Becoming Your Best Version
de Maria Leonard Olsen
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Award-winning podcast about living your best life, by Maria Leonard Olsen & her inspiring guests. Maria is a lawyer/journalist/author/two-time TEDx speaker who seeks to amplify women's voices to share about their lives, work & life lessons. She graduated from Boston College & Univ. of Virginia Law. She served in the Clinton Justice Dept. and is a lawyer in Washington, D.C. Her latest book, 50 After 50--Reframing the Next Chapter of Your Life, has helped thousands reinvigorate their lives. See MariaLeonardOlsen.com and follow @FiftyAfter50
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- A Conversation with Lauren Henkin, Founder of The Humane Space, Helping People Find Greater Meaning in Life · 27 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 44Lauren Henkin is on a mission to help people live curiously. She is the founder of The Humane Space, a lifestyle company and first-of-its-kind app designed to help people find…
- A Conversation with Sanaiyah Gurnamal, Project Loving Myself Podcaster and Love Coach Known as the "Love Alchemist" · 32 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 44Is your love life on the right track? Are you curious why your relationships are such a struggle? Do you wonder what is getting in your way of finding love? Then you may want to…
- A Conversation with Barbara McAfee, A Master Voice Coach Who "Midwifes Voices into Full Expression" · 30 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 43Barbara McAfee is a master voice coach, author, keynote speaker and singer-songwriter who helps people communicate with clarity, confidence and authentic presence. Drawing on 12…
- A Conversation with Elizabeth Clemants, Founder of Hidden Water, a Restorative Justice Response to Child Sexual Abuse · 30 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 42Elizabeth Clemants is a survivor who helps other sexual abuse survivors survive and heal. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Hidden Water, a restorative justice…
- A Conversation with Joy Vanichkul, Creator of the Intelligent Beauty Method · 30 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 41Joy Vanichkul is a former supermodel from Thailand, TV host and owner of six premier wellness spas. She began modeling at age 16 and became a household name in Thailand. She had…
- A Conversation with Cheryl Amari, Grief Specialist and Author of "Why I Don’t Wear High Heels When Grieving: Musings on Loss, Hope, and Resilience" · 27 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 38What is a "good death"? Cheryl Amari, M.A., C.T. has been talking about grief-related topics with people of all ages for almost three decades. She knows what a "good death" is…
- A Conversation with Wendi Knox, Professional Uplifter, Author and Artist, Who Proves You're Never Too Old to Reinvent Yourself · 46 min · Temporada 7 Episodio 1Are you too old to reinvent yourself? The answer is no. Wendi Knox is a professional uplifter, author, and artist. In her past life, she was the only female Senior…
- A Conversation with Sarah Jakle, Founder of DemocraShe, Training Girls in Resiliency, Leadership and Civic Engagement · 29 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 38After a devastating health diagnosis, and being told she'd never work again, Sarah Jakle, MSW, MPP picked herself up and changed her life, turning her focus to helping others…
- A Conversation with Marie Crews, Certified Grief Guide and Empowerment Life Coach · 30 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 37In 2017, Marie lost her son suddenly, less than two years after her mother’s unexpected passing. Even in her darkest hours, she refused to let grief define her. For more than 15…
- A Conversation with Mary Smith, Parenting Coach, Speaker and Bestselling Author of The MicroStep Method® for the Overwhelmed Parent · 33 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 36Do you find yourself repeating things your parents did to you or around you that you vowed never to do? Do you seek more joy in the parenting journey? Listen to this episode…
- A Conversation with Jordana Cole, an Igniter of Leadership and Team Potential · 32 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 35Combining her rich background and expertise in psychology and leadership development, alongside her authentic blend of energy, humor, and strategic questions, Jordana Cole…
- A Conversation with Sandy Rosenthal, a Civic Activist Who Educates the Public About the Cause of Catastrophic Flooding · 28 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 34With corporations getting ever larger – and even able to influence the outcome of presidential elections – the power of a single individual might seem lost. But it’s alive and…
- A Conversation with Sarah Dawkins, Natural Self-Healing Expert and Holistic Coach · 29 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 33Have you considered natural self-healing as an alternative to traditional Western medicine? Sarah Dawkins is a leading authority in natural self-healing, bringing 20 years of…
- A Conversation with Victoria Lee Starr, Spiritual Outlaw and Midlife Midwife, Guiding Women Through the Real Work of Reinvention · 29 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 32Ever thought of hitting the road in a retrofitted van? Victoria Lee Starr did it in midlife and found her true self. She became a guide for women through the sacred season of…
- A Conversation with Oona Metz, Nationally Recognized Therapist and Author of Unhitched: The Essential Divorce Guide for Women · 31 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 31Oona Metz is a nationally recognized therapist and author who has spent more than 30 years studying the strange, tender, deeply human ways we navigate relationships…
- A Conversation with Helen Hirsh Spence, Ageism & Longevity Specialist and Founder of Top Sixty Over Sixty · 29 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 30"Aging is the ultimate triumph of living," says ageism & longevity specialist, Helen Hirsh Spence. Helen is a later-in-life Canadian entrepreneur, speaker and age-equity…
- A Conversation with Johanna Danaher, Life and Leadership Coach Who Helps Pre-Retirees and Mid-Life Professionals Navigate Who You Become After You Leave a Long-Held Career · 27 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 29Johanna Danaher is a mindset, life and leadership coach who helps high-achieving pre-retirees and mid-life professionals navigate one of the most overlooked transitions of all…
- A Conversation with Gail Rubin, The Doyenne of Death®, a Pioneer in Death Education · 31 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 28Gail Rubin, CT, The Doyenne of Death®, is a pioneering death educator based in New Mexico. A doyenne is a woman considered senior in a group who knows a lot about a particular…
- A Conversation with Ilene Berns-Zare, Author of You’re Not Too Old, & It’s Not Too Late · 30 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 27Ilene Berns-Zare, PsyD, PCC, is a life and leadership coach, psychologist, educator, and author who helps people navigate their lives with resilience, meaning, mindfulness, and…
- A Conversation With Emily Lampkin, Founder of the Women Leaders Series and Author of Duct Tape and White Lies: A Woman's Practical Guide to Real-Life Success · 27 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 25Emily Lampkin is a highly sought-after speaker, author and advisor, known for empowering women leaders in corporate, non-profit, education, and political sectors to hone their…
- A Conversation with Gail Harris, Founder of Golden Ghostwriting · 32 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 25Gail Harris is a certified ghostwriter who drafts deeply healing, compelling, life-affirming memoirs for women authors who don’t want to write their book on their own. An IPNE…
- A Conversation with Bukky Onifade, Midlife Reinvention Coach, Author and Founder of CoachedbyBukky · 29 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 24Bukky Onifade is a Midlife Reinvention Coach, International Speaker, Author and Founder of Coached by Bukky, where she helps professional women aged 45+ turn major life…
- A Conversation with Elana Auerbach, Author of "The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Revive the Spark" · 34 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 23Elana Auerbach is a lover, author, mother, mentor, activist and priestess. She spent her childhood and young adulthood on what she calls “the conveyor belt of life,” being the…
- A Conversation with Julie Nise, Relationship Trainer and Communication Strategist · 28 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 21Julie Nise is a Relationship Trainer and Communication Strategist known for her direct, results-oriented approach. With more than two decades of combined corporate…
- A Conversation with Ally Shaw, Author of “Chasing Tigers in the Dark, Life Lessons of a Fierce Survivor” · 28 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 21Ally Shaw is a fierce survivor who has reinvented herself multiple times after devastating loss. Ally is a proud cancer survivor who became an opera singer. She also is an…
- A Conversation with Katie Asmus, Somatic and Nature-Based Therapist, International Teacher/Speaker, Ceremonialist and Rites of Passage Guide · 26 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 20With several decades of experience in outdoor education, therapy, teaching, mentoring and rites of passage guiding, Katie Asmus, MA, BMP, LPC, incorporates present-moment…
- A Conversation with Lisa Skinner, Behavioral Expert in the Field of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias · 38 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 18Lisa Skinner has dedicated her career to teaching people the skills to effectively manage brain disease. She is a behavioral expert in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and…
- A Conversation with Kathleen Conner, Coach and Expert in Purposeful Living · 29 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 18Kathleen Conner is the woman everyone calls when they need something—ranch hand, stucco guy, chief bottle washer—you name it. Known as the unofficial “mayor” and “Angie’s List of…
- A Conversation with Mel McSherry, International Business and Life Guide · 28 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 17As an international business and life guide, Mel McSherry helps inspired but overwhelmed entrepreneurs honor their lives and become the architects of their own success. Mel uses…
- A Conversation with Wendy Valentine, Author of the Bestseller, Women Waking Up, and Host of The Midlife Makeover Show · 31 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 16Wendy Valentine is the bestselling author of Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play, and host of the top 1% podcast, "The Midlife Makeover Show."…
- A Conversation with Shannon Russell, Author of Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life · 29 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 15Shannon Russell is a Business Coach, speaker and author of Start Your Second Act: How to Change Careers, Launch a Business, and Create Your Best Life. She is also the host of the…
- A Conversation with Barbara Grassey, Author of American Expat: Moving Abroad Solo After 60 · 38 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 13Who moves to a new country--one she has never been to, where she doesn't know anyone and doesn't speak the language--in the middle of COVID? Barbara Grassey did. She is a writer…
- A Conversation with Bev Mitelman, M.A., Certified Relationship & Attachment Trauma Practitioner and Menopause Specialist · 34 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 13Bev Mitelman, M.A., specializes in helping women navigate the powerful intersection of attachment trauma, emotional health and menopause. Her work is grounded in science…
- A Conversation with Harper Bailey, a Powerful Storyteller Whose Memoir Charts a Path Towards Wholeness · 28 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 12Harper A. Bailey is the pen name of Dr. Tiosha Bailey, a Chicago native, public health leader and powerful storyteller who challenges the status quo. She manifests dreams through…
- A Conversation with Michele Blood, Australian Singer, Author and Success Coach · 29 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 11Michele Blood was a successful songwriter and rock singer in Australia and, after a near-fatal car accident, while in the hospital with many serious injuries, she created…
- A Conversation with Tanja Brown, Psychologist and Author of a Book Helping to Normalize Age-Gap Dating · 30 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 9Tanja Brown, behavior analyst and psychologist, released a groundbreaking memoir revealing the impact of her age-gap relationship with a man 26 years her junior, while raising an…
- A Conversation with Spiritual Guide and Author, Aline Ghorayeb · 31 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 9Aline Ghorayeb is a visionary and spiritual guide whose work bridges inner alchemy, ancient wisdom and modern depth psychology. Her path is rooted in personal experience and…
- A Conversation with Tanya Boggs, Host of the You Are Here Podcast and Visual Strategist · 34 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 8Tanya was diagnosed with HIV when she was 21 years old, at a time when it was viewed as a death sentence. She began speaking at this time about resilience, sharing her story with…
- A Conversation with Remi Gibbs, Life Coach and Author of Renovate Your Life · 29 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 7Remi (pronounced Ray-me) Gibbs is a certified life coach, positive psychology practitioner and the author of Renovate Your Reality. She helps women in midlife reconnect with…
- A Conversation with Dr. Erika Rasure, Financial Wellness Advisor · 29 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 5Dr. Erika Rasure — a former financial advisor and university professor turned financial therapist — has helped thousands of people approach their finances in more intentional…
- A Conversation with Dr. Diane Dreher, Positive Psychology Expert and Author · 37 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 5Dr. Diane Dreher helps us learn better ways to deal with stress and how to find more hope and joy. She is the author of eight nonfiction books including the best-selling Tao of…
- A Conversation with Eileen Noyes, Author, Podcaster and Founder of Lady Bellator, Helping Women Find Their Purpose · 34 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 4Eileen Noyes is an author, speaker, mentor, podcast host at The Unsidelined Life, and founder of Lady Bellator. She lives in California with her husband and eight of their…
- A Conversation with Wendy Meadows, an Attorney and Life Coach Who Helps Women Break Free from Burnout and Live on Purpose · 27 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 3Wendy S. Meadows is a seasoned family law attorney, former litigator and certified life coach. She is also a mediator and the author of the best-selling book, sparkle & GRIT, a…
- A Conversation with Sylvie Beljanski, French Lawyer Turned Integrative Cancer Care Advocate · 29 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 2Sylvie Beljanski wants to share what’s working in integrative cancer care. Sylvie is a French lawyer turned health advocate, author and entrepreneur. She continues her family’s…
- A Conversation with Colleen Clifford, Author and Health/Alcohol-Free Coach · 28 min · Temporada 6 Episodio 1"One binge drinking moment can end a life," Colleen Clifford says. "Will it be yours?" Colleen is a former binge drinker who knows the struggle firsthand. For 34 years, she's…
- A Conversation with Wendy Correa, Whose New Book "Pretty Baby" Addresses Adverse Childhood Experiences · 30 min · Temporada 52 Episodio 52Wendy B. Correa is a former music industry insider, radio DJ and now author with the release of her new book: My Pretty Baby (She Writes Press, Nov. 2025). Approximately 64% of…
- A Conversation with Kellie Grutko, Founder & Chief Pivot Officer, Purposeful Pivot LLC · 24 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 51Kellie Grutko, known as the "Spark Strategist," is a transformative leader dedicated to empowering accomplished women to navigate life's transitions with clarity, confidence and…
- A Conversation with Sarah Rusbatch, Grey Area Drinking Coach and Bestselling Author · 31 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 50“The goal isn't to be sober, the goal is to love yourself so much you don't need to drink," Sarah Rusbatch says. Sarah is author of the bestselling book Beyond Booze, How to…
- A Conversation with Bronwyn Schweigerdt, Psychotherapist and Anger Expert · 29 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 49Bronwyn Schweigerdt is a licensed psychotherapist and anger expert. She helps her clients and podcast listeners come back to life through integrating with their inner child…
- A Conversation with Qin Sun Stubis, Survivor and Author of "Once Our Lives" · 39 min · Temporada 5 Episodio 48Qin (“Ching”) Sun Stubis was born in the rubble of a Shanghai shantytown during the Great Chinese Famine, which killed some 50 million people. She was left alone in her crude…
