Mind Games: Fun Ways to Keep the Brain Fit; Take this Job and Shove It: The Story of a Social Entrepreneur; and the Glass Ceiling: Broken or Not?

This week on Boomer Radio, I'm joined by:

-- Lumosity creators Kunal Sarkar and Michael Scanlon, who created Lumos Labs to promote better brain health. Each of the founders has had a family member affected by the devastation of declining cognitive ability. Combining a diversity of experiences and knowledge, they merge academic science, gaming and the delivery of online content. (Encore presentation from December 2007)

-- Through the Kitchen Door International is the brainchild of Liesel Flashenberg and her husband who in 1991 decided to take seriously the adage, "Take this job and shove it." The two left their successful, high-powered jobs in DC and headed to Costa Rica with their three young children. Always committed to the operation of a responsible, sustainable business enterprise, they ultimately returned to the U.S. and created a company that uses basic cooking and the culinary arts as a fun and non-threatening means to teach low income and recent immigrant adults and at-risk youth basic life skills. (Encore presentation from December 2007)

-- Senator Hillary Clinton is the first viable female contender for the presidency of the United States. Carly Fiorina was the first woman to run a Fortune 20 company in 1999. The Wall Street Journal recently featured 50 Women to Watch. Does this mean sexism is gone from the workplace? Harriet Rubin, journalist, author and founder of the prestigious Doubleday business imprint Currency
published dozens of notable bestsellers as editorial director. She's author of the international bestseller, The Princessa: Machiavelli for Women, and the acclaimed title, The Mona Lisa Strategem, and a consultant to many media companies. Rubin joins me to talk about her compelling cover story, "Sexism in the Workplace", in this month's issue of Conde Nast's Portfolio Magazine.

Join me from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. on WMET 1160 AM, or online at www.wmet1160.com, and click "Live". If you miss a broadcast, check out the archives, at 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
www.heathertaylorshow.com

Spring Training: Smart Retirement Planning and Boomer Fitness--Without the Injuries

Yes, if it's April, it must be Spring! Join me between 12:00 noon on Wednesday, April 2nd for another dose of Boomer news and entertainment. On schedule this week:

The Couple Who Came Prepared: A Case Study of Smart Retirement Planning

How ready are you to retire? Washington Post Financial Futures Columnist Martha Hamilton and Christopher N. Brown, president of Ivy League Financial Advisors in Rockville join me to discuss retirement tips. In a recent Financial Futures column, Hamilton details the retirement plans of an Arlington, Virginia couple wanting to know whether they possessed the financial resources to buy their dream house located near a lake. (Rebroadcast from October 17, 2007)

Boomer Fitness: Discovering the Key to Injury-Free Workouts

Interested in getting fit without experiencing physical injury, but don't know how? Be sure to tune in to my conversation with U.S. News & World Report magazine's Senior Health Editor, Katie Hobson, who'll talk about her recent magazine cover story, "Smart Fitness for Grown-Ups, Your Guide to Getting in Shape Without Getting Hurt." (Rebroadcast from September 5, 2007)

Free Book Giveaway!

Call the WMET 1160 studio between 12 noon and 1:00 p.m.. and a copy of a wonderful new book is yours! The station number is (866) 369-1160. If you'd rather email me, contact me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com

If you're in the Washington, DC area on Thursday, April 3rd, be sure to check out Channel 9 WUSA (CBS) from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. I'll be joining award-winning anchor J. C. Hayward during the segment, to offer tips on how to get the most out of retirement.

Keep tuning in, and I'll talk with you again next 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

Conquering the Fear Factor: Retirement and Empty Nesting

On this week's edition of The Heather Taylor Show, we'll tackle the fear factor: how to retire fearlessly, and how to make a comfortable transition from a home inhabited by our children to an "empty nest". (The show is a rebroadcast from October 31, 2007.)

Scarier Than Ghosts and Goblins?

What's scarier than ghosts and goblins on Halloween? Not being ready for retirement! But taking away the fear doesn't simply involve smart financial planning, according to Randy Burnham, clinical psychologist and co-founder of My Next Phase, a retirement planning company. Burnham is a co-author of a new book, My Next Phase, The Personality-Based Guide to Your Best Retirement. He joins me to talk about how "personality, not your bank account, holds the key to a successful retirement."

Entering the Empty Nest Phase With Confidence

How many women are emotionally ready for the so-called "empty nest" stage of their lives? According to clinical psychologist and journalist Dr. Carin Rubenstein, the answer is nearly every one of the 30 million American women aged 40 to 60. Through intensive research, including over one thousand interviews, Rubenstein discovered that Boomer women are "redefining themselves, reconnecting to friends, jobs and spouses, and creating full, rich lives afer their mommy roles have waned." Dr. Rubenstein joins me to talk about her new book, Beyond the Mommy Years, How to Live Happily Ever After...After the Kids Leave Home.

Tune in to the show from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. for news, insights and entertainment. And we'd love to hear from you. Be sure to email us about the show: theheathertaylorshow.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
http://www.heathertaylorshow.com/
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com

Paradise is "A Vineyard in Tuscany"; Finding the "Perfect" Job or Career: Stories from the Boomer File; and A Free Giveaway!

There's No Place Like Home...Especially the Restored Etruscan Ruin and Wine Estate Variety


Ferenc Mate has the sort of life lots of us would surely loveto have. In addition to being the author of several works, including The Hills of Tuscany, an internationally best-selling book, he now resides in a beautiful 13th century former friary he helped restore, and makes award-winning wine. Fortunately for readers, Mate chronicles a fascinating, infinitely hilarious and heart-warming tale of his journey to create his new home in A Vineyard in Tuscany. He tells the amazing story of how he created a beautiful, fairy tale-like living space for his family amidst Etruscan ruins, and alongside a world-class wine estate. the tale is immensely satisfying, even for those envious enough to think we'd give anything to simply change places with him. Ferenc Mate joins me from his home in Montalcino, Italy.

Tips for Finding the "Perfect" Job or Career in Midlife

Jill Pfaff Waterbury, M.A., MCDP, GCDFI, owned a successful custom design business before making a midlife career switch. Drawing on her own experience as a career changer and consultant to job hunters 50 and older, Waterbury has co-written, Boomers' Job Search Guide with Saundra Marling. Jill Pfaff Waterbury discusses job hunting/career-changing tips for experienced, high achieving individuals interested in satisfying positions in a 21st century work force.

Free Giveaway!

Join me in the conversation and be the recipient of a monthly giveaway! Email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com

Have a great week!

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/

Super Wednesday, Part III; Taking the Leap with Sara Davidson and Exploring Two Specialty Film Festivals

Super Wednesday, (Part Two) and Candidate Health Care Plans

On this week's edition of The Heather Taylor Show, Boomer Radio we'll celebrate yet another Super Wednesday--following Tuesday's Democratic and Republican Primary in Mississippi. To help make sense of the election day outcome and to examine the health care plans of the presidential candidates, I'll be joined by Washington lobbyist Thomas P. Nickels, Senior Vice President for Legislative Affairs of the American Hospital Association, an interest group representing 5,000 hospitals.

Taking the Leap! in Midlife

Sara Davidson, a successful journalist, screenwriter and the best-selling author of Loose Change joins me to talk about her acclaimed new book, Leap! What Will We Do With the Rest of Our Lives? She interviewed a wide range of people from across the country, including teachers, psychologists, and businesspeople, as well as well-known figures like Carly Simon, Tom Hayden, Iman, Jane Fonda and Tracy Kidder. Her book has just recently been released in paperback. (Rebroadcast from September 19, 2007).

Specialty Film Festivals in DC: the 16th Annual Environmental Film Festival and the 10th Annual DC Independent Film Festival

Boomers can be credited with the beginning of a viable environmental movement in the United States, and were perhaps among the first to consider putting together a festival featuring non-Hollywood, independent films. In celebration of two distinct film festivals taking place in Washington, DC this week, I'll be talking with DC Independent Film Festival director, Carol Bidault and Environmental Film Festival managing director, Peter O'Brien join me to talk about this year's offerings.

Email me at theheathertaylorshow@yahoo.com

Take care!

Heather R. Taylor
Host and Exeutive Producer
The Heather Taylor Show
Boomer Radio in the Nation's Capital
http://www.heathertaylorshow.com/
http://whatsnextradio.blogspot.com/

Mining Stories About the Next Chapter: Four Perspectives

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/

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.