The Transitions Network

Send us Fan MailKathleen Terry is a 26 year member and past president of the Manhattan Beach Rotary Club, and one of the most dynamic champions of Rotary’s mission in District 5280. Over the past several years, she has played a pivotal role in chartering innovative new Rotary Clubs, including a cause-based club dedicated to fighting human trafficking. This year, she is helping launch additional cause-based clubs focused on mental health, the environment, and LGBTQ+ issues. Kathleen also serves on the Zones New Club Development Task Force, supporting districts across the region in building vibrant, future-focused Rotary communities.Beyond Rotary, Kathleen is the founder of Participative Management Systems, where she has spent decades helping organizations develop high‑performing teams and effective leaders. Her high‑impact seminars and workshops have been delivered nationally and internationally to clients ranging from high‑tech companies and major healthcare organizations to city and county governments and leading aerospace contractors. She also teaches with Caltech’s Industrial Relations Center and has been recognized in Who’s Who in California for her contributions to productivity and employee participation.Kathleen holds a certificate in Managing in Multicultural Work Environments from California State University, a certificate in Engineering Management from Caltech, and a master’s degree in psychology with a concentration in multicultural relations from Antioch University.A passionate advocate for purpose at every age, Kathleen believes deeply that seniors have extraordinary gifts to offer their communities. Her work in combating human trafficking and supporting cause‑based service reflects her commitment to helping people — especially those later in life — find meaningful ways to contribute, connect, and lead.Rotary Membership: https://rotary5280.org/page/membership/Rotary Website: https://www.rotary.org/enKathleen's Email address: [email protected]

Send us Fan MailDiana Shoemaker has worked for over 20 years in non-profit and community organizations tackling issues like housing and homelessness; and for the past 10 years at the helm of a local Habitat for Humanity affiliate. Her experience has shown her that volunteers are the foundation for any successful grassroots movement. Diana is currently the Executive Director of the Elder Action Network (EAN) where she is working alongside volunteers and staff, providing support for EAN’s critical work for social and climate justice.EAN website: https://eldersaction.org/leadership

Send us Fan MailAndrea Maizes is the Chief Operating Officer and Lead Coach, first connected with Goldinage as a client. After a long career as an HR Executive and Leadership Coach, Andrea found herself looking for a new path as she considered retirement. Though her journey working with us she became an Associate Certified Coach and discovered her second act and is now in the process of becoming a Certified Professional Retirement Coach, helping others navigate their transitions alongside Ashley.Goldinage is the embodiment of multi-generational collaboration, where respect for the past and vision for the future come together to empower those on the brink of their next adventure.Website: https://www.goldinage.com/about-usLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreamaizes/

Send us Fan MailKelsey Knoedler Perri is the Public Relations Director at Road Scholar, the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults. She has worked in travel and tourism throughout her career and has been with Road Scholar since 2016. There she has developed her skills in and knowledge of communicating with and marketing to adults over 50 who #AgeAdventurously. She has special expertise in digital communications, social media, and public relations. She holds an MFA in creative writing and lives in Providence, Rhode Island.Road Scholar Website: https://www.roadscholar.org/

Send us Fan MailDr. Harry (Rick)  Moody, Ph.D., recently retired as Vice President and Director of Academic Affairs for AARP in Washington, DC. He is currently Visiting Professor at Fielding Graduate University and also serves as a Senior Fellow of Encore.Org. Dr. Moody previously served as Executive Director of the Brookdale Center on Aging at Hunter College and Chairman of the Board of Elderhostel (now Road Scholar). He is listed with the NextAge Speakers Bureau and speaks extensively around the United States.Rick's Website: https://www.hrmoody.com/

Send us Fan MailAdriane Berg is a leading advocate for age-inclusive tourism, fighting ageism and a sought-after authority on longevity marketing, demographic trends, and productivity. Her mission is to redefine aging by promoting good health, excitement, and accomplishment in the mature life stage. She believes in the power of travel, volunteering, and lifelong learning to inspire and empower boomers and older adults. Through her work, Adriane helps businesses better attract, serve, and retain these dynamic and valuable clients and customers.Adriane’s dedication to redefining aging and supporting the mature traveler makes her an essential resource for individuals and businesses aiming to thrive in this growing demographic.Adriane's Sites:website: https://www.adrianeberg.com

Send us Fan MailLee Gale Gruen (Lee Gale is her first name) lives in the East San Francisco Bay area. She has two children and three grandchildren. She graduated college from UCLA and had a 37-year career as a probation officer. After retiring, she became an actress, author, speaker, and blogger. She has appeared in television, films, commercials, theater, and print jobs. She performs regularly at medical schools portraying patients for student training and was one of six supporting exercise/dancers in the 2011 "Jane Fonda Prime Time Firm & Burn" workout DVD. Her transition to becoming an actress in her senior years has been written about in Time Magazine, the Los Angeles Times newspaper, AARP Life Reimagined, and in Marlo Thomas' 2014 book, which profiles women who have reinvented themselves.Lee Gale's Sites:website: https://www.leegalegruen.com/Acting website:  https://LeeGaleGruenActress.comBlog:  https://leegalegruen.wordpress.com/Amazon link for Book:  https://a.co/d/07Ai3MFZ

Send us Fan MailCarol Rosenstein founded Music Mends Minds in 2014 to help with her husband's Parkinsons. In the 12 years since it's founding, over 25 organizations and news sources worldwide have covered the Music Mends Minds story and their philosophy on the transformative power of music on the mind. The research behind our mission about the effects of music on the brain to prevent neurocognitive decline has been and is actively being conducted and expanded across the globe from the U.S. to Europe and Asia. This interview talks to Carol's passion and how she got involved in Volunteering.Music Mends Minds website:https://www.musicmendsminds.org/

Send us Fan MailDr. Catherine Rickwood is a researcher, consultant and speaker who challenges age stereotypes and invites individuals and organizations to reimagine the retirement paradigm. She recently collaborated with the University of New South Wales (Australia) Ageing Futures Institute on a project looking at multi-generational teams. Catherine Rickwood website:https://catherinerickwood.com/

Send us Fan MailThis is an interview with Richard Leider, founder of Inventure – The Purpose Company, and one of America’s preeminent executive-life coaches. He is ranked by Forbes as one of the “Top 5” most respected executive coaches. Richard has pioneered the way we answer the question “Why do you get up in the morning?”. Widely viewed as a pioneer of the global purpose movement, his work is featured regularly in many media sources. His PBS Special – The Power of Purpose – was viewed by millions across the U.S. He has taken his purpose message to all 50 states, Canada, and to four continents.

Send us Fan MailDr. Terri Orbuch (PhD), also known as The Love Doctor®, is an author, speaker, therapist, relationship coach, distinguished professor at Oakland University, and research professor at University of Michigan, Institute for Social Research. She’s published 1,000's of articles and authored six books, including, “5 Simple Steps To Take Your Marriage From Good To Great” and “Finding Love Again: 6 Simple Steps To A New and Happy Relationship.” Her latest book is called “Secrets to Surviving Your Children’s Love Relationships.” She is also the director of a landmark study, funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where she has been following the same 373 couples for over 3 decades.#RelationshipGoals #DailyAffirmations #EmotionalIntimacy #RoutineAndNovelty #AgingInLove #RelationshipCommunication#TrustAndVulnerability #RetirementLife #LifeTransitions #NewBeginnings#EmotionalTransparency #RelationshipDynamics #SharedInterests#RelationshipGrowthDr. Terry Orbach’s Website - https://drterrithelovedoctor.com/

Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Clive Illinden shares his journey of early retirement at 57 and the evolution of his YouTube channel, Level 50 Lifestyle. He discusses the importance of finding purpose and passion in retirement, the challenges of transitioning from a structured work life to a more flexible lifestyle, and the significance of social interactions. Clive emphasizes the need for a loose structure in retirement to maintain motivation and fulfillment, while also exploring the gradual changes that come with this new phase of life.#retirement  #earlyretirement  #lifeafter50 #purpose  #personalgrowth  #transition  #mentalhealth healthClive's Podcast: Level50   www.youtube.com/@UCoNcyo3wKrM3HmrI1Iem6_g

Send us Fan MailDr. Linda Ercoli, PhD, is the Interim Director of the UCLA Longevity Center and is a geriatric psychologist specializing in neuropsychology, dementia caregiver education, and the management of behavioral symptoms in individuals with dementia. She has collaborated on numerous research studies focused on early detection of dementia, late life depression, healthy lifestyle interventions, and caregiver support. This interview focuses on changing  lifestyles in order to prevent the normal 'old age' deceases such as Dementia, Alzheimers and other age related diseases.#alzheimer #retirement #healthspan #transitionsnetwork 

Send us Fan MailIn this interview, we talk with Dr. Riley Moynes. Dr. Moynes has enjoyed a distinguished career spanning four decades in both public and private sectors. In public education, he served as a Department Head, a Superintendent and a Director of Education. He  also authored several textbooks including a History of Russia, and a World Religions text. In the private sector, he was a Founding Partner of a major Canadian Wealth Management Firm, senior financial advisor, author of a book entitled The Money Coach which enjoyed sales of over 200,000 copies, and co-author of several editions of Top Funds.Since stepping back from day-to-day involvement in financial services, Dr. Moynes researches and writes reader-friendly publications on topics of general interest, and presents Workshops across the country based on those publications. One of his most recent books, The Four Phases of Retirement, became a national best-seller within 12 months of publication, was the basis of his TEDx Talk (which has received over 5.4 million views) and his presentation today. #retirement #retired #reinventyourself #transitionsnetworkRiley's TEDTalk: https://youtu.be/DMHMOQ_054U?si=OadBu2keeIJ8cTsyBook: https://a.co/d/0aGXgPBr

Send us Fan MailLief Simon has lived and worked in 7 countries on 5 continents and traveled to more than 75 countries. His real estate investment career began with a $5,000 down payment on a three-flat building in Chicago. From there, he turned his attention overseas and has bought property in 24 countries including France, Croatia, Portugal, Ireland, Belize, Spain, Argentina, Cyprus, Romania, and beyond. Lief has established residency in 3 countries and acquired a second passport from Ireland. In 2008 Lief and wife Kathleen Peddicord (co-founder of ‘Live and Invest Overseas’) purchased an acreage in Panama and installed underground electricity, water, and internet to built a forever family home.Lief’s latest book, “Cowboy Millionaire—The New American Pioneer,” collects all the wisdom he has learned in three decades of living and investing outside America. He also offers advice on international diversification in his twice-weekly Offshore Living Letter and monthly Simon Letter dispatches.#retirement #retireearlyandtravel #retireabroad #retire #TransitionsNetwork

Send us Fan MailThis interview is with Dr. Helen Lavretsky, PhD, a professor at UCLA in the Department ot Psychiatry and a member of the UCLA Longevity Center. She is a Geriatric Integrative Psychiatrist with a US Federal funded research program in integrative mental health using mind-body therapies. Her current research studies include investigations into novel therapeutic options for mood and cognitive disorders in older adults. This interview is for the Healthspan vs Lifespan pillar and is meant to provide Transitioning adults information about preparing their mind, body, and soul for their second stage.Website of Dr. Lavretsky: https://drhelenlavretsky.com/UCLA Longevity Center:  https://www.semel.ucla.edu/initiatives/ucla-longevity-center/#retirement #retirehealthy #healthspan #lifespan