PODCAST · business
Wisdom Comes With Wrinkles
by Deborah Brown-Volkman
Getting older in the workplace isn’t something to be afraid of. It’s a time of celebration. Battle wounds and scars; you've earned every one. You've seen and done a lot. All of your experiences have led you to this moment. Contribution and giving back. Wisdom comes with wrinkles (TM) is a career-focused podcast hosted by Deborah Brown-Volkman who for 20+ years has empowered clients to find new jobs, new careers, and new ways of overcoming workplace challenges. Deborah talks with guests who share their workplace experiences and lessons learned to pay it forward to the next generation.
Episodes
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Episode #34: Being true to yourself is the inner revolution that changes everything.
Alicia died while giving birth to her only son, and was brought back to life. At the time, she thought the ordeal was over with. Little did she know, everything in her life was about to change - for the better. Even though Alicia has endured a multitude of chronic illnesses since, she's learned…
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Episode #33: Your customers work inside your company as well.
Sybil Stershic is a believer in internal marketing to engage employees and customers as explained in her quote: “The way your employees feel is the way your customers will feel. And if your employees don’t feel valued, neither will your customers.” Employees need to be considered "internal"...
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Episode #32: It is NOT OK to check in and touch base.
“I can’t do this job.” Adrian was a mom with 2 young children who needed flexibility at a time when there was no work from home. So, she started a business. She knew she was good at sales. 34 years later, the rest is history. Adrian is a believer in building relationships. In the beginning of her...
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Episode #31: Move on.
Andrea Pass is a PI for PR. (Private Investigator for Public Relations). She built her career around communications and is extremely passionate about her work and the work she does for her clients. But, it was not always like this. After working for a bully boss, Andrea found the courage to…
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Episode #30: Be independent.
At age 40, Lynnaire had an epiphany, “I am going to be unemployable in the years ahead. I need to do something about it now.” After years of toxic work environments, she’d had enough. “I’ve got to get out of here. I will do something on my own.” Fast forward 20 years later, Lynnaire has...
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Episode #29: Being in the wrong place keeps you from being happy.
As a teenager, Nicole realized singing was her passion and it led to a career as an opera singer that spanned over two decades. Although performing made her happy, the lifestyle of a singer involving so-called “survival jobs” led her to be unhappy. There were many sacrifices to that life. Craft...
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Episode #28: They did the best they could.
Triggers in the workplace. They get all of us at some time in our careers. But imagine not being triggered even when faced with a toxic boss? My guest Marnie Vincolisi shows people how to adapt and has made it her life work to teach you how to re-wire your response, so you no longer react. This...
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Episode #27: It's ok to have boundaries.
After working and being available to her clients 24/7 for years, Shelly drew a line in the sand. “I’ve had enough. Working all the time has to stop.” She put boundaries in place. At first, she was afraid she would lose clients. But, the opposite occurred. They respected her more. Strong…
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Episode #26: Everything is meant to help even the bad stuff.
As the mother of triplets, a divorcee after 15 years of marriage, a cancer survivor and a survivor of intimate partner abuse, Kelley’s life has been anything but simple. She has learned that making it through the bad stuff, and getting to the other side, gives you a life you could have never...
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Episode #25: The business of business is people.
Dr. Robert A. Saul has been in pediatrics for over 44 years. He has devoted his life to the profession. He passionately believes in raising children to be good citizens, improving communities, and advocating for children. They are our future. Dr. Saul has developed a Parental Awareness Threshold…
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Episode #24: Pay attention.
The more aware you are, the more engaged you are. If you are going through the motions in your job, you will miss out on career fulfillment. Opportunities for expansion and growth come from being aware. Problem-solving, creativity, and making an impact is the result. Companies need to pay…
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Episode #23: Teach kids how to think on their own.
30% of grandparents are remote from their grandkids. Gramps Jeffrey is on a mission to change that and have grandparents spend more time with their grandkids. These kids will be entering the workplace one day and they will be lacking the listening, language development, and collaboration skills...
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Episode #22: Adapt, go with the flow, and keep on a smile on your face.
Manny is a man on a mission. Today, he is an entrepreneur who operates a small business making vegan energy bars that taste great and are good for you. That’s not where he started. Manny was a top-of-his-class CPA as well as a crypto news business owner with 20 interns working for him. He walked...
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Episode #21: It's not what you look at it’s what see.
Ralph started traveling when he was in high school. He liked to take pictures during his trips. He found out he was really good at it. Fast forward to today, Ralph runs several travel brands where he's organized and led more than 200 truly incredible travel/photography experiences for clients…
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Episode #20: Your reality is a manifestation of your choices.
Josh got his first BMX bike from his father when he was a kid and it almost immediately consumed his life. At 17 years, he became a Pro BMX Athlete and was riding Dew Tours, X-Games and competing internationally at the highest possible level. At that point, he was 21 years old and felt like he…
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Episode #19: You are not done yet.
Grief came knocking on Vicki’s door. On Thanksgiving Day (2020), she lost her brother to COVID. 10 months later, her second brother passed away. “Life changing experiences” she calls it. “What will I do with what happened to me?” Vicki Ellner was in her 70’s and easily could have stopped working....
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Episode #18: Be comfortable with the uncomfortable.
David Gardner transitioned from education into financial services. How did he do it? Confidence in himself combined with a really good plan. Originally, David wanted to go into sports, but life had different plans. He ventured into Education and stayed there for 16 years. But then life took David...
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Episode #17: Look for the elders and not the boomers.
Want to get the younger generations’ attention? Talk to them and not at them. Corbie Mitlied, a former recruiter turned Reverend and Intuitive Consultant, thinks we can do a better job communicating with the younger generation in the workplace. We all want the same thing; to do great work that...
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Episode#16: You cannot lead people if they don't trust you.
“Today’s leaders have a responsibility to inspire the leaders of tomorrow.” Lieutenant Colonel Oakland “Oak” McCulloch. Oak has lived his life by this motto. Throughout his decorated 23-year career in the United States Army and various civilian jobs that followed, McCulloch has lived a life of...
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Episode #15: Life doesn't always go as planned.
Since Naomi was a little girl, she dreamed of being a mother. But, life had different plans. As she grew older, she found herself single and childless. It took her into a downward spiral. Grief. The loss of a child she would never know. An unmet expectation. Sometimes, life does not always go as...
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Episode #14: Don't play it safe.
“Boys don’t cry.” Simon was taught that at an early age. As Simon grew older, there was an updated lesson, “Men don’t show their emotions.” The challenge is these lessons never worked for him. Simon believes he can cry if he wants to. And, so can other men. Simon has lived with mental illness for...
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Episode #13: Without accountability you stop.
At 6 years old, Ashley already had a bad body image. She remembers crying to her mom when asked to put a leotard on. “I don’t look as good as the other girls.” Ashley dieted her way through life into her 20’s. She felt out of control when it came to food. Ashley was a tax accountant, a profession...
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Episode #12: Listen to your heart, follow your passion & don't let anyone stop you.
At the beginning of her career, Jane played the French Horn. After 30 years as a professional musician, she lost her passion and stopped playing. Following her intuition, Jane was guided on a new career path. Fast forward several years, Jane found LegalShield and everything clicked again....
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Episode #11: People need to be led well.
Candace Mae watched 35 people who were on the top of their game have their lives destroyed by one bad leader. High-performing individuals who were once self-confident professionals turned into self-doubters. Can one person do that much damage? The answer was yes. Candace Mae was one of those 35....
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Episode #10: Show up for yourself everyday.
Heather's gut was screaming, but she wasn't listening. She was hiding at work and flying under the radar. "I was invisible." Until an internal switch went off. Then, her career was forever changed. Heather Pilgrim is an accomplished professional. She holds 2 masters degrees and always strives to…
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Episode #9: Always be open to learning something new.
Yvonne DiVita began her writing career in 2nd grade. She was always writing. And, she kept writing. In high school, Yvonne shared her stories with friends. They kept asking, “when is the next one coming out?” Yvonne did not pursue a writing career. Instead, she became a vet tech, which is like a...
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Episode #8: Flip the script of your self-talk from negative to positive.
Michele Molitor was shell-shocked. Moments earlier, she was brought into a conference room, and without warning, was told by the Managing Partner she was being let go. If that wasn’t bad enough, she had to wait 3 weeks for the decision to be finalized. She was being bullied by 2 men on her team…
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Episode #7: Treat your children like they are the CEO of thier career.
Coach Phil says students are IL-prepared to make one of their most important career decisions in high school; what they want to do for the rest of their lives. There is no “history of college” courses to help. And, no career decision-making classes either. Students and parents are left on their…
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Episode #6: Let it go & Go with the flow.
Angela Owens wanted to be an astronaut when she was younger. Instead, her career went into a different direction. She became a nurse; working in critical care; then becoming a consultant, teacher, and now an executive coach who helps healthcare leaders who want to transition in or out of the...
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Episode #5: Trust yourself & think on your feet when faced with unexpected disruptions.
Jay spent 21 years working in a job that changed in an instant. He was the Senior Executive of Human Resources for Royal Caribbean. Then, C19 hit… Ships were out to sea. There were 1,000’s of passengers and crew that needed to de-board. Boats were being turned away from ports and there were…
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Eposode #4: Find What You Really Love To Do.
From the time she was a little girl. Stef Lee loved asking questions. Her favorite: “What do you love to do?” This led her to the work she does today: a Life Alignment Catalyst, where she helps individuals discover their who they are and what they want. Stef also asks the same question to…
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Episode #3: You Can Do Anything You Want.
Jaime Merrithew went from “Can I possibly turn my passion into a business?” into 187,000 Tik Tok followers and 3.6 million video views. Jaime is a self-taught Mandala artist and owner of Mandala Love Affair, a highly-recommended and sought-after online retail business where every piece is unique...
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Episode #2: Never Give Up. Keep Getting Up.
On Christmas Eve 2015, David was brutally attacked when he attempted to remove a family member from his home where they had gathered to celebrate. The attack cracked his spine and over 6+ years, David had to endure three major spinal surgeries to be able to walk again, although he is now…
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Episode #1: Action over analysis can profoundly alter the direction your career takes next.
Paul tried to walk away from his passion, but the universe had different plans for him. Life served him some curve balls, and took him on a tangent, but a will to serve and contribute brought him back to where he belongs. Paul wouldn’t change a thing. All of his experiences led him to the work he...
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Getting older in the workplace isn’t something to be afraid of. It’s a time of celebration. Battle wounds and scars; you've earned every one. You've seen and done a lot. All of your experiences have led you to this moment. Contribution and giving back. Wisdom comes with wrinkles (TM) is a career-focused podcast hosted by Deborah Brown-Volkman who for 20+ years has empowered clients to find new jobs, new careers, and new ways of overcoming workplace challenges. Deborah talks with guests who share their workplace experiences and lessons learned to pay it forward to the next generation.
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Getting older in the workplace isn’t something to be afraid of. It’s a time of celebration. Battle wounds and scars; you've earned every one. You've seen and done a lot. All of your experiences have led you to this moment. Contribution and giving back. Wisdom comes with wrinkles (TM) is a...
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