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#GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 1 -- Entertainment publicist Alfred Hopton interviews host Kelly O’Connor about the origins of the Goldenista Social Club and why this show will be so appealing to its listeners. | Tune in >> buff.ly/3p65qfj

#GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 2 -- True love is possible at every age. Ray and Mary met before the pandemic and quarantined together in their senior living community. Hear their amazing story of life and love on this episode. | Tune in >> buff.ly/3JIN3VB

What is the key to living a long, healthy life? Ray: Don't ever fail to laugh. Mary: A good attitude, an acceptance and an appreciation of life. #GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 2: Married at 97 and 94 Watch the full conversation: buff.ly/3LQPbfI

#GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 3 | Entrepreneurship is for people of all ages. Gary started his meeting space where he hosts self-development classes and recovery meetings. Hear what he believes is the way to find Purpose and Passion at every age >> buff.ly/35gzb6q

Gary: Eccentricity to me means that Gary was the person that did things that other people wouldn't do; helped people that other people wouldn't help. | #GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 3: Starting a New Business as 70 >> buff.ly/3ppzAu1

#GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 4 | Janice had such a tough upbringing she felt that being a nun was the only way to live a good life. Hear her story as she left the convent and created an amazing life with love, children and grandchildren >> buff.ly/3hpnKM5

Janice: Life is not about me. | #GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 4: Love is Possible >> buff.ly/3tib7YG

#GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 5 | Ava went misdiagnosed and almost died, only then to receive a heart transplant. Hear how her life path has created hope for so many. She’s one of the most inspiring people you could meet >> buff.ly/3MstDq8

Ava: It's hard work to take one day at a time. But when you learn to live and do that, life is so much more beautiful | #GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 5: A Heart of Gold >> buff.ly/3IWnYGU

#GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 6 | Joyce has always been a go-getter and her last boss shared a nugget that turned into her encore career that’s picking up in her 70s >> buff.ly/3i5VCOA

Joyce: Trust people. Trust their assessment of you | #GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 6: An Encore Career Taking Off >> buff.ly/3tScj5l

#GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 7 | Marge proposed to her boyfriend and the marriage lasted 60+ years. Hear her story of pragmatic understanding coupled with humor and love >> buff.ly/3JD677S

Marge: We were very blessed because we had the time to talk. Not a lot of people have that chance. | #GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 7: Marge: Young Love for a Lifetime >> buff.ly/3tpGX7c

#GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 8 | Rose had a message to share that was stronger than telling her life story. Respect for elders and voting rights were top of mind >> buff.ly/3jL6oKO

Rose: We are important. We are not ghosts. We still have have some wisdom to share. #GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 8 Rose: Transforming Invisibility >> buff.ly/3ryw8OS

#GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 9 | Christy shares her story of finding her calling and starting a business against all odds >> buff.ly/3t6zglX

Christy: Have a strong intention. Be clear about it. Then, let it go. I'll be darned if the answers don't come. | #GoldenistaSocialClub Podcast, Ep 9 Christy: Finding Courage >> buff.ly/3wY9Skv