The Future is Old

Today’s guest is Debra Whitman, the Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer of AARP. She talks with us about the dangers of loneliness, how long we will live, and if we will have the money to live that long. You can follow Debra on LinkedIn. You can purchase Debra’s book, The Second Fifty. 

Today’s guest is Chip Conley, a travel industry entrepreneur turned intergenerational mentor. We talk with him about how businesses benefit from having older employees, how the generations can learn from each other, and the things that get better with age. You can follow Chip on Instagram, @chipconley. You can purchase Chip’s book, Learning to Love Midlife. You can join Chip’s Modern Elder Academy. 

Today’s guest is Ken Dychtwald, the founder and CEO of Age Wave, which works with companies to serve a growing aging population. He talks with us about marketing to older adults, the history of the aging movement, and tapping into the potential of aging adults. You can follow Ken’s work at agewave.com. You can purchase Ken's newest book, Radical Curiosity: My Life on the Age Wave. 

Today’s guest is Ashton Applewhite, a leading voice in the movement to dismantle ageism. She talks with us about ageist language, the importance of intergenerational social circles, and shifting toward a life-obsessed culture. You can follow Ashton on Instagram @thischairrocks. You can purchase Ashton’s book, This Chair Rocks. And you can find everything Ashton Applewhite on her website, thischairrocks.com.