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Host: Neva Hill The calendar might say 50‑plus, but your next chapter is just cranking up the volume. Platinum Pearls is the unapologetic podcast for women who refuse to fade into the wallpaper—hosted by Donna Izard, unstoppable force behind Unstoppable Black Woman. Every week Donna pulls up a chair with bold, brilliant sisters who’ve slammed the brakes on “play it safe” and floored the gas on reinvention. CEOs who launched empires after the kids left home. Artists who found their real voice when their hair went silver. Wellness warriors, activists, and everyday heroines who tossed society’s tiny box and built spacious, joy‑soaked lives. You’ll get raw, laugh‑out‑loud stories, plenty of witty side‑eye, and actionable gems you can swipe today to reboot your career, relationships, health, or purpose. The vibe is mature wisdom laced with edgy swagger—because life experience plus a little attitude makes pure platinum. Press play and claim your courage party‑favor. The world’s been sleeping on you long enough. Your reinvention era starts right here, right now—fear‑free and fiercely fabulous.
Episodes
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32 minutes ago
In this empowering episode of Platinum Pearls, Donna Izard shares the inspiring journey of Debra Renee Riley, highlighting the unstoppable power of perseverance, faith, and fierce flexibility. Discover how to rise from life’s trenches, trust in divine guidance, and turn obstacles into milestones. If you’re ready to reclaim your dreams and move forward with purpose, this episode will ignite your spirit and remind you that your best days are still ahead.
11 hours ago
11 hours ago
Discover how purpose, power, and reinvention can ignite after fifty in this inspiring episode of Platinum Pearls. Host GG Lavoe shares transformative insights on why delayed dreams are not denied, but perfectly timed. Learn how your life experience is your greatest asset, why your purpose has no expiration date, and how returning home to yourself can spark a legacy of impact and generational wealth. Take the first step toward your divine assignment and unlock the extraordinary chapter waiting for you now.
2 days ago
2 days ago
Dive into a transformative conversation inspired by Taylor Sparks, exploring the myths and truths about monogamy, honesty, and liberation in relationships. This episode challenges the cultural narratives around love, especially within Black communities, and offers real stories of couples and individuals who chose truth over performance. Discover why the real markers of healthy relationships are honesty and consent, and learn how reclaiming your desires can lead to deeper connection, fulfillment, and freedom.
2 days ago
Inspired by Robin Wallace
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2 days ago
Discover how Robin Wallace overcame personal challenges and found renewed purpose, sharing insights on resilience, faith, and building a meaningful legacy. This episode offers inspiration for women 50+ seeking to transform setbacks into opportunities and lead purpose-driven lives.
2 days ago
2 days ago
Discover how the Power of 1 can ignite transformation at any stage of life as T White shares the secret to glowing through disadvantage. This episode explores how one soul-felt choice can turn setbacks into setups, empowering Black women over fifty to reinvent themselves, claim their purpose, and build legacies of prosperity and joy. Embrace your divine assignment and learn how to spark collective empowerment, starting with just one bold action.
2 days ago
2 days ago
Discover how the Power of 1 can transform disadvantage into a divine assignment as T White shares her groundbreaking approach to personal reinvention for Black women over fifty. Hear inspiring stories of women who turned pain into purpose, built thriving empires, and ignited collective empowerment by making one bold choice. This episode challenges you to harness your soul-deep potential, glow through adversity, and spark a legacy of limitless success.
3 days ago
3 days ago
Join host Donna Izard as she explores how Black women over 50 can break through systemic barriers and claim their rightful place in leadership. Inspired by visionary insights from GG LaVoe, this episode unpacks the myth of the pipeline problem, exposes the real power dynamics at play, and offers actionable strategies for building influence, securing sponsorship, and designing your own legacy. If you’re ready to stop shrinking and start redesigning the spaces you occupy, this conversation is your blueprint for transformation and collective advancement.
3 days ago
3 days ago
Explore the urgent realities and hidden barriers facing Black professionals in America, inspired by insights from Annie Toro Lopez. This episode unpacks the structural challenges within organizations, the impact of policy rollbacks, and the limitations of traditional diversity initiatives. Discover actionable strategies for demanding transparency, increasing visibility, and building pathways to leadership and generational wealth. It’s time to claim your power, redefine advancement, and walk boldly in your purpose.

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If turning fifty (and beyond) has cranked up your audacity instead of the quiet, and you’re ready to spill the unfiltered truth behind your bold reinvention, then your voice belongs on Platinum Pearls. We’re gathering powerhouse women who ditched “play it safe,” braved the unknown, and transformed experience into pure platinum so others can learn, laugh, and rise higher together.
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