WHAT'S NEXT, HOW DO WE MAKE THE MOST OF THE NEXT CHAPTER OF OUR LIVES?
ON THE MARCH 5TH BROADCAST OF BOOMER RADIO IN THE NATION'S CAPITAL, THE ANSWER TO THAT QUESTION CAME IN THE FORM OF FOUR DISTINCTLY DIFFERENT BOOMER STORIES:
--A FORMER RUNWAY MODEL WHO ENJOYED A SUCCESSFUL MODELING CAREER IN FRANCE, ITALY AND ENGLAND RETURNS HOME AND REINVENTS HERSELF AS A TRAINED CHEF AND BUSINESS OWNER. (GUEST: CARLA HALL, CHEF/CATERER AND OWNER OF ALCHEMY CATERERS)
-- AS A KID, A MAN WAS INFORMED BY DOCTORS EARLY ON THAT HE’D PROBABLY HAVE TO TAKE INSULIN FOR A DIABETIC CONDITION HIS ENTIRE LIFE. INSTEAD HE EMBRACED SPORTS, AND TODAY BY ALL ACCOUNTS PROBABLY BELONGS IN THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS: HE'S ONE OF ONLY ABOUT 200 PEOPLE WHO'VE COMPETED IN MARATHONS ON ALL SEVEN CONTINENTS. AND HE'S THE FIRST BLACK MAN EVER TO HAVE DONE IT. (GUEST: TONY REED, CO-FOUNDER OF THE NATIONAL BLACK MARATHONERS ASSOCIATION)
-- A VETERAN POLITICAL OPERATIVE FROM THE CLINTON WHITE HOUSE SIZES UP THE PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY CONTEST THE DAY AFTER SUPER TUESDAY PRIMARIES IN OHIO, TEXAS, VERMONT AND RHODE ISLAND. (GUEST:
JOE LOCKHART, CO-FOUNDER OF THE POLITICAL STRATEGY AND MEDIA CONSULTING FIRM THE GLOVER PARK GROUP)
-- PROVING THAT NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION, A LEADER IN THE HOME RELAXATION PRODUCTS INDUSTRY FOR MORE THAN TWENTY YEARS TALKS ABOUT HOW A BOUT WITH ARTHRITIS DREW HIM TO THE THERAPEUTIC BENEFITS OF SPAS. HE JOINS ME TO DESCRIBE THE KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND HOW HE'S EXPANDED THE BUSINESS TO INCLUDE ALL KINDS OF PRODUCTS DESIGNED TO MAKE THE HOME "A PERSONAL HOME ESCAPE FROM THE ORDINARY." (GUEST: DAVE CINTORINO, OWNER AND PRESIDENT OF HOME ESCAPES.)
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
http://www.heathertaylorshow.com/
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com/
Monday, March 10, 2008
Monday, March 3, 2008
Smithsonian Institution's Celebration of Women's Heritage -- My Interview With Angela Shelton
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of meeting and interviewing Angela Shelton, a filmmaker, actress, screenwriter, model and a courageous woman who's a survivor of childhood incest and sexual abuse. The interview was the fourth in a five part series of events sponsored by the Smithsonian Institution, as part of Women's Heritage Month in March. The event included a screening of the film, followed by my interview with her, and a book signing.
Ironically, her film, Searching for Angela Shelton began as a kind of lark. When an HBO producer asked whether she'd be interested in doing a documentary, Shelton thought it might be fun to travel around the country interviewing women with her same name. Many miles later in a rented RV, she'd discovered that nearly 70 percent of the Angela Sheltons she met during her journey had experienced similar incidents of violence, rape or incest.
Her new book, Finding Angela Shelton, The True Story of One Woman's Triumph Over Sexual Abuse is a compelling read--a combination of warmth, humor and honesty.
Ironically, her film, Searching for Angela Shelton began as a kind of lark. When an HBO producer asked whether she'd be interested in doing a documentary, Shelton thought it might be fun to travel around the country interviewing women with her same name. Many miles later in a rented RV, she'd discovered that nearly 70 percent of the Angela Sheltons she met during her journey had experienced similar incidents of violence, rape or incest.
Her new book, Finding Angela Shelton, The True Story of One Woman's Triumph Over Sexual Abuse is a compelling read--a combination of warmth, humor and honesty.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Exploring the Upsides of "Midlife Crises": Life in the Middle and Beyond & Discovering Nutritious, Tasty Food
Love and Romance in Midlife and Beyond; and the My Time Column in the Washington Post
Does midlife signal the end of love and romance? According to D.C.-based psychologist and conference speaker, Dr. Dorree Lynn, the answer is an emphatic "no." Her client list includes political figures and major media personalities, she's made frequent appearances on ABC's Good Morning America, Court TV, MSNBC and Fox News Channel. Beginning in March, Dr. Lynn will become the featured expert on love and intimacy for AARP's new TV show, My Generation. The co-author of When the Man You Love Is Ill, Doing Your Best for Your Partner Without Losing Yourself (with Florence Isaacs), Dr. Lynn is also creator of the newly launched website and e-zine, fiftyandfurthermore.com.
Author, award-winning journalist and public speaker, Abigail Trafford "focuses on the new stage of the life cycle after midlife, but before traditional old age. Her book, My Time: Making the Most of the Bonus Decades After 50 chronicles the social revolution of living longer, healthier lives. In her Washington Post column, entitled My Time, she explores the potential in this new stage for both individuals and society. She has been a commentator on health and social issues for Washington Post Radio, host of an "online "health talk" program and syndicated columnist with Universal Press syndicate." (excerpt from her website, abigailtrafford.com) Trafford is also the author of Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life.
Dr. Lynn and Abigail Trafford join me by phone to discuss trends in midlife and beyond.
Chocolate: A Healthy Snack? and Fast Food That's Good for You?
Chocolate--a healthy snack? And what about fast food that's good for you? What's truth and what's fiction? To find the answers, we'll put those and related questions to Dr. Liz Applegate, a nationally renowned expert on nutrition and fitness. She's also director of sports nutrition and a faculty member in the nutrition department at the University of California at Davis. In addition to her work at the university, Dr. Applegate also writes the popular "Fridge Wisdom" column for Runner's World magazine. She'll join me from her office in California to talk about the latest in nutrition advice for those midlife runners (both real and wannabe) among us.
Join me at 12 noon for a lively take on life in the second half. Email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com or call into the show on Wednesday, between 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. The number is (866) 369-1160.
And this Sunday, March 2nd at 3:00 p.m. if you're in the Washington, DC area, come to the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery for my interview with Angela Shelton, writer, editor and director of the film, Searching for Angela Shelton, a documentary film about what she learns during her journey to meet other Angela Shelton's throughout the United States. The interview is the fourth in a five part series of events celebrating Women's Heritage Month at the Smithsonian. She is also the author of Finding Angela Shelton, The True Story of One Woman's Triumph Over Sexual Abuse.
In the meantime, thanks for listening!
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
http://www.heathertaylorshow.com/
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com
Does midlife signal the end of love and romance? According to D.C.-based psychologist and conference speaker, Dr. Dorree Lynn, the answer is an emphatic "no." Her client list includes political figures and major media personalities, she's made frequent appearances on ABC's Good Morning America, Court TV, MSNBC and Fox News Channel. Beginning in March, Dr. Lynn will become the featured expert on love and intimacy for AARP's new TV show, My Generation. The co-author of When the Man You Love Is Ill, Doing Your Best for Your Partner Without Losing Yourself (with Florence Isaacs), Dr. Lynn is also creator of the newly launched website and e-zine, fiftyandfurthermore.com.
Author, award-winning journalist and public speaker, Abigail Trafford "focuses on the new stage of the life cycle after midlife, but before traditional old age. Her book, My Time: Making the Most of the Bonus Decades After 50 chronicles the social revolution of living longer, healthier lives. In her Washington Post column, entitled My Time, she explores the potential in this new stage for both individuals and society. She has been a commentator on health and social issues for Washington Post Radio, host of an "online "health talk" program and syndicated columnist with Universal Press syndicate." (excerpt from her website, abigailtrafford.com) Trafford is also the author of Crazy Time: Surviving Divorce and Building a New Life.
Dr. Lynn and Abigail Trafford join me by phone to discuss trends in midlife and beyond.
Chocolate: A Healthy Snack? and Fast Food That's Good for You?
Chocolate--a healthy snack? And what about fast food that's good for you? What's truth and what's fiction? To find the answers, we'll put those and related questions to Dr. Liz Applegate, a nationally renowned expert on nutrition and fitness. She's also director of sports nutrition and a faculty member in the nutrition department at the University of California at Davis. In addition to her work at the university, Dr. Applegate also writes the popular "Fridge Wisdom" column for Runner's World magazine. She'll join me from her office in California to talk about the latest in nutrition advice for those midlife runners (both real and wannabe) among us.
Join me at 12 noon for a lively take on life in the second half. Email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com or call into the show on Wednesday, between 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. The number is (866) 369-1160.
And this Sunday, March 2nd at 3:00 p.m. if you're in the Washington, DC area, come to the Smithsonian Institution's National Portrait Gallery for my interview with Angela Shelton, writer, editor and director of the film, Searching for Angela Shelton, a documentary film about what she learns during her journey to meet other Angela Shelton's throughout the United States. The interview is the fourth in a five part series of events celebrating Women's Heritage Month at the Smithsonian. She is also the author of Finding Angela Shelton, The True Story of One Woman's Triumph Over Sexual Abuse.
In the meantime, thanks for listening!
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
http://www.heathertaylorshow.com/
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Exploring Home: J. C. Hayward Celebrates 36 Years & Launches a Website; and Nursing Homes, Retirement Communities Survey
Channel 9 (WUSA) Anchorwoman J. C. Hayward Celebrates Her 36 Years By Launching a Website for Midlife and Beyond
She was the DC market's first female news anchor, and today is one of Washington, DC's most respected and veteran broadcasters. Award-winning J. C. Hayward, current anchor of 9 News Now at Noon, and co-producer of "J C and Friends begins her thirty-seventh year with D.C. area's Channel 9 (WUSA) on Thursday, February 21st. In addition to festivities to mark this occasion, Ms. Hayward launches a new website especially designed for Boomers and beyond.
She joins me to talk about dvmOurTime.com, and her distinguished career in journalism.
A New Tool to Help Make Choosing a Good Nursing Home Easier: Maryland 2008 Nursing Home Guide
While most Americans surveyed indicate that they would prefer to spend their entire lives residing at home, nursing homes often provide a much-needed alternative. But how do families know about which nursing homes adhere to the highest standards and residents' expectations? The Maryland Health Care Commission has made it easier to answer that question, with the publication of a recent survey of Maryland nursing homes. Marilyn Moon, chair of the Maryland Health Care Commission, and co-author of the recent survey, the 2007 Maryland Nursing Home Guide, joins me to discuss the survey's findings, and trends in eldercare.
Join me on Wednesday, February 20th, between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. for the latest in stories from the Boomer File.
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
http://www.heathertaylorshow.com/
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com/
email: theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com
She was the DC market's first female news anchor, and today is one of Washington, DC's most respected and veteran broadcasters. Award-winning J. C. Hayward, current anchor of 9 News Now at Noon, and co-producer of "J C and Friends begins her thirty-seventh year with D.C. area's Channel 9 (WUSA) on Thursday, February 21st. In addition to festivities to mark this occasion, Ms. Hayward launches a new website especially designed for Boomers and beyond.
She joins me to talk about dvmOurTime.com, and her distinguished career in journalism.
A New Tool to Help Make Choosing a Good Nursing Home Easier: Maryland 2008 Nursing Home Guide
While most Americans surveyed indicate that they would prefer to spend their entire lives residing at home, nursing homes often provide a much-needed alternative. But how do families know about which nursing homes adhere to the highest standards and residents' expectations? The Maryland Health Care Commission has made it easier to answer that question, with the publication of a recent survey of Maryland nursing homes. Marilyn Moon, chair of the Maryland Health Care Commission, and co-author of the recent survey, the 2007 Maryland Nursing Home Guide, joins me to discuss the survey's findings, and trends in eldercare.
Join me on Wednesday, February 20th, between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. for the latest in stories from the Boomer File.
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
http://www.heathertaylorshow.com/
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com/
email: theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Super Wednesday, Part II: Career-Changing Through Retraining; and Finding Your Voice--"When Being Understood is the Only Option"
Super Wednesday, Part 2: Retraining Your Way to a New Career
In the first half of the show, we delve into Part II of our "career-changing" segment. This week, we'll explore the new role community colleges are beginning to play in helping retiring or career-changing Boomers retrain for new work in the 21st century workplace. Joining me to talk about recent developments will be:
-- Dr. George Boggs, President, American Association of Community Colleges. The AACC is a leading advocate for the nation's more than 1,200 community colleges, which serve more than 12 million students each year.
-- Laura Robbins, Director of the Aging Program, Atlantic Philanthropies, a global foundation focused on social issues.
-- Mitzi Werther, Director of the Richland College Emeritus Program in Dallas County, Texas. She also directs the new "Boomers Re-Boot Program", a series of credit and non-credit classes contemplating retirement or retraining.
From Broadcast Producer to Voice Coach: A Career Changer Helps Clients Find Their Signature Voice
In the second half of the show, veteran TV and Radio news producer Cherie Graham joins me to talk about her new career as a communications coach. A former producer for Barbara Walters, Charlie Rose and Dr. Phil (McGraw) and media companies HBO, Paramount Studios, PBS, MSNBC and Fox News, Ms. Graham's work included producing interviews with Saddam Hussein, Fidel Castro and every American president since Richard Nixon. In addition to helping clients find their "signature" voice, she's currently creating a voice program to be taught in conflict areas around the world.
Join me at 12 noon for a lively discussion of today's topics. Email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
www.heathertaylorshow.com
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In the first half of the show, we delve into Part II of our "career-changing" segment. This week, we'll explore the new role community colleges are beginning to play in helping retiring or career-changing Boomers retrain for new work in the 21st century workplace. Joining me to talk about recent developments will be:
-- Dr. George Boggs, President, American Association of Community Colleges. The AACC is a leading advocate for the nation's more than 1,200 community colleges, which serve more than 12 million students each year.
-- Laura Robbins, Director of the Aging Program, Atlantic Philanthropies, a global foundation focused on social issues.
-- Mitzi Werther, Director of the Richland College Emeritus Program in Dallas County, Texas. She also directs the new "Boomers Re-Boot Program", a series of credit and non-credit classes contemplating retirement or retraining.
From Broadcast Producer to Voice Coach: A Career Changer Helps Clients Find Their Signature Voice
In the second half of the show, veteran TV and Radio news producer Cherie Graham joins me to talk about her new career as a communications coach. A former producer for Barbara Walters, Charlie Rose and Dr. Phil (McGraw) and media companies HBO, Paramount Studios, PBS, MSNBC and Fox News, Ms. Graham's work included producing interviews with Saddam Hussein, Fidel Castro and every American president since Richard Nixon. In addition to helping clients find their "signature" voice, she's currently creating a voice program to be taught in conflict areas around the world.
Join me at 12 noon for a lively discussion of today's topics. Email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com
Heather R. Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
www.heathertaylorshow.com
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Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Super Wednesday: Career Changer Strategies That Work
On Super Tuesday, four major presidential candidates vied for the ultimate career change--keys to the Oval Office. On the Wednesday, February 6th edition of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital, we explore no less a challenge: midlife career changing. The lineup...
Award-winning journalist and senior writer at the monthly business magazine, FastCompany.com Linda Tischler discusses her article, "Identity Shift", about the problem with conventional guide books to career changing.
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.
Tune in 12 noon for 55 minutes of intelligent, lively conversation that can help you make this year your best yet.
Email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com
Heather Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
Award-winning journalist and senior writer at the monthly business magazine, FastCompany.com Linda Tischler discusses her article, "Identity Shift", about the problem with conventional guide books to career changing.
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.
Tune in 12 noon for 55 minutes of intelligent, lively conversation that can help you make this year your best yet.
Email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com
Heather Taylor
Host and Executive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Executive Recruiters: How Boomer-Friendly; Writing in Midlife; and Keys to Healthy Meal Planning
Join me this Wednesday, January 30th for an encore edition of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital. It's designed to make this year your best yet!
Executive Recruiters: When It Comes to Job and Career Transitions, How Boomer Friendly Are They?
If you've been successful in your current job, but feel ready to make the transition to a more satisfying one, it's important to know about what skill sets you'll need and where career opportunities can be found. Ever wondered whether an executive recruiter could help you? Veteran executive recruiter Dorinda White, president of Washington, DC based Rindi Media International, joined me to help answer that and other questions about the current media job market. Her company is a creative media firm specializing in communications, marketing and public relations.
Writing in Midlife: An African-American Writer Reflects on Midlist Fiction
What's it mean to be an African-American woman writing midlist fiction today? Award-winning novelist, author and boomer Martha Southgate joined me to reflect on her perspective of the challenges of midlist African-American fiction writers today. She discussed her recent essay, "Writers Like Me," published in The New York Times in July. Her novels include Third Girl from The Left, The Fall of Rome and Another Way to Dance, and other nonfiction articles have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, O, Premiere and Essence.
What's Cooking?: Taking the Hassle Out of Meal Planning
Trying to get fit or prevent weight gain, but are having trouble coming up with meals that yell, "quick, healthy and delicious" this summer? We chatted with Aviva Goldfarb, author of The Six O'Clock Scramble: Quick, Healthy and Delicious Dinner Recipes for Busy Families (St. Martin's Griffin Publishers) and publisher of the subscription email newsletter of the same name (see her website).
Be sure to contact me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com Stay tuned for a brand new lineup of shows in February!
Executive Recruiters: When It Comes to Job and Career Transitions, How Boomer Friendly Are They?
If you've been successful in your current job, but feel ready to make the transition to a more satisfying one, it's important to know about what skill sets you'll need and where career opportunities can be found. Ever wondered whether an executive recruiter could help you? Veteran executive recruiter Dorinda White, president of Washington, DC based Rindi Media International, joined me to help answer that and other questions about the current media job market. Her company is a creative media firm specializing in communications, marketing and public relations.
Writing in Midlife: An African-American Writer Reflects on Midlist Fiction
What's it mean to be an African-American woman writing midlist fiction today? Award-winning novelist, author and boomer Martha Southgate joined me to reflect on her perspective of the challenges of midlist African-American fiction writers today. She discussed her recent essay, "Writers Like Me," published in The New York Times in July. Her novels include Third Girl from The Left, The Fall of Rome and Another Way to Dance, and other nonfiction articles have appeared in The New York Times Magazine, O, Premiere and Essence.
What's Cooking?: Taking the Hassle Out of Meal Planning
Trying to get fit or prevent weight gain, but are having trouble coming up with meals that yell, "quick, healthy and delicious" this summer? We chatted with Aviva Goldfarb, author of The Six O'Clock Scramble: Quick, Healthy and Delicious Dinner Recipes for Busy Families (St. Martin's Griffin Publishers) and publisher of the subscription email newsletter of the same name (see her website).
Be sure to contact me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com Stay tuned for a brand new lineup of shows in February!
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