Lisa Haynes is a retired CFO, author, executive and retirement coach, and self-described “Chief Reinvention Wing Woman,” who spent decades making billion-dollar decisions in corporate leadership roles before redefining her next chapter.   In this episode, Lisa sits down with Christina to discuss retiring with intention, redefining purpose after leaving a long corporate career, and how women can create joyful, meaningful next chapters. Lisa shares her personal reinvention journey, introduces her “KILLIN’ IT” framework for thriving in retirement, and offers practical advice on identity, legacy, relationships, and finding fulfillment beyond a traditional job. Find more from Lisa here: Website: https://retiredandkillinit.com/  Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/Retired-Killin-Ultimate-Retirement-Plan/dp/B0FH5BP59B  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-j-haynes-cpa-mba/   Hear more great episodes like Lisa’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @ChristinaDaves LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

Carole Montgomery is a veteran stand-up comedian with over 40 years in comedy and the creator and host of Funny Women of a Certain Age, the record-breaking Showtime stand-up special that became the network’s highest-rated comedy event. She is a trailblazer fighting ageism and sexism in entertainment by spotlighting powerful, funny women over 50.   In this episode, Carole sits down with Christina to discuss her journey into stand-up comedy, breaking into a male-dominated industry, creating Funny Women of a Certain Age, and why women over 50 are finally getting the spotlight they deserve. Carole shares stories from her early comedy days, her inspirations, how the Showtime special came together, and why confidence, freedom, and imperfection are the real superpowers of aging. Find more from Carole here: Website: https://carolemontgomery.com/  Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_Montgomery  Funny Women of a Certain Age: https://www.funnywomenofacertainage.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolemontgomerycomic/?hl=en    Hear more great episodes like Carole’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @PRforAnyone LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

Elaine Hendrix is a veteran film and television actress best known for her roles in The Parent Trap, Freaky Friday, and numerous hit TV series, including Friends, ER, Charmed, and Dynasty. Most recently, she captured national attention as one of the few women over 52 to ever reach the finals on Dancing with the Stars, proving that reinvention and growth have no age limit.   In this episode, Elaine sits down with Christina to discuss her early career in dance, the life-altering accident that forced her to pivot, and how Dancing with the Stars became a full-circle return to her first love. Elaine opens up about ageism in Hollywood, redefining self-worth, the power of community, navigating reinvention after 50, and why women must refuse to let the world define their limits. Find more from Elaine here: Website: https://elainehendrix.com/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005006/  Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Hendrix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elaine4animals/?hl=en    Hear more great episodes like Elaine’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @PRforAnyone LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

Shannon Michelle is a former award-winning interior designer, author, and trauma recovery advocate who rebuilt her life after surviving a near-fatal motorcycle accident, a traumatic brain injury, and a subsequent breast cancer diagnosis. Once one of Los Angeles’ most celebrated interior designers, Shannon is now the author of Step Into Your Miracle, where she shares her powerful journey of healing, resilience, and transformation.   In this episode, Shannon sits down with Christina to discuss her life before the accident, the profound experience of losing and rebuilding her memory, navigating motherhood while recovering from severe trauma, being diagnosed with breast cancer during recovery, and ultimately redefining her identity and purpose. Shannon shares the lessons she’s learned about presence, gratitude, self-care, and embracing a “new version” of yourself after life-changing events. Find more from Shannon here: Website: https://stepintoyourmiracle.com/  Books & Literature: https://stepintoyourmiracle.com/the-book/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmch/    Hear more great episodes like Shannon’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @PRforAnyone LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

Bianca de la Garza is a 10-time Emmy–nominated journalist, longtime ABC and FOX anchor, and current Newsmax host with nearly 30 years of reporting experience. She has covered major global events—from 9/11 to the Boston Marathon bombing—while also navigating life as a single mother. Now 50, she’s an author, entrepreneur, and champion for women embracing reinvention, authenticity, and confidence at every stage of life.   In this episode, Bianca sits down with Christina to discuss her journey through journalism, motherhood, resilience, reinvention, and why turning 50 has become a powerful new chapter. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from her career, insights from her book Incoming, lessons in navigating media transformation, and inspiring perspectives on women’s strength, health, longevity, and the freedom to pivot at any age. Find more from Bianca here: Website: https://www.biancadelagarza.com/  Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bianca_de_la_Garza  X: https://x.com/BiancaDLGarza Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biancadelagarzaofficial/?hl=en    Hear more great episodes like Bianca’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @PRforAnyone LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

Gwen Borden and her daughter, Amy Goober, are a remarkable mother–daughter duo: Gwen is a 94-year-old former teacher, social worker, and pioneering bereavement therapist who co-authored My Mother Always Says: 25 Lessons for Finding the Silver Lining, and Amy is an action coach, successful entrepreneur, and creator of women’s events and travel experiences that empower midlife women to ask, “What’s next?”   In this episode, Gwen and Amy sit down with Christina to discuss how Gwen’s life - from the Great Depression and her sister’s polio, to losing her first husband at 49, building one of the first bereavement centers, and supporting families after 9/11 - became the foundation for 25 powerful life lessons about resilience and silver linings. They share the story behind writing the book together, favorite lessons like “you can’t put your head on someone else’s shoulders” and “there are no bad experiences, just the ones you don’t learn from,” and how Amy’s own journey - opening a bakery with no experience, founding women’s events, and leading Wandering Women travel groups - continues the legacy of strong, optimistic women inspiring the next generation. Find more from Gwen and Amy here: Website: https://amygoober.com/  Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/My-Mother-Always-Says-Lessons-ebook/dp/B0DWKLDD18 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amygoober.driveyourlife/?hl=en    Hear more great episodes like this one by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @PRforAnyone LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

Brenda “Maxx” McGee is a former model and longtime union carpenter who spent 27 years working in the trade show industry before launching Gott Street Blues, a workwear brand designed specifically for women in construction. Her background spans fashion, carpentry, cabinet-making, and union leadership — all of which shaped her mission to create functional clothing for women in male-dominated trades.   In this episode, Brenda sits down with Christina to discuss her unconventional path from childhood tomboy to runway model, to being the only woman carpenter on show floors, and now an entrepreneur building a clothing company at 65. She shares how she navigated gender bias on the job, why she revived her decades-old business idea, and the determination behind creating workwear that finally fits and supports women in the trades. Find more from Brenda here: Website: https://gottstreetblues.com/  LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/brenda-maxx-cumby-mcgee-10b5352a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottstreet_blues/?hl=en    Hear more great episodes like Brenda’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @PRforAnyone LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

Simone Knego is a bestselling author, two-time TEDx speaker, and podcast host who helps women rediscover confidence and self-worth through her REAL Method. As a mother of six, including three adopted children, and a Mount Kilimanjaro climber, Simone has turned her life experiences into powerful lessons about resilience and self-belief.   In this episode, Simone sits down with Christina to discuss her incredible journey - from CPA to motivational speaker and author - and how she empowers women to live boldly and authentically. Simone shares insights from her books The Extraordinary Unordinary You and her upcoming Real Confidence, explaining how embracing failure, setting boundaries, and dropping the word “just” can transform your mindset and life. Find more from Simone here: Website: https://simoneknego.com/  Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B08HYHJTLK?ccs_id=e0b276aa-9f8c-4c33-a208-84e7e0ad3295  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoneknego/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simoneknego/?hl=en    Hear more great episodes like Simone's by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @PRforAnyone LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

Merit Kahn is a sales expert, emotional intelligence authority, professional keynote speaker, and comedian. For her 50th birthday, she turned her life stories into a one-woman comedy show called Optimistic Personality Disorder, blending humor and life lessons from decades in sales, relationships, and personal growth.   In this episode, Merit sits down with Christina to discuss how she transformed her experiences—good, bad, and hilarious—into a show that inspires audiences to reframe their stories through humor. She shares how comedy entered her life at 50, the process of creating and performing her one-woman show, and how finding laughter in life’s toughest moments can help us all rewrite our own narratives. Find more from Merit Kahn here: Website: https://meritkahn.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meritkahn/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meritkahn/?hl=en    Hear more great episodes like Merit’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @PRforAnyone LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

Tracy Young is a Grammy-winning producer, remixer, DJ, and composer who made history as the first female to win a Grammy for Best Remix Recording. With over 60 Billboard Dance Club chart-toppers, she’s collaborated with icons like Madonna and Cyndi Lauper, owns her own record label, and continues to shape the sound of dance music around the world.   In this episode, Tracy sits down with Christina to discuss her groundbreaking journey in the music industry - from sneaking into clubs at 16 to remixing for Madonna, touring with Cyndi Lauper, and winning a Grammy. Tracy opens up about perseverance in a male-dominated field, staying real through decades of evolving technology, and what it means to create music that truly moves people. Find more from Tracy here: Website: https://tracyyoung.com/  Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tracy_Young  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2rlC9S7Iw4cwxup4LyOWQy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djtracyyoung/?hl=en    Hear more great episodes like Tracy’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @PRforAnyone LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

Allison McCune Davis is a naturopath, author, and wellness advocate who inspires women to embrace healthy, purposeful living after 60. A mother of five and former TV producer, Allison blends her professional experience and personal health journey into empowering conversations about vitality, aging, and holistic living. She is the author of “60 Is a Good Start: A Powerful Body, a Purposeful Life, and a Plan to Make It Happen.”   In this episode, Allison sits down with Christina to discuss the journey that led her from the entertainment industry to naturopathy, and how she helps women take control of their health through natural, practical steps. They dive deep into functional medicine, supplements, endocrine disruptors, clean living, and how small changes can lead to major transformation. Allison also shares her insights on longevity, aging with vitality, and how our environments shape our behaviors and health outcomes. Find more from Allison here: Website: https://allisonmccunedavis.com/  Books & Literature: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTBPD3TP  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allisonmccunedavis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allison.mccune.davis/?hl=en    Hear more great episodes like Allison’s by subscribing to the show here:   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/living-ageless-and-bold/id1680405493 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2Rri10EqsTSdJD7bt3tO9v?si=f3ec743bc93d48f5 YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@livingagelessandbold (Make sure to click the “Subscribe” button to receive notifications)   Let’s Connect  Facebook: PRforAnyoneChristinaDaves Instagram: @christinadavesofficial Twitter: @PRforAnyone LinkedIn: Christina Daves TikTok: @christinadavesofficial Sign up at www.livingagelessandbold.com to be a part of our community for successful women over 55, where we share tips, opportunities, and good fun!

Diane Kahn is the co-founder of Humans of San Quentin, a nonprofit that shares the stories of people living behind bars to shift public perception, foster empathy, and encourage a more compassionate approach to incarceration. A passionate teacher and social justice advocate, Diane has dedicated her life to amplifying voices that often go unheard. In this episode, Diane sits down with Christina to discuss how storytelling from inside prison walls can transform the way we see those incarcerat...

Kay Oliver is an award-winning author celebrated for her strong female protagonists and compelling storytelling. After three decades in Hollywood working on Emmy- and Oscar-winning productions, she transitioned into writing and has since earned over 30 literary awards, including being named Fiction Author of 2025. Her novels blend history, mystery, and imagination, creating unforgettable characters and thought-provoking narratives. In this episode, Kay Oliver sits down with Christina Daves ...

Bonnie Clevering is a legendary motion picture hairstylist who has worked on more than 120 films and television series over nearly five decades. From Hello Dolly to RoboCop, Ocean’s Eleven, Erin Brockovich, the Twilight Saga, and Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Bonnie has styled the hair of some of Hollywood’s biggest stars, including Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Al Pacino, Hilary Swank, and Elvis Presley. She recently released her book Continuity, a rich memoir filled with photos and stories from both he...

Fran Bailey is an energy healer and founder of the SHEVA method (Seeking Harmony in Energy, Voice, and Action). With a background in dance, metaphysical practices, and a near-death experience that shaped her path, Fran integrates spirituality, psychology, and physical awareness into her work. She focuses on helping others balance their energy, align their chakras, and deepen their connection to body, mind, and spirit. In this episode, Fran sits down with Christina to discuss her journey int...

Dayna Steele is a longtime rock radio Hall of Famer, bestselling author of 17 books, keynote speaker, podcaster, playwright, and leading advocate for Alzheimer’s caregivers. Known to her loyal fan base as the “Steelworkers,” she built a legendary career in Houston radio before becoming a voice for families and caregivers navigating dementia and Alzheimer’s. In this episode, Dayna sits down with Christina to discuss her remarkable journey from rock radio to entrepreneurship, her advocacy for...

Joy Huber is a cancer survivor, author, speaker, and founder of Travel with Joy TV, where she helps women create lives filled with freedom, purpose, and unforgettable experiences through solo travel. In this episode, Joy sits down with Christina Daves to discuss her journey from battling stage four cancer to embracing life fully through solo travel. She shares powerful insights on building confidence, staying safe, and making the most of traveling alone - encouraging women to stop waiting f...

Lynne Bowman is a bestselling author, creative director, actress, illustrator, journalist, and self-proclaimed “worst weather person ever.” She’s the author of Brownies for Breakfast, a cookbook born from her personal journey with type 2 diabetes and her mission to help others live healthier lives through food and lifestyle choices. In this episode, Lynne sits down with Christina Daves to discuss her vibrant life journey, from breaking barriers as a woman in media to thriving in her 80th ye...

Mary Lou Dickinson is an author, advocate, and lifelong storyteller who published her first book at age 70 and is now releasing her memoir at 87. A true late bloomer, Mary Lou built a meaningful career helping women in crisis before turning her full attention to writing. From working in remote Canadian mining towns to supporting women through abuse helplines and finally becoming a six-time published author, her life is a testament to resilience, creativity, and reinvention at any age. In th...

Christine Brennan is a groundbreaking sports journalist, author, and commentator who has covered every Summer and Winter Olympics since 1984. As the first woman sports writer at the Miami Herald and the first woman to cover the Washington Redskins (now the Commanders) for the Washington Post, Christine has spent decades breaking barriers and shaping sports journalism. She’s a regular contributor to CNN, ABC, PBS, and NPR, and her most recent book, On Her Game, about basketball sensation Caitl...