The Houes of Middlescence with Barbara Brooks

Job Seeking? Don't Put This on Your Resume Especially if You're 50+

Job Fairness Act in Colorado took effect July 1, 2024. How does it apply to job seekers over 40? What can you do to use it in your favor? Why was it needed? What #career strategies will land you the interview?
So we're talking about:
1. Ageism in the Workplace stats for you to be aware, understand, and overcome
2. Pro-aging activist and former attorney Janine Vanderburg speaks with me about the Job Fairness Act of Colorado and how you can apply it to job-seeking
3. Get 5 #careerstrategies to help get you the interview.
4. Hear the other 4 states that have similar acts.
#jobfairnessact: https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb23-058
Catch Janine Vanderburg on LinkedIn
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47. Quit My Corporate Job To Travel the World For Work

22 million employed adults (aged 18 and over) in the U.S. always work from home. But what about quitting to start a company and travel while doing it?
Nadia Mitchem did exactly that, leaving her position at St. Jude to start a company, get on the road, and travel the world. She's sharing tips and more on how she did it, and you can, too.
Here's her Guide to Banish your fears of doing it.
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Age is a Disease. Tips to Refute the Stereotypes Next Time You're Faced with AgeISM

Your age is a disease.
You're 49, and in a few months, it's your birthday. What immediately came to mind? Fear of turning 50. That's what the world says about us, too. Because you're turning 50, you're shunned from working, living, being, and doing what YOU want. You're invisible. It's AGEISM!
Your age is a superpower, and your spending authority is over 15 trillion dollars. 
Grab seven tips to refute it … to understand the power you wield, and play age to your advantage. This way, you can advocate for yourself the next time someone brings up age, or you feel bias coming on.
Understand your power as a human over 40, 50, and sixty.
Lazy or aren't resourceful
Can’t think as clearly
You can't start a company or switch careers entirely
Technophobia
You look good for your age. Of course, you do.
As we age, we're weaker in the workplace - and the world.
United Nations Video: Age Does Not Define You
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Paid Boards. How to Get on a Paid Boards

Now more than ever, corporate boards are looking for qualified female candidates; by that, we mean paid boardships. It can be a boon to your household income, too!
Michele Ashby with ACE Consulting is sharing the 'how-tos.' She's an expert at boards, teaching women everything they need to know to serve on corporate boards. Some have made a living from being board members. But most importantly, women serving in the boardroom can turn the tide and change the world. Truly. 
Michele's trained thousands with the success of placing her students on boards. Listen or watch the show and come up with questions. She has the answers.
Michelle Ashby can be found at www.acellc.consulting
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SPEAKING. 5 Tips to Get Paid Speaking

Are you tired of not earning anything when you speak? You can generate revenue by speaking and giving keynotes at conferences, and it's a great way to share your expertise to help others, build your reputation, and earn money. 
Public speaking coach and expert Mari Geaseair shares her five tips to help you get started:
Have something to say
Don't let ego get in the way of income
Do Industry Homework
Be Part of a Speaker Community
Follow-Up
Bonus Tip- Notice the stages you are not on this year and plan to get on them next year. (Not all events put out a request for speakers. Sometimes, you need to approach them.
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Job Seeking at 40+. 5 Things to Stop Doing

Let Chelle Johnson, a talent acquisition expert and founder of Career Connectors, give you tips on what NOT to DO and do when looking for your next job. If you're over 45, finding a job, let alone getting an interview, can be incredibly daunting. The age bias that can arise if you don't follow her tips.
Don't stop using AI for resumes. It's part of your golden ticket/your personal brand DNA.
Don't give away your power.
Don't go without using your network.
Don't do it alone.
Don't go into an interview without practice and research.
Don't believe the stereotypes that come with age bias like you're too old.
You can watch the video podcast live on YouTube on Thursdays at 9 a.m. MT, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Ozempic, Mounjara and Menopause. Winning the Weightloss War

Menopause—what's the deal? Why don't we talk about it enough, and why don't our doctors tell us what we need to know? After all, there are over 80 symptoms of menopause, yet we mostly hear about hot flashes but who knew brain fog, sleepless nights and weigh gain were some of them?
Board-certified adult nurse practitioner, Kimberly Cunningham with the Cunningham Clinic schools us on hormone imbalances, estrogen, testerone and others that play a big part in the health of our bodies as we move through peri, menpause and post. Who knew menopause is actually a very short period of time in our lives, literally. Yep. There's more to it that we're in the dark about. Until now.
Hear how Mounjara has helped me and others fight the weight-gain. I've lost 17lbs in 2.5 months. BUT. There's more to taking these medical weightloss prescriptions.
 
Cunningham Clinic is in Denver, Colorado. cunninghamclinicstore.com
 

AI Hacks for Small Business Growth

AI. Using it not? Well, you should. It can shave precious time, leaving you space to be the CEO of your company and focus on business development, sales, and revenue.
Angela Green Urbaczewski, a Fractional CMO | Revenue Optimization, AI & Marketing Automation Expert with RevOppAI who says productivity can increase by 10-30%. She shares tips on using Chat and others.
Writing Effective Prompts. The most successful prompts average 21 words, and include: 1. Persona: Describe point of view or voice to use2. Question: Like you'd ask a junior intern3. Context: Your research, outline, a reference URL4. Format: Grid? Document? Code? CSV file? Code?
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6 Job Strategies Navigating the Job Search at 50+

Navigating the job search in our 40s, 50s, and beyond is tricky. We're often seen as 'out of date', expired, ready to retire, or better yet, lazy, unadaptable to change, and invisible after 50. Whether you've sent hundreds of resumes or you're just starting out, age may be a factor in your job search—but it doesn't have to hold you back.
Take out your notetaking device or pen and paper and let's explore six key strategies to overcome age-related challenges and land your desired job.

Top Trends: Linkedin Dating, NYC Fashion Week and 40+ Models - A Must-Listen

We're talking about three hot topics today: #1 Thing we regret in life. The NY Fashion Week Designer featured ALL 40+ models she found off the streets and Dating. Should you find them on LinkedIn? It's the hottest new dating site. I may be the only single one on the panel, but it's bound to be a good discussion!
Let's get this Podcast Party jumpin' - and subscribe, will ya? We're your people.
Guests:🎙️Lisa Bennett, Marketing at HBS Systems l Dallas🎙️Julie Dorough, Metta Media Creative l Denver🎙️Theresa Byrne, Founder and Trainer at InPower l Denver🎙️Jen Casani, Business & Wellness Mentor, Founder at Flipsidea Vibe l Denver
Time Stamps:00:00:00 Introduction00:03:34 Life's Regrets. Got any?00:26:00 Fashion Models Over 40. Finally.00:40:20 Meet today's guests.00:46:46 LinkedIn Dating. It's really a thing. Or is it?