Pink Lady Posse

Sandy Parker Martinez
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Aging with Attitude and Sparkles Some people see aging as tragic, but the real tragedy is believing the best of life is already behind you. Just beneath the surface of second chances and soulful shifts is the grit to choose your own way forward and the guts to do it with rhinestones, wit, and wisdom. Welcome to Pink Lady Posse, the podcast for women aging with attitude and sparkles. I'm Sandy Parker, founder of the Pink Lady Posse, coach, cheerleader, and your connector-in-chief for whatever you need to go from what now to what's next. We don't grow in isolation. We need community, connection, and sure, a little bit of glitter. Each episode brings real stories of women rewriting their lives, careers, love, and purpose, leaving us with tools we can use and inspiration that motivates. Because your next chapter is not about winding down. It's about lighting up. And the most powerful glitter is the kind no one sees coming. Subscribe now—and let’s sparkle forward.

  1. 12h ago

    Imposter Syndrome, Self-Worth & the Power of Friendship

    Amy Bell is the kind of woman who quietly changes lives while believing she's simply having a conversation. In reality, that gift may be her greatest superpower. In this rich and deeply human conversation, Sandy Parker Martinez sits down with marketing muse, publisher, designer, and creative visionary Amy Bell to explore the work she is creating in the world—from custom magazines and collaborative publishing projects to a heartfelt fundraising book supporting women's shelters. Together, they unpack friendship, imposter syndrome, color psychology, self-worth, and the invisible emotional "wobbles" women carry every day. Amy shares how a career that began in newspaper paste-up rooms evolved into helping entrepreneurs tell powerful stories through print, branding, and meaningful connection. She also opens up about her mission-driven friendship book project—a collaborative effort designed to honor women's relationships while raising funds for women and children in crisis. Woven throughout the conversation is Sandy's Friction Framework—Curbs, Wobbles, and Grinders—which provides language for the emotional friction women experience when life becomes heavy, identity feels uncertain, and connection becomes essential. This episode is thoughtful, funny, healing, and filled with the kind of wisdom that stays with you long after the conversation ends. About Amy BellMasterful Design, Authentic Language & Revolutionary MarketingWebsite: https://www.amybell.ca/ Sacred Archives Information: https://www.amybell.ca/sacred-archives-information Current ProjectAmy is currently seeking 75 sets of best friends to participate in a groundbreaking collaborative book project that celebrates friendship while raising funds for at-risk women and children.

    43 min

  2. Jun 9

    Confidence, beauty, aging and LIPSTICK

    What starts as a conversation about lipstick turns into a full-blown masterclass on identity, confidence, aging, beauty standards, and the sneaky little ways women abandon themselves to stay “acceptable.” And honestly? We love a plot twist. 💄✨ In this episode, Sandy sits down with Monica Walls, founder and CEO of Keka’s Usna, a lipstick brand rooted in heritage, self-expression, and the radical act of letting women feel good in their own skin. Together, they unpack comparison friction, inherited beliefs, body image, photo shoot panic, beauty culture, and why a bold lip can sometimes feel like a revolution. This conversation is soulful, cheeky, vulnerable, and wildly empowering. There’s talk of Marilyn Monroe, Snoop Dogg rhinestone Crocs, plus-size swimsuit photo shoots, and the deeply healing sentence: “I can celebrate my beauty next to their beauty.” Lipstick isn’t the point. Being fully yourself is. And sister… that’s the real glow-up.

    36 min

  3. May 26

    Your childhood dreams are trying to tell you something

    In this juicy, soul-stirring episode of The Pink Lady Posse Podcast, Sandy sits down with the wildly inspiring LeAnn Lyon to talk about purpose, reinvention, and what it means to finally say yes to the thing that’s been tapping you on the shoulder for decades. LeAnn shares the beautiful story of writing her first book—50 years after telling a librarian she’d be an author someday. (Casual. No pressure.) What started as “maybe I should sponsor an event” turned into a five-chapter book written in one fire-lit weekend, a speaking engagement, and a whole new chapter of impact. The conversation weaves through old belief systems, inherited stories, women’s agency, private money in real estate, and the truth that so many women hit midlife and think: Wait… whose life am I living? This one is funny, wise, sparkly, and packed with truth bombs. And yes… smart women touch their nose. 👃💄

    32 min

  4. May 19

    Getting Laid Off Sparked a Wildly Creative Life

    What happens when the life you thought was “secure” suddenly disappears? In this soulful, sparky, and deeply honest conversation, artist and entrepreneur Bloom Bauer shares how getting laid off from Kodak became the beginning — not the end — of a wildly creative life. From running photo labs and serving on Kodak’s national marketing team to belly dancing, teaching art, launching businesses, and helping artists monetize their work online, Bloom proves that reinvention isn’t failure… it’s evolution. This episode is for every woman who has ever wondered: Is it too late? Am I too weird? Who am I now? Spoiler alert: your weirdness may actually be the whole point. We also dive into community, confidence, aging, creativity, and the courage to stop shrinking yourself to fit inside other people’s comfort zones. Plus — yes — we talk AI, entrepreneurship, print-on-demand products, and why artists deserve to make actual money from their gifts. Novel concept, honestly. This one feels like sitting around the kitchen table with smart women who’ve lived long enough to stop apologizing for themselves.

    38 min

  5. May 12

    What if your dog knows more about courage than you do? 🐾✨ Dig, Leap, Play!

    What if the secret to courage, clarity, and joy has been sitting at your feet… wagging its tail this whole time? In this wildly inspiring episode of the Pink Lady Posse Podcast, Sandy sits down with Dr. Teresa Woolard—a veterinarian turned author, speaker, entrepreneur, and AI-loving innovator—to talk about reinvention, intuition, and why women over 50 are just getting started. Teresa shares the heart behind her book Dig, Leap, Play, and how lessons from animals can teach us to stop overthinking, trust our instincts, and take the leap toward the life we actually want. From leaving veterinary medicine to opening restaurants, writing bestselling books, and helping women embrace AI and automation, Teresa proves that “too late” is a lie… and frankly, kind of a rude one. This episode is equal parts soulful wisdom, practical advice, and “put your lipstick on and get moving” energy. What You’ll Get From This EpisodeHow to get clear on what you really want nextWhy women over 50 may be in the most powerful season of their livesThe meaning behind Dig, Leap, PlayHow animals can teach us about instinct, action, and joyWhy “baby steps” beat overthinking every single timeHow Teresa pivoted careers and built multiple successful businessesWhy AI and automation aren’t just for “techies”How curiosity can create a whole new chapterThe importance of women helping women through reinvention

    41 min

  6. May 5

    Your Technical Therapist said “Close all those tabs"

    What if your overwhelm isn’t a personality flaw… but a signal? In this sharp, funny, and wildly honest conversation, Sandy Parker Martinez sits down with “chief technical therapist” Cheri Stockton to unpack the invisible force running your business, your decisions, and your sanity: friction. From 45 open browser tabs to $100 classes you never finish (hi, FOMO), this episode calls out the habits we’ve normalized—and gently (okay, sometimes bluntly) invites you to do something different. This isn’t about becoming more productive. It’s about becoming more intentional. You’ll hear why “perfection is just avoidance in heels,” how shiny objects are draining your capacity, and why most people aren’t stuck—they’re just distracted. And yes, there’s a moment where “lipstick on a pig” becomes a full business strategy metaphor. You’ve been warned. If you’ve ever thought, “I should be further along by now”… this episode will lovingly call BS—and hand you your power back. LINKS Let's Explore the Potential - 30 mins ($175) https://hhm.hothandmedia.com/widget/bookings/disc30 30 minutes. $175. Applies to a future package if you move forward. Purpose: Gain clarity on the who, what, when, where, why, and how – uncovering your needs, goals, and existing workflows to identify the right solutions and outline the next steps for moving forward. = = = = = Socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheristockton/ FB: Personal https://www.facebook.com/cheristockton/ Business https://www.facebook.com/hot.hand.media/ Hot Hand Media (business page) IG: https://www.instagram.com/hot.hand.media/ @hot.hand.media YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@CheriStockton hhm.hothandmedia.com

    39 min

  7. Apr 28

    Your closet is hungry for a little permission

    Wear the Color, Reclaim Your Say: Sarah Kramer on Style, Transition, and Being Seen Color Essence Certified Color Analyst What if your closet isn’t the problem… and your life isn’t either? What if the real issue is permission? In this soulful, sparkly, truth-telling episode of Pink Lady Posse, Sandy Parker Martinez sits down with Sarah Kramer, a Color Essence Certified Color Analyst, to talk about how women can use color, style, and intentional self-expression to move through life transitions without disappearing into the wallpaper. From divorce to widowhood, motherhood to career shifts, Sarah shares how getting dressed can become something much deeper than “looking nice.” It can become a way back to yourself. This conversation is about more than clothes, honey. It’s about identity. It’s about inherited beliefs, old rules, and the quiet ways women start shrinking without even noticing. Together, Sandy and Sarah unpack friction, permission, visibility, and the radical act of choosing how you want to show up now. Lipstick on. Shoulders back. Let’s go.

    32 min

  8. Apr 21

    Surprises Are Great. Secrets Are Not Safe.

    What happens when a woman decides her voice matters Sandy sits down with Laura Evans for a soulful, practical, and deeply moving conversation about what wears women down over time, what keeps us second-guessing ourselves, and how we come home to our own voice again. Together, they unpack Sandy’s powerful framework around friction: the curbs that come at us from the outside, the wobbles that happen inside us, and the grinders that slowly wear us down overtime. From boardrooms to motherhood, from people-pleasing to fear of rejection, this conversation gets real about the invisible drag that keeps women from speaking up, taking up space, and fully living their lives. And then it goes deeper. Laura shares her family’s heartbreaking and redemptive story of surviving child sexual abuse and trafficking, and how pain became purpose through advocacy, healing, and impact. This episode is honest, wise, hope-filled, and full of the kind of truth that makes you sit up straighter, put your lipstick on, and choose yourself again. Listener Value StatementWhat listeners will get from this episode:A powerful new lens for understanding what’s draining their confidence and momentumLanguage for naming the “friction” that keeps them stuckInsight into how women downplay themselves in work, relationships, and everyday lifePractical tools for interrupting spirals of self-doubtPermission to stop making every sign, look, or setback mean something terrible about themselvesA moving reminder that pain can become purposeA simple child safety takeaway every parent and grandparent needs to hearEncouragement to reclaim their voice, their choice, and their sense of self Laura Evans Certified Health and Wellness Coach Certified Child Safety Advocate https://www.thewillowfieldfoundation.org/ https://secretsarenotsafe.com/ www.thewillowfieldfoundation.org

    34 min
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Aging with Attitude and Sparkles Some people see aging as tragic, but the real tragedy is believing the best of life is already behind you. Just beneath the surface of second chances and soulful shifts is the grit to choose your own way forward and the guts to do it with rhinestones, wit, and wisdom. Welcome to Pink Lady Posse, the podcast for women aging with attitude and sparkles. I'm Sandy Parker, founder of the Pink Lady Posse, coach, cheerleader, and your connector-in-chief for whatever you need to go from what now to what's next. We don't grow in isolation. We need community, connection, and sure, a little bit of glitter. Each episode brings real stories of women rewriting their lives, careers, love, and purpose, leaving us with tools we can use and inspiration that motivates. Because your next chapter is not about winding down. It's about lighting up. And the most powerful glitter is the kind no one sees coming. Subscribe now—and let’s sparkle forward.

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  • Creator
    Sandy Parker Martinez
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © @Pink Lady Posse
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