Barbara Brooks's guest appearances

Barbara Brooks

Extraordinary Women Radio

Jewbalations

The Founder Confessional Podcast by Impact Founder

Get Free Audio Books of Kids, Ages 8-10 - Fast, Easy and Legally

Culture Class Podcast

Frenzied To Financial Freedom

TrailBlazers Impact

Lighthouse Conversations with Chelley Canales

FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity or Betrayal

Social Capital Expert Hosted By Sarah Frances McDaniel

The Second-Act Show

Healthy Sexy Nutrition

Guadalupe Hirt

Mia Voss

Phoenix Jackson

Krystal Covington

Monica Parikh

Bridgit Dengel Gaspard

Kami Guildner

Lisa Barnett

Katie Hilborn

Krista Morgan

Kristen Blessman

Corin Grillo

Petra Kolber

Christine Arylo

Stacy Taubman

OwlTail

Today we are talking about Breakfast for the Busy Professional with my friend Barbara Brooks.  Tune in to learn Barbara's entrepreneurial journey, her passion for uplifting women over 40, and some fun memories she shared from her childhood.   You are busy, but that does not mean your nutrition should suffer.  Learn my take on breakfast and how to incorporate healthier ingredients in your meals. We are in the kitchen making my Fiesta Frittatas in this episode.  Slide into my DM's on Instagram and let me know when you make them!   Highlights of our conversation:  Barbara shares her journey to founding SecondAct|Women. We chat about why breakfast is not necessarily the most important meal of the day. We cooked a quick meal that could possibly be your next breakfast.    ✨ Go to michellefox.com/podcast for SHOW NOTES, TRANSCRIPT, and a link to this YOUTUBE episode. ✨   Rate, Review, and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts! “I have nothing but praise and gratitude to Michelle and her programs. Michelle specializes in nutrition and is realistic in her approach.” &lt;– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!  It helps us build healthier communities — one person at a time. Also, if you haven’t done so already, make sure and follow Healthy Sexy Nutrition with Michelle Fox. I’ll bring a fresh podcast episode your way, every Tuesday, and I do not want you to miss out!   Links mentioned in this episode:  Original Facebook Live Healthy Sexy Nutrition group coaching Facebook Live every 2nd &amp; 4th Thursdays of the month SecondAct|Women on Facebook SecondActWomen.com Fiesta Frittata Muffins recipe Mamacita's El Paso Taco recipe    Connect with Michelle: Free meal planner: michellefox.com/planner Instagram: @michellefoxlove Facebook: @michellefoxlove Website:  michellefox.com

<h1>Today we are talking about Breakfast for the Busy Professional with my friend Barbara Brooks.  Tune in to learn Barbara's entrepreneurial journey, her passion for uplifting women over 40, and some fun memories she shared from her childhood.</h1> You are busy, but that does not mean your nutrition should suffer.  Learn my take on breakfast and how to incorporate healthier ingredients in your meals. We are in the kitchen making my Fiesta Frittatas in this episode.  Slide into my DM's on Instagram and let me know when you make them! <h2>Highlights of our conversation:</h2> <ul> <li>Barbara shares her journey to founding SecondAct|Women.</li> <li>We chat about why breakfast is not necessarily the most important meal of the day.</li> <li>We cooked a quick meal that could possibly be your next breakfast.</li> </ul> ✨ Go to <a href="https://michellefox.com/podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">michellefox.com/podcast </a>for SHOW NOTES, TRANSCRIPT, and a link to this YOUTUBE episode. ✨ <h2>Rate, Review, and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!</h2> “I have nothing but praise and gratitude to Michelle and her programs. Michelle specializes in nutrition and is realistic in her approach.” &lt;– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing this show!  It helps us build healthier communities — one person at a time. Also, if you haven’t done so already, make sure and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-sexy-nutrition/id1642090954" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">follow Healthy Sexy Nutrition with Michelle Fox</a>. I’ll bring a fresh podcast episode your way, every Tuesday, and I do not want you to miss out! <h3>Links mentioned in this episode:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/100066700954623/videos/697723291226692" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Original Facebook Live</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.michellefox.com/groupcoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Healthy Sexy Nutrition group coaching</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.michellefox.com/events" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook Live every 2nd &amp; 4th Thursdays of the month</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/secondactwomen" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SecondAct|Women on Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://secondactwomen.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SecondActWomen.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.michellefox.com/blog/fiesta-frittata" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fiesta Frittata Muffins recipe</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.michellefox.com/blog/mamacitas-el-paso-tacos" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Mamacita's El Paso Taco recipe</a></li> </ul> <h3> </h3> <h3>Connect with Michelle:</h3> Free meal planner: <a href="https://michellefox.com/planner" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">michellefox.com/planner</a> Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/michellefoxlove" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@michellefoxlove</a> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/michellefoxlove" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@michellefoxlove</a> Website:  <a href="https://michellefox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">michellefox.com</a>

Episode 7:  Easy Breakfast For The Busy Professional with Barbara Brooks!

Barbara Brooks is the CEO and founder of SecondActWomen with an award-winning marketing career in shopping centers/mixed-use developments and media sales. Guadalupe Hirt is the co-founder of SecondActWomen, a pro-aging female advocate, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. SecondActWomen was founded in 2018 to combat gendered ageism as more women are being aged out of the corporate community and overlooked in entrepreneurial circles. In this episode, they share their experiences reentering the workforce as women over 40/50 and how it led to the birth of the Second Act Women.  Listen in to learn how to own your age as a 50+ woman, educate yourself, and appreciate the value you bring to the workforce. You will also learn the importance of daily self-care and reminding yourself of your worth and value at any age. Key Takeaways:  How to own your age and educate yourself to be ready for the workforce as a woman 50+ The importance of having a friendship with your business partner to be successful Appreciate the value of the woman you are as you age, and don’t underestimate yourself Start taking care of yourself daily and do what you want on your terms Take an assessment of your soft and hard skills and consistently remind yourself of your worth 

Barbara Brooks is the CEO and founder of SecondActWomen with an award-winning marketing career in shopping centers/mixed-use developments and media sales. Guadalupe Hirt is the co-founder of SecondActWomen, a pro-aging female advocate, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. SecondActWomen was founded in 2018 to combat gendered ageism as more women are being aged out of the corporate community and overlooked in entrepreneurial circles. In this episode, they share their experiences reentering the workforce as women over 40/50 and how it led to the birth of the Second Act Women.  Listen in to learn how to own your age as a 50+ woman, educate yourself, and appreciate the value you bring to the workforce. You will also learn the importance of daily self-care and reminding yourself of your worth and value at any age. Key Takeaways: <ul> <li>How to own your age and educate yourself to be ready for the workforce as a woman 50+</li> <li>The importance of having a friendship with your business partner to be successful</li> <li>Appreciate the value of the woman you are as you age, and don’t underestimate yourself</li> <li>Start taking care of yourself daily and do what you want on your terms</li> <li>Take an assessment of your soft and hard skills and consistently remind yourself of your worth</li> </ul>

Second Act Women | Barbara Brooks and Guadalupe Hirt

Built by and for women 40 and beyond, Second Act Women (https://secondactwomen.com/) is an IRL and virtual club for women 40 &amp; 50+ that provides access to professional and self-development courses and workshops led by industry experts, resources, and on-demand content. It's a network of women entering middlescence with vigor. Founded to counter the ageist bias waged against females 40 &amp; 50+ in corporate, business ownership, and in society, SecondActWomen gives women the opportunity and the community to ReThink, ReTool and ReBoot in order to design their future on their terms. We talked with Second Act Women co-founders Barbara Brooks and Guadalupe Hirt, two marketing and PR professionals with decades of experience between them. They'll share how Second Act Women came together, the programs they're running, and their plans for the future. We'll also talk about what they're learning about their own second acts. A 29-year marketing and public relations specialist, Barbara launched her award-winning career in the shopping center industry where she oversaw regional and super-regional malls and downtown districts like Trolley Square in Salt Lake City, Sundance Square in Fort Worth, and Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas. In 2001, she began an eight-year career in broadcasting where she worked as a senior sales and business development representative at iHeart Radio, CBS Radio, and Gannett before returning to shopping centers where she marketed Denver’s own Park Meadows Retail Resort. A 26-year public relations professional turned four-time entrepreneur and social justice advocate, Guadalupe now champions women’s issues and is helping break down female ageist bias that lingers in corporate America and society. Most recently, she worked as an associate producer on a short-subject documentary that explored the intersection of culture, identity, and belonging from the lens of first-generation American-born Latinos. During this time, she also co-authored a cultural workbook that helps middle school and high school teachers bring this important conversation into the classroom.

Built by and for women 40 and beyond, Second Act Women (<a href="https://secondactwomen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://secondactwomen.com/</a>) is an IRL and virtual club for women 40 &amp; 50+ that provides access to professional and self-development courses and workshops led by industry experts, resources, and on-demand content. It's a network of women entering middlescence with vigor. Founded to counter the ageist bias waged against females 40 &amp; 50+ in corporate, business ownership, and in society, SecondActWomen gives women the opportunity and the community to ReThink, ReTool and ReBoot in order to design their future on their terms. We talked with Second Act Women co-founders Barbara Brooks and Guadalupe Hirt, two marketing and PR professionals with decades of experience between them. They'll share how Second Act Women came together, the programs they're running, and their plans for the future. We'll also talk about what they're learning about their own second acts. A 29-year marketing and public relations specialist, Barbara launched her award-winning career in the shopping center industry where she oversaw regional and super-regional malls and downtown districts like Trolley Square in Salt Lake City, Sundance Square in Fort Worth, and Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas. In 2001, she began an eight-year career in broadcasting where she worked as a senior sales and business development representative at iHeart Radio, CBS Radio, and Gannett before returning to shopping centers where she marketed Denver’s own Park Meadows Retail Resort. A 26-year public relations professional turned four-time entrepreneur and social justice advocate, Guadalupe now champions women’s issues and is helping break down female ageist bias that lingers in corporate America and society. Most recently, she worked as an associate producer on a short-subject documentary that explored the intersection of culture, identity, and belonging from the lens of first-generation American-born Latinos. During this time, she also co-authored a cultural workbook that helps middle school and high school teachers bring this important conversation into the classroom.

Second-Act Show #10 - Guadalupe Hirt & Barbara Brooks: Empowering Second Act Women

Barbara Brooks (55) and Guadalupe Hirt (48) founded Second Act Women; a biz+life membership club and sisterhood of "middlescent" women reimagining their lives even when corporate, society, and others say they're over.

Ep 157- Second Act Women (w/ Barbara Brooks & Guadalupe Hirt)

Don’t lie. You’ve heard all the stories about ageing, and they aren’t pretty. Especially for women. Society says we’re over the hill, too old, gray, wrinkly, and used up. Once the kids leave home we might as well resign ourselves to the rocking chair. It’s too late for a new career, education, or to follow our dreams. But women over 40 and 50 say otherwise. We know that at 40, 50 and beyond, we are just getting started. Barbara Brooks, 54 years young, and Guadalupe Hirt, 47, are the founders of SecondActWomen, an organization for women 40, 50 and beyond who are in their second act, and proudly own their number and receive the gifts, learnings, opportunities and new friendships that this life stage brings. As they like to say, it’s all about swiveling into “middlescence” with faith, grace, love, gratitude, and confidence knowing this is your time to design the life you want to live – the life you deserve. Top take-a-ways: How to combat, reject, and reeducate around ageism. The power of the pivot, especially in middle age. Why redefining who you are at 40 &amp; 50+ helps you to FLAUNT all that you’ve been all along  For more information go to www.secondactwoman.com and find them across all social media at #secondactwoman. Check out this amazing Denver Post feature article about Barbara, Guadalupe, and SecondActWoman: https://www.denverpost.com/2020/12/29/women-business-network-second-act-copes-in-pandemic/   Still not sure that middle age can be all that great? Talk to Lora, a former corporate attorney who followed her dancing dream and became a burlesque dancer at age 44, created Life Choreography® and the FLAUNT! process, and had her first book published at age 50. Sashay on over to www.NakedSelfWorth.com and download The Top 20 Things That Block Your Sparkle And What to Do About Them and start living your best life today!

Don’t lie. You’ve heard all the stories about ageing, and they aren’t pretty. Especially for women. Society says we’re over the hill, too old, gray, wrinkly, and used up. Once the kids leave home we might as well resign ourselves to the rocking chair. It’s too late for a new career, education, or to follow our dreams. But women over 40 and 50 say otherwise. We know that at 40, 50 and beyond, we are just getting started. Barbara Brooks, 54 years young, and Guadalupe Hirt, 47, are the founders of SecondActWomen, an organization for women 40, 50 and beyond who are in their second act, and proudly own their number and receive the gifts, learnings, opportunities and new friendships that this life stage brings. As they like to say, it’s all about swiveling into “middlescence” with faith, grace, love, gratitude, and confidence knowing this is your time to design the life you want to live – the life you deserve. Top take-a-ways: <ul><li>How to combat, reject, and reeducate around ageism.</li> <li>The power of the pivot, especially in middle age.</li> <li>Why redefining who you are at 40 &amp; 50+ helps you to FLAUNT all that you’ve been all along</li> </ul> For more information go to <a href="http://www.secondactwoman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.secondactwoman.com</a> and find them across all social media at #secondactwoman. Check out this amazing Denver Post feature article about Barbara, Guadalupe, and SecondActWoman: <a href="https://www.denverpost.com/2020/12/29/women-business-network-second-act-copes-in-pandemic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.denverpost.com/2020/12/29/women-business-network-second-act-copes-in-pandemic/</a> Still not sure that middle age can be all that great? Talk to Lora, a former corporate attorney who followed her dancing dream and became a burlesque dancer at age 44, created Life Choreography® and the FLAUNT! process, and had her first book published at age 50. Sashay on over to <a href="http://www.nakedselfworth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.NakedSelfWorth.com</a> and download The Top 20 Things That Block Your Sparkle And What to Do About Them and start living your best life today!

Planning Your Second Act with SecondActWoman Founders Barbara Brooks and Guadalupe Hirt

Barbara Brooks and Guadalupe Hirt started SecondAct Women to build a thriving community of 40 and 50+ women who are looking for fulfillment in their careers and lives at this sweet stage of life. This dynamic duo share how they started building this platform for women, which includes events, online resources and a support system to help us live our best lives. 

Barbara Brooks and Guadalupe Hirt started SecondAct Women to build a thriving community of 40 and 50+ women who are looking for fulfillment in their careers and lives at this sweet stage of life. This dynamic duo share how they started building this platform for women, which includes events, online resources and a support system to help us live our best lives.

F2F 76 - Women In the Next Phase of Life are Taking on Their Second Act w/ Barbara Brooks and Guadalupe Hirt

Lupe Hirt

This Sunday was to be my guests’ debut at South by Southwest (SXSW), hosting a MeetUp titled, “Pushed Aside: Re-scripting Women 40+“. Coronavirus concerns canceled the event, but these firecracker leaders were not going to let that stop them from delivering their timely message about ageism in the workplace. You can still catch it online and in person in Denver.    Barbara Brooks and Lupe Hirt are at the leading edge of discovering why women in their 40s, 50s and up are feeling undesired in the workplace, and discovering solutions as to how the culture can shift its view on it. They’ve also managed to create a remarkable sisterhood of support where they can hold space for, and hold up the mirror to, each incredible woman to remember how incredible they are and how badly we need to hear their voices.    Check out this week’s conversation which goes deep and will no doubt inspire you.      Bio: Link to Sunday’s meetup: https://www.linkedin.com/events/pushedaside-rescriptingwomen40-50/      Barbara Brooks, 53 is the founder and CEO of SecondAct|Women and a 26-year award-winning marketing and public relations professional. Catapulting shopping centers and districts to market leaders, she oversaw the marketing departments of regional and super-regional malls and downtown districts spanning from Trolley Square in Salt Lake City and Sundance Square in Fort Worth, to Fashion Show Mall on the Las Vegas Strip and Denver’s own, Town Center at Aurora and Park Meadows Retail Resort. Barbara’s career took an eight-year detour into the broadcast world where she served as a senior sales and business development representative for I Heart Radio, CBS Radio and Gannett (9News) before returning to shopping malls. It was at that time that she became an accidental entrepreneur and in 2011, partnered with long-time business associate, Guadalupe Hirt, to start a marketing and PR agency delivering ‘social marketing’ with flair and savvy. Most recently, she launched SecondAct|Women – an organization set on disrupting ageism by reframing the narrative for women over 40 and 50+ are past their prime. In reality, it's quite the opposite. The new company provides a marketplace of curated elevate business and lifestyle events, content and resources to spur corporate careers, business owner ventures and big ideas of women over 40 and 50+. You can find Barbara and SecondAct|Women on socials at @heybarbarab and @secondactwomen.     Guadalupe Hirt, 46 is the Co-Founder of SecondAct|Women, a female-focused company founded to counter and rescript the social narrative that women over 40 and 50 are past their prime. In April 2019, Hirt and founder (aka #workwife) Barbara Brooks launched SecondAct|Women’s BizLifeCon, the nation’s first business and life conference designed by women over 40 and 50 for women over 40 and 50. Since then, she and Brooks have been building a global community and marketplace to help midlife questing women tap into career and life resources, content, events and support tools. A 3x entrepreneur, public relations specialist, and cultural author turned women’s social advocate, Hirt is committed to helping women over 40 and 50 reclaim their power, elevate their voice and boldly pursue their career and life pursuits. A gifted empath with an ordinary, yet extraordinary background, Hirt’s authenticity and open-book convos make her a compelling and relatable speaker. You can find Guadalupe and SecondAct|Women on socials @guadalupeolveramonteshirt and @secondactwomen.     www.chelleycanales.com

This Sunday was to be my guests’ debut at South by Southwest (SXSW), hosting a MeetUp titled, “Pushed Aside: Re-scripting Women 40+“. Coronavirus concerns canceled the event, but these firecracker leaders were not going to let that stop them from delivering their timely message about ageism in the workplace. You can still catch it online and in person in Denver.    Barbara Brooks and Lupe Hirt are at the leading edge of discovering why women in their 40s, 50s and up are feeling undesired in the workplace, and discovering solutions as to how the culture can shift its view on it. They’ve also managed to create a remarkable sisterhood of support where they can hold space for, and hold up the mirror to, each incredible woman to remember how incredible they are and how badly we need to hear their voices.    Check out this week’s conversation which goes deep and will no doubt inspire you.     Bio: Link to Sunday’s meetup: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/events/pushedaside-rescriptingwomen40-50/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/events/pushedaside-rescriptingwomen40-50/</a>     Barbara Brooks, 53 is the founder and CEO of SecondAct|Women and a 26-year award-winning marketing and public relations professional. Catapulting shopping centers and districts to market leaders, she oversaw the marketing departments of regional and super-regional malls and downtown districts spanning from Trolley Square in Salt Lake City and Sundance Square in Fort Worth, to Fashion Show Mall on the Las Vegas Strip and Denver’s own, Town Center at Aurora and Park Meadows Retail Resort. Barbara’s career took an eight-year detour into the broadcast world where she served as a senior sales and business development representative for I Heart Radio, CBS Radio and Gannett (9News) before returning to shopping malls. It was at that time that she became an accidental entrepreneur and in 2011, partnered with long-time business associate, Guadalupe Hirt, to start a marketing and PR agency delivering ‘social marketing’ with flair and savvy. Most recently, she launched SecondAct|Women – an organization set on disrupting ageism by reframing the narrative for women over 40 and 50+ are past their prime. In reality, it's quite the opposite. The new company provides a marketplace of curated elevate business and lifestyle events, content and resources to spur corporate careers, business owner ventures and big ideas of women over 40 and 50+. You can find Barbara and SecondAct|Women on socials at @heybarbarab and @secondactwomen.     Guadalupe Hirt, 46 is the Co-Founder of SecondAct|Women, a female-focused company founded to counter and rescript the social narrative that women over 40 and 50 are past their prime. In April 2019, Hirt and founder (aka #workwife) Barbara Brooks launched SecondAct|Women’s BizLifeCon, the nation’s first business and life conference designed by women over 40 and 50 for women over 40 and 50. Since then, she and Brooks have been building a global community and marketplace to help midlife questing women tap into career and life resources, content, events and support tools. A 3x entrepreneur, public relations specialist, and cultural author turned women’s social advocate, Hirt is committed to helping women over 40 and 50 reclaim their power, elevate their voice and boldly pursue their career and life pursuits. A gifted empath with an ordinary, yet extraordinary background, Hirt’s authenticity and open-book convos make her a compelling and relatable speaker. You can find Guadalupe and SecondAct|Women on socials @guadalupeolveramonteshirt and @secondactwomen.     <a href="http://www.chelleycanales.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.chelleycanales.com</a>

Second Act Sisterhood with Barbara Brooks and Lupe Hirt

BARBARA BROOKS &amp; LUPE HIRT Barbara has been in the corporate world for 25+ years and now at 53 years young, she just launched “Second Act Women” with her friend and business partner, Guadalupe Hirt. The idea behind the brand is that women are ageless, age doesn’t matter and you can have a do-over in the 2nd half of your life.  They are both self-aware, listening to Rene Brown, Rachel Hollis and other thought leaders. They are passionate about being happy in life. It’s not a midlife crisis - it’s a midlife journey and it’s about thriving, not just existing, in your second act. There is a cultural shift that is happening for women, it’s not about age, it’s about living at 40 and 50+.  They offer events, career workshops and other professional development programs for corporate women, business owners, freelancers and returnship candidates. It’s about disrupting ageism, they do not want women over 40 and 50 to be pushed aside any more! They want to ensure they get a fair chance. It’s about creating a community to connect. It’s another life stage, looking through the lens of experience and asking “what am I passionate about? What fills my heart? How can I have a deeper level of impact, leave a legacy and make genuine connections?” Barbara believes it’s our time. We’re today’s it-girl with a $15 trillion buying authority however, culture says it’s not and they put us on the shelf. Enough. We’re experienced, adventurous, life-loving, ready for more women and it’s time society see us like that. And as women, we need to be willing to let go of the bad relationships that are no longer having a positive impact on our lives. She believes we should be around people that lift us up and encourage you to take your second act to the next level.  Barbara's mother greatly impacted her life by teaching her how to “love” herself for who she is - we are enough! Lupe believes in being patient, experience has shown her that things take time and persistence is critical. She encourages us to be able to give and accept criticism and to be willing to talk through our issues. Having humility and being able to apologize when you are wrong, will go along the way both personally and professionally. Lupe encourages us to understand our strengths and weaknesses and to believe we have the ability to attract people who can help us. She believes it is about finding those great relationships and taking time to cultivate them. For Lupe, the most important relationship in her life is with her mother. They are very close and she considers her mom to be her rock. Lupe encourages us to accept that “Change is scary as hell”, but it’s a sign that you are alive. She reminds us that change is not always a negative, so just embrace it. She says why not take a different route home, do something you've never done before - just little changes like these can make a difference in our lives. Don’t be afraid to be by yourself and to take time to reflect. She believes life is about learning a little more about yourself and asking for guidance from above and within. We must be willing to see it and receive it. These ladies are passionate about taking action on the stirring of ideas in their hearts through mind mapping, setting the meetings and taking action! They believe in being aware of what is happening around us and being ready for change. They remind us to never let anyone tell you “you can’t” because if you believe, YOU CAN!  Look for Barbara and Lupe hosting their next conference in Denver this Spring! The next time you see a girlfriend, remember to pass it on and support her right where she is! #secondactwomen   Name: Barbara Brooks Company: SecondAct|Women Email: barbara@bloomcopresents.com Phone: 720.318.4199 Instagram: @heybarbarab Facebook: @heybarbarab LinkedIn:barbaralbrooks Company Website: secondactwomen.com   Name: Guadalupe Hirt Company: SecondAct|Women Email: Lupe@bloomcopresents.com Phone: 303.859.1762 Facebook: @Guadalupe Olvera Montes LinkedIn: Guadalupe Olvera Montes Hirt Company Website: secondactwomen.com   Upcoming Events: Check out the website for events and programs! Other Information They Want To Share: Does this sound like your tribe? Join the Insiders Club, a marketplace full of career boosting and startup resources, educational and lifestyle content, members only events and deep discounts to help you boldly step into your own second act.     Email Sarah at sarah@sarahfrancesmcdaniel.com Learn more at www.socialcapitalexpert.com and www.sarahfrancesmcdaniel.com

BARBARA BROOKS &amp; LUPE HIRT Barbara has been in the corporate world for 25+ years and now at 53 years young, she just launched “Second Act Women” with her friend and business partner, Guadalupe Hirt. The idea behind the brand is that women are ageless, age doesn’t matter and you can have a do-over in the 2nd half of your life.  They are both self-aware, listening to Rene Brown, Rachel Hollis and other thought leaders. They are passionate about being happy in life. It’s not a midlife crisis - it’s a midlife journey and it’s about thriving, not just existing, in your second act. There is a cultural shift that is happening for women, it’s not about age, it’s about living at 40 and 50+.  They offer events, career workshops and other professional development programs for corporate women, business owners, freelancers and returnship candidates. It’s about disrupting ageism, they do not want women over 40 and 50 to be pushed aside any more! They want to ensure they get a fair chance. It’s about creating a community to connect. It’s another life stage, looking through the lens of experience and asking “what am I passionate about? What fills my heart? How can I have a deeper level of impact, leave a legacy and make genuine connections?” Barbara believes it’s our time. We’re today’s it-girl with a $15 trillion buying authority however, culture says it’s not and they put us on the shelf. Enough. We’re experienced, adventurous, life-loving, ready for more women and it’s time society see us like that. And as women, we need to be willing to let go of the bad relationships that are no longer having a positive impact on our lives. She believes we should be around people that lift us up and encourage you to take your second act to the next level.  Barbara's mother greatly impacted her life by teaching her how to “love” herself for who she is - we are enough! Lupe believes in being patient, experience has shown her that things take time and persistence is critical. She encourages us to be able to give and accept criticism and to be willing to talk through our issues. Having humility and being able to apologize when you are wrong, will go along the way both personally and professionally. Lupe encourages us to understand our strengths and weaknesses and to believe we have the ability to attract people who can help us. She believes it is about finding those great relationships and taking time to cultivate them. For Lupe, the most important relationship in her life is with her mother. They are very close and she considers her mom to be her rock. Lupe encourages us to accept that “Change is scary as hell”, but it’s a sign that you are alive. She reminds us that change is not always a negative, so just embrace it. She says why not take a different route home, do something you've never done before - just little changes like these can make a difference in our lives. Don’t be afraid to be by yourself and to take time to reflect. She believes life is about learning a little more about yourself and asking for guidance from above and within. We must be willing to see it and receive it. These ladies are passionate about taking action on the stirring of ideas in their hearts through mind mapping, setting the meetings and taking action! They believe in being aware of what is happening around us and being ready for change. They remind us to never let anyone tell you “you can’t” because if you believe, YOU CAN!  Look for Barbara and Lupe hosting their next conference in Denver this Spring! The next time you see a girlfriend, remember to pass it on and support her right where she is! #secondactwomen Name: Barbara Brooks Company: SecondAct|Women Email: barbara@bloomcopresents.com Phone: 720.318.4199 Instagram: @heybarbarab Facebook: @heybarbarab LinkedIn:barbaralbrooks Company Website: <a href="http://secondactwomen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">secondactwomen.com</a> Name: Guadalupe Hirt Company: SecondAct|Women Email: Lupe@bloomcopresents.com Phone: 303.859.1762 Facebook: @Guadalupe Olvera Montes LinkedIn: Guadalupe Olvera Montes Hirt Company Website: <a href="http://secondactwomen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">secondactwomen.com</a> Upcoming Events: Check out the website for events and programs! Other Information They Want To Share: Does this sound like your tribe? Join the Insiders Club, a marketplace full of career boosting and startup resources, educational and lifestyle content, members only events and deep discounts to help you boldly step into your own second act. Email Sarah at <a href="mailto:sarah@sarahfrancesmcdaniel.com">sarah@sarahfrancesmcdaniel.com</a> Learn more at <a href="http://www.socialcapitalexpert.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.socialcapitalexpert.com</a> and <a href="http://www.sarahfrancesmcdaniel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sarahfrancesmcdaniel.com</a>

BARBARA BROOKS & LUPE HIRT - MOVERS, SHAKERS AND SECOND ACT WOMEN

Welcome to The Founder Confessional PodcastI’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019. Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado. Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies.During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders.These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business. For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit https://www.impactfounder.com/Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at https://www.peakmed.com/Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.

Welcome to The Founder Confessional Podcast I’m Kristin Darga, from Impact Founder and I’m happy you’re joining us today for this conversation from Denver Startup Week 2019. Denver Startup Week is the main hub for entrepreneurs in Denver and has completely altered the startup scene in Colorado. Each year, over 15,000 people come together to celebrate entrepreneurship and share best practices on building companies. During the week, we captured the hardships, the triumphs, and the lessons learned from founders. These conversations represent the real, the gritty, and the unsexy side of what it’s really like to own a business. For more stories about the entrepreneurial journey, visit <a href="https://www.impactfounder.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.impactfounder.com/</a> Don’t stress anymore about your healthcare coverage sign up today at <a href="https://www.peakmed.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.peakmed.com/</a> Please enjoy this episode from Denver Startup Week.

Barbara Brooks & Guadalupe Hirt

Today’s Extraordinary Women Radio Guest is Barbara Brooks, the co-founder of the #SecondActBizCon, a Business+Lifestyle Event For and By Women Over 40 being held in Denver March 21-23.This conference is for women in their 40s and 50s who are wanting to start their second… third or even fourth act in life and business. There’s going to be all kinds of stories being told on women stepping into their own second acts – the conference includes high-level breakout tracks, panel and audience discussions, deep dives, hands-on workshops, and socials with like-minded GenX and boomer women. I can’t wait!In our interview we dive into a topic that we’re both passionate about – Your Next Chapter! We talk about how to take courage to step into your next career shift and embrace the fear that is there in when you're starting all over again! (and why it's so amazing when you do!)Barbara is a a 28-year company marcom aficionado turned accidental entrepreneur. She’s a powerhouse community leader, a dynamic speaker and a die-hard philanthropist living the next phase of her life with purpose and vision. Yep – my kind of woman!Her mission is to authentically inspire women to win big and boldly at work and everywhere in between.Her career spans the shopping center and broadcast industries – winning several awards for her work as a senior-level marketer and business development manager. She oversaw business growth and sponsorship sales of regional and super-regional malls and a downtown shopping and entertainment district spanning from Texas, New York and Las Vegas, Nevada to Denver’s own, Park Meadows Retail Resort. Seeking change, she took a detour into broadcast business development for I Heart Radio (formerly Clear Channel), CBS Radio and Gannett Broadcasting.Starting her ‘second act’ at 51, her new multiplatform communications agency, BloomCo Presents produces women’s business education and social programs with flair and savvy. Delivering on women’s advocacy and community, the two-pronged approach focuses on the newly coveted woman over 40 years-young and it’s all starting with her #SecondAct BizCon coming to Denver, March 21-23, 2019.If you’ve been thinking about your what’s next in life and business… and really ready to #RaiseUP how you’re living life out loud, then you’re going to want to join us next week at #SecondActBizCon on March 21-23 at the Art Hotel. Use the promotional code Kami40 and get $40 off registration! And let me know you’re coming! Let’s meet Barbara Brooks!To learn more about Barbara Brooks, the Co-Founder of #SecondActBizCon - A Business+Lifestyle Event For and By Women Over 40, visit their website or you can follow her on any of her social channels, including Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.Let’s meet… my friend… Barbara BrooksBarbara-Brooks-Show-Notes

Today’s Extraordinary Women Radio Guest is Barbara Brooks, the co-founder of the #SecondActBizCon, a Business+Lifestyle Event For and By Women Over 40 being held in Denver March 21-23. This conference is for women in their 40s and 50s who are wanting to start their second… third or even fourth act in life and business. There’s going to be all kinds of stories being told on women stepping into their own second acts – the conference includes high-level breakout tracks, panel and audience discussions, deep dives, hands-on workshops, and socials with like-minded GenX and boomer women. I can’t wait! In our interview we dive into a topic that we’re both passionate about – Your Next Chapter! We talk about how to take courage to step into your next career shift and embrace the fear that is there in when you're starting all over again! (and why it's so amazing when you do!) Barbara is a a 28-year company marcom aficionado turned accidental entrepreneur. She’s a powerhouse community leader, a dynamic speaker and a die-hard philanthropist living the next phase of her life with purpose and vision. Yep – my kind of woman! Her mission is to authentically inspire women to win big and boldly at work and everywhere in between. Her career spans the shopping center and broadcast industries – winning several awards for her work as a senior-level marketer and business development manager. She oversaw business growth and sponsorship sales of regional and super-regional malls and a downtown shopping and entertainment district spanning from Texas, New York and Las Vegas, Nevada to Denver’s own, Park Meadows Retail Resort. Seeking change, she took a detour into broadcast business development for I Heart Radio (formerly Clear Channel), CBS Radio and Gannett Broadcasting. Starting her ‘second act’ at 51, her new multiplatform communications agency, BloomCo Presents produces women’s business education and social programs with flair and savvy. Delivering on women’s advocacy and community, the two-pronged approach focuses on the newly coveted woman over 40 years-young and it’s all starting with her #SecondAct BizCon coming to Denver, March 21-23, 2019. If you’ve been thinking about your what’s next in life and business… and really ready to #RaiseUP how you’re living life out loud, then you’re going to want to join us next week at #SecondActBizCon on March 21-23 at the Art Hotel. Use the promotional code Kami40 and get $40 off registration! And let me know you’re coming! Let’s meet Barbara Brooks! To learn more about Barbara Brooks, the Co-Founder of #SecondActBizCon - A Business+Lifestyle Event For and By Women Over 40, visit their website or you can follow her on any of her social channels, including Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn. Let’s meet… my friend… Barbara Brooks Barbara-Brooks-Show-Notes