Category Archives: Women of Influence

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

January 9, 2019Financial Education, Investing, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

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

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

December 24, 2018Financial Education, Investing, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

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

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Episode 67 – No Fear About Being a Widow

December 12, 2018Financial Education, Investing, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

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

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

November 29, 2018Financial Education, Investing, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

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

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

October 29, 2018Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

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

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

September 20, 2018Financial Education, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

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

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

August 15, 2018Financial Education, Investing, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

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

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Episode 62 – Reimagining Retirement Communities — with Guest Wendi Burkhardt

July 23, 2018Financial Education, Investing, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

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

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

July 11, 2018Financial Education, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

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 |

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

May 16, 2018Financial Education, Women of Influencepowerofthepurse

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:

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