WHEN LAYOFFS MEAN YOU, OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW
The Washington Post Magazine writer, T. M. Shine, wrote an amusing, but ultimately disheartening story of his layoff experience. In the latest news cycle, the numbers of Americans experiencing layoffs have only grown. Even if it hasn't happened to us personally, more and more frequently, we learn about someone whose job has suddenly disappeared.
In Wednesday's edition of The Heather Taylor Show, we'll be taking layoffs head on as I talk with David Heffernan of 40 Plus of Greater Washington, a "nonprofit, self-help, volunteer organization offering a proven system of hands on training, peer support, networking opportunities, volunteering, and talks by experts on topics of interest to professsionals in job and career transition." The Washington, DC Chapter of 40 Plus was founded in 1953.
"Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean"
When it came out on the Broadway stage in 1982, it had to weather some fiercely negative reviews, including one from the New York Times' Frank Rich. Despite its poor run, it made it to the screen with an all-star cast, including Sandy Dennis, Karen Black, Kathy Bates, Marta Heflin and Cher--whose performance made a lot of people pay attention. As we move into the summer months, those of us in the DC metropolitan area have a wonderful opportunity to take a second look. The Silver Spring Stage presents the Ed Graczyk comedy-drama, beginning May 30th through mid-June, directed by Michael Sandner. Mr. Sandner and one of the stars, Natalie Tucker, who plays Joanne join me to talk about the play and about the theatre group.
Be sure to tune in at 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. for some great conversation. And next week, Wednesday, June 4th, I'll be joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and columnist, Connie Schultz. She'll be talking about her book, ...And His Lovely Wife, which has been updated, and is now in paperback.
It would be great to hear from you. Be sure to email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com. Or call the station at (866) 369-1160. Have a great week!
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Pulitzer Prize Winner Connie Schultz June 4th Interview
In 2005, she won the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary as a biweekly columnist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer/Creators Syndicate. Her recent book, ...and His Lovely Wife is now out in paperback. Connie Schultz joins me for our June 4th edition of The Heather Taylor Show. If you've got questions for her, email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Traveling for a Year for the Same Cost of Staying Home: An Award-Winning Travel Guide
"As we traveled along, we found our curiosity starting to creep out from someplace deep inside us, and we discovered that we really were turning into kids again. How freeing is it to decide what you are going to do each day with no interference from anyone else?"
Those are the sentiments of Phil and Carol White, authors of a fascinating book, Live Your Road Trip Dream--Travel for a Year for the Cost of Staying Home, (now in its second, updated edition.) Their often amusing, always engaging guide offers every would-be traveler the blueprint for his or her own unique adventure. Join me at noon for a lively discussion with the Whites as they reveal the secrets to their successful yearlong RV journey across the United States.
And What If Your Idea of a Dream Journey is Making a Career Change--But You're Paralyzed By Fear?
Career counselor Katy Piotrowski, M.Ed., makes an unconventional case for career change to the fearful among us in her new book, The Career Coward's Guide to Changing Careers. Join me for a rebroadcast of my interview with her in the second part of the show.
And be sure to let me know what you think of the show, by emailing me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com or call the station on Wednesday, from 12 noon to
1:00 p.m. at (866)369-1160.
Have a great week!
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com
Those are the sentiments of Phil and Carol White, authors of a fascinating book, Live Your Road Trip Dream--Travel for a Year for the Cost of Staying Home, (now in its second, updated edition.) Their often amusing, always engaging guide offers every would-be traveler the blueprint for his or her own unique adventure. Join me at noon for a lively discussion with the Whites as they reveal the secrets to their successful yearlong RV journey across the United States.
And What If Your Idea of a Dream Journey is Making a Career Change--But You're Paralyzed By Fear?
Career counselor Katy Piotrowski, M.Ed., makes an unconventional case for career change to the fearful among us in her new book, The Career Coward's Guide to Changing Careers. Join me for a rebroadcast of my interview with her in the second part of the show.
And be sure to let me know what you think of the show, by emailing me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com or call the station on Wednesday, from 12 noon to
1:00 p.m. at (866)369-1160.
Have a great week!
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
"Beyond Category": The Legendary Duke Ellington; Finding Good Deals on Spring & Summer Travel; and Maximizing the Spa Experience
Utopia + Boomer-Themed Travel = Boomeropia
What happens when travel interests of Boomers combine with great travel deals? The answer is Boomeropia, a travel website launched in January of this year. Designed by Liz Dahl, a former travel agency owner and public relations consultant, the goal was to fill a serious void: Dahl's research showed that when it came to travel, those consumers 50 and older weren't being well-served. "The trips being advertised seemed to be geared to a younger demographic and ignored the needs and desires of the more mature traveler," says Dahl. And what about advertisers? The website founder discovered that much of it included, "nursing homes, burial plots, hearing aids and pharmaceutical companies -- nothing that is appealing to the fun side of fifty." Pulling together its "content through research, personal experience and experience of friends and editors," Boomeropia offers information on sites catering to [Boomers'] sense of adventure and recreation." Liz Dahl joins me to talk about the best buys in Boomer travel this spring and summer. (boomeropia.com)
Local Guy Makes Good: The Life and Music of Edward "Duke" Ellington
A legendary composer and bandleader, Edward "Duke" Ellington was honored in his lifetime with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, reached millions of listeners through thousands of recordings, and penned thousands of original compositions. John Edward Hasse, music historian, musician, and award-winning record producer and author of several works, including, Beyond Category, The Life and Genius of Duke Ellington,(Simon & Schuster), joins me to talk about the phenomenon that was Duke Ellington. And we'll hear some of Ellington's great recordings which included other musical greats like John Coltrane and Max Roach.
Demystifying the "Spa Experience": A Novice's Guide to Getting the Most Out of the Spa Visit
If that Mother's Day gift certificate looks simultaneously inviting (because you'd love to be pampered), and intimidating (because you have no idea what to expect), join me for a conversation with Vienna, Virginia-based Sesen Spa owner, Lisa Tep. She'll offer spa visit "do's and don'ts", and in case you missed her recent Today Show appearance, Tep will help listeners identify the variety of spa offerings.
For more information about The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital, email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com or call the station on Wednesdays, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.(Eastern Time) at 866)369-1160. It would be great to hear from you!
If you've missed past broadcasts, check out the station website at www.wmet1160.com, and click onto, The Heather Taylor Show.
Have a great week!
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
Wednesdays at Noon on WMET 1160
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com
(866) 369-1160
What happens when travel interests of Boomers combine with great travel deals? The answer is Boomeropia, a travel website launched in January of this year. Designed by Liz Dahl, a former travel agency owner and public relations consultant, the goal was to fill a serious void: Dahl's research showed that when it came to travel, those consumers 50 and older weren't being well-served. "The trips being advertised seemed to be geared to a younger demographic and ignored the needs and desires of the more mature traveler," says Dahl. And what about advertisers? The website founder discovered that much of it included, "nursing homes, burial plots, hearing aids and pharmaceutical companies -- nothing that is appealing to the fun side of fifty." Pulling together its "content through research, personal experience and experience of friends and editors," Boomeropia offers information on sites catering to [Boomers'] sense of adventure and recreation." Liz Dahl joins me to talk about the best buys in Boomer travel this spring and summer. (boomeropia.com)
Local Guy Makes Good: The Life and Music of Edward "Duke" Ellington
A legendary composer and bandleader, Edward "Duke" Ellington was honored in his lifetime with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, reached millions of listeners through thousands of recordings, and penned thousands of original compositions. John Edward Hasse, music historian, musician, and award-winning record producer and author of several works, including, Beyond Category, The Life and Genius of Duke Ellington,(Simon & Schuster), joins me to talk about the phenomenon that was Duke Ellington. And we'll hear some of Ellington's great recordings which included other musical greats like John Coltrane and Max Roach.
Demystifying the "Spa Experience": A Novice's Guide to Getting the Most Out of the Spa Visit
If that Mother's Day gift certificate looks simultaneously inviting (because you'd love to be pampered), and intimidating (because you have no idea what to expect), join me for a conversation with Vienna, Virginia-based Sesen Spa owner, Lisa Tep. She'll offer spa visit "do's and don'ts", and in case you missed her recent Today Show appearance, Tep will help listeners identify the variety of spa offerings.
For more information about The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital, email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com or call the station on Wednesdays, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.(Eastern Time) at 866)369-1160. It would be great to hear from you!
If you've missed past broadcasts, check out the station website at www.wmet1160.com, and click onto, The Heather Taylor Show.
Have a great week!
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
Wednesdays at Noon on WMET 1160
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com
(866) 369-1160
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Wall Street Journal Wine Columnists on DC's "Really Good" Wine Bars; & a D.C. Native on Her Award-Winning, Midlife Success as a Songwriter & Composer
The Wall Street Journal's Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher probably didn't realize it back in 1998 that their popular Tastings column, (which they were first asked to write in their "spare time"!), would blossom into a decade's long adventure. But then again, given their status as respected, long-time journalists, it's probably not very surprising. The two join me to talk about one of their recent columns, A Capital Idea, D.C.'s Wine Bars Catch Up With a National Trend Well Worth Following, and about what's new (or old) and exciting in the world of wine.
Regina Blackburn -- Songwriter and Composer Extraordinaire! And She's Got a Full-Time Gig, Too
Just how realistic is it to expect to be able to pull down a full-time job and still find time to become an award-winning songwriter and composer? If you're Regina Blackburn (justwrite.music@verizon.net), the answer is: very realistic. The native Washingtonian and Howard University alumnus works as a TV technician by day. But it's a different story after she clocks out. For starters, Blackburn is a BMI songwriter and a six-time recipient of Billboard Magazine's Songwriting Contest. In 2007 her music began airing on London's BlueskyFM radio, while WPFW radio featured her music on its "Spirit in Action" program in 2005. And for great national exposure, none other than The Today Show aired one of her compositions during one of its show segments. Join me for a lively discussion with Regina Blackburn to talk about what it's been like to experience the fulfillment of her dream of songwriting and composition for the past seven years.
Tune in from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. on WMET 1160 AM in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. On the Internet, click onto www.wmet1160.com, "Listen Now." In case you missed earlier shows, check out the www.wmet1160.com archive, and click onto The Heather Taylor Show.
If you have comments about previous broadcasts or suggestions for upcoming shows, please be sure to email me anytime at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com. The number at the station is (866) 369-1160.
Have a great week!
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com
(866) 369-1160
Regina Blackburn -- Songwriter and Composer Extraordinaire! And She's Got a Full-Time Gig, Too
Just how realistic is it to expect to be able to pull down a full-time job and still find time to become an award-winning songwriter and composer? If you're Regina Blackburn (justwrite.music@verizon.net), the answer is: very realistic. The native Washingtonian and Howard University alumnus works as a TV technician by day. But it's a different story after she clocks out. For starters, Blackburn is a BMI songwriter and a six-time recipient of Billboard Magazine's Songwriting Contest. In 2007 her music began airing on London's BlueskyFM radio, while WPFW radio featured her music on its "Spirit in Action" program in 2005. And for great national exposure, none other than The Today Show aired one of her compositions during one of its show segments. Join me for a lively discussion with Regina Blackburn to talk about what it's been like to experience the fulfillment of her dream of songwriting and composition for the past seven years.
Tune in from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. on WMET 1160 AM in the DC, Maryland and Virginia area. On the Internet, click onto www.wmet1160.com, "Listen Now." In case you missed earlier shows, check out the www.wmet1160.com archive, and click onto The Heather Taylor Show.
If you have comments about previous broadcasts or suggestions for upcoming shows, please be sure to email me anytime at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com. The number at the station is (866) 369-1160.
Have a great week!
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
www.heathertaylorshow.com
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com
(866) 369-1160
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