com | Power of the Purse: Fear-Free Finances for Baby Boomer Women

 


Episode 66 – Clear Away Your Medicare Stress—with Guest Gwynn Sharick-Elberson



It’s not every day that you meet someone who feels enthusiastic about Medicare!

Meet Gwynn Sharick-Elberson, a self-professed Medicare dork who is all too happy to help people navigate this health insurance program. Today, Gwynn joins Lynn to explain must-know Medicare details and to explore her earliest experiences with money.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • About the five Medicare misconceptions that Gwynn encounters most often
  • The difference between a Medicare Advantage plan and a Medigap plan
  • The truth about Medicare and pre-existing conditions
  • Which Medicare plans Gwynn recommends to frequent travelers
  • And more!

Tune in now for Lynn and Gwynn’s lively conversation about all things Medicare!

LynnSEvans.com | Boomer Health Group | Gwynn Sharick-Elberson | Five Tips for the Medicare Season | How to work with Boomer Health Group


Episode 65 – Get to Know Your Host, Lynn S. Evans



If you’re a regular listener, you’ve heard Lynn S. Evans interview numerous baby boomer women who are experts on what matters most to their generation.

But it’s been too long since we’ve heard from the woman herself — Lynn S. Evans!

In this special episode, Lynn explains why she is determined to help baby boomer women, and how she’s going to do it.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

  • Lynn’s experience with entering a male-dominated career during the feminist movement
  • Why it’s common for baby boomer women to lack financial literacy
  • What holds baby boomer women back from managing their own money
  • Why Oprah Winfrey is Lynn’s hero
  • What Lynn’s vision board is telling her right now
  • And more!

Tune in now to learn more about Lynn and her mandate to help baby boomer women!

LynnSEvans.com | Women of Substance, LLC


Episode 64 – Secrets to Dating After 50—With Guest Lisa Copeland



The dating world has changed drastically since baby boomer women were in their 20s.

There is texting etiquette and online dating websites to navigate, for instance. Plus, baby boomers have different needs and desires now than when they were younger.

This week’s guest is here to help women understand the dating scene and feel empowered to pursue quality men. Lisa Copeland is a love coach and dating expert who helps women over 50 find love.

Here’s what you will learn in this episode:

  • Subconscious patterns that hinder women from finding quality men
  • How the dating approach differs between divorcees and widows
  • How Lisa’s Quality Man Template helps women find the right partner
  • How to take flattering photos for online dating profiles (specific to women 50+)
  • What not to write in your dating profile
  • Why holding out for the “perfect man” isn’t helping you find love.
  • Lynn’s sweet story about how her mom found love after 50

Tune in now to hear Lisa’s insightful tips for helping baby boomer women find quality men.

FindAQualityMan.com | lisa@findaqualityman.com


Episode 63 — The Life of a Baby Boomer Blogger— with Guest Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski



Today, Lynn S. Evans is joined by Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski, a baby boomer blogger and founder of BabyBoomster.com.

Rebecca writes for active women over 50 who love to have fun, explore the world, stay healthy and vibrant for as long as possible, and aspire to make the world a better place for future generations. On her blog, Rebecca shares her thoughts and experiences about beauty, fashion, travel, lifestyle, wellness, and entertainment.

Warm-hearted and refreshingly candid, Rebecca shares her first memories around money, the financial decision she regrets most, surviving financially as a widow, and finding success as a baby boomer blogger. Rebecca also explains how she mentors budding writers who are starting their own blog and website.

 

Listen now to learn more about blogging as a career and how Rebecca uses her life experiences and interests to create content that resonates with baby boomer women everywhere.

Resources: 

BabyBoomster.com | SharpBizImage.com | Contact Rebecca | LynnSEvans.com


Episode 62 – Reimagining Retirement Communities — with Guest Wendi Burkhardt



In today’s episode, Lynn S. Evans speaks with special guest Wendi Burkhardt about Silvernest, a unique roommate-matching service that helps baby boomers and empty nesters age-in-place and use their homes as an income-producing asset during retirement.

As Silvernest’s CEO, Wendi discusses her passion behind bringing people together in an affordable house-sharing situation. Wendi also explains how Silvernest helps users find roommates who are qualified, vetted, and compatible.

Additionally, Wendi describes how she designed Silvernest’s business plan and how this organization took off and became known as one America’s best entrepreneurial companies.

Tune in and learn all about this service that’s recreating the way older adults spend their next life chapter.

Silvernest | Contact Wendi Burkhardt


Episode 61 –  Championing Health and Wellness for Residents and Communities in Northeast Pennsylvania—with Guest LaTida Smith  



In this episode, Lynn Evans and special guest, LaTida Smith, discuss the Moses Taylor Foundation, an organization that aims to improve the health and wellness of residents and communities in Northeast Pennsylvania. LaTida is making a difference in her community by taking a different approach to her role as President and CEO.  

LaTida talks about her philanthropy background, the state of racial and gender diversity in philanthropy, along with the tremendous honor and responsibility that comes with giving a voice to people who are often unheard. LaTida also discusses a community partnership that she is especially proud to have helped on behalf of the organization.

LaTida credits her family for always believing in her, and especially credits her grandmother for showing her the kind of love that made her feel like she could soar.  

Tune into this episode to learn more about LaTida and how she is making a difference in her community with the Moses Taylor Foundation.

Moses Taylor Foundation | LaTida Smith’s LinkedIn |

 


Episode 60 – Who Will Care for Baby Boomers?— With Guest, Joy Loverde



Today, Lynn Evans and special guest, Joy Loverde, discuss an uncomfortable question that becomes more pressing as we age…

Should we need it, who will care for us when we’re older?

Joy Loverde is a family caregiver and the author of Who Will Take Care Of Me When I’m Old? Joy approaches this episode with a blend of candor and sensitivity as she and Lynn discuss fallacies of aging, how to talk about caregiving with siblings and parents, and how we can lay the foundation for our own fulfilling and secure future.

Tune into this episode for practical advice that will help you plan for your future.

Joy Loverde’s website | Joy Loverde’s LinkedIn | Joy Loverde’s Twitter: