In Ireland the most important person is a seanchaí (story teller). Their stories keep the community together and thriving. Patrick Mulvaney is such a person. We were honored and a little nervous to serve Patrick a Mai Tai in the Landau Tiki bar this week. Why? Because he's an award-winning chef and owner of an incredible restaurant. Even though Patrick is very busy as a restaurateur he sees his role in the community as way more important. He is a leading force behind the Farm-to Fork movement th...
Jun 29, 2021•47 min•Ep. 35
Do you know someone that has a 5th gear level energy for life? That's Susan Stewart! She shares her personal journey growing up queer in Palm Springs, CA. She was a golf prodigy as a child and ended up following that passion and becoming a golf pro. Which eventually led her to a corporate resort merchandising career and then---risking it all to step away from corporate life to open her own amazing and successful store. Susan truly cares about people and has become a community leader who brings e...
Jun 22, 2021•46 min•Ep. 34
Carl meets and interviews one of his personal heroes this week in the Tiki bar! Jerry is a living legend in Sacramento and throughout the NBA after serving as head coach (not once but twice), General Manager and Broadcaster. His story is truly a remarkable one! He grew up in poverty in French Lick, Indiana (Jerry is life long friends with superstar Larry Bird) shared the same bedroom with 4 of his siblings and no running water or electricity. He talks about the tragic car accident that ended his...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 33
We all sit in a coffeehouse or restaurant and think, "I'd like to start my own!" With no experience in roasting coffee beans or baking deliciousness, and a few glasses of wine, Tim Jordan and Jason, his future business partner, did exactly that. Tim talks about his midlife crisis that lead him to his decision to leave a big-time printing career to start Old Soul Company as a first-time entrepreneur. He shares how he overcame some of the pain points and craziness of starting a new biz as well as ...
Jun 08, 2021•47 min•Ep. 32
We had an (Un)Retirement legend join us this week! Kerry Hannon is a celebrity author and TV commentator leading the charge for 50+ year olds around the world! She's written 14 books and is a regular contributor to the New York Times, Forbes, Money and many others, talking about personal finance and career transition for older people. What is most striking is Kerry's zest for life. Her love of writing and a having a true sense of wanting to help people. Kerry said before she takes each assignmen...
May 25, 2021•45 min•Ep. 31
You can't help but be pumped up after listening to Cinde Dolphin. Despite some challenges at home she became determined at a young age to be a positive person and an agent for change. And the rest is history! Cinde helped Coors forge a new frontier-- the East Coast markets. Remember when Coors wasn't actually sold "East of the Rocky Mountains"? Along the way, Cinde battled four bouts with cancer and has emerged stronger than ever. She left the beer biz and took a deep dive into social media mark...
May 18, 2021•44 min•Ep. 30
We've got a super entertaining interview this week with the very talented and funny Jack Gallagher. He is nationally known because he was a regular at the Improv in the '80's when comedy clubs were super hot, had appearances on the Tonight show with Johnny Carson and Conan, is an award winning television host of a PBS series, and has a recurring role on the hit HBO show "Curb Your Enthusiasm". But Carl knows Jack best because of Jack's eight incredible one man shows he's written and starred in. ...
May 11, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 29
Alan Newman doesn't really have hobbies---if he did, it would be to continually start new companies! Alan is the real deal. He is a serial entrepreneur, part of a rare breed of risk-takers who start up companies as often as they have new ideas. He's started dozens of successful businesses and he seems to have a gift for picking the next new hot markets. Alan founded the burgeoning mail-order Gardener's Supply Company, he co-founded the incredibly popular eco-friendly Seventh Generation line of h...
May 04, 2021•38 min•Ep. 28
Dan Blank was "the art kid" in school who eventually grew up to become a pioneer in the new age of Content Creation. In the midst of the last recession, he then made the bold move to first-time entrepreneurship and launched WeGrowMedia. Now 12 years later, Dan has helped thousands of other people launch their new businesses successfully. Dan has tons of solid (Un)Retirement advice and he helps his clients (and our listeners) learn how to effectively clarify. communicate and collaborate to accomp...
Apr 20, 2021•37 min•Ep. 27
Melissa Davey's story is simply a delight. What is the probability that a 65 year-old successful insurance executive has a chance encounter with a world renowned film director and then is inspired to make her own movie? Just how happenstance led Melissa to create her Second Act would make a great movie script. Her story is one of inspiration and her advice is to always take the detour in life. Now 71, Melissa completed her moving documentary, Beyond Sixty and is inspiring tens of thousands of ol...
Apr 13, 2021•52 min•Ep. 26
What a super fun conversation this week with Henry and Carl. Henry Schulman has been the beat writer for 30+ years covering the San Francisco Giants. He just retired a couple of months ago, so it's an interesting perspective from an (Un)Retirement newbie. The conversation is about way more than just sports. Henry raised by his Jewish immigrant parents who were also Holocaust survivors. He is very honest and frank about all the ups and downs in his career and life. His battle with cancer (and rec...
Apr 06, 2021•57 min•Ep. 25
Caroline is a dynamo in every sense. In her college years, she was a very accomplished classical pianist and studied at the world famous Juilliard School. Even though she was incredibly talented, she figured out at this young age that she didn't have a passion for it and quit. She eventually went on to big success as a career coach for some of the most successful companies in the world, appearing as an expert on major TV network business shows, writing columns in Forbes and now has a successful ...
Mar 30, 2021•41 min•Ep. 24
It's been an interesting and wild 60 year ride for Mike Branon. After some ups and downs in life, Mike became an entrepreneur in the 1990's, finding a niche in construction storage units. That business took off to the point that he was able to sell his business and retire at 40 years old. During the past 20 years Mike has reinvented himself many times -- as a microbrewery owner, teacher, philanthropist, world traveler, massage therapist and now a Pickleball Instructor and first-time book author....
Mar 23, 2021•43 min•Ep. 23
About 10 years ago, Chris Welles took a big family trip (which he was hesitant to go on) to East Africa. The safari adventure was transformative for him. He fell in love with Kenyan wildlife and more importantly, the people. Chris's story is amazing! He ended up giving up his very successful executive recruiting business and without any experience whatsoever in the apparel business, he launched American Rhino. He also created a foundation to help support Kenyan wildlife conservation, as well as ...
Mar 16, 2021•40 min•Ep. 22
Carl learns this week from Ed Casey that the brand licensing business is a $292 billion dollar global business. That is Billion with a capital B! Ed likes to say he's in the "smile business". Who doesn't wear their favorite team T-shirt, sip from a novelty mug or treasure cool memorabilia from their childhood? Working in the corporate licensing biz for almost 40 years, Ed's been involved in the marketing of the cult favorite Doctor Who television series, the Cartoon Network properties, tons of m...
Mar 09, 2021•43 min•Ep. 21
Mike Drak abruptly experienced "retirement shock". Which in his case, was having a successful career with one company for 36 years (!) and in just one day it all went away. This is an amazing story about how Mike went from a devastating first day of retirement to becoming a leader in the (Un)Retirement movement! You'll laugh and shed a tear while listening to this popular Canadian's poignant journey to his 55+ dream life. For more information about Mike's book Retirement Heaven or Hell https://w...
Mar 02, 2021•44 min•Ep. 20
Today Carl talks with Devon Zagory -- one of the world's foremost experts on food safety. Not so exciting, you might think. But Devon's life journey has been anything but boring. This hippie college dropout hitchhiked around the world, found clarity in drug exploration and ends up not only graduating from college but obtaining a PHD and a second degree, with a passion for helping poor farmers in rural countries around the world. After years of financial struggles, Devon became a reluctant entrep...
Feb 23, 2021•34 min•Ep. 19
Our show is now way more cool with this week's guest, Val Haller. She is the founder of Val's List, which is a boutique music site unlike any other. She creates awesome playlists just for 50+, so they can easily get to know new groups on the scene. Val is a high energy, right brain-artist-entrepreneur who wants to bring great music to everyone...one note at a time. You'll be motivated whether you're a music aficinanto or novice. A fun listen to someone truly young at heart! For more information ...
Feb 16, 2021•44 min•Ep. 18
This week's interview was different, as Carl interviewed the person that may be the all-time expert about (un)retirement. Over the last 3 years, Andy Levine has interviewed 90+ guests for his own show". He also happens to be in the process right now of creating his own Second Act. He's phasing out of his big-time career and "testing out" 5 completely different acts. It's a lot of trial and error. And predictably he provides a whole boatload of amazing (Un)Retirement advice! For more information ...
Feb 09, 2021•39 min•Ep. 17
This weeks' interview with media icon Bo Sacks was surprising and super fun! Bo had some big time jobs with NY publishers McCall's, New York Times Magazine Group, Ziff Davis and others. But his roots were from the Alternative Presses (part of the secret underground newspaper world) in the '60's and then in the '70's he helped start High Times Magazine . Bo has developed a non-traditional approach to (un)retirement, always including a side gig in his life--whether as a lecturer, world traveler, f...
Feb 02, 2021•34 min•Ep. 16
Carl interviews Dr. James Beckett, who combined his great love of sports and math to found and build up the largest sports and entertainment collectibles media company in the world. He has led over 5,000 mentoring meetings and now has a daily podcast. Get ready to be inspired! • Check out the Dr. James Beckett: Sports Card Insights podcast • This week we're sponsored by 032 Outsourcing: Call 214.403.3755 or visit: https://032outsourcing.com • To subscribe to the "I Used to be Somebody Newsletter...
Jan 26, 2021•45 min•Ep. 15
Carl is ecstatic when he discovers that this week's guest Richard Haiduck not only actually plays pickleball, but he knows that Miami University is actually in Ohio not Florida. Richard Haiduck talks about amazing stories he learned when writing Shifting Gears: 50 Baby Boomers Share Their Meaningful Journeys in Retirement. Richard has a remarkable life in his own right. He has had the opportunity to live around the world, been CEO of many successful Biotech companies and created a very rewarding...
Jan 19, 2021•46 min•Ep. 14
Best-selling author, radio host and economist Chris Farrell combined scholarly research with firsthand reporting to debunk the popular myth that an aging population is a burden on the economy. People in the second half of life can be as creative, innovative and entrepreneurial as their younger peers! To learn more about Chris Farrell visit: https://chrisfarrell.net This Week we're sponsored by 032 Outsourcing: Call 214.403.3755 or visit: https://032outsourcing.com...
Jan 12, 2021•46 min•Ep. 13
The "I Used to be Somebody" #1 voted podcast episode winner goes to (drum roll)...Debb McColloch Debb McColloch explains what it was like to go from a big time job with a $100 million dollar budget and 75+ people working for her to the very next day (retirement), when no one wants your opinion! Whether we want to admit it or not, our career defines some part of our identity. Deborah explains how she figured it all out and gives some great (Un)Retirement advice! To learn more about Deborah McColl...
Jan 05, 2021•35 min•Ep. 12
Mark Shaiken talks with Carl about what comes next after a big career as a successful attorney. The questions started in his 50’s-- “Well, what else can I do?” The answers were not so easy for him then. “It’s sort of a loaded question,” said Mark. “The truth is there are lots of things we can do.” Carl agreed that sometimes it’s easy to get stuck in something when you're pretty good at it. Decades can fly by. You don't need to be an attorney to learn so much from this interview about being "stuc...
Nov 24, 2020•39 min•Ep. 11
Debb McColloch explains what it was like to go from a big time job with a $100 million dollar budget and 75+ people working for her to the very next day (retirement), when no one wants your opinion! Whether we want to admit it or not, our career defines some part of our identity. Deborah explains how she figured it all out and gives some great (Un)Retirement advice! • To learn more about Deborah McColloch and one of the many non-profits she works with, go to New Kensington Community Development ...
Nov 17, 2020•42 min•Ep. 10
The one-and-only Mike Krukow was this week's guest. Just so happens Carl is a HUGE San Francisco Giants fan and interviewing one of his personal heroes was a major thrill! Mike was not only a star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and then the SF Giants, but after his playing days were over, he eventually found his way to broadcasting, becoming one half of the the most famous sports broadcasting duos in the country. Mike shares incredible (Un)Retirement advice.: "Don't EVER ret...
Nov 10, 2020•45 min•Ep. 9
Barry Pinkus is a Financial Wiz who is anything but boring! He's had an exciting career working with the likes of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, Martha Stewart, and a whole line-up of other "characters" he's worked for. Barry's got a hilarious story about Steinbrenner and Jerry Seinfeld (what could be better?). And at 67 is defining a new role for himself! • Learn more about Barry Pincus: https://www.techcxo.com/team_members/barry-pincus • Sign up for our newsletter: https://pickleb...
Nov 03, 2020•40 min•Ep. 8
Jim Roddy is our guest this week, talking about his new book, The Walk on Method to Career & Business Success. It takes a unique skill set to have the courage to persevere and achieve your goals as a college athlete, particularly without the benefit of being recruited or having a scholarship. Carl and Jim discuss what it's like to be the underdog and what habits it takes to have a successful career and enjoy (Un)Retirement success. More about Jim Roddy: http://www.jimroddycba.com Sign up for...
Oct 27, 2020•42 min•Ep. 7
Michela O’Connor Abrams charged ahead 30+ years ago as one of the very few female CEOs in magazine publishing. As the CEO of Dwell Media, she grew a small magazine about esoteric design to a global, 7-platform media brand. Then she faced deep personal tragedy four years ago. Michela is now bouncing back with a new future plan and still doing what she loves to do! • More info about Michela O'Connor Abrams: https://www.mocaplussf.com/about • Sign up for our newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.co...
Oct 20, 2020•27 min•Ep. 6
