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Episode 117 Embrace Your Milestones

Your milestones are significant events in your life.  What is the most significant milestone for you? Milestones can be the beginning of something new or the ending of something accomplished.

On the Cup of Glo Podcast we celebrate women age 50 and older with a focus on happiness.  We take it a step further by honoring the beginning of each decade from age 50 to 100 and we’re proud of each decade.

How do you feel about someday turning fifty, sixty, seventy, or eighty? Perhaps you struggle to imagine yourself growing older. Maybe you’re not looking forward to your golden years. Aging, for many, includes becoming inactive and experiencing failing health. However, you can retain your vigor and enjoy a positive existence, if you wish.

To keep things upbeat we’ve categorized each decade between 50 and 100 with cute tags that are fun and easy to remember.

The Feisty 50s Milestone Diva is full of energy, confident, playful and ready for any adventure!

The Sassy 60s Milestone Diva does her thing without regrets loud and proud!

The Saucy 70s Milestone Diva continues where sassy 60s left off and goes strong!

The Exciting 80s Milestone Diva knows that the good days are not over.  She still has a zest for life and is happy to share it!

The Nifty 90s Milestone Diva moves to her heart’s content.  She may be more relaxed, but has not stopped yet!

The Awesome 100s Milestone Diva can do whatever she pleases.  Anything she does is an inspiration for the rest of us!

Overall, you are a Milestone Diva if you are can allow yourself to experience excitement and awe, or can be physically active or consistently have things to do.

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 beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends.

Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas

Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast.  We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you.  Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast.  You may email your comments to us at [email protected]

Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way!

Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

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Episode 116 Enjoy Lifelong Learning with Starr Payne

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.  Starr is a mother, wife, U.S.  Navy veteran and successful retiree.  She’s made and sold jewelry throughout her adult life.  Now as a retiree she’s added teaching jewelry making to adult learners.

Starr teaches Metal Clay Jewelry Making at: Lafayette Park Community Center, 501 Ingleside Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32303 Phone 850-891-3945.

Learn more about Starr’s art at www.ahandfulofbeads.com

Starr’s art is on display at: Wiregrass Gallery, an Artist Cooperative, 130 E Jackson Street, Thomasville, GA 31792 phone 229-233-2043.

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 beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends.

Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas

Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast.  We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you.  Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast.  You may email your comments to us at [email protected]

Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way!

Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

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Episode 115 Enjoy Lifelong Learning with Vickie Goodman

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 woman. Vickie is a lifelong learner who has been active in Toastmasters International clubs for about 30 years.

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 beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends.

Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas

Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast.  We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you.  Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast.  You may email your comments to us at [email protected]

Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way!

Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

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Episode 114 Increase your in-person interactions

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 may also lead us to feel lonelier.  That’s the irony.

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 beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends.

Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas

Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast.  We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you.  Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast.  You may email your comments to us at [email protected]

Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way!

Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

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Episode 113 Building Your Community

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 overlapped and we all have many shared experiences beyond the work place.

In his book, Naked Retirement another friend, Robert Laura states, “During retirement, we all need human connections for physical, emotional and spiritual health.  Yet, most pre-retirees don’t realize that once they retire, the luxury of running into and connecting with people they know will suddenly and dramatically change.”

You may agree with Robert, indeed I do.

We are social beings.  We need to have connections with others.  So many communities such as school, work and church provide connections by default.  There is no good way that you could be there and not interact with others.

But, what happens after you graduate from school?  Like so many you move on to other phases of your life.  Even if you keep some of your school-based connections career building, marriage and family life generally takes over.

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 beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends.

Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas

Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast.  We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you.  Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast.  You may email your comments to us at [email protected]

Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way!

Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

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Episode 112 Rather than Retire Aspire and Inspire

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 not more.  No worries, The Cup of Glo Podcast is here for you.  For the next few episodes, we’re presenting our 5 keys to happiness in retirement series.  The topics we will cover are:

  1. Rather than Retire, Aspire and Inspire,
  2. Build Your Community,
  3. Communicate with at least One Person Daily,
  4. Develop Your Curiosity, Interests, and Passion, and
  5. Embrace Your Milestones

We will start with rather than retire, aspire and inspire.

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 beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends.

Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas

Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast.  We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you.  Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast.  You may email your comments to us at [email protected]

Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way!

Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

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Episode 111 Enjoy Your Life at Every Age

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.  What about you?  What were you doing in your thirties and forties?

Tell the truth, whatever your quality of life then would you really want to repeat it now?

I don’t.  It’s because of what I experienced then that I can enjoy what I’m doing now.   In my sixties, I have so many choices, that every day is a new adventure!

How do you feel about someday turning sixty, seventy, or eighty? Perhaps you struggle to imagine yourself growing older. Maybe you’re not looking forward to your golden years. Aging, for many, includes becoming inactive and experiencing failing health.  Yes, you may have some health issues however, you can maintain your zest for living and enjoy a positive existence, if you wish.

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 beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends.

Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas

Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast.  We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you.  Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast.  You may email your comments to us at [email protected]

Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way!

Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

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Episode 110 Focus on Financial Freedom

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 plan and stick to a budget. A well-planned budget enables you to make financial decisions that support your happiness and peace of mind.

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 beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends.

Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas

Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast.  We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you.  Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast.  You may email your comments to us at [email protected]

Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way!

Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

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Episode 109 Promoting the Power of Poetry

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 fun way to keep our brains sharp.

A second way that poetry can be beneficial for you is its healing powers.  Whether you are writing poetry yourself, reading or listening to someone else’s work, poetry can help us channel our emotions to get through stressful, traumatic or depressive situations.

  1. You can celebrate National Poetry Month by writing a poem or two of your own, or
  2. You can attend a poetry event at your local library or neighborhood café. You may even try organizing one for friends, or
  3. Consider dusting off the books on your bookshelf and reading a few poems.

You may remember our former guests, Pat Stanford and Bobby Blackmon who are authors of books that contain poetry.  In honor of National Poetry Month, we will share some of their works with you.  For more information about Pat Standford go to: www.patstandford.com.  For information about Bobby Blackmon go to wcblackmon.com.

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 beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends.

Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas

Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast.  We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you.  Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast.  You may email your comments to us at [email protected]

Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way!

Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.

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Episode 108 Improving Your Relationship with Money

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 [email protected] or MaryKay.com/OAJones

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 beautiful Shores Resort and Spa, in Daytona Beach Shores, FL, from August 5 to 8, 2022. Enjoy a few days of relaxation, taking time for yourself to recharge after enduring the pandemic, and making new friends.

Contact: Chynell Jefferson, Travel Advisor at Holiday Cruises and Tours for Retreat & Hotel Reservations by telephone at (850) 386-7327 Ext. 206. For more information go to www.funseas.com/milestonedivas

Thank you for listening to The Cup of Glo Podcast.  We love what we do and sharing a few moments with you.  Please remember to subscribe and tell your friends about the podcast.  You may email your comments to us at [email protected]

Until next week, this has been The Cup of Glo Podcast with Gloria Darling, your Sassy 60s Milestone Diva asking you to celebrate each day and spread happiness your way!

Special thanks to: Goldie Sound Productions www.goldiesound.com Owner Adrian Dickey, Producers: Dominic “Freaky Neek” Rollins, and Ava Albert.