Like a mixtape straight from the 80s, this show is jam-packed, blending talks, tips, and tools on entrepreneurship, career, and life at 40+ all with a dash of pop culture flair. I’m Barbara Brooks, your pro-age|solo-ager host, inspo speaker, and visionary behind SecondAct|Women - a company and community of badass women in their 40s, 50s, and 60+. Tune in weekly for juicy conversations, stories, and tips served with a side of sass. Because, let’s face it, 50 is the new fabulous! From conqueri ...
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47. Quit My Corporate Job To Travel the World For Work
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22 million employed adults (aged 18 and over) in the U.S. always work from home. But what about quitting to start a company and travel while doing it? Nadia Mitchem did exactly that, leaving her position at St. Jude to start a company, get on the road, and travel the world. She's sharing tips and more on how she did it, and you can, too. Here's her…
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Age is a Disease. Tips to Refute the Stereotypes Next Time You're Faced with AgeISM
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Your age is a disease. You're 49, and in a few months, it's your birthday. What immediately came to mind? Fear of turning 50. That's what the world says about us, too. Because you're turning 50, you're shunned from working, living, being, and doing what YOU want. You're invisible. It's AGEISM! Your age is a superpower, and your spending authority i…
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Paid Boards. How to Get on a Paid Boards
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Now more than ever, corporate boards are looking for qualified female candidates; by that, we mean paid boardships. It can be a boon to your household income, too! Michele Ashby with ACE Consulting is sharing the 'how-tos.' She's an expert at boards, teaching women everything they need to know to serve on corporate boards. Some have made a living f…
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SPEAKING. 5 Tips to Get Paid Speaking
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Are you tired of not earning anything when you speak? You can generate revenue by speaking and giving keynotes at conferences, and it's a great way to share your expertise to help others, build your reputation, and earn money. Public speaking coach and expert Mari Geaseair shares her five tips to help you get started: Have something to say Don't le…
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Job Seeking at 40+. 5 Things to Stop Doing
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Let Chelle Johnson, a talent acquisition expert and founder of Career Connectors, give you tips on what NOT to DO and do when looking for your next job. If you're over 45, finding a job, let alone getting an interview, can be incredibly daunting. The age bias that can arise if you don't follow her tips. Don't stop using AI for resumes. It's part of…
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Ozempic, Mounjara and Menopause. Winning the Weightloss War
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Menopause—what's the deal? Why don't we talk about it enough, and why don't our doctors tell us what we need to know? After all, there are over 80 symptoms of menopause, yet we mostly hear about hot flashes but who knew brain fog, sleepless nights and weigh gain were some of them? Board-certified adult nurse practitioner, Kimberly Cunningham with t…
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AI Hacks for Small Business Growth
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AI. Using it not? Well, you should. It can shave precious time, leaving you space to be the CEO of your company and focus on business development, sales, and revenue. Angela Green Urbaczewski, a Fractional CMO | Revenue Optimization, AI & Marketing Automation Expert with RevOppAI who says productivity can increase by 10-30%. She shares tips on usin…
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6 Job Strategies Navigating the Job Search at 50+
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Navigating the job search in our 40s, 50s, and beyond is tricky. We're often seen as 'out of date', expired, ready to retire, or better yet, lazy, unadaptable to change, and invisible after 50. Whether you've sent hundreds of resumes or you're just starting out, age may be a factor in your job search—but it doesn't have to hold you back. Take out y…
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Top Trends: Linkedin Dating, NYC Fashion Week and 40+ Models - A Must-Listen
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We're talking about three hot topics today: #1 Thing we regret in life. The NY Fashion Week Designer featured ALL 40+ models she found off the streets and Dating. Should you find them on LinkedIn? It's the hottest new dating site. I may be the only single one on the panel, but it's bound to be a good discussion! Let's get this Podcast Party jumpin'…
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5 Caregiving Things I Wish I Knew Before My Mom's Stroke
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Caregiving. There's so much we don't know, and 19% of Americans are caregiving today. I'm pretty sure many didn't realize the undertaking ahead, from the paperwork and legal docs needed to decide to find mom or dad a new home to patient advocacy. There's A LOT to know, and we talk about it, giving you 5 things to get in order now. When my brother c…
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Women 40+ Just starting that thing? Do it.
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Amy Cosper is with Bizee, and we're talking about and giving tips on "just starting" in all things (life, business, behaviors, etc.) and why it's so hard, but we can "start" anything we wish at any age. ➡️ Embracing transformations - you can, sister. ➡️ Recognizing opportunities - they are there! ➡️ Fear/fear of failure - who cares? ➡️ Storytelling…
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Big change happening. Women 40+, this is your space
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Welcome to Second Act with Barbara Brooks. Today's the launch of something special, and it's been a long time coming. For years, I've wanted to launch a YouTube channel and Podcast specifically for us women in our midlife quest looking to celebrate this time in life, share ideas, talk about the good and sometimes that ick, but always leave inspired…
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