Lisa Lofty once walked the runways as a model along the East coast. But later in life, she would find her real jam in an unlikely place. She started leading a fitness ministry at her church. Eventually, there was so much interest in what Lisa was doing that she started her own fitness business in the Washington, D.C. area. She had always loved hiking, but when the pandemic hit, Lisa found herself leading large groups of women out West to hike America’s most beautiful mountains. She believes experiencing the natural beauty of the outdoors is truly like nothing else in life. Lisa is also a caregiver to her 91-year-old mother, a role she embraces and feels is a privilege. You will connect with Lisa’s humility and genuine zest for life in this week’s episode of AGELESS.

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Lisa Lisa (@lobofitnessdc) | TikTok

When Debbi Mack was 48, she suffered a stroke in a bathroom stall at a bookstore. She survived, but immediately thought, what am I waiting for? Debbi realized life was too short to be standing at the copy machine in her office making copies of legal documents when she could be writing. Debbi is a retired attorney turned novelist and screenwriter. She was among the first wave of self-published authors to make the New York Times bestseller list in 2011. Debbi decided to start her own imprint and now has two mystery series, two standalone novels, and a film in production. She is also a podcaster who hosts Crime Café featuring other crime writers. Besides having lived nine lives already, Debbi is curious, kind, and generous of spirit. Her calm and thoughtful demeanor will draw you in as she shares her remarkable journey.

To learn more about Debbi:

Debbi Mack | Mystery Writer

I Found it at the Movies | My Life as a Movie Lover (wordpress.com)

One Honest Indie - “Reject the tyranny of picked. Pick yourself.” ― Seth Godin, Poke the Box (debbimackblogs.com)

Twitter: (10) Debbi Mack (@debbimack) / X

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Instagram: Debbi Mack (@debbimacktoo) • Instagram photos and videos

YouTube: Have We Been Introduced? (youtube.com)

Crime Cafe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxsqHbgebdj6AFgjjJLNVA

The Film Lover on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGyer8bpPvyyWP8sSTeO9SA

Crime Cafe Patreon: https://bit.ly/DebbisPatreon

Debbi Mack's Movie Club: https://www.patreon.com/filmwoman

Substack: https://substack.com/@debbimack

Medium: https://medium.com/@debbimackwrites

Susanne Morais left a career in higher education to pursue something that she says “feeds her soul.” Susanne worked at Clemson University, Penn State University, and North Carolina State University. Now, she owns a hypnotherapy business. That’s right, I said hypnosis. She is a certified hypnotherapist who believes that hypnosis has the power to transform lives, and not in the voodoo way it is often portrayed in Hollywood. You will love hearing how Susanne jumped into this world after decades of teaching, and how she believes that all change is possible if you truly want it badly enough.

To learn more bout Susanne and her work:

Journeys Hypnosis

(132) Susanne Morais - YouTube

Journeys Hypnosis -Susanne Morais (@journeyshypnosis) • Instagram photos and videos

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Jeanie Chang has lived nine lives. She started her career as a journalist in Washington, D.C. Then she got a master's degree in marketing. But at the height of her family’s parenting chaos while raising four young children with her educator husband, she decided to go back to school and become a therapist. Working in mental health opened a whole new world to Jeanie, one where she could blend her two cultures—American and South Korean. Now, she travels the world speaking about mental health through a highly unusual lens. She uses Korean dramas as a jumping off point to tackle traumatic subjects. Jeanie brings intelligence, warmth, and her infectious personality to everything she does, and this episode is no exception.

To learn more about Jeanie:

https://www.facebook.com/jeaniey

https://www.facebook.com/NoonasNoonchi

https://www.facebook.com/noonasnoonchitours

https://www.instagram.com/noonasnoonchi/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanieychang/

https://noonasnoonchi.com/

Growing up in Tennessee, thanks to her parents, Janet Cowell just knew she had a big life ahead of her. After getting an undergraduate degree and multiple graduate degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, including an MBA from Wharton, she followed the finance path. But examples in her family continued to pull her and her heartstrings in the direction of public service. Janet served as a Raleigh city councilor, a state senator, and as North Carolina’s State Treasurer. Now, she’s campaigning to be Raleigh’s next mayor. She is also the head of the Dix Park Conservancy-a nonprofit that is spearheading the development of a 300-plus acre green space in Raleigh to create a public park. Janet tells me the hardest part of being a female leader is being perceived as both competent and nice. I’m here to tell you that she is equally both. You will appreciate her thoughtful, insightful take on what it means to be a woman in politics in 2024.

To learn more about Janet:

https://www.janetcowellformayor.com/

https://twitter.com/JanetCowell

https://www.instagram.com/janetrayecowell/

https://www.facebook.com/janetcowell

I met Cheyanne Headen at A Place at the Table which is a pay-what-you can café in downtown Raleigh that allows people to volunteer for an hour in return for a meal. Cheyanne is a Community and De-escalation specialist which in layman’s terms means when things start to go south, she handles it, and boy, does she handle it. When I first met her, I discovered she is kind, strong, and compassionate, but she doesn’t take crap from anyone. She is that rare mix of a human being who can practice tough love, and simultaneously make people feel good about it. She leads with humanity, and everyone who interacts with her is better for it.

For more about Cheyanne:

(45) Cheyanne Headen | LinkedIn

Our Team | A PLACE AT THE TABLE (tableraleigh.org)

For more information about the artwork in this show:

Mary Alice (@the_dizzy_hue) • Instagram photos and videos

Mary Angelini saw a problem and decided to do something about it. After high school graduation, Mary’s daughter, Gabi, was unable to get a job. No one could see past her diagnosis of Down Syndrome and truly understand what Gabi has to offer. Mary and Gabi were determined to help shift the conversation from disabilities to neuro-diversity, and the power of inclusion. Mary, who was an administrative assistant at a church at the time, jumped off the cliff. She quit her job and started a small coffee company with Gabi. Today, “Gabi’s Powered by Special Abilities” is a full-scale packaging, assembling, labeling, and shipping company. It is an award-winning nonprofit organization that has a team of more than 45 people living with special abilities including blindness, autism, Down syndrome, and more. In this episode, Mary shares how her daughter, who she also describes as her best friend, led her to her purpose in life.

To learn more about Mary and her work:

https://poweredbygabis.org/

https://www.facebook.com/gabisgrounds/

https://www.instagram.com/gabisraleigh/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-angelini/

Marcy Bullock has a theory, when the runway is short, why wouldn’t you do what you love? And why would you rush to get to the end? She believes in the “sweaty, messy beauty” of life, and that being the busiest person doesn't win you a prize. She also believes that happiness is a choice. And she believes in sharing wisdom in multi-generational settings. Marcy spent 30 years as a college professor teaching innovative courses. She recently retired from academia. She is now building a business coaching others in career development. She helps guide people to the career that fits them by examining their goals and then matching them with what they love to do. Marcy is also full of surprises…She acted in North Carolina State University’s show "Hairspray" when she was in her fifties, and she is relishing one the best jobs she’s ever had-being a grandmother.

To learn more about Marcy: https://sites.google.com/view/marcylee/home?authuser=0

Marcy (Stolarow) Bullock (@marcybull) • Instagram photos and videos

(47) Marcy Bullock | LinkedIn

The Artwork featured in this episode is by Mary Alice. For more information about her and her art check out: https://www.instagram.com/the_dizzy_hue/