In this mini episode of 50 Women Over 50, a podcast for women who are at a crossroads in life and are seeing inspiration to take their next step, we delve into a question that many women face: should I let my hair go gray? Join host Sherrilynne Starkie in exploring this topic with insightful interviews with three remarkable women who have embraced their silver strands. Featured Interviews: Ann Douglas: author of 25 non-fiction books including her latest, “ Navigating the Messy Middle: A Fiercely...
Jul 02, 2024•8 min•Ep. 63
Episode 3 of Season 2 of 50 Women Over 50 tackles a question that many women approaching their 50th birthday are asking. How should I celebrate? The show features interviews with 22 women who describe how they chose to mark 50 years. From the laughter-filled gatherings to the quiet moments of reflection, from adventurous escapades to unexpected twists, these women showed us that turning 50 isn't just a milestone; it's an opportunity to embrace life in all its beauty and complexity. Topics Discus...
May 21, 2024•28 min•Ep. 62
Episode 2 of Season 2 of 50 Women Over 50 tackles a question that many women are asking: Is it too late to change job or career after 50 years of age? The show features interviews with 11 women who have dared to make a big change. Often hitting the big 5-0 becomes a catalyst for a career shift that brings newfound purpose and fulfillment. And the women in this episode are not just talking careers; they are talking about transformations, discoveries, and the pursuit of total happiness. These stor...
Feb 13, 2024•25 min•Ep. 61
In the next episode of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast, Host Sherrilynne Starkie is diving deep into the burning questions that resonate with women over 50 and tackles a question that she herself struggled with and many other women are asking: Is it too late to change job or career at this point in our lives? Episode 2 drops February 13th. Don't miss it. Elevating the voices and stories of women navigating the enriching complexities of midlife, '50 Women Over 50' is an empowering podcast that draws...
Feb 05, 2024•2 min
In this, the first episode of Season 2 of 50 Women Over 50, you’ll find powerful stories of incredible women who have faced the challenging decision of whether or not to continue in a marriage or a long-term relationship. They share their intimate journeys of heartache, resilience, and transformation. From rediscovering authenticity to navigating financial independence. These amazing women offered insights that go beyond the surface, exploring the multifaceted aspects of relationships and person...
Jan 09, 2024•21 min•Ep. 60
Host Sherrilynne Starkie gives a sneak peek peek into what's coming up on "50 Women Over 50" in the next few months. Elevating the voices and stories of women navigating the enriching complexities of midlife, '50 Women Over 50' is an empowering podcast that draws inspiration from the experiences of 50 incredible women.
Jan 02, 2024•2 min
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Sandra Markus, a marketing and communications consultant and the driving force behind the I Care for Rare advocacy campaign to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. As the mother of a young man with a rare neurological disease, Sandra is on a mission to improve the lives of patients, families and caregivers living with rare disorders. In this interview she shares how her life changed when her son graduated high school and his established health care and social support s...
Nov 21, 2023•36 min•Ep. 59
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes children’s book Author Carrie E. Pierce to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Having experienced heartbreak and tragedy firsthand and seeing many of her dreams come true, Carrie speaks honestly about life with a rich insight into the human heart. In this interview she shares her own journey through grief to a new life in new community with new friendships and a new, positive perspective of life over 50. Carrie says, “I have faced my most crushing loss and I'm still s...
Nov 14, 2023•34 min•Ep. 58
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes actor, lawyer and writer Stephanie Cotsirilos to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Stephanie’s extended family’s roots in Greece, Peru, and Asia have shaped her journey as an author, lawyer, and performing artist. In this interview Stephanie discusses her experience of being widowed shortly after she and her husband had adopted a baby boy from Peru. She shares her incredible journey and the many pivots she’s made in navigating life’s many twists and turns. Stephanie...
Nov 07, 2023•30 min•Ep. 57
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Marilyn Shannon, a successful a successful speaker, coach, author and facilitator to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Marilyn describes herself as a stigma squisher and listening freak. She’s the number one best selling author of the book series “In Just One Afternoon Listening to the Hearts of’. In this interview Marilyn discusses breaking down stigmas, the importance of relationships, the challenges of aging, the impact of social media, and the joys of being a gr...
Oct 31, 2023•35 min•Ep. 56
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Janelle Anderson, a successful speaker, author and confidence coach., to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Before she was a successful speaker, author and confidence coach, Janelle had been brutally raped and found herself in Las Vegas being trafficked by the man she went on to marry. She carried a burden of shame for decades and it was only in midlife that she awakened to how her past was impacting her ability to find her life’s purpose. Janelle says, “If I could t...
Oct 24, 2023•33 min•Ep. 55
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Stacey Diffin-Lafleur, a skilled and talented marketing and communications specialist, to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. This is a special episode because Sherrilynne’s guest is her ‘big’ sister Stacey Diffin-Lafleur, a woman who’s been a profound influence in our host’s life as she observed Stacey stepping into each new phase of life. Sherrilynne first learned about fashion, make up and music (especially David Bowie) from her sister. She modelled how to have a s...
Oct 17, 2023•25 min•Ep. 54
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Bridget Cook-Burch to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. She is the CEO and founder of YourInspiredStory.com and believes in the power of stories to change the world. Her clients call her The Book Whisperer and her powerful work has been showcased on Oprah, Dateline, CNN and in many more top tier media outlets. In this interview she shares how her 50th birthday was a day that turned a corner for her and how,...
Oct 10, 2023•32 min•Ep. 53
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes London-based freelance journalist Nicola O’Connell to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. As a renowned healthcare and medical writer, Nicola has had hundreds of articles published in specialist trade and prestigious medical journals, and she regularly contributes to consumer media outlets. In this interview she shares her experiences of being in the sandwich generation where she still has young children at home and is caring for her mother while juggling a demanding ...
Oct 03, 2023•33 min•Ep. 52
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Montreal-based mindset coach Isabelle Fortin to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Losing her mother when she was just five years old meant Isabelle learned young how to be strong and resilient, something that held her in good stead when she faced her own life-threatening illness…ovarian cancer. Following a successful career in Canada’s military she became a massage therapist and now, as a mindset facilitator she helps her clients match their work with who they reall...
Sep 26, 2023•26 min•Ep. 51
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes best-selling, multiple award-winning author, playwright and performer Alison Wearing to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Alison’s critically acclaimed book, Confessions of a Fairy’s Daughter: Growing up with a Gay Dad, was a National Bestseller and selected as an Indigo “Top 50 Books of 2013.” Her solo play based on this memoir has also won top awards in virtually every festival in which it has appeared. Alison has lived and traveled all over the world, from the Am...
Sep 19, 2023•36 min•Ep. 50
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Ann Carden, business growth consultant and author to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Ann Carden has more than forty-one years of business, marketing, and sales experience with over thirty years as an entrepreneur. She has built seven successful businesses (selling five) and is the current owner of two. Ann is also a three-time published author and her latest book is a #1 international bestseller. She’s the host of her own podcast "Expert In You." In this interview...
Sep 12, 2023•25 min•Ep. 49
Certified health and nutrition coach Dyna Vink joins Sherrilynne Starkie in episode two of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast, to discuss life in their fifth decade. When her successful career in the technology industry ended abruptly at age 51, Dyna innovated a new career path where she could have a positive impact on others. She founded Holistic Nutrition Lifestyle to help women struggling with symptoms of perimenopause restore their vitality and improve their quality of life. In this interview, she...
Sep 05, 2023•33 min•Ep. 48
We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some time travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes… Award winning author and media personality Kathy Buckworth joins Sherrilynne Starkie in episode five of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast, to discuss life in their sixth decade. Kathy is the author of six non-fiction books about family life and m...
Aug 29, 2023•31 min•Ep. 47
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Dr. Helen Ofosu, PhD. to episode seven of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast to discuss why many women who are later in their careers are overlooked at work. She is an I/O (industrial-organizational) psychologist providing HR consulting and executive and career coaching. She’s also an adjunct professor of psychology at Carleton University and is the author of the soon to be published book, How to be Resilient in Your Career: Facing up to Barriers at Work . “Women who ...
Aug 22, 2023•34 min•Ep. 46
We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some time travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes… Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Certified Relationship Coach & Sex Expert Ann Bell to episode 14 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast . Ann’s 50th birthday gave her a sense of urgency about ‘getting stuff done’. So, she sold up and went tra...
Aug 15, 2023•28 min•Ep. 45
We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some time travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes… Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes author and executive coach Julie Ellis to episode 18 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast . Julie is a serial entrepreneur and an angel investor who has taken several start up companies past Series A funding into...
Aug 08, 2023•33 min•Ep. 44
We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some time travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes… Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes business owner Christine Lefebvre, proprietor of Particular Paint & Paper to episode 12 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast , where she talks about her rewarding career in the building trades and how she has...
Aug 01, 2023•33 min•Ep. 43
We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some time travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes… Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Canada’s Money Coach, Judith Cane to episode nine of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast to discuss the idea of retiring. What will you do and how will you finance it? Judith has worked in financial services for de...
Jul 25, 2023•33 min•Ep. 42
We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some time travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of my very first episode… Professional portrait photographer Anna Epp joins Sherrilynne Starkie in the first ever episode of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast, to discuss life in their sixth decade. Anna provided inspiration for this podcast with her own project in which she set ou...
Jul 18, 2023•29 min•Ep. 41
We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes… Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes radio and TV personality Candace Sampson to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast . Candace entered her fifties as she was going through a divorce of epic proportion which left her living in rented accommodation with her ...
Jul 11, 2023•34 min•Ep. 40
This is a special episode for you because the person in the hot seat is your host Sherrilynne Starkie. In episode 19 Sherrilynne welcomed Agnes Knowles, host of the Boomer Woman podcast, 50 Women Over 50. Then Agnes invited Sherrilynne to be a guest on her show. Sherrilynne expected to talk about her podcast project, but she didn’t expect Agnes to ask all the questions that she usually has her own guests answer! Thank you to Agnes Knowles for allowing her show to be shared with the listeners of ...
Jul 04, 2023•52 min•Ep. 39
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Tina Davidson, acclaimed American composer and author to episode 38 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast . Her music stands out for its emotional depth and lyrical dignity. It’s a style that’s been informed by a traumatic childhood shrouded in secrets and Tina has explored this in her recently published memoir “Let Your Heart Be Broken.” In this interview Tina talks about how secrets from long ago can have a real power over you, your whole lifetime. She shares her pe...
Jun 27, 2023•31 min•Ep. 38
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes a true leader of the Canadian communications profession, Marie Fitzpatrick to episode 37 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast . Marie has enjoyed a long and storied career, first as a journalist then as a public relations advisor. She is a divorced mother of two adult children and is not in a relationship although she is actively dating and loves meeting new people and making friends. In this interview Marie describes living life on her own terms. She shares her expe...
Jun 20, 2023•27 min•Ep. 37
Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Historian Barbara Ann Mojica , author of the Little Miss History children’s books to episode 36 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast . After a long and successful career as a teacher and education leader, Barbara found herself divorced after a 30-year marriage. But she wasn’t alone for long before she met the man who would become her husband and collaborator. She says that now that she’s in her 60s she’s never been happier in her whole life. In this interview Barbara...
Jun 13, 2023•33 min•Ep. 36
