In this mini episode of 50 Women Over 50, a podcast for women who are at a crossroads in life and are seeing inspiration to take their next step, we delve into a question that many women face: should I let my hair go gray? Join host Sherrilynne Starkie in exploring this topic with insightful interviews with three remarkable women who have embraced …

Episode 3 of Season 2 of 50 Women Over 50 tackles a question that many women approaching their 50th birthday are asking. How should I celebrate? The show features interviews with 22 women who describe how they chose to mark 50 years. From the laughter-filled gatherings to the quiet moments of reflection, from adventurous escapades to unexpected twi…

Episode 2 of Season 2 of 50 Women Over 50 tackles a question that many women are asking: Is it too late to change job or career after 50 years of age? The show features interviews with 11 women who have dared to make a big change. Often hitting the big 5-0 becomes a catalyst for a career shift that brings newfound purpose and fulfillment. And the w…

In the next episode of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast, Host Sherrilynne Starkie is diving deep into the burning questions that resonate with women over 50 and tackles a question that she herself struggled with and many other women are asking: Is it too late to change job or career at this point in our lives? Episode 2 drops February 13th. Don't miss …

In this, the first episode of Season 2 of 50 Women Over 50, you’ll find powerful stories of incredible women who have faced the challenging decision of whether or not to continue in a marriage or a long-term relationship. They share their intimate journeys of heartache, resilience, and transformation. From rediscovering authenticity to navigating f…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie gives a sneak peek peek into what's coming up on "50 Women Over 50" in the next few months. Elevating the voices and stories of women navigating the enriching complexities of midlife, '50 Women Over 50' is an empowering podcast that draws inspiration from the experiences of 50 incredible women.…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Sandra Markus, a marketing and communications consultant and the driving force behind the I Care for Rare advocacy campaign to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. As the mother of a young man with a rare neurological disease, Sandra is on a mission to improve the lives of patients, families and caregivers living with rar…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes children’s book Author Carrie E. Pierce to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Having experienced heartbreak and tragedy firsthand and seeing many of her dreams come true, Carrie speaks honestly about life with a rich insight into the human heart. In this interview she shares her own journey through grief to a new life i…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes actor, lawyer and writer Stephanie Cotsirilos to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Stephanie’s extended family’s roots in Greece, Peru, and Asia have shaped her journey as an author, lawyer, and performing artist. In this interview Stephanie discusses her experience of being widowed shortly after she and her husband ha…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Marilyn Shannon, a successful a successful speaker, coach, author and facilitator to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Marilyn describes herself as a stigma squisher and listening freak. She’s the number one best selling author of the book series “In Just One Afternoon Listening to the Hearts of’. In this interview Mar…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Janelle Anderson, a successful speaker, author and confidence coach., to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Before she was a successful speaker, author and confidence coach, Janelle had been brutally raped and found herself in Las Vegas being trafficked by the man she went on to marry. She carried a burden of shame for …

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Stacey Diffin-Lafleur, a skilled and talented marketing and communications specialist, to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. This is a special episode because Sherrilynne’s guest is her ‘big’ sister Stacey Diffin-Lafleur, a woman who’s been a profound influence in our host’s life as she observed Stacey stepping into eac…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author Bridget Cook-Burch to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. She is the CEO and founder of YourInspiredStory.com and believes in the power of stories to change the world. Her clients call her The Book Whisperer and her powerful work has been showcased on Oprah, Datelin…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes London-based freelance journalist Nicola O’Connell to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. As a renowned healthcare and medical writer, Nicola has had hundreds of articles published in specialist trade and prestigious medical journals, and she regularly contributes to consumer media outlets. In this interview she shares h…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Montreal-based mindset coach Isabelle Fortin to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Losing her mother when she was just five years old meant Isabelle learned young how to be strong and resilient, something that held her in good stead when she faced her own life-threatening illness…ovarian cancer. Following a successful c…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes best-selling, multiple award-winning author, playwright and performer Alison Wearing to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Alison’s critically acclaimed book, Confessions of a Fairy’s Daughter: Growing up with a Gay Dad, was a National Bestseller and selected as an Indigo “Top 50 Books of 2013.” Her solo play based on t…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Ann Carden, business growth consultant and author to the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Ann Carden has more than forty-one years of business, marketing, and sales experience with over thirty years as an entrepreneur. She has built seven successful businesses (selling five) and is the current owner of two. Ann is also a …

Certified health and nutrition coach Dyna Vink joins Sherrilynne Starkie in episode two of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast, to discuss life in their fifth decade. When her successful career in the technology industry ended abruptly at age 51, Dyna innovated a new career path where she could have a positive impact on others. She founded Holistic Nutrit…

We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some time travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes… Award winning author and media personality Kathy Buckworth joins Sherrilynne Starkie in epi…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Dr. Helen Ofosu, PhD. to episode seven of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast to discuss why many women who are later in their careers are overlooked at work. She is an I/O (industrial-organizational) psychologist providing HR consulting and executive and career coaching. She’s also an adjunct professor of psychology at C…

We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some time travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes… Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Certified Relationship Coach & Sex Expert Ann Bell to epi…

We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some time travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes… Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes author and executive coach Julie Ellis to episode 18 of t…

We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some time travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes… Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes business owner Christine Lefebvre, proprietor of Particul…

We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some time travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes… Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Canada’s Money Coach, Judith Cane to episode nine of the …

We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some time travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of my very first episode… Professional portrait photographer Anna Epp joins Sherrilynne Starkie in the first ever episode of th…

We are now deep in the throes of Summer 2023 and that means I’m taking my foot off the gas and am trying to relax a little. While I’m spending some travelling and visiting family, please enjoy this encore presentation of one of my most popular episodes… Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes radio and TV personality Candace Sampson to the 50 Women Over …

This is a special episode for you because the person in the hot seat is your host Sherrilynne Starkie. In episode 19 Sherrilynne welcomed Agnes Knowles, host of the Boomer Woman podcast, 50 Women Over 50. Then Agnes invited Sherrilynne to be a guest on her show. Sherrilynne expected to talk about her podcast project, but she didn’t expect Agnes to …

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Tina Davidson, acclaimed American composer and author to episode 38 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Her music stands out for its emotional depth and lyrical dignity. It’s a style that’s been informed by a traumatic childhood shrouded in secrets and Tina has explored this in her recently published memoir “Let Your …

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes a true leader of the Canadian communications profession, Marie Fitzpatrick to episode 37 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Marie has enjoyed a long and storied career, first as a journalist then as a public relations advisor. She is a divorced mother of two adult children and is not in a relationship although she is…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Historian Barbara Ann Mojica, author of the Little Miss History children’s books to episode 36 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. After a long and successful career as a teacher and education leader, Barbara found herself divorced after a 30-year marriage. But she wasn’t alone for long before she met the man who woul…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Brigitta Hoeferle CEO of the Centre of NLP, one of the world’s largest self-development companies to episode 35 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Brigitta hails from Germany, where, as a kid, she felt the other children never really liked her. She wanted something better than that for her own children, so she emigra…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes author and certified financial coach Patti Handy to episode 34 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. As a divorced mother, Patti has learned firsthand that a marital breakdown can be financially devastating. She raised her son single-handedly while working as a financial advisor and then at age 62, a time when many peop…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes decorated endurance athlete and author Susan Gold to episode 33 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Susan’s new book, Toxic Family: Transforming Childhood Trauma into Adult Freedom is a powerful memoire of her own journey of growing up in a troubled home and using self empathy and kindness to heal and thrive. She ende…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Publisher Nancy Erickson, owner of Stonebrook Publishing and an award-winning book coach to episode 32 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. At age 50 Nancy left a bad marriage, got sober and walked away from a promising career at Oracle, the world’s third largest software company. Now 65, she says she’s in the prime of…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes Lynne Bowman, author of the bestselling cookbook “Brownies for Breakfast” to episode 31 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Lynne Bowman shares her wisdom about the post menopausal diet and how to fight that creeping weight gain. She also offers incredible insight about finding success after 50 on her own terms, pione…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes leadership expert Heather Marasse to episode 30 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Heather Marasse, is Sherrilynne’s former client and is a fellow podcaster. Her 50s were about breaking patterns. She broke relationship patterns with her husband, her daughters and her employer. In fact, she went quite a bit down the r…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes clinical psychotherapist and transition coach Kirsten Beske to episode 29 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Kirsten started out adult life as a corporate lawyer married to a wonderful guy and by 50 she’d become a psychotherapist, got divorced and fell in love with a fantastic woman. Then, just as she was approaching…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes TV news veteran Susan Murphy to episode 28 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Susan is now a voice coach and mentor working with broadcasters around the world. To be successful in network news takes a certain toughness and resilience, but nothing could have prepared her for the utter devastation of losing her husband…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes author Rona Maynard to episode 27 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Rona’s successful career in publishing culminated as the editor of Chatelaine, Canada’s most popular women’s magazine. Soon after she had retired, Rona’s husband talked her into rescuing a little dog. Casey proved to be Rona’s muse and she’s recentl…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes software brand strategist Corien Kershey Ph.D. to episode 26 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Corien is the owner of Brand Clarity, a successful management consulting firm that the puts the brand at the centre of strategy and whose clients include many household name brands and public sector organizations. In this …

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes software sales executive Kerri-Jane Diffin to episode 25 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. This is the halfway point of the podcasting project with interview 25. To mark this milestone today’s episode is a bit of a family affair because Sherrilynne’s guest is her sister Kerri-Jane, and the discussion gets really per…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes author and activist Larissa Russell to episode 24 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Larissa’s life was quite a struggle until when, at age 50, an autism diagnosis was a turning point. It helped her make sense of her life and is a big part of why she says that life in her 50s has been ‘amazing’. Since her diagnosis, …

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes celebrated author Dr. Norma Dunning to episode 23 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. She’s a woman who’s life took a whole new turn the year she turned 50. Norma had never been to university and wanted to try it. Within a few years she’d earned a PhD. in Indigenous Peoples Education and is now a professor at the Univ…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes bestselling author Ann Douglas to episode 22 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. For decades Ann has been Canada’s go-to expert on all things parenting as the best-selling author of 25 non-fiction books. In her newest book, Navigating the Messy Middle: A Fiercely Honest and Wildly Encouraging Guide for Midlife Women, …

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes author and leadership trainer Sharon Jones to episode 21 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Sharon remembers her 50th birthday as a landmark day, because what happened changed the whole trajectory of her life. She shares the lessons she learned in her book, Tread Gently: For the Emotionally Clumsy. In this interview …

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes author Marjorie Turner Hollman to episode 20 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Marjorie Turner Hollman celebrated turning 50 by getting married to a younger man! She has written four best-selling Easy Walks books and has recently released her fifth book, a personal memoir entitled, My Liturgy of Easy Walks: Reclaimi…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes podcaster Agnes Knowles to episode 19 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Agnes Knowles says she’s retired although she’s very busy and host of The Boomer Woman podcast and she continues to work as a fitness instructor and a carer for people with dementia in Victoria, B.C. on the west coast of Canada. When the police …

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes author and executive coach Julie Ellis to episode 18 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Julie is a serial entrepreneur and an angel investor who has taken several start up companies past Series A funding into high performing enterprises. She’s learned a lot about business and life along the way and put that wisdom in…

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes executive director and founder of an organization called Silent No Longer Tennessee, Greta McClain to episode 17 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Greta is a former police officer who, in her late 40s, suffered a brutal sexual assault that left her suicidal. The ‘Me Too’ movement of 2017 gave her the inspiration to …

Host Sherrilynne Starkie welcomes radio and TV personality Candace Sampson to episode 16 of the 50 Women Over 50 podcast. Candace entered her fifties as she was going through a divorce of epic proportion which left her living in rented accommodation with her two teenage daughters and feeling she had very little autonomy over her own life. She felt …