I Used to be Somebody

I Used to Be Somebody inspires 50+ year olds to build their (Un)Retired good life. Each month we interview cool, inspiring people about their retirement challenges and why and how they figured it out—turning this phase of life into an incredible, rewarding reality. It's for people who don't want to retire--they just want to do something new that is more fun, less grind, and more meaningful. Our guests have created amazing Second Acts! Oh, and there's a little talk about Pickleball.

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Joan Ryan: Pioneering Sports Columnist to Best Selling Author and World Series Winner!

Joan Ryan is a trailblazer! She is an award-winning journalist and author of five books. As a pioneer in sports journalism, she eventually became one of the first female sports columnists in the country and was the media consultant for the San Francisco Giants. Joan’s long experience in clubhouses and locker rooms made her realize that successful teams, in any type of organization, can't only be driven by analytics, Culture makes the difference. It's not an either/or question. “Culture is the be...

Oct 13, 2020•43 min•Ep. 5

Richard Turner: Big Time Trial Attorney Turns Zen Photographer

Do you ever wonder about completely changing careers even though you're in your 60's? Octogenarian Richard Turner made a bold career/life decision 17 years ago and has never looked back. After working for Governor Ronald Reagan and then becoming a prominent trial attorney, he started feeling his life was centered on conflict. At age 60 he began searching for more meaning in his life. Richard is now a nationally recognized nature photographer, poet and author of the reflective book, "I Can't Alwa...

Oct 06, 2020•33 min•Ep. 4

Bob Tuschman: Former Food Network Exec Now Gets High Ratings in the Classroom

Carl talks with Bob Tuschman, former Food Network Senior Vice President and General Manager. He has had many other cool job titles, as you will learn when you listen.To say Bob “worked his way up to the top” is an understatement! From production assistant to Diana Ross’s personal assistant, from “Good Morning America” producer to the Food Network, Bob seized every opportunity that came his way. Now happily teaching at NYU, Bob give some great (Un)Retirement advice that people really need to plan...

Sep 29, 2020•54 min•Ep. 3

Moira McGarvey Black: From Media Exec to Best-Selling Author

Moira McGarvey Black never plans on retiring! After a lucrative career with Conde Nast in NYC, (working for GQ, Allure, Lucky, etc.) in 2007 Moira pivoted to becoming an executive recruiter. Ten years later, McGarvey Black decided to pursue her passion and a new career as a writer. Three best-selling novels later, the psychological thrillers explore searching for the real truth. Always unafraid to try new things, Moira’s next novel will be a romantic comedy. Carl and Moira talk about changing ca...

Sep 23, 2020•42 min•Ep. 2

Joe Pulizzi, Godfather of Content Marketing: Make Your Own Good Luck!

Joe Pulizzi sold his company for $17.9 million in 2016. Back in 2007, the game-changing surge of the Internet mandated that companies would have to develop a new business model to survive and grow. Joe founded the Content Marketing Institute from his living room with one big idea: the powerful concept of Content Marketing. Soon everyone wanted to learn more about how to create a better media brand and provide valuable content. Joe and his wife Pam grew the company quickly and in 2011 launched Co...

Sep 22, 2020•49 min•Ep. 1

I Used to be Somebody -- Episode 0

I Used to Be Somebody is for Baby Boomer Entrepreneurs and Execs who had big careers. Each week we interview cool, inspiring people about their retirement challenges and why and how they figured it out—turning this phase of our lives into an incredible, rewarding reality. I’m also using myself as a test case. Through the sharing of personal stories of challenge and success, we can all achieve so much more! Oh, and we talk a little about Pickleball.

Sep 07, 2020•3 min

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