Power Of The Purse Podcast

Power Of The Purse Podcast


Latest Episodes

Episode 69 – Moving from Anxiety to Zen in Retirement — With Guest Louise Nayer
January 09, 2019

  The transition to retirement can be a challenging one. In fact, the six months leading up to retirement is known to be the most difficult time for a majority of people. Louise Nayer, author of Poised for Retirement: Moving From Anxiety to Zen,

Episode 68 – How to Build Your Dream Network—With Guest Kelly Hoey
December 24, 2018

Have you ever attended a networking event, collected a pocket-full of business cards, only to go home, dump all of those cards onto your kitchen table, stare blankly at them and think, “So what? I don’t think any of these people have relevance to my bu...

Episode 67 – No Fear About Being a Widow
December 12, 2018

The thought of becoming a widow is a common fear for baby boomer women. It’s scary to consider going solo, isn’t it? And for women whose spouses handled all of their finances, going through this period can be particularly difficult.

Episode 66 – Clear Away Your Medicare Stress—with Guest Gwynn Sharick-Elberson
November 29, 2018

It’s not every day that you meet someone who feels enthusiastic about Medicare! Meet Gwynn Sharick-Elberson, a self-professed Medicare dork who is all too happy to help people navigate this health insurance program. Today,

Episode 65 – Get to Know Your Host, Lynn S. Evans
October 29, 2018

If you’re a regular listener, you’ve heard Lynn S. Evans interview numerous baby boomer women who are experts on what matters most to their generation. But it’s been too long since we’ve heard from the woman herself — Lynn S. Evans!

Episode 64 – Secrets to Dating After 50—With Guest Lisa Copeland
September 20, 2018

The dating world has changed drastically since baby boomer women were in their 20s. There is texting etiquette and online dating websites to navigate, for instance. Plus, baby boomers have different needs and desires now than when they were younger.

Episode 63 — The Life of a Baby Boomer Blogger— with Guest Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski
August 15, 2018

Today, Lynn S. Evans is joined by Rebecca Forstadt Olkowski, a baby boomer blogger and founder of BabyBoomster.com. Rebecca writes for active women over 50 who love to have fun, explore the world, stay healthy and vibrant for as long as possible,

Episode 62 – Reimagining Retirement Communities — with Guest Wendi Burkhardt
July 23, 2018

In today’s episode, Lynn S. Evans speaks with special guest Wendi Burkhardt about Silvernest, a unique roommate-matching service that helps baby boomers and empty nesters age-in-place and use their homes as an income-producing asset during retirement.

Episode 61 –  Championing Health and Wellness for Residents and Communities in Northeast Pennsylvania—with Guest LaTida Smith  
July 11, 2018

In this episode, Lynn Evans and special guest, LaTida Smith, discuss the Moses Taylor Foundation, an organization that aims to improve the health and wellness of residents and communities in Northeast Pennsylvania.

Episode 60 – Who Will Care for Baby Boomers?— With Guest, Joy Loverde
May 16, 2018

Today, Lynn Evans and special guest, Joy Loverde, discuss an uncomfortable question that becomes more pressing as we age… Should we need it, who will care for us when we’re older? Joy Loverde is a family caregiver and the author of Who Will Take Care O...