Podcast appearances and mentions of marc freedman

Did you know we live in the most age-diverse era in America? Our guest today, Marc Freedman, believes this is to be an incredible opportunity to learn from one another. Marc is the co-CEO and founder of CoGenerate, an organization helping old and young people come together to make an impact.Resources mentioned in this episode:Marc Freedman's University of Chicago StudyKristen Hawke's Grandmother StudyFollow Tulaine on:InstagramLinkedinXProduced by the New Profit and Hueman Group Media.Views and opinions expressed during the podcast are those of the individuals expressing them and do not necessarily reflect those of New Profit or Hueman Group Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest on the podcast today is Marc Freedman. He is the co-CEO and founder of Encore.org, which is now known as CoGenerate and is geared toward helping people pursue meaningful work later in life. Freedman is also the author of How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations. He co-founded Experience Corps to mobilize people over 50 to improve the school performance and prospects of low-income elementary school students in 22 U.S. cities. Freedman also spearheaded the creation of the Encore Fellowships program, a one-year fellowship helping individuals translate their midlife skills into second acts focused on social impact, and the Purpose Prize, an annual $100,000 prize for social entrepreneurs in the second half of life. Freedman received his bachelor's degree from Swarthmore College and his Master of Business Administration from the Yale School of Management.BackgroundBioCoGenerateExperience CorpsHow to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations, by Marc FreedmanAge Diversity“Overcoming Age Segregation,” by Marc Freedman and Trent Stamp, Stanford Social Innovation Review, March 15, 2021.“Will 2023 Be the Year That We Begin to Make the Most of Age Diversity in the Workplace?” by Ramona Schindelheim, WorkingNation, Dec. 27, 2022.“Harnessing the Power of Age Diversity,” by Alene Dawson, John Templeton Foundation, Oct. 31, 2023.“America Is Arguably the Most Age-Diverse Society in Human History—It's High Time to Prepare for Our Increasingly Multigenerational Workforce,” by Ramona Shindelheim, WorkingNation, Dec. 10, 2023.Encore Careers“Encore Career: What It Is, How It Works, Prevalence,” by Julia Kagan, Investopedia, Jan. 16, 2022.Encore: Finding Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life, by Marc Freedman“The Case for Putting Seniors in Charge of Universal Pre-K | Opinion,” by Marc Freedman and Carol Larson, Newsweek, Nov. 29, 2021.The Purpose PrizeWork/Life Across Generations“Kerry Hannon: Remote Work Trend Benefits Older Workers,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar, Oct. 20, 2020.“Is America Ready to Unleash a Multigenerational Force for Good?” A National Opinion Survey From Encore.org With NORC at the University of Chicago.Other“The Globe: How BMW Is Diffusing the Demographic Time Bomb,” by Christoph Loch, Fabian J. Sting, Nikolaus Bauer, and Helmut Mauermann, Harvard Business Review, March 2010.From Strength to Strength, by Arthur BrooksMaggie KuhnHarvard Advanced Leadership InitiativeEncore FellowshipsDavid GalensonTroops to TeachersModern Elder AcademyLive to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones“Dr. Anita Mukherjee: Exploring the Link Between Wealth, Longevity, and Quality of Life,” The Long View podcast, Morningstar, Oct. 10, 2023.Now TeachMichael GurvenThe Encore Career Handbook, by Marci Alboher

This Day in Legal History: Great Britain Introduces an Income TaxOn January 9, 1799, a significant milestone was marked in the history of taxation with the introduction of Great Britain's first income tax. Initiated by British Prime Minister William Pitt, this tax was a revolutionary step in the country's fiscal policy. The context of its introduction was deeply rooted in the exigencies of war. In December 1798, Pitt announced the tax as a means to amass funds for the escalating war efforts against Napoleon Bonaparte, a critical juncture in European history.Pitt's income tax was not merely a financial mechanism but also a strategic tool, reflecting the gravity of the geopolitical situation at the time. It was a progressive tax, a concept relatively novel for its era, aiming to levy heavier taxes on the wealthier segments of society. This progressive nature marked a departure from the flat taxes commonly used, signifying an evolution in the understanding of equitable taxation.The tax, however, was short-lived in its initial form. In 1802, Henry Addington, Pitt's successor, repealed the tax. This repeal was a response to the temporary subsidence in hostilities. The peace was fleeting, and the return of conflict in the following year prompted Addington to reinstate the income tax. This on-and-off nature of the tax during these years mirrored the tumultuous period of the Napoleonic Wars.Significantly, the model of taxation that Addington implemented laid the groundwork for what would become the modern British income tax system. It set a precedent in tax structure and collection that has had a lasting impact. The evolution of this tax model reflects the interplay between fiscal policy and social priorities, a theme that has persisted through centuries of tax law development.Today, as we reflect on the introduction of Great Britain's first income tax, it serves as a reminder of the dynamic nature of tax law and its deep entwinement with the broader socio-political landscape. The story of this tax is not just a tale of revenue collection; it's a narrative about war, peace, and the ever-evolving understanding of economic justice.In a 2024 report by Georgetown Law's Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession and the Thomson Reuters Institute, law firms are facing a challenging year due to various factors including client demand, staffing, and the rise of artificial intelligence. The report, analyzing trends since 2009, indicates a shift in the legal market towards a buyer's market for legal services. Despite a marginal increase in the overall average demand for legal services in the previous year, transactional work has seen a decline. This is significant as many firms relied on transactional practices, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, to boost revenue in the past decade.The report highlights that midsize law firms performed better than top-grossing firms in terms of demand growth. However, the legal sector can no longer depend solely on transactional work due to reduced client spending and evolving market conditions. Interestingly, counter-cyclical practices like litigation and bankruptcy experienced growth in demand, contrasting the slowdown in transactional demand.The survey revealed a 6% increase in billing rates on paper, but actual charges to clients and collection rates have decreased. Law firms are also grappling with rising overhead and direct expenses, not yet accounting for recent associate salary increases. In response to these financial pressures, law firms are adjusting their staffing strategies, with midsized firms increasing their associate numbers more than larger firms.Clients are increasingly seeking more affordable legal services, opting for lower-priced firms, reflecting a cost-conscious attitude. Additionally, the emergence of generative AI poses uncertainties for the legal industry. Its impact on staffing, efficiency, and profitability is still unclear, but it could lead to clients handling more legal work in-house or enhance the efficiency of legal services.The report's authors expect 2024 to be volatile, particularly as election years often bring unpredictability. This projection suggests that the legal industry may not experience stability for some time, indicating a period of significant change and adaptation for law firms.Law firms face 'volatile' 2024 amid demand, staffing and AI risks - report | ReutersGoogle is facing a significant patent infringement lawsuit brought by Singular Computing, which could potentially cost the tech giant up to $7 billion in damages. The lawsuit, set to be tried in a federal court in Boston, accuses Google of infringing patents held by computer scientist Joseph Bates, the founder of Singular Computing. Bates alleges that Google used his patented technology in its processors to enhance AI features in various services such as Google Search, Gmail, and Google Translate.Google has responded by questioning the validity of Singular's patents and asserting that its processors were independently developed over many years. The company has also argued that its technology operates differently from the patented technology of Singular. In parallel, a separate legal proceeding is underway, where a U.S. appeals court in Washington will hear arguments on whether Singular's patents should be invalidated, a case that Google appealed from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.The trial, expected to last two to three weeks, centers around Google's Tensor Processing Units introduced in 2016 and subsequent versions in 2017 and 2018. These units are crucial for Google's AI capabilities, including speech recognition and content generation. The outcome of this trial could have significant financial and technological implications for Google.Google faces multibillion-dollar US patent trial over AI technology | ReutersThe Biden administration, through the U.S. Department of Labor, has issued a new rule that aims to redefine the classification of workers as employees instead of independent contractors. This move, set to affect industries reliant on contract labor, including trucking, manufacturing, healthcare, and app-based gig services, is anticipated to increase labor costs significantly. Under the new rule, workers will be considered employees if they are "economically dependent" on a company, a shift from the previous Trump administration's regulation which allowed more flexibility in classifying workers as contractors.The rule, which takes effect on March 11, has sparked concern among business groups and is expected to face legal challenges. It is designed to combat the misclassification of workers, a common issue in industries such as construction and healthcare, but its impact on gig economy companies like Uber and Lyft has attracted the most attention. These companies have expressed concerns but also believe the rule won't necessarily lead to their drivers being classified as employees.Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su emphasized the importance of this rule for low-income workers who would benefit from employee legal protections such as minimum wage and unemployment insurance. However, some business groups argue that the rule goes too far, potentially depriving millions of workers of flexibility and opportunity. Marc Freedman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce criticized the rule for its potential to create confusion and inconsistency in worker classification, potentially leading to costly legal battles. Despite these concerns, the Labor Department will evaluate factors like a worker's chance for profit or loss, the level of control a company has over a worker, and the relevance of the work to the company's business to determine employee or contractor status.Biden administration issues rule that could curb 'gig' work, contracting | ReutersJohnson & Johnson (J&J) has tentatively agreed to pay approximately $700 million to settle an investigation by over 40 U.S. states into claims that it improperly marketed its talc-based baby powder without adequately warning about potential health risks. This settlement aims to prevent potential lawsuits that allege J&J concealed links between its talc powder and various cancers. The agreement, still in finalization, follows J&J's failed attempts to use bankruptcy courts to settle numerous lawsuits accusing it of hiding the health risks of its baby powder.The litigation, which has been ongoing for a decade, has had a noticeable impact on J&J's stock price and overall market performance. Initially, J&J had proposed a $9 billion settlement for all current and future baby powder claims through a bankruptcy filing of one of its units. The company had previously set aside $400 million to resolve U.S. states' consumer protection claims, which was increased following mediation.However, the proposed settlement does not include suits by Mississippi and New Mexico, which are seeking higher settlements due to their ongoing litigation efforts. These states argue for significant damages based on the extensive sale of baby powder without cancer warnings over several decades.J&J faces broader legal challenges beyond this settlement, with over 50,000 lawsuits alleging that its talc-based products, contaminated with asbestos, pose a cancer risk. Despite maintaining that its products do not cause cancer and appropriately marketing its baby powder for over a century, J&J has faced numerous court losses and large damage awards. In response to declining sales and ongoing litigation, J&J discontinued its talc-based powders in the U.S. and Canada in 2020 and pledged to replace talc with cornstarch in its products globally by the end of the previous year.J&J to Pay $700 Million to Settle States' Talc Investigation (2)In my latest column, I explore the potential of tax policy as a solution to address the critical issue of water depletion. Water, our most finite resource, has been overexploited for decades, leading to alarming groundwater depletion in the United States since 1900. As climate change disrupts the distribution of freshwater resources, tax policy emerges as a possible remedy.Drawing inspiration from the success of the Pajaro Valley's water tax, which effectively curbed water usage while mitigating saltwater infiltration and crop destruction in the California desert, I delve into the implications of such a tax on a broader scale. Overuse of aquifers goes beyond water depletion; it can result in aquifer failure, which is often difficult and expensive to repair.Tax policy, a tool for making resource users bear the true cost of their actions, is especially pertinent to address the tragedy of the commons observed in groundwater use. By internalizing the cost of water extraction and its associated damages, a water tax can incentivize responsible water use.However, the effectiveness of a water tax not only lies in its implementation but also in wise investment of the revenue generated. I propose allocating funds toward promising technologies like hydropanels that generate clean drinking water from the air, as well as improving existing water transport, storage, and recapture systems.Investments in desalination, water recycling, and more durable water storage and transport methods can further mitigate water loss. Research grants and public-private partnerships can accelerate technology development and infrastructure improvement.In conclusion, the Pajaro Valley's success with a water tax demonstrates the potential of tax policy to manage our vital water resources effectively. By deterring overuse, internalizing costs, and directing revenue toward innovative solutions, we can shift from water consumption to responsible stewardship, ensuring the sustainable management of this essential resource.Taxing Water Is the Only Way to Limit Use and Reduce Depletion Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In an era where we're living longer, families are far away, and we want to stay independent, self-help programs like the Caring Collaborative fill a gaping hole, whether you live in the suburbs or a city.The Transition Network's Caring Collaborative program channels the goodwill of our community into practical help with health issues. Grocery shopping, sharing medical experiences, an escort to your rehab session, a note-taker during a doctor's visit - they're all on the Caring Collaborative's menu of ways participants can support each other. You'll learn about TTN's program - and how you can bring its benefits into small and large groups in your life.In this episode, you will discover:About The Transition Network's Caring Collaborative program, which taps into our community to transform goodwill into practical helpHow to import Caring Collaborative activities into your own large or small groupsSuccess factors in launching a CC programAbout Betsy Werley:Betsy Werley, former Executive Director (2005-2013) of The Transition Network, is proud to be an "encore career" role model. She joined TTN in 2005 after spending 26 years in the for-profit sector, first as a corporate lawyer and then leading business projects at JPMorgan Chase. Her volunteer service as President of the Financial Women's Association was the catalyst for her decision to pursue a nonprofit job. She has also served as Director of Network Expansion for Encore. Org from 2013-2020 and is currently a freelance liaison to the Pass It On Network. Betsy is a regular speaker on transitioning to the nonprofit sector and career transitions in general. Her transition story is featured in What's Next? How to Follow Your Passions to a Fantastic and Fulfilling New Career, by Kerry Hannon, AARP's Job expert; and The Big Shift by Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Encore.org.Get in touch with Betsy Werley:Visit The Caring Collaborative Website: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/caringcollab Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bwerley/ Download Betsy's Handout: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/werley Buy Book Betsy Recommended: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/womendontretire What to do next: Click to grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition Please leave a review at Apple Podcasts. Join our Revolutionize Your Retirement group on Facebook.

Although many people crave the break from daily work they receive upon retirement, in some cases the experience of an “endless vacation” eventually causes individuals to feel purposeless.  Marc Freedman has been tracking the trend of seniors returning to the workforce to give something back to society in areas such as education, health care, and […]

In the most age-diverse society in human history, with almost equal numbers of people of every age, the US has become an age-segregated nation, with few opportunities for generations to connect. Here's my conversation with EUNICE LIN NICHOLS, Co-CEO of CoGenerate - recently chosen new name for what had been called Encore.org. The organization's focus grew from seniors' purposeful second & third acts to cogeneration - bringing older and younger people together to solve problems and bridge divides. In the words of Encore founder and Eunice's co-CEO, Marc Freedman: “in our new chapter – in Encore's encore – we are not just asking what older people can do for the next generation, but what older people can do with the next generation.”

While we live in the most age-diverse society in human history, with almost equal numbers of people of every age, the US has become an age-segregated nation, with few opportunities for generations to connect. Here's my conversation with EUNICE NICHOLS, Co-CEO of CoGenerate - the recently chosen new name for what had been called Encore.org. The organization's focus evolved from seniors' purposeful second and third acts to cogeneration - bringing older and younger people together to solve problems and bridge divides. In the words of Encore founder and Eunice's co-CEO, Marc Freedman: “in our new chapter – in Encore's encore – we are not just asking what older people can do for the next generation, but what older people can do with the next generation.” You can learn more at cogenerate.org.

Marc Freedman is the founder and co-CEO of CoGenerate, a company seeking to bridge the divides between people of different ages. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how to make the most of the multi-generational moment. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Marc Freedman is the founder and co-CEO of CoGenerate, a company seeking to bridge the divides between people of different ages. He shares his Brief But Spectacular take on how to make the most of the multi-generational moment. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In this episode of the Raccords podcast, we talk to Marc Freedman, author, leader and international expert on the new longevity. Our guest explains the transformative potential of a co-existence model based on bringing generations together, and some ways it can be achieved.We are living in an age-segregated society. From infancy to old age, our systems evolve in silos, grouping generations together, designing and modelling environments and public services according to the needs and issues of each age group. While these groupings have clear benefits, they also have unintended outward ripples. The new social norm that divides and compartmentalizes our living spaces, outlooks and modes of operation is also at odds with the systemic approach to solving the complex socio-environmental challenges of the 21st century. Mr. Freedman is the founder and co-CEO of CoGenerate, a California-based organization that supports social innovations focused on co-generational action for social impact. Named Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the World Economic Forum, he is one of the leaders of a growing movement to harness the talent of 40-somethings to solve complex social issues.Want to know more about intergenerational context as a potential for innovation? Check out issue #13 of the digital publication of the same name, Raccords, available on the Maison de l'innovation sociale (MIS) website. In addition to the podcast, the issue includes:•      an interview with Jessica Bolduc, Executive Director of 4Rs Youth Movement•      an illustration by Montreal artist Thaïla Khampo•      a list of top picks to explore the subject of intergenerational relationships---Accélérer le changement grâce au pouvoir intergénérationnel Dans cet épisode de notre balado Raccords, on s'entretient avec Marc Freedman, un auteur, leadeur et expert de renommée internationale sur le concept de la nouvelle longévité. Notre invité nous révèle le potentiel transformateur d'un modèle du vivre ensemble axé sur le rapprochement entre les générations et nous partage quelques clés pour y accéder. Nous vivons aujourd'hui dans une société de ségrégation des âges. De la petite enfance à l'âge d'or, nos systèmes évoluent en silos, regroupant les générations, concevant et modélisant nos environnements et nos services publics en fonction des besoins et des enjeux propres à chaque tranche d'âge. Si ces regroupements ont leurs nets avantages, leurs effets d'entraînement inopinés sont traîtres. Cette nouvelle norme sociale qui divise et cloisonne nos espaces de vie, nos perspectives et nos modes de fonctionnement est aussi en opposition avec l'approche systémique à laquelle font appel la résolution des enjeux socio-environnementaux complexes du XXIe siècle.Marc Freedman est fondateur et co-directeur général de CoGenerate, une organisation basée en Californie qui soutient les innovations sociales axées sur l'action cogénérationnelle pour l'impact social. Nommé entrepreneur social de l'année par le Forum économique mondial, il est l'un des instigateurs d'un mouvement en expansion visant à mobiliser le talent des quarante ans et plus pour résoudre les problèmes sociaux complexes.Vous voulez en savoir plus sur le potentiel d'innovation par les liens intergénérationnels? Consultez l'édition #13 de la publication numérique du même nom, « Raccords », dont les contenus sont accessibles sur le site de la Maison de l'innovation sociale (MIS). En sus du balado, l'édition comporte : un entretien écrit avec Jessica Bolduc, directrice générale du 4Rs Youth Movement une illustration de Thaïla Khampo, artiste montréalais ainsi qu'une liste de coups de cœur pour approfondir encore davantage votre réflexion sur cette thématique. Retrouvez tous ces contenus sur le site de la MIS : www.mis.quebec Abonnez-vous à la publication trimestrielle numérique Raccords pour recevoir le prochain épisode directement dans votre boîte courriel : https://www.mis.quebec/#newsletter-popup

Episode Guest: Mark Freedman, Entrepreneur, Pioneer in the Aging Movement, Founder of Experience Corps, Civic Ventures, and Encore.Org., Speaker and AuthorEpisode Description: How to Live Forever is a deeply personal call to find fulfillment and happiness in our longer lives by connecting with the next generation and forging a legacy of love that lives beyond us. In writing How to Live Forever, Marc Freedman set out to answer three critical questions:With so many living so much longer, what do the increasing years beyond 50 mean?How can a society with more older people than younger ones thrive?How do we find happiness when we know life is long and time is short?These big questions invite us to explore how we live our daily lives. Freedman found insights by exploring purpose and generativity, digging into the drive for longevity and the perils of age segregation, and talking to social innovators across the globe, bringing the generations together for mutual benefit and his own mentors.In this episode, you'll discover how to find fulfillment and happiness in our longer lives by connecting with the next generation and forging a legacy of love that lives beyond us.About Marc Freedman:Marc Freedman, the President, and CEO of Encore.org, is a renowned social entrepreneur, thought leader, and writer. Under Marc's leadership, Encore.org has pioneered innovative programs and sparked a growing movement in the United States and beyond to tap the talent and experience of people past midlife as human resources for solving our most vexing social problems. Programs such as Civic Ventures, Experience Corps, Discovering What's Next and the Life Planning Network are a few examples of programs that have been sparked by Marc's vision. He was a visiting fellow at King's College, University of London, and a visiting scholar at Stanford University during 2014-15. Marc is a member of the Wall Street Journal's "Experts" panel and a frequent commentator in the media. He was named a 2014 Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the World Economic Forum and the Schwab Foundation and recipient of the 2010 Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship. He co-founded Experience Corps, mobilizing thousands of individuals over 50 to improve the school performance and prospects of low-income elementary school students in 22 U.S. cities, and spearheaded the creation of the Purpose Prize, an annual $100,000 prize for social entrepreneurs in the second half of life. Marc is the author of several books, including his newest book, How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations, focusing on bringing older and younger people together for mutual benefit and the greater good of society.Get in touch with Marc Freedman:Visit Marc's website: https://encore.org/ Download Marc's Handout: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/freedmanhandout Buy Marc's Book: https://revolutionizeretirement.com/freedman Grab our free guide, 10 Key Issues to Consider as You Explore Your Retirement Transition, at https://10keyretirementissues.com/ 

Marc Freedman is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, and best-selling author who loves helping people. He has 40+ years of experience and an extensive network of experts who help businesses answer an important question that each one runs into at one point or another—am I paying more than the market price? Sometimes the answer is no. But when the answer is yes, Marc and his team help businesses free up cash so that it can be reinvested into helping employees, growing the business, and creating Social Impact! Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Marc Freedman: Website: expensetoprofit.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/expensetoprofit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcafreedman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/freedmanmarc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit

People 55+ are reinventing life post-retirement, from its traditional image to a time for exploring second chapters and, especially, opportunities that bring meaning, purpose, and community. What does this new phase of the work experience look like and how can more of us find inspiration as we work longer? People 55+ are remaking what it means to "retire" without following the traditional roadmap. Instead of rest and relaxation, they are pursuing new channels to build on their skills, grow their experiences and contribute to their communities in a meaningful way. In this episode of Century Lives: The 60-Year Career, we examine how this generation - one that's living longer, staying active and determined to ignore the old roadmap - is redefining this phase of life. We talk with people who have thought about and are living post-retirement careers including an art gallery director who found a second calling as a letter writer for people at end of life and the founder of a nonprofit supporting “encore careers.” Guests are: Aaron Benanav, Postdoctoral Researcher at Humboldt-Universitat zu Berlin; Frish Brandt, President and Partner at the Fraenkel Gallery; David Blustein, Professor of Counseling Psychology at Boston College; Marc Freedman, Founder and CEO of Encore.org; and Sandra Harris, President of AARP Massachusetts.

Eliminating Costs that Sabotage Business Growth – Publish. Promote. Profit. with Rob Kosberg Episode 120 Marc Freedman Marc Freedman is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, and best-selling author of Expense To Profit: Eliminate the Costs that Sabotage Your Growth. who loves helping people. He has 40+ years of experience helping businesses free up cash so that it can be reinvested into helping employees, growing the business, and creating Social Impact! His first company, Expense To Profit, has saved companies over $1 billion and Marc has extended his vision with Evolved Profits, where he helps companies extend their positive impact on the world by taking 5% of his fees and donating it to an impact fund that companies can apply to a cause-driven project, community contribution, or donation to a charity partner. Listen to this informative Publish. Promote. Profit. episode with Marc Freedman about eliminating costs that sabotage business growth. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why it's important for businesses to run a category expense report. - How Evolved Profits can help your business save a lot of money. - Why partnering with a business may be better than having the owner as a client. - How being able to negotiate is an important business tool. - How writing a book is a fantastic way to gain more clientele.  Connect with Marc: Links Mentioned: https://expensetoprofit.com http://evolederc.com Guest Contact Info: Twitter https://twitter.com/expensetoprofit Facebook https://www.facebook.com/expensetoprofit LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/freedmanmarc/ Connect with Rob: Website https://bestsellerpublishing.org Twitter https://twitter.com/bspbooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bspbooks/?hl=en Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bestsellerpub YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/BestSellerPublishingOfficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evolved Profits Marc Freedman, Evolved Profits   – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 779 Marc Freedman Marc Freedman is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, and best-selling author who loves helping people. He has 40+ years of experience and an extensive network of experts who help businesses answer an important question that each one runs into at one point or another—am I paying more than market price? Sometimes the answer is no. But when the answer is yes, Marc and his team help businesses free up cash so that it can be reinvested into helping employees, growing the business, and creating Social Impact! Marc believes that, like people, businesses can often fall into ruts. One of those ruts is the mentality that the only way to cut costs is to reduce payroll or cheapen the product. In more than 25,000 audits of businesses of all sizes from a range of industries, Marc and his team have found dozens of expense categories in which businesses can lower their spending without adversely affecting their people or their product. His first company, Expense To Profit, focused on ensuring that companies paid no more than market price for the products and services that they needed. After saving companies over $1 billion, Marc has extended his vision of helping others with Evolved Profits, where he helps companies not only reduce their spend, but also extend their positive impact on the world by taking 5% of his fees and donating it to an impact fund that companies can apply to a cause-driven project, community contribution, or donation to a charity partner. Marc's need to share his expertise with the world also led him to write a book. He is now a #1 Amazon best-selling author in 8 categories, and the book is titled Expense To Profit: Eliminate the Costs that Sabotage Your Growth.   Listen to this illuminating Sharkpreneur episode with Marc Freedman about his company Evolved Profits. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How building relationships with people who own businesses can set you up for success. - How many businesses don't know they are paying too much for some things. - How Evolved Profits has helped businesses save billions of dollars. - Why it's important for businesses to know why something costs what it costs. - Why an ambassador program is a great way to bring in new clients.   Connect with Marc: Guest Contact Info LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/freedmanmarc Links Mentioned: evolvedprofits.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marc Freedman talks with Trent Stamp about receiving a transformational gift from MacKenzie Scott, “I think for those of us on the team it really felt like a shot in the arm... We didn't want to think of this as a way to have security  so much as the impetus for moving into our next chapter as an organization and really taking more risk.”  Marc also shares how he remains an optimistic leader in an area of the non-profit sector that doesn't often receive a lot of attention and how his team shares leadership responsibilities. For a transcript please visit: https://goodwaysinc.com/podcast-Marc-Freedman-transformational-gifts

After President Biden ordered OSHA to create a Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring businesses with 100 or more employees to ensure each employee is vaccinated, the Chamber went to find out more details on what businesses can expect. We interviewed Marc Freedman, Vice President of Workplace Policy for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and Rep. Rick Allen, Georgia's Representative for the 12th District in the House of Representatives, to get their perspectives on the new order. Important Link Referenced in the Show: White House COVID Plan Page: https://www.whitehouse.gov/covidplan/  OSHA's Page: https://www.osha.gov/   Range of Influence is sponsored by Premier Networx. Visit them at www.AugustaITGuys.com  

Marc Freedman, owner of Freedman Financial (LPL) joins the show and talks about his career, his fee-based business, and his experience interacting with wholesalers. Some topics we cover include:Areas of focus during a 60 minute client meeting Importance (or lack there of) of investment managers in his client's portfoliosStories of  good and bad wholesalersHis favorite resources from the asset managers he works withhttps://www.freedmanfinancial.com/https://www.northshore1049.com/show/dollars-and-sense-with-marc-freedman/

Towards an Age Integrated Society: Proximity, Purpose and the Power of Imagination At Home With Growing Older is proud to be your host of At Home, On Air a bi-weekly radio hour offering connection, community and knowledge to our participants remotely. We invite you to listen and learn from this live recorded episode of, At Home, On Air with Marc Freedman. Learn more, donate today, and register for the next LIVE episode of At Home, On Air: www.athomewithgrowingolder.org “I have a particular hope for elder leaders like Biden or Nancy Pelosi to really call the younger generation to action to solve the problems of the country, to join older people in doing that and to create for the first time a co-generational service corp. Rarely do we bring generations together on equal footing to bring their unique assets and idealism...” – Marc Freedman, AHOA Episode 21

That's probably not a question we ask ourselves frequently enough. In this episode, the guys discuss why it's important for us to fulfill the desire of change in our jobs. In addition, they discuss how their skills have impacted the transitions in their lives. The Teaching Transformations Podcast. Join Tim Desmond Ryan Wooley as they help teachers in their late forties or fifties to design a post-academic life. Seize the Day! Links: The Dangerous Myth of Reinvention by Marc Freedman - https://hbr.org/2014/01/the-dangerous-myth-of-reinvention Transformations - The free weekly email with the best personally curated resources to help teachers in their late forties or fifties to design a post-academic life. - https://teachingtransformations.com/ Teaching Transformations Podcast - https://teachingtransformations.com/podcast/ Intro and outro music by Penthouses. “Come to Ohio” from The Weatherman album available on most music platforms. *Full disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links.

In this episode, Adam Roseman interviews Marc Freedman. Marc discusses his role as the Vice President of Employment Policy for the United States Chamber of Commerce, how the Chamber supports its members with workplace safety and health issues, OSHA under the new administration, whether OSHA will issue an emergency temporary standard (ETS) related to COVID-19, and, if it does, what requirements the ETS is likely going to include.

Today, Debbie talks to Encore.org's Marci Alboher and Aanchal Dhar about  intergenerational  collaboration: how it works for them as a GenX and Millennial pair and how connecting different ages can address some of the biggest issues this country is facing right now, from pandemic loneliness to the climate crisis.Marci, Encore's Vice President of Narrative Change, is 54. Aanchal, Encore's communications strategist for Programs, is 39.  The two have been collaborating for seven years in their work for this well-known nonprofit, which is partially responsible for the midlife reinvention, anti-ageism movement.Encore originally focussed on the second half of life.  More recently the group has turned to a focus on bridging divides and connecting generations to create a better future. That's a big goal. Encore calls it a movement. So Debbie asks Marci and Aanchal, in turn, why it's so important to bring together different generations - in the workplace, in schools, in communities. The answer: it creates value. Younger people bring a fresh perspective, seeing things for the first time. Older people have lived through crises and challenges and they bring a different lived experience. Together they can solve big problems.   They also talk about "perennials," a term Debbie loves. It means people with a mindset of being hungry and curious and always wanting to learn regardless of age or generation. And they talk about civic community, what that means, and why [the program Aanchal started has been so important during the pandemic.Be sure to check out the links to articles Marci and Aanchal have written, as well as to Encore's many resources and programs.   USEFUL LINKSEncore.orgMarci Alboher on TwitterAanchal Dhar on TwitterSophia Loren's New Film Shows the Power of Age by Marci Alboher (Next Avenue, Dec. 9, 2020)Find Purpose By Connecting Across Generations by Marci Alboher (Greater Good, July 20, 2020)How I'm Finding Purpose and Connection in a Pandemic by Aanchal Dhar (Greater Good, May 1, 2020)Ten Organizations Connecting Generations During the Pandemic by Aanchal Dhar (Thrive Global, July 15, 2020)Meet Champion for Civic Community Aanchal DharHow people in their 20s swap clothes with people in their 70s (Marci's clothing swap written up in the Washington Post, Dec. 9, 2019)S1-EP12 of the podcast: Interview with Marc Freedman, Encore's founder Encore's Programs and Resources:Encore's list of pandemic resources (including volunteer opportunities connecting young and old)Encore's Gen2Gen Innovation FellowsEncore's 2020-2021 Public Voices FellowsEncore's Gen2Gen PrizeMore Encore resources Mentioned:A Dedicated COVID Vaccine Corps (Newsweek, Jan. 8, 2021)What is a Perennial? (term coined by Gina Pell)Civic SaturdayMy Life, My StoriesMaggie Kuhn,founder of the Gray PanthersPhyllis SegalCharlotte Japp founder of CIRKELBrittany T. Paschall, founder of We Remember NashvilleSARAH LaFAVE, founder of Lori's Hands Note from DebbieI hope you enjoyed this podcast. Would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than sixty seconds, and it really makes a difference in attracting new listeners and upcoming guests. I might read your review on my next episode!Sign up for occasional updates and get my free writing guide at http://eepurl.com/qGTPConnect with me:Twitter: @debbieweilInstagram: @debbieweilFacebook: @debbieweilLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/debbieweilEmail: thegapyearpodcast@gmail.com- Debbie WE ARE LOOKING FOR A SPONSORIf you are interested in reaching a smart and thoughtful audience of midlife, and older, listeners, contact Debbie Weil. Media PartnersNext For MeEncore.orgMEA Support this podcast:Leave a review on iTunes: it will help us find a sponsor! If you are interested, contact Debbie WeilSubscribe via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or Spotify Credits:Host: Debbie WeilProducer: Far Out MediaPodcast websiteMusic: Lakeside Path by Duck Lake

This may sound overly simplified, but the bottom line to any business's profitability is increasing revenues and decreasing expenses. Marc Freedman, the author of the bestseller Expense to Profit, helps companies identify those hidden costs in their business and reduce overall expenses to keep more of their revenues. In a way, he exhumes expenses to help clients get extraordinary profits. But Marc's work isn't always about finding cheaper vendors. It's all about what brings the most revenue and the most value for the business. In this conversation with Rob Cornilles, Marc describes how his diverse team of industry experts finds the best solutions for different clients and how the consultancy makes money from that service. Do you think you have an expense in your business that you're not too sure you're getting the most of? Chances are you do, so listen in to this episode and learn how Marc and his team can help you.

A Conversation with Marc Freedman, the Vice President of Workplace Policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The need for a meaningful and purposeful life transcends age. In fact, you might say it's even more important as we grow older. In this episode, Marc Freedman - President, CEO, and Founder of Encore.org, - joins host Bill Coppel -Managing Director and Chief Client Growth Officer at First Clearing - to explore ways advisors can help clients prepare for what could be the most exciting stage of their lives. In this episode, you'll hear: How connecting across generations can give older people a sense of purpose The value of transitional periods in preparing for the future – and how advisors can provide support Why overcoming age segregation in society can make us happier Marc is President, CEO, and Founder of Encore.org and one of the nation's leading experts on the longevity revolution. He's a member of the Wall Street Journal's “experts” panel, a frequent commentator in the media, and author of five books. His newest book, How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations, was featured in the New York Times and named by the Wall Street Journal as one of the year's best books on aging. This content is provided for general informational purposes only. The views expressed by non-affiliated guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of First Clearing or its affiliates. First Clearing and its affiliates do not endorse any guest speakers or their companies and therefore give no assurances as to the quality of their products and services. This channel is not monitored by First Clearing. For more information on our podcast, visit firstclearing.com. First Clearing is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, Member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Copyright 2020, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. First Clearing provides correspondent services to broker-dealers and does not provide services to the general public. 0920-00841

  Making a career change at 50 isn't something you should do on a whim. It takes planning and savvy networking to create the right encore career in the non-profit sector. Our guest on this podcast, Betsy Werley, of Encore.org, made such a transition to an encore career to the not-for-profit world herself after a successful business career. And she's helped many people make smart transitions to second careers. We discuss with Betsy: What led her to pursue an encore career in the non-profit sector Why the missions of The Transition Network and Encore.org attracted her What the transition was like coming from the corporate arena into the non-profit world The benefits - and challenges  - of  second act careers How volunteering helps pave the way The biggest obstacle many people face in landing the right non-profit role Her advice for people considering a move into a non-profit encore career What resources people should tap into when considering a career in the non-profit sector Betsy joins us from New York City. _____________________________________ Bio Betsy Werley is Encore.org’s Director, Network Expansion. She has dedicated this phase of her career to building the encore movement and making later life a time of opportunity and contribution. Betsy moved to the nonprofit sector in 2005, as The Transition Network’s first Executive Director. She led that organization through a growth phase from one chapter to 12. Her encore transition was profiled in Marc Freedman’s The Big Shift and Kerry Hannon’s What’s Next?  In her Transition Network role, she was a founding member of Coming of Age New York City and the Encore Network Steering Committee. Betsy joined Encore.org in 2013 as an Innovation Fellow, expanding connections between Encore.org and on-the-ground programs in the US and around the world. Betsy spent the first 26 years of her career as a corporate lawyer and a business executive at JPMorgan Chase. She served as a long-time board member and President of the Financial Women’s Association, and in 2002, launched a mentoring program for Baruch College undergraduate women business majors. In 2017 she received Baruch’s Community Partner Award for her leadership of that program. Betsy has also been honored as the 2019 recipient of the PSS Impact Award for Leadership in Positive Aging.  Betsy is frequently quoted by the media and invited to speak on issues related to older adults as assets in society. _______________________________________ Wise Quotes   On Networking "I think people should always be aware - and people should always think life is long and thee people around me now are people with whom I want to maintain a positive relationship with. And to know that at some point they would think of you if they are looking for something - and you would think of them. And sometimes, I think people don't realize how big a network they have already. So your dentist is in your network. Your doorman is in your network. That guy who sells you your car is in your network. So with that specific message of 'Here's what I'm looking for', those are all networks that you can tap. So I think one challenge for a lot of people is that they are shy about leveraging their networks and saying to people, just for the heck of it,'I hear something, I wonder if you have any advice for me. So really talking to people and learning how to leverage the networks that they actually have. It's pretty diverse."   On Volunteering "You can certainly start out getting involved in volunteering in Board work while you are continuing to do your day job. In fact, I strongly recommend that to anyone I talk to as they're looking ahead at a future career in the non-profit sector - so they can make connections. Tthey can build credibility, they can learn what they like and what they don't like. And that will stand them in good stead at a time when perhaps they can afford to transition to the non...

The following is a conversation between Marc Freedman, Founder and CEO of Encore.org, and Denver Frederick, the host of the Business of Giving. In this interview, Marc Freedman, Founder and CEO of Encore.org, shares the following: • Through history, interdependence between young and old was the natural state. • Older people who mentor are three times happier • “A society grows great when people grow trees whose shade they know they will never sit in.”

This week we enjoy one of our chapter’s many success stories.  Marc Freedman of Freedman Financial shares his story and that of his firm. With great candor and detail, Marc shares insights into their financial planning approach, marketing techniques, and team composition.  Hear how they have handled communications during market declines and the Coronavirus. Also, Chris and his AMR team share an overview of the CARES Act. Happy Easter & Passover to listeners.

Marc Freedman in conversation with Michael Eisner at Live Talks Los Angeles discussing his book, "How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations." The talk took place on January 24, 2019 at the Moss Theatre in Santa Monica, CA. To learn more about Live Talks Los Angeles -- upcoming events, more videos and podcast -- visit livetalksla.org

Rep. Bobby Scott talks about the PRO Act, a bill to strengthen the power of labor unions, and the state of labor law in Virginia. We hear from Marc Freedman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce about these issues as well. Then, we discuss the recent buyouts of experienced Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press journalists.

InternCLE Episode 026 – Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education – Holly Harris Bane http://noche.orgNOCHE or the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education has been around for 65 years. NOCHE was formed by business leaders in the Cleveland metropolitan area concerned about the talent supply in NEO. It was involved in the creation of Cleveland State and what became Case Western Reserve University. It’s mission and outreach has evolved over time. Under Holly’s leadership her goal is to maximize the relationship between employers and institutes of higher learning to ensure students are learning the skills that are in demand in the region. Career Connections for Information Technology and Cybersecurity is an upcoming event. https://careerconnectionexpo.com/ - Career Connections Expo – Oct 22nd at the IX Center· https://www.noche.org/_modules/form.php?id=59 – Linking Talent to Opportunity in IT & Cybersecurity 1:30-5pm · https://www.noche.org/_modules/form.php?id=260 – Innovations and Alignment in IT and Cybersecurity Education 1-3pm Training program/workshop for employers who would like to learn how to create an internship program. · Maximize your Intern and Entry Talent ROI - October 2nd 9am-3:30pm https://www.noche.org/modules/calendar/calendar.php?calendar=1&event_id=374&date=1570021200 NOCHE trains 150-200 companies per year through this program. NOCHE is targeting small to medium sized companies for their internship training more recently. NOCHE has been working hard on the demand side with employers to reach down into high schools as well to get students thinking about internships and companies in Northeast Ohio. They also work with the supply side with the high schools and college career centers to encourage students to want to do internships in the region. NOCHE partners with organizations all over Northeast Ohio and is moving their headquarters downtown to the TeamNEO offices. Holly feels that this region has a good deal going for it. The most marketable aspects of our region are our institutions of higher learning and our multinational companies. There are many companies engaged with education in the internship and research spaces. NEO Talent Exchange – “Not your father’s job board” – This is a matching program that aligns students with opportunities in the region. https://www.noche.org/301 NOCHE The Expys – See the winners from 2019 - https://www.noche.org/320Nominations will open this fall for the 10th annual NOCHE The Expys awards. In partnership with Contempo Communication (https://contempocleveland.com/) , NOCHE has celebrated companies, students, supervisors and advisors in the internship space in Northeast Ohio. There are opportunities to sponsor this anniversary event. Information will be coming soon. The awards luncheon will be Wednesday April 10th, the 2nd Wednesday of April. Resources:· National Association of Colleges and Employers https://www.naceweb.org/· Marc Freedman - https://encore.org/marc-freedman/

For the first time in history, there are more people over the age of 60 than under the age of 18. As we strive for longevity, this number will continue to rise - and whether we like it or not, it’s going to have a major impact on our economy and society as a whole. Which is the topic of today’s discussion with Marc Freedman. Marc is the President, CEO and Founder of Encore.org, a renowned social entrepreneur, thought leader and writer. Under Marc’s leadership, Encore.org has sparked a growing movement in the United States and beyond, to tap the talent and experience of people past midlife as a human resource for solving our most vexing social problems. Marc is a member of the Wall Street Journal's experts panel, frequent media contributor, a 4-time author, and one of the nation’s leading experts on longevity and its impact on society and the economy. In his newest book, How to Live Forever, Marc inspires readers to find fulfillment and happiness in our longer lives by connecting with the next generation and forging a legacy of love that lives beyond us. Today, Marc joins the podcast to teach you how to plan for an encore life that's filled with true happiness and purpose.   Please note: For this special giveaway of Job Optional*, we do not currently offer international shipping. Residents outside of the U.S. may obtain a copy of Job Optional* via eBook format upon request to info@howardbailey.com.   Show Notes: RetireWithPurpose.com/76 Rate & Review the Podcast: RetireWithPurpose.com/review Weekly Retirement Newsletter: RetireWithPurpose.com/weekend-reading   Disclosure:  Investment Advisory Services may be offered through Howard Bailey Securities, LLC, a registered investment advisor. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP® (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements. The CLU® mark is the property of The American College, which reserves sole rights to its use, and is used by permission. Howard Bailey Financial is a registered trademark of Howard Bailey Financial. All rights reserved. Howard Bailey does not offer legal or tax advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Not associated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other government agency. 

If you’ve ever traveled the tube in London, you’ll hear an automated voice say, “mind the gap” when the door opens, reminding passengers not to fall into the crevice, that space between the train and the platform. Today’s special guest, blogger Elizabeth Martin, from mindingthegaps.life, talks with Vivian about the opportunity she had to take a “gap year” many years after getting married and having a family. In her blog, Elizabeth documents these changes in her life as she strives to fully experience them. We are reminded to be careful where we put our feet, so as to avoid the crevices. You may not know where you’re going, but if you’re fully present, then it can become an adventure and a mindful experience, not just another day you can’t remember after rushing through it. Join Vivian and Elizabeth for tips on how we can more fully value our daily experiences by “minding the gap”.   Today, Vivian and Elizabeth Discuss: The difference between doing and being Family and obligations to our roles as younger women (and younger men) can preclude taking time to be mindful Is this who you want to be, or what you want to do? The transitioning of a role Being open and guided Experiences can become the gifts that you give your family, rather than things The “homeless plan” or home-free plan for a year, became more than that Trying to let go of plans and mastering letting go of the outcomes Setting intentions but not being married to the outcomes The concept of “fallow time” - allowing yourself to just think Learning to sit alone and being comfortable with yourself Practicing things that make us uncomfortable Allowing your adult children to parent their children We go through life and when we reflect, we see it differently What is the practice you’re going to choose? Who sold us Retirement, what the heck is it, and why do I have to buy into it? End of work to end of life - lack of rituals and ceremonies Inspiritus, the Latin word for “breathe”, and its importance for minding the gap Leveling off from management to leadership Letting go of our expectations of how we want our children to turn out Letting go of judgment and accepting people where they are Meditation: meeting your past self and future self Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable Cutting ties to the anchor: are you anchored to the right things? The term “elder” doesn’t mean “old”. The term “elder” means “it’s time to give back”. Resources and Links: Within the community, the quest for this quarter is called the “The June Journey of Joy”.  If you use #lovebeinghuman on social media or mention me, you can choose to journey towards joy with me. This experience is the beautiful intersecting of the way I live and what I love to teach. Elizabeth Martin: https://mindingthegaps.life Elizabeth Martin’s Consulting Business, launching next week: Inspiritus Leadership   Book: “Encore: Finding Work that Matters in the Second Half of Life” by Marc Freedman   Your Invitation: I’m all about transformation, not just more information. In a single word you can define it as *Metanoia: (n.) The journey of changing ones mind, heart, self, and way of life. Join us in Within (U)niversity   and More… Join the Community - https://within-university.mn.co Start a Convo with Me, Here - https://viviancarrasco.com Visit the Within (U) Dashboard - https://withinuniversity.com/dashboard/ Watch Vivi’s YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/viviantv Become a Patron - https://www.patreon.com/VivianCarrasco Shop in the store - https://withinuniversity.com/shop/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vivi_carrasco/ Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/vivicarrasco

In the last episode of Season 1 of Gap Year For Grown-Ups, Debbie reflects on how the podcast has evolved. Initially she aimed to appeal to adults of any age seeking a timeout. But she realized that her focus was really on mid-life reinvention (50+), whether it's a gap year or a gap week, as a way to reflect, redirect, find new meaning and purpose - and find happiness. And of course that is the topic closest to her own heart. Fittingly, for this episode she invited Marc Freedman - best-selling author, renowned social entrepreneur and leading expert on the longevity revolution - to be her guest. The subject was Marc's bestselling new book, How to Live Forever, but their conversation ranges widely. They talk about aging and ageism, age segregation, the meaning of legacy, how Silicon Valley's quest for immortality is misguided, how older and younger generations are built for each other (the old want to be needed and the young want to be nurtured), how Marc is becoming an elder himself, his challenges writing his new book, and more. Marc is the founder of Encore.org, a 20-year-old ideas and innovation hub tapping the talent of those 50+ as a force for good. Encore Fellows, the Encore Prize, Gen2Gen and other programs are among Encore's practical approaches to solving the problem of the generational divide and the exploding number of those age 60+. Full disclosure: Encore.org is this podcast's newest Media Partner. Mentioned in this episode About Marc How to Live Forever by Marc Freedman (Public Affairs, 2018) Encore.org (founded by Marc in 1998 as Civic Ventures) Harvard’s 75-year Study of Adult Development, begun by George Vaillant and now run by Robert Waldman What makes a good life? Lessons From the longest study on happiness? (TED talk by Robert Waldinger with almost 28 million views) Stanford’s Center on Longevity Urie Bronfenbrenner (prominent child psychologist) Nuns and Nones: a project that moved religion-free Millennials into a convent. Support this podcast: Leave a review on iTunes: it means so much! Subscribe and share this episode with friends Credits: Show creator and host: Debbie Weil Producer and editor: Julie-Roxane Krikorian Podcast website Music by Manuel Senfft Connect with us: Email: thegapyearpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @debbieweil Insta: @debbieweil Read Debbie and Sam's Gap Year After Sixty blog Thanks to our Media Partners! Encore.org, an ideas and innovation hub tapping the talent of those 50+ as a force for good. Modern Elder Academy Navigating mid-life transitions: Grow Whole, Not Old. Next For Me Rewriting +50 life through new work, a new purpose, or a new social contribution.

In this episode, Encore's CEO Marc Freedman shares how he got into intergenerational work, discusses his mentors, what inspires him, his book, the importance of leaving a legacy and more!Support the show (https://generationsunited.wufoo.com/forms/support-generations-united/)

You don't have to freeze your body. No need for bionic limbs. And you can hold off on eating mountains of kale (thank goodness). If you want to live forever, then focus on building a legacy via meaningful work with younger generations. Last month, I sat down for an hour with the man who is essentially the creator of the encore career movement. His name is Marc Freedman and he appropriately heads up an organization called Encore.org. Here’s a quick summary of some of his accomplishments: Marc is the winner of the 2018 Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence; He was named a “Legend in Mentoring” by Mentoring.org; He was named an “Influencer in Aging” by PBS’ Next Avenue;  Marc is the author of five books including his latest work, “How To Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations.” "How To Live Forever" gives dozens of fascinating examples of intergenerational experiences from across the United States and the globe. It lays out a road map for finding purpose and happiness later in life. Marc introduces us to a range of engaging characters successfully connecting, mentoring and collaborating with younger generations. My favorite adage from Freedman's book: "The real fountain of youth is the fountain with youth." I loved "How To Live Forever" and thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Marc. Today’s podcast is longer than our usual episodes but candidly the conversation was so rich in content it was just too good to cut down. DOWNLOAD EPISODE TRANSCRIPTDownload

In this episode, Marc interviews Ashton Applewhite. Author and activist Ashton Applewhite has been recognized by The New York Times, The New Yorker, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism. She blogs at This Chair Rocks and speaks widely at venues that range from the United Nations to the TED main stage. Ashton has written for Harper’s, The Guardian, and The New York Times, and is the voice of Yo! Is This Ageist? The author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, Ashton is a leading spokesperson for the movement to mobilize against discrimination on the basis of age. Marc hopes you enjoy this episode.   Key Takeaways: [1:11] Marc welcomes you to Episode 118 of the Repurpose Your Career podcast. Career Pivot brings this podcast to you. CareerPivot.com is one of the very few websites dedicated to those of us in the second half of life and our careers. Take a moment to check out the blog and the other resources delivered to you, free of charge. [1:43] If you are enjoying this podcast, please share it with other like-minded souls. Subscribe on CareerPivot.com, iTunes, or any of the other apps that supply podcasts. Share it on social media or just tell your neighbors, and colleagues. The more people Marc can reach, the more he can help. [2:05] Next week, Marc will have a special interview with Queen Michele. Queen is a former schoolteacher and administrator who chucked it all in her mid-fifties to move to the North Shore of Lake Chapala and has now written a book called Considerations: A Guide For Moving Abroad, by Queen D. Michele. [2:19] This week, Marc is interviewing Ashton Applewhite, author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism. [2:30] Marc introduces Ashton and welcomes her to the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [3:29] Ashton believes short bios are always best. Marc loves her book, This Chair Rocks. Marc is writing a series on ageism and a lot of it comes from Ashton’s book. [3:45] Ashton self-published her book three years ago, and sold it last year to a new division of MacMillan, which is bringing it out on their inaugural list on March 5. Ashton started thinking and writing on aging about 12 years ago because she was afraid of getting old, although she didn’t recognize it at the time. [4:17] Ashton started interviewing older people who work and researching longevity. She learned “in about 30 seconds” that most of her ideas about what it would be like to be old were wrong. [4:35] Ashton shares some facts about aging. When she started her research, 4% of Americans over 65 were in nursing homes. In the last decade, that has dropped to 2.5%. [5:13] Older people, in general, have better rates of mental health than the young or the middle-aged and are better at dealing with negative emotions like anger, anxiety, and fear. The awareness that time is short does not fill older people with dread. They are less afraid of dying. [5:45] Ashton was surprised by the U-curve of happiness. People are happiest at the beginnings and ends of their life. The psychological underpinnings are that children live in the moment because that’s what they know, and the oldest do it because they are aware that time is running out, so they cherish the moment and appreciate things more. [6:13] There are exceptions. Ashton was very skeptical of these findings at first, thinking they interviewed only happy people. It turns out that the U-curve of happiness is independent of culture, health, wealth, or marital status. It is a function of how aging itself affects the healthy brain. [6:50] Ashton started to feel a lot better about getting older and she became obsessed with why so few people know these things. [7:00] Marc reminds listeners that Jonathan Rauch, the author of The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50, was a guest on Episode 78 of this podcast. [7:11] Ashton expands the dictionary definition of ageism. We are being ageist any time we come to an assumption about a person or a group of people on the basis of how old we think they are. That they are “too old” or “too young” for whatever the assumption involves. Ageism cuts both ways and younger people experience a lot of it. [7:58] People think ageism is “an old-person problem.” Older people bear the brunt of ageism in the U.S. Not so much in Mexico, where Marc lives. The U.S. is a deeply youth-obsessed society fueled by our popular culture. [8:19] Ageism affects young and old. If you bridle at your boss being much younger than you, that’s ageism. [8:35] When you are ageist, you are discriminating against your future self. All prejudice is based on what sociologists call “othering” — seeing a group of people as other than ourselves. It could be another sports team. It could be other religion. It could be other nationality. The weird thing about ageism is that the other is your own future, aging self. [9:11] Ageism is rooted in denial. We pretend that we will not age — as if that would be a good thing. [9:46] Marc listened to Ashton’s TED talk and admits that he is an ageist! Ashton says we are all ageist because our culture has trained us to be ageist. Ashton says the first step in confronting bias is knowing that you have it. Everyone has prejudice. What we can do, if we want to, is become aware of our bias and not use it to guide our actions. [10:29] You can’t challenge bias, unless you are aware of it. Once you start to see ageism in yourself, that opens your eyes to seeing it in the culture around us — in magazines, on TV, and in conversations. You will see this is a widely shared issue that requires collective action and that we can do something about it if we come together. [11:07] Marc has noted that he uses the phrase CRS (can’t remember stuff). The moment can be funny but the discrimination it engenders is not funny, nor is the way it affects our own perception of ourselves in society when we never think to challenge those values but internalize them. [12:22] When you start seeing “the first sign of dementia” as you turn a certain age, it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, all too easily. As these negative stereotypes become more potentially relevant, we tend to act as though they were true. That is really bad for us in every aspect of our lives. [12:58] Marc belongs to a hiking club with seventy-year-olds; Marc finds them to be positive role models. Ashton says it is important to remember that most of us will not be outliers. Most of us will end up in the middle — still able to do the things we really love doing, even if we do them differently than we did at age 20. Sex is a perfect example. [14:52] It’s important not to have a vision of “aging well” that consists only of the extremely active and the extremely healthy. Some part of our body is going to fall apart; not all of it. Some parts of our brain are likely to work less well. 20% of the population escapes cognitive decline, entirely. [15:17] We set ourselves an impossible standard by telling ourselves, “I have to keep hiking that mountain as fast as so-and-so.” A lot of people don’t have access to the gyms and the healthy habits. Acknowledge that we all age in different ways, at different rates and there’s no right or wrong way to do it. [15:52] The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College published a blog article “Careers Become Dicey After Age 50”. Marc says the audience for this podcast is seeing ageism in the workplace. How do you eliminate ageism in the workplace? [16:25] Looking at the culture as a whole, diverse workplaces are here to stay. Diversity makes companies more profitable and better to work at. Let’s put age on the list as a criterion for diversity. It is blindingly obvious that it belongs there, but nobody thinks of it. [17:05] If everyone is the same age in your workplace, question it. What is the reason used to justify it? It is not true that older workers are expensive, less creative, or less reliable. Older workers are slower at physical tasks but they hurt themselves less often. Older workers make fewer mistakes, so it’s a wash. [17:49] Research shows that, especially in creative industries, mixed-age groups are the most effective. There are intergenerational initiatives springing up in workplaces all over. Chip Conley wrote Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder, which is all about mentoring. [18:11] Chip went to work at Airbnb in his fifties and realized he had digital intelligence to learn from younger people while they had emotional intelligence to learn from the older people. [18:24] Marc Freedman wrote How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations, by Marc Freedman. The title means we live forever if we contribute to the younger generations and those contributions live on after we are gone. [18:41] Marc Freedman’s book talks of intergenerational housing, programming, educational issues, where people of all ages support each other, learn from each other, and tap into what each age group has to offer. [18:59] Marc notes that the multi-generational family is incredibly common in Mexico and it’s refreshing to see. Marc sees women carrying their grandchildren as they walk. [19:28] In much of the developed world it used to be the same and then industrialization and urbanization promoted institutions that made age important in a way it hadn’t been. We also started living a lot longer and “old folks” homes cropped up. Schools began to be divided into ages. Nursery schools were created. [19:53] When you divide groups of people, segregation makes room for discrimination and prejudice. [20:07] Marc talks about the young white male culture of the tech industry. The Austin Business Journal called it a real problem. Technology Review ran an article shining a light on it a couple of years ago. It has received more attention because it became a problem for people at the top of the food chain -- educated, white men in their 30s. [20:50] Ashton says the quote that burned into her brain was a guy who went to a dermatologist for Botox, hair plugs, or both because he had a key interview and he said “I can’t look like I have a wife, and a mortgage, and two little kids.” [21:08] What does it say about our society that being a husband and father with financial obligations disqualifies you for employment? Think about the personal consequences of being told that the thing you spent decades getting really good at disqualifies you to continue to apply what you know. [21:39] Marc says we live in very strange times. Ashton refers back to the women’s movement that started as a grassroots movement, decades ago, that forced women to recognize that they were not at fault for the biases against them. It was a widely shared problem that required collective action. [22:23] We will not change things for older people for the better, unless we challenge the prevailing narrative that to age is to fail. Each one of us who is interested in it needs to become an ambassador for that message. [22:53] Marc says that the happiness U-curve is true in his life, comparing his 60s to his 40s. Ashton doesn’t know anyone in their later years that wants to actually be any younger than they are. Jonathan Rauch’s book is coming out in paperback and he interviewed Ashton for the foreword about the social and political context of ageism. [23:46] Ashton makes some final points. She knows not everyone is an activist. One of the best arguments for an anti-ageism campaign is its benefits as a public health initiative. Attitudes toward aging affect how our minds and bodies function. People who equate aging with decline, dismay, and despair, live an average of 7.5 years less long. [24:53] They don’t walk as fast. They are more likely to develop dementia than people with more realistic attitudes toward aging. Look around you at the evidence of the kind of lives old people are living, despite being surrounded by these messages. [25:21] You will be less likely to develop dementia, even if you have the gene that predisposes you to the disease. Rates of Alzheimer's are declining fast. No one knows that because only the alarmists’ side of the picture gets covered in the media. [25:44] There are more cases of Alzheimer’s because there are more aging people in the population and age remains the leading risk factor but the odds of anyone listening to this podcast getting dementia have gotten lower in the last few decades and people are getting diagnosed at later ages. Let’s tell both sides of the story. [26:14] Ashton has been “thinking out loud” about all this in blog form at ThisChairRocks.com/blog. The blogs are searchable by topic, including sources for the facts. It’s all there, available for free. [26:40] Consciousness raising was the tool that catalyzed the women’s movement. Look for the downloadable pamphlet “Who Me, Ageist: How to Start a Consciousness-raising Group” in the blog resources. Ashton urges listeners to download the pamphlet and think about convening a group, ideally of mixed ages, backgrounds, and colors. [27:26] Everyone ages. Everyone faces compound layers of discrimination. If we want the movement against ageism to lift all boats, we also need to address all the other “-isms” that make it hard to grow old the way we would like. [27:47] Marc thanks Ashton for being on the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [27:58] Marc hopes you enjoyed this episode. Ashton has been an inspiration to many (including Marc) who are involved in the battle against ageism. [28:07] The CareerPivot.com/Community website has become a valuable resource for almost 50 members who are participating in the Beta phase of this project. Marc is currently recruiting new members for the next cohort. [28:19] If you are interested in the endeavor and would like to be put on the waiting list, please go to CareerPivot.com/Community. When you sign up you’ll receive information about the community as it evolves. [28:34] Those in the initial cohorts will get to set the direction for this endeavor. This is a paid membership community with group coaching and special content. More importantly, it’s a community where you can seek help. Go to CareerPivot.com/Community to learn more. [28:58] Marc invites you to connect with him on LinkedIn.com/in/mrmiller. Just include in the connection request that you heard Marc on this podcast. You can look for Career Pivot on Facebook, LinkedIn, or @CareerPivot on Twitter. [29:25] Please come back next week, when Marc will interview Queen Michele. [29:29] Marc thanks you for listening to the Repurpose Your Career podcast. [29:33] You will find the show notes for this episode at CareerPivot.com/episode-118. [29:41] Please hop over to CareerPivot.com and subscribe to get updates on this podcast and all the other happenings at Career Pivot. You can also subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, the Google Podcasts app, Podbean, the Overcast app, or the Spotify app.

Welcome to the 113th episode of Giving Back Insights! Insights are our solo show to celebrate how our guests and their charities serve others, explore actions each of can take to make a difference in people’s lives and connect. Today we’re talking about Halftime - moving from success to significance! Enjoy today’s episode and keep your comments and feedback coming. Key Takeaways: I had two extraordinary conversations this week.  Two people, both retired, both doing the most important work of their lives.  Two authors, Bob Buford and Marc Freedman, both talk about “Halftime”, or the period after 50 and before decrepit.   Cathy Standiford, who you’ll hear from in an upcoming episode, is retired and a nonstop ball of energy working to empower women and girls with economic opportunity, particularly through education.  She is in her 30th year volunteering with Soroptomist, her 2nd year with WriteGirl, and shows no sign of slowing down. Bill and I started working together on ShelterBox USA’s PR committee.   My comment to Hannah after our conversation was simple: you’ve got a person at Halftime who’s chosen ShelterBox to do his most important work. Remember: Always err on the side of love & kindness Love & Gratitude, Rob Mentioned in This Episode: Giving Back Podcast

Today’s episode is part two of a two-part interview. Click here to listen to part one. Our conversation continues with Shirley Hershey Showalter, the author of Blush: A Mennonite Girl Meets a Glittering World. Singing is to a Mennonite what silence is to a Quaker. For me, singing is a way of bringing silence and voice together. — Shirley Hershey Showalter She grew up "a barefoot girl" on a Mennonite farm near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where her ancestors tilled the soil for generations. Speaking of her childhood, she describes her earliest encounters with silence as embedded in the experience of the vast spaciousness of the farm. Her memoir explored the tension she experienced "in the silence of her own heart" between the traditional culture of the Mennonites and her desire to discover her own voice as a teenager and young woman in the 1960s — ultimately choosing to embrace her Mennonite identity, but very much on her own terms. Being here in the Shenandoah Valley, looking out at the mountains, every morning it's part of my spiritual practice to just sit in my red chair and look at the mountains. — Shirley Hershey Showalter Shirley Hershey Showalter in Glendalough, Ireland Our conversation in today's episode begins with looking at the affinity between Anabaptist/Mennonite spirituality and Benedictine or monastic spirituality, including the spirituality of Celtic Christians. She shares how Irish mystic/poet John O'Donohue wrote eloquently of the contemplative nature of the mountains. She reveals why she came to call her memoir Blushand reveals who her silence heroes are (one living, one from history). She speaks about her most recent joy — encouraging people in their "final third of love" to find joy, jubilation, and a renewed sense of purpose." Find Shirley Hershey Showalter online at www.shirleyshowalter.com. To learn more about Threshold Choirs, visit www.thresholdchoir.org. At a Mennonite conference I heard someone say, "Mennonites try to take monasticism into the family." — Shirley Hershey Showalter Today’s episode is part two of a two-part interview. Click here to listen to part one. Some of the resources and authors we mention in this episode: Shirley Hershey Showalter, Blush: A Mennonite Girl Meets a Glittering World Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation Menno Simon, The Complete Writings Michael Sattler, The Legacy of Michael Sattler Parker J. Palmer, On the Brink of Everything Judith Valente, How to Live: What the Rule of Saint Benedict Teaches Us About Happiness, Meaning and Community John O'Donohue, Walking in Wonder Susan Cain, Quiet Dacher Keltner, The Power Paradox Willa Cather, Death Comes for the Archbishop Willa Cather, The Song of the Lark Willa Cather, O Pioneers! Marc Freedman, How to Live Forever Isabel Allende, The Sum of Our Days: A Memoir Episode 51: Simplicity and Silence: A Conversation with Shirley Hershey Showalter (Part Two) Hosted by: Carl McColman Guest: Shirley Hershey Showalter With: Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson Date Recorded: January 28, 2019

Today’s episode is part two of a two-part interview. Click here to listen to part one. Our conversation continues with Shirley Hershey Showalter, the author of Blush: A Mennonite Girl Meets a Glittering World. Singing is to a Mennonite what silence is to a Quaker. For me, singing is a way of bringing silence and voice together. — Shirley Hershey Showalter She grew up "a barefoot girl" on a Mennonite farm near Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where her ancestors tilled the soil for generations. Speaking of her childhood, she describes her earliest encounters with silence as embedded in the experience of the vast spaciousness of the farm. Her memoir explored the tension she experienced "in the silence of her own heart" between the traditional culture of the Mennonites and her desire to discover her own voice as a teenager and young woman in the 1960s — ultimately choosing to embrace her Mennonite identity, but very much on her own terms. Being here in the Shenandoah Valley, looking out at the mountains, every morning it's part of my spiritual practice to just sit in my red chair and look at the mountains. — Shirley Hershey Showalter Shirley Hershey Showalter in Glendalough, Ireland Our conversation in today's episode begins with looking at the affinity between Anabaptist/Mennonite spirituality and Benedictine or monastic spirituality, including the spirituality of Celtic Christians. She shares how Irish mystic/poet John O'Donohue wrote eloquently of the contemplative nature of the mountains. She reveals why she came to call her memoir Blushand reveals who her silence heroes are (one living, one from history). She speaks about her most recent joy — encouraging people in their "final third of love" to find joy, jubilation, and a renewed sense of purpose." Find Shirley Hershey Showalter online at www.shirleyshowalter.com. To learn more about Threshold Choirs, visit www.thresholdchoir.org. At a Mennonite conference I heard someone say, "Mennonites try to take monasticism into the family." — Shirley Hershey Showalter Today’s episode is part two of a two-part interview. Click here to listen to part one. Some of the resources and authors we mention in this episode: Shirley Hershey Showalter, Blush: A Mennonite Girl Meets a Glittering World Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation Menno Simon, The Complete Writings Michael Sattler, The Legacy of Michael Sattler Parker J. Palmer, On the Brink of Everything Judith Valente, How to Live: What the Rule of Saint Benedict Teaches Us About Happiness, Meaning and Community John O'Donohue, Walking in Wonder Susan Cain, Quiet Dacher Keltner, The Power Paradox Willa Cather, Death Comes for the Archbishop Willa Cather, The Song of the Lark Willa Cather, O Pioneers! Marc Freedman, How to Live Forever Isabel Allende, The Sum of Our Days: A Memoir Episode 51: Simplicity and Silence: A Conversation with Shirley Hershey Showalter (Part Two) Hosted by: Carl McColman Guest: Shirley Hershey Showalter With: Cassidy Hall, Kevin Johnson Date Recorded: January 28, 2019

Encore.org founder Marc Freedman says seniors are an untapped resource and calls on society to stop segregating the elderly from society and renew the bond between young and old.  Marc talks about the mentors who influenced his life, what we can learn from the movie The Intern, and the evidence that shows that seniors who take an interest in a young person actually live longer, happier lives.  He talks about the elderly neighbors who act as "surrogate grandparents" to his own children, calls out the interests who are trying to pit baby boomers and millennials against each other, and reveals why artificial intelligence may create greater demand for the kind of interactions that only seniors can offer.  Plus we talk about the starry eyed dreamer who accidently created an "age apartheid," how Otto Von Bismark decided your retirement age, and why your kid’s next college roommate might be older than you are! Be sure to visit Encore.org for more information and order Marc Freedman's book How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations on Amazon, Audible, or wherever books are sold.  Today's podcast was sponsored by Homesick Candles.  Subscribe to Kickass News on Apple Podcasts, visit our website at www.kickassnews.com, and follow us on twitter at @KickassNewsPod.

A bias is a tendency, inclination, or prejudice toward or against something or someone. Welcome to the 110th episode of Giving Back Insights! Insights are our solo show to celebrate how our guests and their charities serve others, explore actions each of can take to make a difference in people’s lives and connect. Today we’re talking about the bias towards abundance! Enjoy today’s episode and keep your comments and feedback coming. Key Takeaways: Bias is disproportionate weight in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair. Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, favor, and recall information in a way that confirms one's preexisting beliefs or hypotheses. People display this bias when they gather or remember information selectively, or when they interpret it in a biased way. The effect is stronger for emotionally charged issues and for deeply entrenched beliefs. A cognitive bias is a systematic pattern of deviation from norm or rationality in judgment.[1] Individuals create their own "subjective social reality" from their perception of the input. An individual's construction of social reality, not the objective input, may dictate their behaviour in the social world.[2] Thus, cognitive biases may sometimes lead to perceptual distortion, inaccurate judgment, illogical interpretation, or what is broadly called irrationality. Needless to say, I look for evidence that proves I’m on the right path about giving back and the cycle of abundance. Marc Freedman is the President and CEO of Encore.org, which pioneers innovative programs and sparked a growing movement in the United States and beyond to tap the talent and experience of people past midlife as a human resource for solving our most vexing social problems.  I’m reading his most recent book, “How to Live Forever” Besides its provocative title, his book got me thinking on a variety of topics. One was some research on the outcomes of Big Brother/Big Sister.  The impact over just a year is startling: a drop of 46% in drug use, absenteeism cut by 52%, and a reduction of 33% in violent behaviors.  That’s negative behaviors. On the plus side, academic measures were all up significantly over those who were not paired with a mentor. Maria Keller with Read Indeed: AZ projects its incarcerated population by 4th grade reading Marc raised an interesting point about these results that also resonated with me: 90% of mentors who came to hang out, to have fun, to listen, were still meeting 9 months later.  Only 30% of mentors who came to “transform lives” were still in the program. The importance of being present, consistently and persistently, are so clear. Josh Coombes, DoSomethingForNothing Orange Sky: the most measure of our impact is the number of conversations we facilitate John Evoy, Men’s Sheds: the most important tool in the shed is the tea kettle Mentoring also carried unexpected upside for the mentors: a sense of worth, lower use of pain meds, greater independence.   Clearly giving is a two-way street. Giving as a “Centerpiece” of their lives (vs “Legacy”) Which led me somehow to a conversation with Pastor Steve Stone on “anonymity”, or giving anonymously, and the concept of “highest love” So, yeah, I seek the evidence of the cycle of abundance.  The concept of receiving more than I give is uplifting, it’s aspirational as well as inspirational.  The people we surround ourselves with are the biggest influence on our behavior, attitudes, and results. I choose to create my world of abundance and fill it with all the evidence I need. In the words of motivational speaker Jim Rohn: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with,” Remember: Always err on the side of love & kindness. Love & Gratitude, Rob Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/rob.lowe.50999405/videos/485889945148358/ Mentioned in This Episode: Giving Back Podcast

Marc Freedman is the President and CEO of encore.org and is one of the nation’s leading experts on the longevity revolution. Under his leadership, encore.org has helped spark a growing movement to tap the talent and experience of people past midlife as a human resource for solving our most vexing social problems. He is also a member of the Wall Street Journal’s “Experts” panel and the author of several books including Retiring with Confidence for the Genius and The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife. Freedman co-founded, with AARP, Experience Corps to mobilize people over 50 to improve the school performance and prospects of low-income elementary school students in 22 U.S. cities. He also spearheaded the creation of the Encore Fellowships program, a one-year internship for grownups helping individuals translate their midlife skills into second acts focused on social impact, and the Purpose Prize (now run by AARP), which has an annual $100,000 prize for social entrepreneurs in the second half of life. In 2018 he received the Eisner Prize for Intergenerational Excellence, was named Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the World Economic Forum, and was recognized as one of the nation’s leading social entrepreneurs by Fast Company magazine three years in a row.Marc and Stew talk about his latest book, How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations. They explore how our society changed in the 20th century -- at the outset we were the most age-integrated, but at the end we were the most age-segregated -- and how this has had a negative impact on both the young and the old, the two loneliest groups. Freedman cites the Big Brothers and Big Sisters study which found that children need at least one adult who is “irrationally crazy” about them in order to thrive and what this implies for why we must connect the old and the young. Freedman describes the many ways in which we as a society are not adapting quickly enough to the fact of longer life spans that are leaving so many at mid-life without meaningful ways to contribute their accumulated skills and wisdom. He describes Encore.org’s innovative solutions to try to bring the generations together for the benefit of all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With so many people living so much longer, what is the meaning of the increasing years beyond 50? How can a society with more older people than younger ones thrive? How do we find happiness when we know life is long and time is short? Encore.org founder and CEO Marc Freedman joined us to answer these questions and more with a poignant and unique perspective contained in his book How to Live Forever: The Enduring Power of Connecting the Generations. He met onstage with Eric Liu, CEO of Citizen University and executive director of the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program. Together they explored our drive for longevity and the perils of age segregation, sharing his discussions with social innovators from across the globe about bringing the generations together for mutual benefit. Freedman found wisdom in stories from young and old, featuring ordinary people and icons like jazz great Clark Terry and basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Join Freedman and Liu for a deeply personal call to find fulfillment and happiness in our longer lives by connecting with the next generation and forging a legacy of love that lives beyond us. Marc Freedman is CEO and president of Encore.org, an organization he founded in 1998. Freedman is a member of the”Experts” group of the Wall Street Journal, a frequent commentator in the national media, and the author of four previous books including Encore: Finding Work that Matters in the Second Half of Life and The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife. Eric Liu is the founder and CEO of Citizen University and executive director of the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program. Eric served as a White House speechwriter and policy adviser for President Bill Clinton. He is a regular columnist for CNN.com and a correspondent for TheAtlantic.com. Recorded live at Phinney Neighborhood Association by Town Hall Seattle on Monday, December 10, 2018. 

What did we lose when we became a generationally segregated society? Encore.org President and CEO Marc Freedman and celebrated chef Stephan Pyles join hosts Debbie and Billy Shore to talk about aging well and how to make a lasting impact in the world. “An important part of purpose in later life is connecting in ways that flow down the generational chain and that nurture the future that we won’t even see,” explains Freedman about why Encore.org bringing older and young people together to solve social problems is a rare approach in this time of ‘age apartheid’ in our society. Chef Pyles describes how a recent trip to India impacted his perspective on life as he ages. “It made me understand that I’m just a person living in the moment and have to be a part of all that’s around me… I’ve gotten closer to my humanity the older I get,” he reflects. Freedman cites research about how older people who connect with younger generations are much more likely to be happy as those who fail to do so. “This idea of connecting the generations is about so much more than efficiency, it’s about humanity and something fundamental in the human experience,” he says.Chef Pyles has found this in his own career, fondly remembering the influence Julia Child had on him as a young chef. “I remember how important it was when she took an interest and told a story…I learned so much from her and I’ve tried to return that gift to the people that I’ve mentored,” he says. Get inspired by this conversation that offers keen insights into how we can leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

In this episode, Dan Cardinali speaks with Marc Freedman, president and CEO of Encore.org, to reflect on the topic of Janet Murguía's piece in Stanford Social Innovation Review, “Parallel Universes? Lines and Ties in Civil Society." Murguía examines the history of civil society, particularly insofar as some of our nation's roots have excluded and alienated certain populations. Freedman reflects from the standpoint of his work with engaging aging Americans to build a generationally inclusive society. Learn  more about this episode. Learn more about the Independent Sector/SSIR Civil Society Series. About the Podcast: Civil Renewal is an Independent Sector podcast about the role, meaning, and future of civil society. 

Alan Page, Hall of Fame football player & State Supreme Court Justice, retired this year but he isn't looking back on his career. He's looking forward. We talk with Justice Page & Encore.org's Marc Freedman about the value of mentoring.

Floyd Smith CEO of Petron Energy II, Inc., the stock symbol is “PEII” the company is in the oil and gas space Adrian Shelley  Executive Director of Air Alliance Houston, the Houston region's leading air quality and public health nonprofit. Air Alliance Houston's mission is to reduce air pollution and protect public health and environmental integrity through research, education, and advocacy. Adrian is a native Texan from the City of Houston  Marc Freedman CEO of Revenue Typhoon (http://RevenueTyphoon.com), the home of the Marketing Machines.  He also is a Managing Director at BAE Investments.   He is a serial entrepreneur and marketing guru who's on the Board and advises several startups.  He is known as your LinkDaddy on LinkedIn where he has has been #3 in the world in total connection out of a quarter billion users Tina Loza managing partner of a mid-size IP law firm servicing client worldwide.She has experience in all areas of intellectual property law including trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, domain name disputes, internet law, eBay dispute resolution, as well as, IP licensing, counseling, and litigation Robert Cicherillo Mr. USA, Mr. World ,   Former American Gladiator " TITAN"  The Voice of professional bodybuilding

Floyd Smith CEO of Petron Energy II, Inc., the stock symbol is “PEII” the company is in the oil and gas space Adrian Shelley   Executive Director of Air Alliance Houston, the Houston region's leading air quality and public health nonprofit. Air Alliance Houston's mission is to reduce air pollution and protect public health and environmental integrity through research, education, and advocacy. Adrian is a native Texan from the City of Houston  Marc Freedman CEO of Revenue Typhoon (http://RevenueTyphoon.com), the home of the Marketing Machines.  He also is a Managing Director at BAE Investments.   He is a serial entrepreneur and marketing guru who's on the Board and advises several startups.  He is known as your LinkDaddy on LinkedIn where he has has been #3 in the world in total connection out of a quarter billion users Tina Loza managing partner of a mid-size IP law firm servicing client worldwide.She has experience in all areas of intellectual property law including trademarks, patents, copyrights, trade secrets, domain name disputes, internet law, eBay dispute resolution, as well as, IP licensing, counseling, and litigation Robert Cicherillo Mr. USA, Mr. World ,   Former American Gladiator " TITAN"  The Voice of professional bodybuilding

Floyd Smith CEO of Petron Energy II, Inc., the stock symbol is “PEII” the company is in the oil and gas space Marc Freedman CEO of Revenue Typhoon the home of the Marketing Machines. He also is a Managing Director at BAE Investments. He is a serial entrepreneur and marketing guru who's on the Board and advises several startups.  He is known as your LinkDaddy on LinkedIn where he has has been #3 in the world in total connection out of a quarter billion users Wayne Mays  President/CEO Siloam Springs Chamber of Commerce John Treace member of the National Speakers Association and is the author of the new book, Nuts & Bolts of Sales Management: How to Build a High-Velocity Sales Organization. He writes a bi-monthly column, The Sales Tool Box for Inc Magazine and has contributed countless articles to top media outlets and industry publications Adam Urbanski called the Millionaire Marketing Mentor® by entrepreneurs world wide and coaches over 70,000 service professionals and business owners on how to quickly turn ideas into money-making businesses, attract more clients and increase sales and profits. He's a best selling author and has been interviewed on radio programs and TV networks, and quoted by numerous newspapers and magazines as an expert in creating online and offline marketing systems  

Volunteer couple Twilight and Marc Freedman share gifts of time and money at MD Anderson.

Host Phalana Tiller talks with Marc Freedman, the founder and CEO of Civic Ventures about his new book, The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife. She also interviews new US Poet Laureate Philip Levine about his new role and about his career. This episode explores the idea of finding meaning in one's life and in one's work. And Bloomberg Businessweek online columnist Rick Wartzman delivers a piece on fostering innovation through conversation.

Marc Freedman's "The Big Shift" makes an impassioned call to the nation's 78 million baby boomers to accept the decades opening up between midlife and anything approximating old age for what they really are - an entirely new stage of life, which he dubs the encore years.

Marc Freedman's "The Big Shift" makes an impassioned call to the nation's 78 million baby boomers to accept the decades opening up between midlife and anything approximating old age for what they really are - an entirely new stage of life, which he dubs the encore years.

Midlife means change and Marc Freedman, author, boomer expert, and CEO of Civic Ventures, knows all about it. His latest book, The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife, is a call to redraw the map of life and what we typically know as retirement. Marc challenges us to move into our 60s with a sense of purpose, contribution, and commitment. Learn how you can renew your own passion for work as you help solve our nation's most pressing social problems!

Marc Freedman, founder and CEO of Civic Ventures and author of "The Big Shift: Navigating the New Stage Beyond Midlife."

Social entrepreneurship is now a path for many in the second half of life, proving that retirement can be a time of creativity, invention, and contribution, not decline. In this audio lecture, social innovator Marc Freedman discusses the huge untapped resource in potential retirees who are finding new ways to use their experience to tackle important social problems. Freedman shares the story of the creation of The Purpose Prize, a three-year initiative to invest in these new pioneers. https://ssir.org/podcasts/entry/marc_freedman_-_social_entrepreneurship_and_the_encore_career