Late Bloomer Living Podcast Yvonne Marchese

What would you do if you had the chance to start over after a life-changing experience? 
In this episode of Late Bloomer Living, we chat with Diana Place, Founder of Third Act Quest and the 333 Collective. 
She’s a cancer survivor who reinvented herself in the second act of life. Diana shares her journey of overcoming challenges, discovering her passions, and the importance of building a supportive community. Her story is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to follow your dreams and create a life you love. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that might just spark your next big step.

What kind of courage does it take to truly follow your heart?
 
In this episode, Yvonne is speaking with nutritionist, Robin Muhammad, who spent years in an unfulfilling relationship with her daughter’s father before realizing she was staying for the wrong reasons.  She then made the bold decision to leave a life of comfort and discovered herself in the process.
 
When Robin left to be on her own, she discovered that she didn’t need all the material things she once thought she did. She found alignment with her values in her business, and ended up finally marrying the love of her life.
 
Her story is all about the courage to embrace change and live authentically, proving that it’s never too late to start living your best life. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on finding happiness on the other side of fear.

In this episode, Yvonne chats with Michelle Folan, who left her corporate job to become a health coach and started a podcast at the age of 58, all inspired by her own quest to get healthy.
 
Michelle shares her journey and the life-changing benefits she’s experienced. She also shares some solid tips and advice specific to midlife women and talks about how coaching and community support can make a huge difference in achieving your health goals.
 
Tune in to learn practical tips and strategies for a healthier, more active midlife that can also benefit you in the next 20-30 years.

Have you been dreaming about traveling, but you aren’t ready to retire? Maybe you’ve heard the term “digital nomad”, but it brings to mind images of beautiful, young influencers roaming the world taking selfies at remote locations. Are you telling yourself you’re too old to get out and travel on your own?
 
Meet Siobhan Farr, a digital nomad in her 60s who’s proving that age is just a number.
Join me as I chat with Siobhan, the founder of Digital Nomads Beyond 50, a vibrant community for adventurous souls over 50. 
Siobhan shares her journey from a traditional career to a nomadic lifestyle, and the challenges she faced when she became an “accidental nomad” figuring out how to run her business as a Medicare Enrollment Specialist from another country.  She talks about how she built the supportive and inspiring community, Digital Nomads Beyond 50, and how it helps others prepare for and embrace a life of travel.
She talks about how she built the supportive and inspiring community, Digital Nomads Beyond 50, and how it helps others prepare for and embrace a life of travel.
Tune in for a dose of inspiration and practical advice on how to reinvent yourself and live your best life, no matter your age.
Hint: It involves staying curious and open to creative problem solving. 

In this episode, we sit down with Sky Bergman, an award-winning photographer turned documentary filmmaker, to discuss her inspiring journey that started with documenting her grandmother's cooking and grew into producing an impactful film titled "Lives Well Lived." This film celebrates the incredible wit and wisdom of adults aged 75 to 100 who are living their lives to the fullest.
Sky shares how she creatively funded her first film and learned to edit it in an unconventional way.  We dive into the lessons she’s learned about purpose and resilience from the people she’s featured in her films. 
We also talk about her latest projects, including a new documentary about the Japanese tradition of preparing Mochi titled, Mochitsuki.
Join us for an uplifting conversation about creativity, aging, the power of community, and the importance of intergenerational relationships. Sky’s story is a testament to following your passion and finding purpose at any age.

Think menopause is nothing but bad news? Think again! In this episode, we talk with Rachel Lankester, host of the Magnificent Midlife podcast, about taking another look at menopause and considering how it could actually be a powerful, positive experience. 
 
Rachel shares her menopause journey which started with an early diagnosis at the age of 41, how it led her to start a podcast and write a book on the subject, as well as starting an information hub called MenoClarity where women can get unbiased information about menopause.  In this conversation we dive into the importance of changing the negative narrative around aging, and the role of menopause in the lifetime of a woman. 
 
Rachel Lankester is a champion for women, and believes that changing our mindset can make all the difference when it comes to our experience of the menopause journey. 
 
Whether you’re going through menopause or know someone who is, this chat is full of encouragement and fresh perspectives.