Who remembers the iconic movie, "Steel Magnolias?" It's the timeless story of women who embrace differences, find support and discover the importance of friendship and sisterhood, all within the four walls of their town beauty salon. In this episode, host Lisa O'Coyne finds herself as our guest and tells how she lived a very similar experience-- and yes, discovers the true meaning and value of sisterhood. This is a "get to know us" episode, with a theme that inspires every element of our podcast...
Jan 31, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 43
Ever get frustrated when people proclaim "it's never too late," because you actually feel hopeless and stuck? Well, here is a woman who has walked that talk and has written a book about it! Jill Carlyle was a high school dropout with a road of mistakes behind her.-- broken relationships, failed marriages and goals left unfulfilled. However, after meeting the love of her life and when she turned 42, Jill decided to put her life on its metaphorical head and pursue a new path on her road to turning...
Jan 17, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 42
We say it every January 1st-- new year, new me! However, many of us "10 Times 5" ladies find the process of achieving our fitness and wellness goals increasingly harder in our midlife. Enter in fitness guru, trainer, fellow 10 times 5 and walking epitome of complete fitness, Kim Kelly. Kim gives her story on how she evolved into the brand "Kim Kelly Fit," and outlines twelve lifestyle and workout behaviors that can help all of us midlife mamas achieve our goals of feeling and looking our best. K...
Jan 10, 2022•56 min•Season 3Ep. 41
We all want to ROCK our midlife years, right? Well if you want some tips on how to go about it, this is YOUR episode! Cue in guest, Ellen Albertson, better known as the "Midlife Whisperer!" Ellen has more degrees than a thermometer-- she is a Psychologist, Registered Dietician, Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, Mindful Self Compassion Teacher and best selling author. She has just released her book "How To Rock Your Midlife, " and it's already number one on numerous Amazon charts. Using ...
Jan 03, 2022•49 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Who didn't have big plans, ideas and aspirations for 2021? It was going to be the big rebound year, but it fell "somewhat" flat. A little bit of "ground hog day," some new twists and turns and a sprinkle of silver linings. Join us with our recurring guest hosts, Ilene Lamb and Michele Lesher, as we run back through the highs and lows, the year's trends and look forward into the next year. As all four of us become empty nesters in 2022, we discuss what life might look like for us and what goals w...
Dec 27, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 39
It takes massive grit and passion to build a career and successful business from the ground up. However, the courage and determination it takes to evolve and pivot into a new lane and business model is off the charts at our age. Enter Deena Von Yokes, who after 40 plus years of running her own business, discusses her personal journey of taking a leap into a career path. Deena built a thriving and financially successful stylist business and elite salon through paying her dues, learning the ropes ...
Dec 20, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 38
Some stories can both break your heart and inspire. This is that story. Stephany Erlbeck unexpectedly lost her husband two days after his 50th birthday, leaving her and her four children, ages 8 through 19, reeling emotionally and financially. Simply unprepared for an event like this, Stephany had to build her and her family's life back in every way. This isn't a foreign dilemma. Many women simply aren't prepared for a sudden loss of a partner-- whether that be divorce or passing of a loved one....
Dec 13, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 37
We all know it-- it's a love/hate relationship that we have with social media. Most of us adults don't get it and don't know how to process it, but also understand it is the new normal for our kids' generation. There are silver linings to using social media, along with numerous pitfalls. Cue in Dr. Lori Fishman, a renowned clinical psychologist who specializes in working with parents, teens and young adults on obesity, body image and anxiety issues, which are all situations that can be exacerbat...
Dec 05, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 36
Do you ever wonder if your soul came here with an actual plan? Well, according to Human Design experts, the road to becoming your happiest, most successful selves is unique to you! In our interview with Jackie Grossman, a Human Design expert and Coach, we learn that uncovering your personal Human Design helps you recognize your innate gifts and traits so that you can be who you truly came here to be. In a fun interview, Jackie outlines the premises of Human Design and then deep dives into what i...
Nov 29, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 35
As midlife mamas, we have all discovered that complete and holistic wellness takes proactivity and management of numerous moving parts. Doctors, specialists, trainers, and maybe even a bit of non-western medical professionals and therapists. Guest Ronnie Loaiza, a certified personal trainer, wellness coach and advocate for midlife women, gives us food for thought on how to properly prepare for medical support and how to ensure we integrate our health providers into a team. Ronnie gives real life...
Nov 22, 2021•46 min•Season 3Ep. 34
We spend enormous amounts of money on coaches, trainers, instructors, tutors and counselors for ourselves and our children. However, when it comes to contemplating changing our bodies and faces, we don't invest with the same rigor, do we? Enter in Michelle Emmick, Founder of MyCoachMD, a platform that provides consumers education and support PRIOR to having an elective cosmetic procedure. After spending over 20 years working inside the field of aesthetics, Michelle decided to put her behind the ...
Nov 14, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 33
This episode is a quick recap of our Season 2, coupled with a re-release of our Season 1 celebration mashup. Ask and you shall receive, and we were asked to relaunch the buffoonery of our roadshow collaboration with our previous guests and some of our listeners. It's a throwback to living in the 80's and "back in the day" with songs, trends and reminiscing. No depth to this one, but if you want a sing along and a trip down memory lane, this one's for YOU! Get Ready To Be Inspired, Educated, Empo...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Ever have a moment that truly changes your life, passion and path? Cue in our guest, Randi Crawford, who took a traumatic event that happened as a young 18 year old and unknowingly used it to fuel a her life's work in mentoring, supporting and coaching women. This interview tells the story of a women who truly embodies the idea of empowering other women. With both humor and extraordinary vulnerability, Randi takes us on a journey and gives us many examples of why we should be both optimistic for...
Oct 17, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Ever get tired of pretending your kids and being a mom is "perfect?" Do you get exhausted with the incessant mommy highlight reels posted all over your social media pages? If the answers are yes, THIS is your episode! It's a story of one mom who bravely stood up to the norm to create a successful resource and platform for mommies to speak their TRUTH. Guest Lindsey Whiting-Schnepper, aka "Elle Double U Pepper," launched "Mommyblogue" to give honest, raw and funny stories of being a mom that we c...
Oct 10, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Back by popular demand for a short, yet in-depth Q&A session on hormones, mood swings, libido and weight issues that women face in their midlife madness. DR. Diana Hoppe, a highly acclaimed OB/GYN, author and creator of the online resource, amazingover40.com, rejoins Lisa and Laurie to discuss the critical issues women face as they cross the threshold into perimenopause and menopause. Best yet, DR. Hoppe educates and inspires us with solutions that we can take to get back to our "Badass" sel...
Oct 03, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Sometimes it takes a heart to be broken in major fashion for us to regain clarity and passion. In this episode, our guest Julie Habelmann, Founder of the popular resort wear brand Noble Sands, had a perfect trifecta of heart challenges. In the year to end all years, “2020,” Julie suffered a major heart attack, the demise of her marriage and having to quarantine with her soon to be ex-husband. You thought YOUR 2020 was rough? In a story of literal heartbreak, Julie not only came out stronger on t...
Sep 26, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 33
She can deal with a lot, but she can’t deal with stupid— and boy has she dealt with a lot over her six X’s 10 life! Guest Lea Black is a successful entrepreneur, business owner, public figure and personality, best selling author, philanthropist, podcast and radio host, and one of the original cast members of that “little” show called “Real Housewives of Miami.” This woman has done it all, and continues to work at making a difference in lives and the world around her. Join us as Lea talks all thi...
Sep 19, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Fashion and shopping is a timeless bond between women and girlfriends. Hitting the annual sales, looking for the perfect outfit for a special occasion or even just kibitzing about the latest trends, is something we love to do. However, shopping can also be daunting. As we get older, knowing what works for us and what to avoid as a 10 times 5 gets "trickier" and even exhausting. Shazam! Krista Bonano joins us as the approachable girlfriend who has some fun advice and considerations for all of us....
Sep 12, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Feeling triggered? You are not alone. Coming into the new decade has been rough on many of us, as we struggle to get back to normalcy. The “She’s a 10” girls invite recurring guests, Ilene Lamb and Michelle Lesher, to Studio 50 to discuss what is happening around us, and how to get to a “new” normal. It’s an unscripted chop-up session about those things affecting and triggering us, as well as some of our goals in making progress towards feeling better about today and tomorrow. The ladies try to ...
Sep 06, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Climbing the corporate and career ladders is never easy. Imagine navigating the path to becoming a longstanding presence in the cut throat media industry in none other then the epicenter of it all-- NYC! For twenty plus years, Lauren has been a constant influence at WABC Network News, covering major events, scandals, political and societal happenings, and also illuminating those neighborhood stories that we all cherish. She was bravely reporting from the ground on 9/11. She was there to cover El...
Aug 22, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 29
What does one do to overcome the loneliness and grief of an unexpected divorce? In the case of Laura Friedman Williams, have SEX! This episode covers the other element of Laura's book, "Available: A Memoir of Sex and Dating After a Marriage Ends," and it's an honest, brave and salacious look at midlife dating and new sex. Laura covers it all-- from grooming, to foreplay to the actual act, and it answers ALL the questions one might have about dating and sexual encounters as a single 10 times 5. T...
Aug 16, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 28
Many of us within long term marriages sometimes wonder what life would be like to be on our own. Whether we end a relationship or suffer a loss-- what would being single at our age look like? For Author, Laura Friedman Williams, she never once contemplated a life without her spouse. Completely headfirst and cocooned in her world of raising her kids and managing the household, Laura felt safe and secure. It wasn't until she discovered her husband of 27 years was in love with someone else, that sh...
Aug 08, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 27
When we hit the magical 5-0 milestone and become empty nesters, many call this the "second act." For Celeste Hilling, a highly recognized and accomplished CEO in San Diego County, her second act began much earlier. After proving herself as a senior executive and one of the first officers of a large technology company, Celeste left behind her career to follow a personal passion and start out on her own in an industry totally foreign to her. Celeste was witnessing many people she cared about get s...
Aug 01, 2021•58 min•Season 2Ep. 26
We all discuss and hear the term "Mindset." We read books and repost quotes on social media on the regular. However, unless we go deeper to address the core as to why we are truly feeling a certain way, addressing just our mindset can be important but fleeting. Diane Chandler, a spiritual psychologist and life coach, has been through difficult times, personal trauma and even an identity crisis in her own life. As the daughter and wife of two former NFL quarterbacks, she spent several years worki...
Jul 25, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Addiction can be viewed as a dirty word and something that is associated with shame. However, it is a legitimate problem that many of us will have to confront with our kids, family members, friends or colleagues. Scott Silverman knows about this all too well. A once functioning substance abuser, he found himself in his early 30's standing on a ledge of a hotel wanting to end his life. He got help, has been in recovery ever since and has dedicated his life to helping individuals and families find...
Jul 18, 2021•55 min•Season 2Ep. 24
As we enter this next phase of our "Second and Third Acts," our relationships with our friends become more important than ever. We are more clear on what matters. We get better clarity of who adds to our happiness and provides us unconditional support. We become more selective with who we want to our share time and energy. Finally, we gain more comfort in eliminating those who don't bring us light and love us for who we are. Let's face it, our "squad" and circle becomes tighter and more meaningf...
Jul 11, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Are you prepared financially for the important milestones, and perhaps catastrophic events that happen in life? College tuition, retirement, healthcare, broken marriages or even death of a loved one need to be taken into consideration and planned for. Melissa Northway, a nationally recognized Financial Consultant for Nation Life Group, discusses what it means to be prepared, especially as women, for the expected and unexpected. Melissa gives ideas for how to get the appropriate support, advice a...
Jul 04, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 22
It's a MAJOR milestone in all teenagers' lives-- going to college. But FIRST...you have to GET ADMITTED! If you have been through the journey applying to college, you understand what a stressful, hairball of a process both parents and their kids are faced with. Let's run through it-multiple applications, distinguishing oneself, GPAs, test scores, community service and competition beyond anything they will ever face. Couple this with the post- pandemic environment, and you find yourself with one ...
Jun 27, 2021•59 min•Season 2Ep. 21
This episode is a story of an amazing "Bansky" type of project our guest Michael Lamb, his wife and two kids embraced leading up to Mike's 50th birthday milestone. One year in the making, the Lamb family designed, created and anonymously deployed seven massive pieces of art throughout the San Diego community. In the seven weeks leading up to his birthday event, each week a new piece of "pop-up" art would be installed in the middle of the night at random locations that were symbolically selected ...
Jun 20, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Many of us have contemplated some sort of procedure to enhance how we look and feel, or simply as an attempt to defy the aging process. This episode is a real, gritty, sometimes hilarious discussion about what we should cosmetically be doing as 10 times 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s and beyond, as well as some possibilities for enhancements without going under the knife. We are joined by Laura Cramer, Procedural Consultant for the highly acclaimed Changes Plastic Surgery and Spa in San Diego. Laura takes us on...
Jun 13, 2021•54 min•Season 2Ep. 19
