Send us Fan Mail How did Jacynth Bassett, 34, come to represent the battle against ageism in the U.K. and become a global force for advancing women’s age inclusivity? It wasn't her Cambridge University training as a lawyer. It was her deep desire to become more entrepreneurial in a way that made a difference. Jacynth was galvanized by her mom, who, on the verge of 60, tried hard to find stylish brands that “didn't just cater for young, slim women.” Jacynth responded by found...
Sep 23
28 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Crow’s Feet: Life As We Age, Melinda Blau talks to “audio anthropologist" and longtime NPR contributor Karen Michel, who now stars in and produces the Ganja Granny podcast. Karen’s goal is to offer “solid information aimed at seniors and curious others wishing to explore the new cannabis territory.” From art school in Los Angeles to teaching (and driving a dog sled) above the Arctic Circle, to award-winning public radio, Karen has built a life around one gu...
Sep 9
24 min
Send us Fan Mail Marilyn Raichle grew up in the shadow of Alzheimer’s. Nearly everyone in her father’s family and many in her mother’s developed the disease. Her mother, Jean, told her, “When we get Alzheimer’s, walk away. There is nothing you can do, so live your life and don’t sacrifice it for us.” Instead, while experiencing her mother’s art, Marilyn realized the value of partnering with people with dementia and began to appreciate her mother in a new way. Join host Jean Feldeisen in conve...
Aug 26
29 min
Send us Fan Mail Stella Fosse was a teenager when she determined to publish her first book by the age of 25. That didn’t happen. She published her first book at 68. And it was very different from her early aspirations. Join host Jane Trombley in conversation with Stella, a former Biotech writer who pivoted to “elderotica” — in both nonfiction and as a thread throughout her novels. During a 25-year career as a tech writer, Stella focused on writing, submitting applications, ...
Aug 12
27 min
Send us Fan Mail Meet Elaine Soloway, whose gift to herself on her 80th birthday was a tattoo! Soloway, the author of three books, The Division Street Princess, She’s Not The Type, and Green Nails and Other Acts of Rebellion: Life After Loss, and her Substack, Escapades, is also a bit of a rebel. “I live my life out loud,” Soloway says, having penned “10 Ways to Be A Rebel After 87” with advice such as “count your blessings,” “get comfortable with technology,” “be honest,” “be curious,” and “...
Jul 22
28 min
Send us Fan Mail Vacation season is in full swing! Enjoy the adventures of author/Crow’s Feet contributor Orrin Onken as he braves the Costa Rican rainforest to seek out waterfalls, lush flora, fabulous wildlife ... and a nice place to sit down. For more of Orrin Onken’s writing on Medium, go here. Support the show
Jul 15
8 min
Send us Fan Mail We all have dreams in our lives. Some are realized quickly, and some (alas) don’t happen. Then there are ones that just take a bit longer — and a lot of work — to come to fruition. For Jan M. Flynn, her dream of publishing a novel with a major company (Disney-Hyperion) has at last come true. Griffin Speaker, the first book in a middle-grade fantasy series, was released in early May and is delighting readers with its story of a brave young heroine who develops a bond with a po...
Jul 8
29 min
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Crow’s Feet, Melinda Blau sits down with Kathryn Grody—Obie-winning actor, writer, and creator of the hit solo show “The Unexpected Third”—for a funny, deeply human conversation about what it really means to grow older, not “old.” From being dismissed as “just staying home having fun” as a young mother to becoming an almost-80-year-old “overnight sensation,” Kathryn shares how she’s rewriting the story of aging onstage and off. Melinda and Kathryn talk cand...
Jun 24
28 min
Send us Fan Mail Heartfelt expressions from two Crows Feet writers, both of them Dads, on the occasion of Fathers Day. Poignant reminders to relish the past, savor the present and prepare to pass the torch on to new generations. Support the show
Jun 17
10 min
Send us Fan Mail Daryl Roth isn’t just a Broadway Producer: She’s a force to be reckoned with. She produced her first play when she was in her 40s with no previous producing experience and has since produced over 120 Broadway and Off-Broadway plays and musicals, including August Osage County, Proof, Wit, The Normal Heart, Sunset Boulevard, A Raisin in the Sun, The Year of Magical Thinking, and Kinky Boots. Her productions have won 13 Tony Awards and eight Pulitzer Prizes. Daryl's latest was a...
Jun 10
26 min
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