“We are the leaders we’ve been waiting for. There’s no one else - it’s up to us to show leadership and refuse to be caged by our age.”
Meet Janine Vanderburg, 72, a keynote speaker, writer, trainer, and consultant who is fiercely committed to slaying the Ageism dragon.
As the CEO of Encore Roadmap and co-founder of Changing the Narrative, Janine has spent decades leading social change initiatives, training over 30,000 people around the world on reframing aging and building age-inclusive workplaces.
She’s also the creative force behind several national anti-ageism campaigns, including the powerful Flip the Script campaign - an impactful initiative taking place in May for Older Americans Month.
A lawyer, community organizer, and award-winning social entrepreneur, Janine believes in unleashing the full potential of people at every age.
During our delicious conversation we explore:
• Janine’s Journey: What inspired her to launch an anti-ageism movement after 65, and why she believes purpose has no expiration date.
• Why Age-Inclusive Workplaces Matter: How companies thrive when they embrace talent across all generations.
• Join the Movement: How to get involved in the Flip the Script campaign and access resources to help reframe aging in your community and workplace.
• Unlearning Internalized Ageism: Practical tools for identifying and challenging the ageist beliefs we absorb - plus a sneak peek at Janine’s “Internalized Ageism Speak-Up Chart.”
• The Power of Intergenerational Teams: How blending experience with new perspectives leads to smarter, more innovative solutions.
• Encore Entrepreneurship: Why your 50s, 60s, and beyond are prime time for starting a business—and the strengths older founders bring to the table.
Learn more about the Flip the Script Campaign here.
Connect with Janine on LinkedIn here.
Download Janine’s Internalized Ageism Speak-Up Chart here.

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