Author: ilana

Redefining Aging and being Chronologically Gifted!

Redefining Aging and being Chronologically Gifted!

Grandmothers on the Move – In this episode I speak to two women who really challenge the notion of 'grandmother' in completely different ways! Dorrie Jacobson, "mature fashionista" of the Senior Style Bible and I talk about her objection to the label 'grandmother', and my determination to reclaim it! Ieda Jonasdottir Herman is an adventurer …

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The Living Legacy of a Wonder Woman

The Living Legacy of a Wonder Woman

Grandmothers on the Move – This is a departure for me, speaking to a Grandmother who forged her own path in the private sector, and has thought deeply about the legacy of women entrepreneurs, and empowering young women to make the changes they want to see. And she believes the winds of change are blowing! …

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If I am not myself, who am I? If not now, when?

If I am not myself, who am I? If not now, when?

In this episode of Grandmothers on the Move, let me introduce you to a master storyteller – Carole Adriaans – who passionately shares stories of her remarkable history, how she came to stage powerful events with great meaning and purpose… a trip back to her homeland of South Africa with her 6 grandchildren, and a …

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Introducing The Society of Fearless Grandmothers!

Introducing The Society of Fearless Grandmothers!

Grandmothers on the Move – an episode not to be missed! Pennie Opal Plant, one of the co-founders of Idle No More SF Bay, tells us the story of how she started the Society of Fearless Grandmothers, joined by the 1000 Grandmothers Bay Area, who put themselves on the frontlines – holding off police for …

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NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!

NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!

NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!   Mama Zodwa Ndlovu is a force of nature.  Hear her story of breathtaking grief and titanic strength and determination.  She has triumphed over adversity, and become a leader in her community, and one of the organizers of the growing South African Grandmothers Movement. Grandmothers who lost some or all …

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A Powerful Testament – The Personal IS Political

A Powerful Testament – The Personal IS Political

A Powerful Testament – the Personal IS Political.      I am still thinking about all of the rich insights that Peggy Antrobus shared… a glimpse into a remarkable lifetime of principled, feminist and transformative leadership and activism awaits you in this inspiring conversation! …and deeply moving reflections on how tremendously difficult personal experiences have …

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Don’t Wait to be Great – Do it Now!

Don’t Wait to be Great – Do it Now!

Raven Blair Glover  a.k.a. Raven, The Talk Show Maven, known by many as the " Queen of Interview Conversion" is my guest today! I was touched by how honest and personal Raven is when she shares her story and insights, and she certainly doesn’t hold back on what motivates her and how she wants others …

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Without the Grandmothers, What would our world look like today?

Without the Grandmothers, What would our world look like today?

Grandmothers on the Move – A Grandmother, a Leader, a Visionary, and a tireless advocate for people living with HIV & AIDS, Pfiriaeli Kiwia is the inspiring founder and programme director of Kimara Peers Educators and Health Promoters in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.  Mama Kiwia brings the indefatigable grandmothers of sub-Saharan Africa at the heart …

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“Grandmothers, We must gather our strength and help!”

“Grandmothers, We must gather our strength and help!”

In 1939, Eva was a happy six-year-old living with her parents in Lodz, Poland. She was looking forward to starting first grade. However, instead of starting school, Eva, along with her family, was forced into the Lodz Ghetto, in accordance with the occupying Nazis’ policy against Jews. After four years in the ghetto, the family …

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Aging and Strength: Grandmothers, Engagement and Social Change

Aging and Strength: Grandmothers, Engagement and Social Change

Grandmothers on the Move podcast episode featuring Dr. Linda P. Fried. This remarkable and internationally renowned global leader and scientist in the fields of epidemiology and geriatrics has dedicated her career to the science of healthy aging and creating a world conducive to realizing “the untapped asset of our longer lives”.  The Dean of the …

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