• E7. Guests, Kamesha & Denise. Wisdom in Bloom
    Feb 4 2025


    Kamesha and Denise, cohosts of the Wisdom in Bloom podcast join me on this episode of Finding Fifty!


    We speak about their personal 'whys' for starting WIB and the messages each feel are so important to share with other women who are living, loving, and rediscovering their purpose as they move into their 'next'... this new time of their lives.


    Denise and Kamesha share a special bond that spans over 15 years of friendship, empowerment, and growth. As former colleagues and prior members of various empowerment communities, they have always uplifted one another. Now, through their podcast, they are bringing decades ofknowledge, life experiences, and passion for helping others to a broader audience. An amazing community of women blooming into their best selves!


    The Wisdom in Bloom Podcast is available on Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts.


    You can also find these amazing women on Instagram ⁠@wisdom_in_bloom⁠, as well as Facebook, TikTok and at their website, ⁠wisdominbloom.net⁠.


    Their latest offering, the As You Bloom journal, is a way to encourage women to think about their lives--a beautifully designed space dedicated to helping women embrace intentional, purposeful reflection, positivity, and gratitude.


    ⁠As You Bloom⁠ is now available on Amazon!


    Thanks for joining us!

    Finding Fifty Podcast is a production by Carolyn Hawes Creative and hosted by Carolyn Hawes.

    Follow and subscribe to Finding Fifty on Instagram, YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. We appreciate your support!

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    39 mins
  • E6. Guest, Adell Stratton. Healing: Mind, Body & Spirit Connection
    Mar 2 2024

    Adele Stratton is an Integrated Manual Therapist and leader in the field of healing.

    As the owner of the Canadian based Phoenix Rising Healing Centre, Adele offers a diversity of treatments suitable for clients seeking fundamental healing, including Quantum Healing, Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, and Spiritual Coaching.

    Her greatest accomplishment has been healing herself from a near-death experience, and she now dedicates her life to supporting the healing of clients across the globe.

    You can find information on the Phoenix Rising Healing Centre and Adell’s services at https://phoenixrisinghealingcentre.com

    Adell is also on Instagram @phoenixrisinghc

    I’m grateful to have had Adell as a guest on our podcast and know you’ll find this a fascinating dive into enlightened approaches of heart-centred healing.

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    54 mins
  • E5. Guest, Maz O'Connor. You First: Living the Example
    Feb 21 2024


    Welcome, Maz O’Connor!

    Maz is an incredible example of a woman who has been consciously moving through the experiences of life, growing -- whether through storms or sun -- and creating a life in alignment with her passions and wants. She is a truly shining example of this experience toward living our best lives and teaches that 'when we put ourselves first, we have more for others.'

    With a new book coming out as well as the upcoming launch of her global beauty and wellness company -- Maz is the living example of 50-something reinvention.

    In addition, she hosts a weekly radio show and podcast called YOU FIRST with Maz O'Connor, which, as Maz says, is all about 'fitting your own oxygen mask before anyone else’s.'

    Maz also organizes an annual Wellness Week in Australia, has a yoga studio and an ⁠Airbnb called Somers Shala⁠!

    Listen and subscribe to You First with Maz O'Connor on Spotify.

    I’m so excited to share Maz O’Connor with you all on this episode of Finding Fifty! I know it will resonate so deeply with you, as it did for me...

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • E4. Guest, Dr. Lori Davis. Anxiety & Mental Wellbeing
    Feb 12 2024

    Dr. Lori Davis joins us for this episode of Finding Fifty.


    Dr. Davis is a clinical instructor of psychology in psychiatry at Weill Cornell Medical College. She has a private practice in NYD where she specializes in anxiety disorders and trauma.


    You can find her online at www.drloridavis.com and on Instagram @drloridavis. Dr. Davis shares useful tips and strategies for managing stress and anxiety. She has anxiety, too -- and reminds us all that we can have fun, meaningful and productive lives, even with anxiety.

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    59 mins
  • E3. Guest, Julie Freedman Smith. Parenting at 50
    Nov 20 2023

    'Parenting at 50'


    So thrilled to welcome Julie Freedman Smith to our Finding Fifty Podcast, Parenting at 50!


    Julie is an author and Parenting Expert, who has been supporting parents, families, schools and organizations for over 20 years. Julie believes that parenting is hard, it’s easier together. She combines research-based information, humorous anecdotes, and parenting hacks resulting in audiences and clients ready to face their parenting challenges head on!


    Julie’s tips and strategies have been featured in the National Post, The Globe and Mail, Today’s Parent Magazine, Canadian Families Magazine, GlobalNews.ca, and CBC.ca. She frequently appears on local and provincial media and has been a guest expert on CBC Radio’s, The Current. Julie has also interviewed many parenting experts from around the world and is eager to share what she has learned from those conversations.


    Julie is the creator and founder of Parent-Break, an online community providing time and space for parents to get in touch with themselves and each other, to offer guidance, and to acknowledge the challenges of parenting while celebrating the successes. She’d love for you to join her!


    Here is Julie’s contact info and links, including Parent-Break and – something she created especially for this episode, 5 Fabulous Facts for Parents In Their 50s!


    Thank you for joining us! We’d love you to SUBSCRIBE and are so grateful for you – our Finding Fifty’s listeners.


    Contact Julie: https://linktr.ee/julie.f.s Get 5 Fabulous Facts for Parents In Their 50s here: https://www.parent-break.com/5-fab-facts-for-over-50 Parent-Break: www.parent-break.com/join


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    57 mins
  • E2. Guest, Melanie Nielsen. Finding Joy
    Aug 5 2023
    We've got the gifted, Melanie Nielsen, as our guest today! Melanie is an honors' graduate in the field of business and marketing. Mom, event manager and founder of Tasty Life Co, she’s also the two-time author of "Sugar Detox: 3 Days to Freedom" and "The Joy Plan: 10 Steps to Your Best Year Ever!" Both available on Amazon now! Our conversation with Melanie is just moments away, let’s dive into the Finding Fifty Podcast as Melanie gifts us with her remarkable plan for FINDING JOY! A VERY special thank you to Mastermind Studios for their help fixing our production 'ooops' on this episode!
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    57 mins
  • E1. Guest, Lianna Jansen. Looking back. Looking forward. Consciously creating now.
    Jul 23 2023
    Our first episode! We're SO excited to bring you our first episode of Finding Fifty. With the help of my amazing guest host, Lianna Jansen, we take a look back at what our idea of 50 was when we were kids, those important women in our lives that shaped our impressions of this age, where we've landed in our journey to vitality and healthfulness, and found out that Lianna would rather work her bliss job for minimum wage than be a stripper for a million bucks! Go figure... We're new. We're learning. We'd love to hear from you! Every share of our podcast goes a long way -- so thank you for being here! Find our videocast on YouTube @findingfiftypodcast. Finding Fifty is hosted and produced by Carolyn Hawes @ CarolynHawesCreative.com ABOUT OUR GUEST Lianna is a podcaster who interviews inspiring and inspired humans who are consciously creating their lives. She is also an entrepreneur, successful event producer, and motivation coach. You can find her on YouTube @thenextstepscc and at PowerhouseSource.com.
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    53 mins
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