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Harnessing AI Without Losing Your Human Touch (opens the original)
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Late Boomers! We’re Cathy Worthington and Mary Elkins, and we're thrilled to bring you stories and strategies that help you create powerful new chapters in your life and work. In this episode, we’re diving into the world of artificial intelligence with the fabulous Kimberly Inez Mays. Kimberly is not just an expert in AI strategy, she's passionate about empowering organizations and individuals to leverage AI in meaningful, human-centered ways. Together,
Matt Hancock on Embracing Creativity, Overcoming Fear, and Synthwave Inspiration (opens the original)
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Welcome back to Late Boomers! We're your hosts, Cathy and Merry, and in this special episode, we’re diving deep into the world of synthwave music, creativity, and personal reinvention . We’re thrilled to be joined by Matt Hancock, the creative force behind Deco Luxe and the brand-new, cinematic synthwave album, Eventide . Our conversation explores the intersection of music, nostalgia, technology , and what really happens when you choose to pursue a creative dream no matter your age. Whether you
Healing Old Wounds: Laurie Kirk’s Lessons on Family, Stories, and New Chapters (opens the original)
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Welcome to another unforgettable episode of Late Boomers! We’re Cathy Worthington and Merry Elkins , and today we bring you a powerful and deeply moving conversation with novelist Laurie Kirk, author of Baby Marvin . If you’ve ever wondered how past losses, family secrets, and even ghosts can shape and heal our lives, this episode is for you. In this episode, we dive into Laurie Kirk’s late-blooming writing journey, which began in 2021 after a transformative experience with a life coach. Laurie
Remembering Dolly Parton: Stories, Laughter, and Legacy of the Queen of Country Music (opens the original)
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Welcome to a deeply heartfelt episode of Late Boomers. We’re Merry Elkins and Cathy Worthington, and today we gather to honor and remember the legendary Dolly Parton. For our 300th episode, we're sitting down for a very personal conversation, reflecting on the precious moments and memories that connected us to Dolly—through Cathy’s late husband, Ken Kragen, who managed Kenny Rogers and helped shape some of the most iconic moments in country music. In this special tribute, we share never-before-t
Revisiting the Past: Dorothy Ward on Historical Fiction, Memory, and Strong Women (opens the original)
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Welcome back to Late Boomers ! We’re your hosts, Cathy Worthington and Merry Elkins . In this episode, we dive deep into the world of historical fiction with educator, novelist, and storyteller Dorothy Ward, whose acclaimed novel, Light Which Impresses , beautifully explores themes of identity, resilience, and the enduring strength of women through the lens of history. If you’re fascinated by stories that connect the past to our present, or if you’re finally ready to write your own narrative, th
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