Late Bloomer Living Podcast Yvonne Marchese

Get ready to party like it's 1999, because the Late Bloomer Living podcast is turning three! That's right, three years of celebrating midlife and proving that it's never too late to reinvent yourself. Whether you're 30 or 70, this podcast is all about embracing your inner late bloomer and realizing that you're not too old to chase your dreams. This episode is filled with the voices of previous guests and listeners... So join us for our anniversary episode as we raise a glass to all the incredible late bloomers out there who are making their mark on the world. Cheers to you!

In this podcast episode, we explore the courage it takes to liberate the unexpressed part of ourselves that longs to be set free. It can be daunting to acknowledge and act upon, especially in midlife when we've already met society's expectations. Our guest, Jen Berlingo, is a midlife coach who helps women navigate major life transitions. She shares her own experiences and insights from her book Midlife Emergence: Free Your Inner Fire. Join us as we discuss how to awaken to our inner call, even if it means breaking free from societal expectations.

In this “Where are they Now?” episode, Dara Goldberg is back to discuss her new mission as the Founder of the Endless Beauty Collective. She is working to challenge the beauty industry's messaging that beauty is only for the young and that aging is something to avoid. The Endless Beauty Collective is a platform, an agenda, and a community of thousands of women - along with a growing number of pro age beauty brands - collectively on a mission to get the beauty industry to stop the use of the phrase "anti-aging" and promote the idea that beauty is ageless.

In this inspiring episode, you’ll get to know Rick Bleiweiss, a former music industry executive turned novelist. At the age of 77, Rick published his first novel, "Pignon Scorbion & The Barbershop Detectives", which quickly became a best-seller on Amazon. Now, with the release of his second book in the series, "Murder in Haxford", Rick proves that it's never too late to pursue your dreams. Join us as we delve into Rick's journey towards becoming a successful author and gain valuable insights on how to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals.

Rebecca Keller has published her debut novel at the age of 64.   She’s an internationally exhibited artist, a college professor and Fulbright Scholar.  But once upon a time she worked as a house-cleaner, shuttle driver, waitress, and nursing home cook. She got a graduate degree to improve her lot, and ended up working in museums and became a professor while making her own art at night. Eventually, she began writing fiction and her short stories have been nominated for a Pushcart prize. In this conversation, we talk about her suspenseful debut novel "You Should Have Known" which explores aging, grief and revenge.  Will the invisibility of old age allow a grieving grandmother to get away with murder?

Lynn McNutt joins the podcast for a second time to talk about her experience writing, producing, and performing her first one-woman show at the age of 55. The show, "Blue: A Rhapsody in Blubber," features Lynn playing three characters who are searching for family, dealing with grief, and wanting to communicate with loved ones who have passed away. The director of the production, Erika Batdorf, also joins the conversation. The show's development took six years, and Lynn's story is one of courage and personal growth.