Melissa Sadoff Oren made a big change a few years ago from being a Hollywood writer where she wrote and sold scripts for television, to being a writer and director for corporate America and pharmaceutical companies. What does that mean? Why’d she do it? What’d she learn? Which famous actress stole her tv show idea and screwed her out of gig? Listen up and find out. Well, except the name of the famous actress – we can’t tell you that! But we can tell you everything else. There's also a guest host appearance by our sound engineer, David Ben-Porat, who's here because he has a special interest in this topic, and because he's funny and has a nice voice. Please enjoy! I Am This Age is taking a short break and will be back in September. Thank you for your listening support. Enjoy your summer and don't forget the sunscreen! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brandi Covington owns a catering company in NYC called Cooking with Corey, Corey being her very soon to be husband. Brandi is a former foster child who never finished high school. After having 3 kids, leaving her relationship, and moving into a shelter, Brandi got her GED in her early 30’s to work for the Department of Education, a job which she came to hate. Eventually she found a free program that taught her how to start her own business, and ever since she and Corey have been killing it in the kitchen.  How’d she make the change? With a SERIOUS amount of self-awareness and emotional intelligence. https://iamthisage.com/https://www.cookingwithcorey.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Audrey Mayer, an ecologist with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, is on the pod today! She was a professor living in the UP of Michigan with her son, Lucas, until she recently left her job and she and Lucas moved to New Hampshire. It turns out even if you’re working in the highest echelons of academia, you still might have feelings of doubt, failure, and regret from time to time. Listen now to hear Audrey’s story of change, plus a short about me slinging pizza after college. (Peter, if you're out there, hi.) Enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kimberly Evans is the founder and CEO of Just Her Rideshare, a safe alternative rideshare for women. She’s 57 and new to the tech industry, but a seasoned entrepreneur. She didn’t go to business school, in fact, she barely finished high school. But here she is, many businesses under her belt, starting yet another. So how does she continue to push forward as a 57-year-old black female entrepreneur in America? By committing to a very powerful purpose, that’s how. (She's also whip-smart, compassionate, thoughtful, and tenacious. My goodness did I love talking to her.) Listen to her episode now to find out more!https://www.justherrideshare.com/Full transcript available on www.iamthisage.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Neelam Patel is on the show today! She’s a former and longtime tech executive who left the industry in her late 40’s and became a published author/poet and public speaker. Her specialty is embracing the “messiness of the middle”, which we, of course, talk a lot about. If you’re ready to embrace the danger of vulnerability, befriend your rage, and follow your curiosity, this episode is for you! The name of her book is “Burning it Down: Dancing in the Rubble” and it’s emotional and touching and as I read it, I felt SEEN. You’ll also hear me recite one of her poems in my stuffy, snotty voice as I begin to recover from Covid. Enjoy!Transcriptions available at www.iamthisage.comhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B09RGBX1ZJ?linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1&tag=sofferscom1-20 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I interviewed Illa Lynn last year and it’s finally out! I can’t think of a topic we DON’T talk about. Illa tells her story about leaving her home in Bosnia and Herzegovina as an 11-year-old during the Bosnian war, her experience working in Corporate America and how she finally worked up the energy and courage to leave and start her own coaching business, and we even get into relationships and heartbreak. Illa is a dream to talk to and has so much great insight and advice. Since the interview she has become a thought leader & writer on Dating and Relationships for Kuel Life - a middle-age women empowerment platform and she's working on writing a book! Find Illa at the links below.https://www.linkedin.com/in/illa-lynn-alcoaching/https://linktr.ee/Illalynnhttps://kuellife.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Louise Dyble left her job as a history professor in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to go to law school at the University of California, Berkeley, at age 40. Louise was a single mother of a 12-year-old daughter, and she lost both her parents within the first year of school. Join us as we talk about how she navigated that transition, plus a little short from me about letting go of your grip and surrendering to the mystery of life. If you're making a similar transition and would like help or advice you may reach out to Louise at [email protected] you're enjoying these episodes, please leave a review and send it to a friend who might also like the show!If you need help creating your own podcast, have questions, or think you might know someone I should interview please email [email protected] transcription available at www.iamthisage.com     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jen & Joe dated, got married, built a house, and had kids, all in their 40's. They're here today to talk about exactly that. They're funny, sweet, and pretty damn adorable together. Oh, and there's a little story from me about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shelley Brown believed her worth was measured by appearances – physical, relational, and professional, until it all came to a head in her late 40’s when everything had to change. She had a hysterectomy, spinal surgery after a collapsed vertebra, lost her job, and broke up with her drug-addicted boyfriend all within a couple of years. Find out how she transitioned through all of this to discover who she truly is. www.shelleybrownofficial.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lola Wright and her inimitable charisma join me on the pod today! Lola is a TEDx speaker, ordained minister, jazz singer, life guide, mother, partner, a gazillion more things, and now also a landscape design business owner. We, of course, talk about her journey through recent changes. Lola dives into her views on community building and why it’s important for personal growth, and she explains the differences between a scarcity and abundance mindset and how they affect our finances. You can find Lola at the following places:www.lolawright.comInstagram:@lolapwrightWatch Lola's Tedx talk here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxXGzVAjWrU&t=3sNathan Wright Landscape Design:www.nathanwrightlandscape.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.