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This is another installment of our series of interviews with Milestone Divas from all walks of life who are enjoying lifelong learning during or after their transition from their regular jobs to retirement. Sometimes you are the learner receiving the information and sometimes you are the teacher providing the information. When you keep your mind open and build your knowledge and skills, interesting and exciting experiences will come your way. Today we’re having a conversation with Starr Payne....

This is the first in a series of interviews with Milestone Divas from all walks of life who are enjoying lifelong learning during or after their transition from their regular jobs to retirement. When you keep your mind open and build your knowledge and skills, interesting and exciting experiences will come your way. Today we have the privilege of a conversation with Vickie Goodman. Like many of us Vickie has an interesting and varied life. She’s a mother, grandmother and successful business wo...

Increase your in-person interactions is the third key of our five keys to happiness in retirement. You probably believe we are more connected today than at any other time in history. You are right! We are more connected in our ability to instantly find answers, chat with anyone anytime, and gather information. However, as we become more connected through social media, video calling, and messaging we also feel increasingly lonely. So even though we may use technology to feel more connected, it ...

Besides your spouse and children some of the most satisfying connections you have are with your friends. We make our friends within the communities we share. My relationships with 3 of my closest friends started in our work place. Arrie, Gail and I met while working at an insurance company over 44 years ago. Arrie and her husband are godparents for one of my sons. Teresa and I met while I was working at another company 32 years ago. These friendships are so dear to me that sometimes they overla...

Yoohoo, you are about to retire from a job you’ve held for a couple of decades or more. Finally, you can go where you want, when you want, and you have enough money not to fret. You’ve found that there are many articles, books, podcasts and other media that will discuss financial planning for retirement, but rarely will you find discussions of how to achieve happiness in retirement. Planning for your emotional needs in retirement is just as important as planning for your financial needs, if no...

Age like time can’t be controlled by the mere mortals that we are. We can reminisce about our days as young adults finding our way in the world, how much fun we had, and how supple our bodies were, but there is no way to go back. Therefore, we might as well make every effort to enjoy our lives at every age. Get excited about what you can look forward to. In my thirties and forties, I was driven to raise well-adjusted children and be successful in my career. I don’t regret that phase my life. W...

We hear a lot these days about the great resignation, where many people are leaving their jobs with no urgent need of replacing them. As well as many others are taking early retirement and traipsing off on wild adventures. Do you wonder like I do how can they do that? Surely there aren’t that many Trust Fund Babies in our towns. Of course not. Wouldn’t it be great to have enough money to live your life to its fullest? With a little bit of focus you can have enough money, if you’re willing to p...

Since 1996 April has been designated as National Poetry Month by the Academy of American Poets. Beyond rhythmic verses, metaphors, and sometimes flowery language, poetry can be beneficial in at least two ways. One is that poetry can help us improve our critical thinking skills as we try to understand what the author is telling us. Poetry encourages us to think of things from different points of view similar to many brain gym exercises that are designed to improve brain functions. Poetry is a fu...

Today we’re discussing something we all need and want. Money This is the third time that our guest, Olivia Jones is joining us to share great things. Olivia has been featured in the book, Heart Notes An Anthology of inspiring Letters to Matters of the Heart, Volume 1. Olivia Jones has served as an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay for over 20 years. She enjoys teaching others how they can live their dreams. You can reach Olivia at jones.olivia34@gmail.com or MaryKay.com/OAJones Make t...

Having overcome her own eating, food, weight, and body image challenges and drawing upon close to 4 decades of experience, Anne Poirier wrote ‘The Body Joyful’ to share her highly personal and life-changing journey. Anne is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Body Confidence Coach, Self-Talk Trainer, Eating Disorder Specialist and Author. Anne is the leader the Body Joyful Revolution Community. An online safe non-judgmental space for women of all sizes, shapes and weights, who want to fe...

Have you heard the quote: “No matter how slow you go you are lapping everybody on the couch? Yes, this episode is about the dreaded E-word, exercise. If it helps for you to think of it as a friendlier M-word, movement then please make your plan, for moving about your health, feelings or mood versus losing weight or how you look. When your movement plan is about taking care of your body because you love your body and you want to maintain your body as well as you can for as long as you can then yo...

Why Raise Your Expectations of Yourself? If you’re perfectly happy with your current situation in life, you might be wondering why you would want to raise your expectations. Well, when you expect more, you will drive yourself to achieve more. Think about a time when you’ve expected nothing out of a situation. Chances are you weren’t unhappy with the results because you didn’t really care, but at the same time you probably weren’t driven and fulfilled either. While having greater expectations o...

How do you see your life? Do you see yourself as a glass-half full person or a glass half empty person? You’re a glass half full person if you view life positively and you seem to be upbeat all the time. Even if some people claim to be annoyed by your constant cheerfulness, they are indeed glad to be around you so they can feed off your joy. You are a glass half empty person if negativity resides in your mind. Regardless of the situation, you will see the negatives. You will point out everythi...

Spring is the season of the year when we delight in seeing flowers. Spring is also associated with rebirth, rejuvenation, and renewal. We can start this new season with a new celebration. Milestone Divas Day! A very special day to honor women aged 50 and older who exhibit confidence, enthusiasm, and strength through their character and contributions to society. (Applause) Milestone Divas Day is celebrated the 3rd Saturday of March. You can celebrate by gathering with the Milestone Divas in you...

Why is happiness more than just feeling good? In addition to feeling good, happiness is also important to your health, success, and relationships. Your happiness isn’t just important to you. It’s also important to your friends, family, and your employer. Happy people are healthier. Happier people get sick less frequently and less severely on the average. A bad mood is bad for your immune system, too. Happy people are less likely to suffer from anxiety and depression. You don’t need major res...

What is the most special relationship in your life? Could it be the bond you have with your romantic partner? I enjoy hearing stories of how couples met and how they make their relationships last through decades. We’ve had several guests on The Cup of Glo who shared cute relationship moments with us. Here are a few reminders for you. We’ll start with a way to meet, from episode 40 with Kelly McGrath… Once you’ve met your special someone you want to keep it going. In her episode of She Has a ...

Why is it so important for us to laugh, that there are actual careers dedicated to making us laugh? A positive result of the pandemic is the explosion of the gig economy. If you’re considering trying something non-traditional yet fun and helpful, consider making others laugh. Go to a comedy club and give the open mic a try, or perhaps you can lead a laughter yoga class, or you can join an improv group… Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Ret...

How many times have you sat around wishing your love relationship was better or that you were in a love relationship, at all? Without the right attitude and beliefs, finding love will prove to be elusive. If you’ve been looking for love, but coming up short, you may need to examine your beliefs about relationships. Your beliefs limit what you believe is possible. Your beliefs influence your actions. Think about your beliefs and consider how they impact your search for love. Even if you have b...

Valentine’s Day is coming soon. All around you the focus is on relationships. When you’re in a love relationship, it’s important to behave in ways that will help the relationship last. Holding hands together, looking into each other’s eyes, having special dates, and planning a get-away together are all wonderful ways to enhance romance in your life… Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone ...

Like many people, you may experience times in your life when you’re seeking something but are unsure what of what it is. Maybe you want to live a life that has purpose, reward and challenge or perhaps you desire more excitement. Yes, your desires are extremely powerful and in fact create everything in your life! If you don’t allow yourself to want something then there is almost zero chance you will ever have it. First, you need to start identifying what you want…and why you believe you would be...

Lifelong learning enables you to enrich your mind, expand your career opportunities, and enhance your life, even if you completed your formal education a long time ago. Whether you’re on a limited budget or have bucks to spare, there are many ways to build your knowledge and have fun… Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to your schedule of events. Join other Milestone Divas, women aged 50 and older, for this oceanside retreat, at the...

What does community mean to you? Community is defined as a social unit with commonality such as norms, religion, values, customs, or identity. Communities may share a sense of place situated in a given geographical area or in virtual space through communication platforms. Think Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. We are social beings and need to be part of a community. In fact, many of us are actively engaged in more than one community, which is a good thing. How many distinct communities can y...

We transitioned from the year 2021 featuring Dr. Sirretta Williams, Ms. Senior Jacksonville to the new year 2022 featuring LaVonda Williams, Ms Senior DIVA. Each woman demonstrated confidence, courage, and shared how her accomplishment helped to raise her self-confidence. While pageants may not be the path for you, there are several activities you can engage in to enhance your self-confidence. Make the most of 2022 by adding Relax and Recharge, A Society of Milestone Divas Summer Retreat, to yo...

Today our fantastic guest is LaVonda Williams! In addition to being a wonderful mother of 3 children, LaVonda has served in the United States Marine Corps, she’s been a licensed child care provider offering free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) to children for 17 years, 10 of which were as the owner/operator of L & M’s Kidde Korner LLC, Early Learning Center, and she’s the owner of Vonda’s Beaded Boutique since 2015. As if all of that wasn’t enough, LaVonda is Ms. Senior DIVA 2021 with a goal ...