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The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ empowers entrepreneurs and investors alike to create wealth with passion and purpose. Join Karen Rands, a best selling author, for insights on Angel Investing, Crowdfunding, Business Growth, and Wealth Creation. As a seasoned entrepreneur and investor herself, Karen engages in dynamic conversations with industry leaders, successful entrepreneurs, seasoned angel investors and venture capitalists as they share proven strategies and lessons learned. Once you l ...
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Karen Rands is a bestselling author, a nationally recognized expert on angel investing and the founder of the Compassionate Capitalist Movement. This show features conversations with business success experts, venture capitalists and venture catalysts, and leaders from the Angel Investor Community who provide insights on investing and wealth creation through entrepreneur business success. Subscribe and share this podcast to business owners and intelligent investors you know! Karen as an educa ...
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Tune into our engaging conversations with women in their 70s, 80s and 90s whose stories about living meaningful and productive lives will inspire, educate and motivate our listeners. Through these stories, older and younger women alike can anticipate exciting years ahead.
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ICRT Licensed Reiki Master Teacher, Pam Allen-LeBlanc brings you this interesting, informative, healing podcast from Hidden Brook Farm assisting you to become a more knowledgeable, confident and effective Reiki practitioner! We will explore a wide variety of relevant Reiki topics. Caution: this podcast may dramatically improve your life.
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Suzanne Rowen, age 72, has been climbing mountains in the Pacific Northwest for the past 30 years. Leading self and others are cross-over skills between mountaineering and working in high stakes crisis communications on Wall Street, Suzanne’s earlier life on the East Coast. She finds climbing mountains to be “equally intense and marvelously expansi…
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Wendy Cole, age 76, was 67 when she decided to live out in the world as the female she was born to be. As a young person, Wendy was informed by ‘authorities’ that she was a male with a psychological condition that was untreatable and uncurable; she was “a freak.” Wendy tells her story of living 45 years of repression while hiding her secret from th…
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Life is filled with transitions, whether it’s starting a new job, moving to a new place, or embarking on a personal journey of growth. Reiki can be a powerful ally during these times, offering support, clarity, and healing as we navigate the uncertainties that change brings. In this episode, I’ll be answering your questions about how Reiki can assi…
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Cynthia Bargar, 76 is the author of Sleeping in the Dead Girl’s Room (Lily Poetry Review Books), selected as a Massachusetts Book Awards 2023 Honors Poetry Book. Her poems have appeared or are forthcoming in Sugar House Review, Ocean State Review, Lily Poetry Review, Verse Daily, On the Seawall, The Last Milkweed Anthology, and elsewhere. Cynthia i…
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On the northshore of Chicago, there has existed a magical boutique gift store for 37 years. Its name: The Yellow Bird. Recently the shopping center where it had thrived all those years, was sold to make room for new residential buildings and some commercial. Yellow Bird’s lease was over but Carol was not. Yellow Bird’s owner, Carol Schaner, 87, was…
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301 Andrea Gilats: Making the Leap from Older to Old: Transformations, Truths, Pleasures, and Possibilities
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Andrea Gilats—writer, educator, artist, yoga instructor—believes that “when one writes a memoir, one has to be oneself.” Andrea’s captivating new memoir, Radical Endurance: Growing Old in an Age of Longevity, reveals her journey of ‘discovery through the pitfalls and possibilities of aging.’ She reflects on dealing with prolonged grief following th…
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300 Karen Allen and Sarah T. Schwab: Intergenerational Collaboration on Films About Loss and Love
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For 15 years, Karen Allen (age 73), actor and director of stage and film, and Sarah T. Schwab (age 39), writer, director and producer, have enjoyed collaborating on theatre and film productions, notably addressing oft-avoided discussions about dying and loss. Their award-winning film, A Stage of Twilight—written and directed by Sarah and starring K…
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Sharon A. Brangman, MD, Syracuse NY, is a geriatrician who has been a leader in the field of geriatrics for over two decades. Her focus is directly on the phenomenon of normal cognitive aging, concentrating on prevention. Dr. Brangman serves as Chair of the Department of Geriatrics, Director of the Center for Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease and …
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From a very young age, Pamela Rand, 81, described herself as a comic, a clown, a funny kid who liked to make people laugh. She continues today to sing, dance, speak in multiple accents and create skits on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and TikTock. Laughing at herself is her prime mode of comedy. In her early 20’s, Pamela went to Clown School in Pari…
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For 50 years, Marcia Naomi Berger, 79, has experienced a journey from madness to love and meaning. Her first manic episode was at 29, when she was already a well-respected licensed clinical social worker - an experienced psychotherapist well-trained in cognitive-behavioral, family systems, process, and psychodynamic approaches. She draws from many …
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Carpe Diem: Seize the Day & Embrace Your Destiny
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In this episode of Reiki from the Farm™ Reiki, Pam Allen-LeBlanc guides us through the journey of stepping into our calm and considered destiny, even when life throws unexpected surprises our way. Pam shares practical tips for setting intentions and integrating Reiki into daily life and inspires us to live fuller, kinder lives. The evening conclude…
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Anne Burke, age 80, retired Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, began her career as a physical education teacher, earned her undergraduate degree as an adult student at the School for New Learning/DePaul University, completed a law degree while raising four children, and created the Special Olympics. Her law practice centered on helping vu…
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Today on the Compassionate Capitalist Show, we are diving deep into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and its transformative impact on businesses and investment strategies. David Marra, a trailblazer in quantitative asset management and financial innovation, joins host Karen Rands to discuss how AI has evolved to simplify implementat…
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295 Ruth Schimel: Adventuresome Accidental Aspects of Life Can Lead to Grand Beneficial Pursuits – When You Encourage Yourself
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Ruth Schimel, 84, has original ways to make the most of life’s possibilities. An author of over 70 published articles and seven books, she was previously a diplomat/foreign service officer at the Department of State. She has also taught at four universities. With her mother, Ruth created the Schimel Lode to promote collaboration and innovation in t…
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Navigating the Compassionate Capitalist Compass: Family Office Governance & Best Practices with Guillermo Salazar
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A "Family Office" is remarkable entity that High-Net-Worth & Ultra-High-Net-Worth Families use to manage their wealth as it grows, and preserve it for their future generations. A family office provides a wide range of services tailored to meet the needs of HNWIs. From investment management to charitable giving advice, family offices may offer a ded…
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Susan Baur, 84, has been a writer, historian and psychologist for 50 years. As a child, nothing grabbed her passion like listening to her father’s stories which seemed to describe other worlds that exist inside our own. Pursuing these other worlds ever since, the force of nature keeps pulling at her very being and led her first into an obsession wi…
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Karen Ross, 76, is a champion who keeps reinventing herself. Self-confident, curious and proactive, Karen never stops finding new ways to stay involved, support herself and others, and meet interesting people. She thought she would be a musician and entered college intending to major in music. However, Broadway show music is what interested her and…
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Challenges of Scaling a Fintech Business after Devastating Loss as a Female Founder, with Surabhi Shenoy
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Listen to Karen Rands and Surabhi Shenoy's lively conversation on this episode of Compassionate Capitalist Show as they talk about the double down on challenges Surabhi faced as a female founder of a tech company, bringing fin-tech innovation to the Banking Industry in India. Hear how Surabhi overcame the professional challenge of learning a whole …
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In today's conversation, Karen Rands will unpack the pivotal role statistics and wage data play in employment, the impact of the pandemic on labor markets, and the ongoing "Great Resignation." Her guest, Cary Sparrow will share insights from his fascinating journey from nuclear submarine officer to technology entrepreneur. Cary is the CEO of one of…
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Elderwerks’ dynamic CEO and Founder, Jennifer Prell, understands older adults. She believes elders deserve respect and loving care. She gets worked up when talking about how difficult it often is for older people, no matter their income level, to find proper housing as they age. Adult children reach out because a parent is declining. That parent do…
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The Reiki Business Summit & the Power of Collaboration
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In this special episode of Reiki from the Farm™, join Pam Allen-LeBlanc, Christian Stone, and Karen Caig as they explore the transformative power of collaboration in the Reiki business world. As they prepare for their upcoming presentation at the Reiki Business Summit, November 22-25, Pam, Christian, and Karen dive deep into the significance of wor…
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The hardest part of getting older is the realization that some dreams are never going to be realized. Some situations are not going to change. Jackie Greenbaum, however realistic she remains, has lived her life as though dreams are meant to be followed. Discouraged from a career in law at a young age, Jackie pursued teaching, only to find it unsati…
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If we are looking for what we enjoy doing, then, logically, we’re going to be good at it. Joyful thoughts spiral upward. We are on this planet to love and be loved, to be truly authentic. Gail Sussman Miller, Inspired Choice.com, believes how we think, and communicate, is a key issue for leaders of organizations. She helps them manage difficult con…
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Life Lessons from Breaker-Dawn: Embracing Wisdom, Courage, and Adaptability
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In this episode of Reiki from the Farm™, we celebrate the life and wisdom of Breaker-Dawn, our beloved horse who recently crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Through her story, we explore the profound lessons she taught us about self-acceptance, adaptability, and the deep connection we share with our animal companions. Join us as we delve into compassionat…
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Wendy Green, founder and host of Hey, Boomer,! knows about personal transformation first-hand and coaches women to “live the meaningful, purposeful life they want to live.” Wendy left the world of corporate training to focus on women’s experiences of growing older—as a coach, podcaster, show host, and blogger. Podcast guests, along with members of …
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Sally Jean Fox’s 2023 book, Meeting the Muse After Midlife: A Journey to Meaning, Creativity, and Joy, tells her story of finding joy in being creative after 50, as she explored gardening, clowning, improv theatre, storytelling, and singing. Always keen on writing, Sally took up painting at age 69 and exhibited 30 paintings three years later. Altho…
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Cheri Boublis is Senior Director for Hospitality Services at Plymouth Place in LaGrange Park, Illinois, a model for active community living. Cheri collaborates with the leadership, residents, vendors, and the larger community to offer wide-ranging services for adults who choose a vibrant lifestyle. Choice is the guiding concept for most everything …
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Joy has always been a part of Beverly Pimsleur's life. Her extended family in Louisville KY loved to be together, to dance, sing and have fun. She recognized the importance of language from a young age and started learning French in high school. She met her husband, a French professor, on a blind date in her twenties and changed her plans about liv…
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Welcome to another episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show #podcast, where we dive deep into the best practices for creating wealth as a business owner, and using that to discern investing in the companies with the best odds of achieving success to exit. Today, Host Karen Rands digs into the mechanics of marketing funnels and strategic forecas…
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Spreading the Light of Reiki in China
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In this enlightening episode, we are joined by Kenloch Cheung and Ting Zhang, two dedicated Reiki practitioners who are spreading the light of ICRT-licensed Reiki and Animal Reiki across Hong Kong and mainland China. Ting has also translated the Reiki Business Book into Mandarin and taught a transformative class with it. Together, they share their …
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As an educational leader and mentor, Dr. Helen Benjamin tells stories about growing up in the segregated South, living and working in two worlds—Black and White, and helping younger Black professionals navigate their CEO roles in community colleges. In semi-retirement, Helen leads HSV Consulting, Inc, works with “dozens of colleges, boards, and CEO…
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Do you want to share housing but find the transition scary? We often live in shared housing when we are single: college, roommates in camp, at conferences, during our early careers. Living with housemates as we age is no different. Annamarie Pluhar, 70, is a well-spoken advocate for shared housing and offers valuable ways of thinking to simplify th…
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Join me on this special episode of Reiki from the Farm as we embark on a soul-stirring journey to reignite your dreams. Discover the power of Reiki in uncovering those hidden aspirations and desires that make your heart sing. In this episode, you'll get to explore the profound connection between dreams and your purpose, learn how to use Reiki symbo…
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Live Your Dreams (From the Reiki Share)
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Did you know that the solstice marks a powerful time of transition and renewal, providing a unique opportunity to harness its energy for setting and achieving goals? In this episode from our Reiki share, we delve into the transformative potential of the solstice and how it can help you empower your aspirations. Join us for a soothing Reiki meditati…
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Mary Mitchell, age 74, sheds light on aging and ageism in her occasional column for the Chicago Sun Times, Starting Over. Mary ‘started over’ five years ago when she switched her journalistic authority on race relations in Chicago to concentrate on matters of growing older. She advocates that longevity is a blessing and aging offers an opportunity …
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Ann Anderson Evans, age 82, lives in Vermont. She is a writer, linguist, and former professor. Her first memoir, Daring to Date Again (2014), which tells the story of what happened after she started dating at 62, won multiple prizes. Her sequel The Sweet Pain of Being Alive: A Memoir of Love and Death (Jan. 2024), narrates her attempt to find out w…
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Join us for an enlightening conversation with the esteemed Reiki Master, William Rand, as we delve into the art of aging gracefully with Reiki. Inspired by Ilchi Lee's insights on human longevity, we explore how Reiki has played a pivotal role in William's vitality and well-being throughout the decades. From being an active member of an anti-aging …
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Susan Gangsei, a classically trained tapestry artist from Minneapolis, MN, uses her talent to create images of women aging. Her recent series, The Sacred Journey of Aging, features the “beauty, strength, and wisdom of older women.” Susan treats viewers to her tapestries that represent different passages of growing older—feeling invisible, making mi…
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Visionary and disrupter, Jacynth Bassett, is an award-winning, highly sought after consultant and expert in the anti-ageism/ age-inclusive & positive movement. At only 31, she is widely recognized as a leading pioneer and voice, awarded ‘Anti-Ageist Activist’ of 2023, at the inaugural Advantages Of Age Awards 2023. and named one of Evening Standard…
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LIfe is a constant adventure for Michele Kurlander, 79. She lives in Chicago, yet her heart is in France. A fluent francophile, Michelle spends much of her life traveling between Chicago and Paris. There she has met dear friends who live all across the world. When she becomes interested in an artist, an author, a performer, Michele’s obsession with…
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Dr. Pamela Meyer is a prolific author, international consultant and keynote speaker, and college teacher whose areas of focus are leadership agility, organizational change, and adult learning. In her most recent book, Staying in the Game: Leading and Learning with Agility for a Dynamic Future, Pamela draws on her experiences as an amateur, gold med…
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Step Out of Struggle into Joy & Purpose (from the Reiki share)
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Join us for a powerful exploration of shifting your mindset from struggle to empowerment! Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of suffering? Perhaps a victim mentality has held you back from experiencing true joy and healing. In this Reiki share, we dive deep into the concept of stepping outside this limiting perspective and embracing your inherent …
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277 Shelia Solomon: Helping Your Neighbor Understand About Your Neighbor: The Role of Civic Journalism
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Sheila Solomon’s career in mass media arts spans 50 years. She was among the first African American women to work in the newsrooms of regional and national newspapers. Sheila became a dedicated advocate for affirmative action—bringing people of color into the news business and reporting on race issues in professions outside of journalism. While wor…
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276 David Stewart: A Leading Authority on the Mindset and Aspirations that Drive the Over 50 Demographic.
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As the founder of AGEIST Magazine and Super Ager podcast, David Stewart is a passionate champion of the modern 50+ lifestyle. While interviewing David is a departure from interviewing women 70-110+, we feel that what he has to say contributes to our mission of aging reimagined. Women are the ones who are changing things. Men never experienced ageis…
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When Sandy Gordon retired at 70, from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Rosemont, Illinois as Director of Public Relations, a colleague gave her a toast. It said in part: “Sandy has the kind of talent that startles people. Really. Her co-workers and colleagues often sit around wondering how she comes up with her ideas. Ideas that seem t…
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Join Karen Rands on a deep dive with finance maven Chris Reilly where they unpack essential business strategies and financial modeling insights. Whether you’re an avid investor, a business owner, or just finance-curious, this episode is a treasure trove of practical wisdom. Financial modeling is fundamental to understanding the future potential of …
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Coleen T. Murphy, Ph.D is Director, Lewis-Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics, James A. Elkins, Jr. Professor in the Life Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology, and LSI Genomics, Princeton University. She is also Director, Paul F. Glenn Center for Aging Research at Princeton and Director of Simons Collaboration on Plasticity and the Aging…
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Reiki and the Path to Wholeness After Sexual Abuse with Karen Caig & Karen Harrison
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Join Pam Allen-LeBlanc, Karen Harrison, and Karen Caig for a conversation about the transformative potential of Reiki in healing sexual abuse trauma. We'll delve deep into the unique ways Reiki can: Promote deep relaxation and a sense of safety within your body. Release trapped emotions and energetic blockages caused by trauma. Reconnect you with y…
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Dr. Tracey Gendron is an internationally recognized gerontologist with almost 30 years of experience as a grant-funded researcher. She speaks to audiences globally about the real world impact of age bias. She is determined to change people’s negative views about aging. “Ageism, she says, is complicated - more nuanced than most people think it is. A…
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