This episode explored the cultural shift in Hollywood's portrayal of aging women, highlighting the success of actresses like Demi Moore and the need for businesses to support older female talent.
The discussion also covered the evolving concept of retirement, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and continuous engagement. Statistics from the Employer Benefit Research Institute showed 75% of workers plan to work in retirement, with 29% already doing so. The discussion included practical tips for financial advisors, employers, and older workers to navigate "unretirement".
Presented by Elizabeth Magallon Fleury, CAPS, Elizabeth's Life's Encore Planning
Fast Company 2-27-25 What Businesses Can Learn about Supporting Aging Women from the Cultural Shift in Hollywood by Asima Ahmad
https://www.fastcompany.com/91284210/midlife-women-are-in-the-spotlight

We discussed:
Linda’s Streaming Recommendations for 2025 with a section for “Actors of a Certain Age”
Particularly Nonnas film: with Susan Sarandon (1946), Talia Shire (1946), Brenda Vaccaro (1939), Lorraine Bracco (1954) - Netflix from 5-8-25. Sweet true story also starring Vince Vaughn and Linda Cardellini (Dead to Me).

Presented by Ellen Khalifa, Habits Coach for Healthspan and Wellspan
Marketwatch 5-7-25 Retirement May Need a Rebranding by Jessica Hall
https://www.morningstar.com/news/marketwatch/20250507176/retirement-is-nonsense-why-retirement-may-need-a-rebranding

Presented by Debbie Howard, Aging Matters International
Marketwatch 5-29-25 How to Retire by Richard Eisenberg
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-to-afford-retirement-in-america-keep-working-859ec8c0

Ellen Khalifa mentioned the Ikigai Venn Diagram

Debbie Howard's summary of this show.

Articles are listed in the order they were presented and discussed.

Discussion hosted by: Linda Sherman, Ray Gordon and Debbie Howard

BoomerTechTalk.com episode page

6-3-25 LinkedIn Show Post

Nickie’s Tune written and performed by Richard Sherman