Becoming a Sage with Dr. Jann Freed

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Dr. Jann discusses living, aging, and retiring the word "retirement" with interesting guests from diverse backgrounds and walks of life.

  1. Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Paul Long

    May 12

    Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Paul Long

    Paul Long is a storyteller who spent nearly 50 years delivering information and content for others. First, 15 years in television journalism and then 34 years as an Emmy Award winning content creator for global brands. Starting in 2010, he began exploring how to find his New Way Forward in life as he approached olderhood.  Since then, he has been researching, learning, experimenting and now sharing with others ways to avoid the pitfalls of retirement and olderhood by designing a life that is health, active and meaningful to take full advantage of the new reality of olderhood. You can find Paul on YouTube, Substack, LinkedIn and his website, www.NewWayFWD.com

    31 min
  2. Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Kelly Byrnes

    Apr 15

    Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Kelly Byrnes

    Kelly Byrnes on Culture, Courage, and the Leadership Lessons That Still Matter in the Age of AI Kelly Byrnes is the Founder and CEO of Voyage Consulting Group, helping leaders strengthen their organizations through culture and talent strategy. A former Chief Talent Officer and MBA professor at Rockhurst University, she's advised 75+ organizations and coached 200+ executives. Kelly co-founded Culture Matters, hosts the Leadership Book of the Month broadcast, and recently released The Basics of Gen AI: The Essential Guide for Business Leaders and Professionals. Her work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes. She was named one of the region's Most Influential Women and inducted into the Kansas City Business Hall of Fame.

    29 min
  3. Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Danny Morel

    Mar 19

    Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Danny Morel

    Danny Morel is an entrepreneur turned spiritual guide who has helped thousands to achieve true abundance in their finances, relationships and health through deep healing work and spiritual awakenings. Danny offers private coaching, speaking, and his AWAKEN Your Highest Self events that draw upwards of 600-700 attendees at every event. He is also a recognized thought leader who is frequently featured in major national media such as Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider. Purchase his book Awaken Your Highest Self: The Limiting Beliefs That Keep You Stuck–And the Heart Work That Sets You Free here⁠ http://dannymorel.com/book⁠

    26 min
  4. Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Jerry Foster, Part Two

    Feb 25

    Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Jerry Foster, Part Two

    Jerry Foster is the founder of Foster Group, which was founded in 1989.  Foster Group provides fee-only financial planning, asset management and life planning services to clients throughout the U.S.   He has written articles for national publications and speaks both in the U.S. and internationally regarding personal and business leadership, generational generosity, and thriving in the third season of life.  Jerry has been married to Nancy for over 45 years, raising four wonderful children, as well as multiple foster children (no pun intended).  They have 15 grandchildren, who keep them active beyond measure.

    25 min
  5. Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Jerry Foster, Part One

    Feb 11

    Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Jerry Foster, Part One

    Jerry Foster is the founder of Foster Group, which was founded in 1989.  Foster Group provides fee-only financial planning, asset management and life planning services to clients throughout the U.S.   He has written articles for national publications and speaks both in the U.S. and internationally regarding personal and business leadership, generational generosity, and thriving in the third season of life.  Jerry has been married to Nancy for over 45 years, raising four wonderful children, as well as multiple foster children (no pun intended).  They have 15 grandchildren, who keep them active beyond measure.

    28 min
  6. Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Michael F. Kay

    Jan 20

    Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Michael F. Kay

    Michael F. Kay is an author, Certified Life Coach, and host of the popular retirement podcast Chapter X. Michael is based in New Jersey, and he was a financial professional for over 25 years before turning his attention to advising retirees on the non-financial aspects of retirement including finding purpose and contentment. Previously, Michael was a CFP and adjunct professor at New York University. Michael and his writing have been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Psychology Today. Michael is the author of multiple books, including his latest, How to Craft Your Chapter X, which is scheduled to release in early February.

    29 min
  7. Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Dina Denham Smith

    2025-11-19

    Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Dina Denham Smith

    Dina Denham Smith is an executive coach and strategic advisor who helps senior leaders build capacity, scale impact, and thrive in complex environments. She has coached leaders at top companies including Google, Netflix, Goldman Sachs, Stripe, and Adobe. Her practical approach draws on early career experiences being placed in high-stakes leadership roles—often as the only woman in the room—managing major clients, mergers, IPOs, and strategic initiatives. She learned firsthand that top-level success requires more than expertise. Dina’s framework centers on three pillars: Results (strategic focus and outcomes), Relationships (trust and influence), and Resilience (high performance without burnout). Previously, she served as EVP of a private equity firm, helping grow sales 15x, led a 75-person team at a digital agency, and began her career in consulting at PwC. She holds an MS in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and an MBA from the University of Michigan and is credentialed by the ICF and EMCC. A prolific thought leader, she has written 60+ leadership articles and co-authored the bestselling Emotionally Charged (Oxford, 2025). She lives in the Bay Area with her family.

    27 min
  8. Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Jenny Lisk

    2025-10-14

    Becoming a Sage: A Conversation with Jenny Lisk

    Jenny Lisk is the founder of the Widowed Parent Institute. She is an award-winning author and widowed mom dedicated to helping widowed parents increase their family’s well-being. Jenny’s books, Future Widow and Widowed Parents Unite, along with her show, The Widowed Parent Podcast, guide the journey of solo parenting after loss. Her work has been featured in The Washington Post, Katie Couric Media, Yahoo Life, ParentMap, and more. She lives in Redmond, Washington, with her two teenagers.

    44 min
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