Living Your Sparked Second Half Laurie Wright

EP412: In this heartfelt episode, I discuss the eight crucial lessons I learned from my mother's recent death, emphasizing not just the process of dying but also some profound insights about life.
The discussion covers a bit of my mother's background, which is helpful context in understanding some of the lessons, the all-consuming bond my parents had, the challenges I faced watching her demise, and what her decline taught me about the choices we make, the reasons why, and the impact of them on our long-term happiness.
I share reflections on coping with the loss of a loved one, finding strength in difficult experiences, and the realization that true happiness must come from within rather than from another person.
This episode is meant to provide tips and guidance for those navigating the end-of-life process of a loved one and wisdom on living a rich, fulfilling life.
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EP411: Today’s guest is Elise Marquam-Jahns, a retired public television executive who embarked on her second act as a professional makeup artist. With 35 years of experience in public television, Elise transitioned to the beauty industry, training with a nationally renowned makeup artist and working for seven years with a major cosmetics line.
In 2019, she launched her YouTube channel and began doing weekly YouTube videos, with limited technology experience, and founded Boomer and Beyond Beauty, offering Zoom makeup consultations and conducting presentations to women's groups.
In this episode, we talked about:
Transitioning from a long-term career to pursue something she was extremely passionate about and interested in later in life.
The feeling of invisibility that many women experience as they age.
Practical advice on choosing the right products that will enhance your natural beauty and be a good match for your lifestyle and personality.
Tackling the challenges of aging with respect to our appearance, like drooping eyelids and thinning eyebrows, using effective beauty strategies.
Elise also writes monthly articles for two online sites dedicated to women 45+ and is committed to sharing makeup techniques and products that enhance natural beauty. Elise's mission is to empower women to look and feel like the best versions of themselves.
If you are over 50, you’ll get valuable advice from Elise on how to look and feel your best and will be inspired to follow your own passions as you listen to her story on what she’s been able to do  in the second half of life.
And here's the amazing Eyebrow Stencils and Shaper Kit I heard about from Elise and ordered on Amazon!
Other ways to find and connect with Elise are:
Website: https://www.boomerandbeyondbeauty.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EliseMarquamJahns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boomerandbeyondbeauty/ 
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EP410: Today’s guest is Joanie Marx, a three-time international bestselling author and renowned Storytelling Magician™. In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between laughter, creativity, and self-love. 
Joanie shares her perspective on how many people, especially those who haven't pursued traditionally creative careers, don't see themselves as creative. She also provides her insight on the the connection between creativity and authenticity recounting her journey into the creative world of acting, which helped her uncover her own authenticity, 
In this episode, we talked about:
Joanie’s personal journey and how her lived experiences led her to acting.
How negative self-perception about our creative ability prevents us from using that innate human gift.
The significant role of laughter in fostering creativity, overcoming obstacles that are blocking true happiness, and living authentically through creative expression.\
How to identify and overcome limiting beliefs and societal influences that hinder self-expression and creativity.
Join our discussion about how to overcome negative self-talk, rediscover your creativity in everyday moments, and learn how to value your own talents. Joanie is an inspiration to all who want to live their best life showing how it’s done through laughter and self-reflection, regardless of age.
Other ways to find and connect with Joanie are:
Website: https://joaniemarx.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@joaniemarx/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joanie.marx.author/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joanie.marx/ Book: Facelifts, Money & Prince Charming: Break Baby Boomer Myths & Live Your Best Life: 

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EP409:Today’s guest is Marie Morin, a licensed therapist, wellness coach, educator, and international best-selling author. Marie shares her wisdom on the complex and often painful topic of family estrangement, offering hope and strategies for healing and reconnection. Marie, who is also a mother of eight and a YouTube content creator, brings a unique blend of personal and professional experience to the discussion. Her YouTube channel, Morin Holistic Therapy, and her weekly blog provide resources and support for those struggling with strained family relationships.
In this episode, we talked about:
Marie's personal journey and professional insights on family dynamics
The importance of self-development in the journey toward reconnection
Actionable steps to mend and prevent estrangements
How important open communication and humility is in relationships
Marie’s passion about family connection shines through as she supports me through my vulnerable share about my estranged relationship with my sister. Our recent connection was a gift from the universe as she helped me confirm and take action on an important decision during this interview and you get to be a fly-on-the-wall listening in to what felt to me like a great therapy session.
Other ways to find and connect with Marie are:
Website: http://morinholistictherapy.com/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCryNR_Av7z8zsTU0rCGd8Aw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-morin-65a5464a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmorin88/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mariemorin8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/morinholistictherapy Tik tok https://www.tiktok.com/@mmorinholistictherapy?_t=8lfNJXJu8IU&_r=1 

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EP408: In today's episode, I share a very simple tip for how you can create a more meaningful life. You may be surprised at how easy it is, but even more shocking is the truth bomb I drop about friendships and what your future beholds IF you follow this simple tip.
 
To prove my point, I share examples from my past, some recent and one that happened over 30 years ago, about lives that became more meaningful from random connections. If you're curious, I'll give you a hint about the randomness of each of these connections:
 
- My 86 year old mother-in-law's fender bender.
- A parking space at a football stadium.
- A long wait in line at a music concert.
- A job opportunity on vacation in Thailand.
 
So tune in and get inspired to begin creating the more meaningful life that is within your grasp and, in so doing, improve your health and happiness. 
 
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EP407: In today's episode, I diverge from my usual topics to share one of the reasons the s****y week I had that I discussed in my last episode was even shittier.
 
Yes! I got scammed!
 
So I explain what happened and give you a couple of tips that I hope will prevent the same thing from happening to you because scamming incidents are everywhere these days and the scammers are getting smarter and sneakier by the minute.
 
I also share a 7 day smartphone email challenge I discovered and found useful, and coincidentally, one of the days is about how to keep your phone safe and secure. 
 
So tune in to get a couple of my tips about how to avoid getting scammed by hackers trying to access your bank account but also learn a few new things about your smartphone that may make your life better. 
 
Here's the direct link to sign up for AARP's 7 day smartphone challenge: https://help.aarp.org/s/article/what-is-the-7-day-smartphone-challenge
 

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