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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
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Making Your Mark at Any Age: Inspired by Balanda Lipscomb
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Balanda Lipscomb, a dynamic educator, entrepreneur, and actress, to explore the power of reinvention at any age. Discover why it's never too late to make your mark, how boldly honoring your journey leads to true fulfillment, and the ripple effect your story can have on others. If you've ever felt like your window has closed, tune in for inspiration to take that bold step and create the impact only you can make.
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of Shelley Mathews, a trailblazer who redefined success after forty years in corporate America. Discover how faith, gratitude, and self-love became her guiding principles as she launched FullCircle26 Inc, empowering communities to grow their own food and create lasting change. Tune in for actionable insights on embracing reinvention, overcoming fear, and building a legacy at any stage of life.
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Discover how purpose-driven leadership can drive real, lasting change in equity and inclusion. This episode explores Helen Denise’s transformative approach to dismantling barriers, building supportive systems, and holding organizations accountable. Learn why true progress requires more than representation—it demands bold action, measurable accountability, and the courage to create spaces where Black professionals can thrive and lead authentically.
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Discover how to build a powerful legacy without falling into the trap of competition. In this episode, we explore transformative strategies for women over fifty to position themselves as indispensable leaders, foster authentic relationships, and lead with purpose. Learn how to shift from competing to strategically shining in your career and entrepreneurial journey, and embrace the SheEO mindset to create generational impact.
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Survival Is Your Superpower: Inspired by Minister Frances Knighten
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Thursday Nov 06, 2025
Discover the transformative power of survival in this inspiring episode featuring Minister Frances Knighten. Explore how faith, resilience, and the courage to share your story can turn trauma into testimony and pain into purpose. Whether you’re seeking healing or looking to support others, this conversation offers hope, practical steps, and a reminder that your survival is your superpower—and your story is your legacy.
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Discover how to break free from financial struggle and start building lasting wealth in this empowering episode of Platinum Pearls. Learn the transformative mindset shifts and practical steps you need to take control of your finances, create stability, and build a legacy for future generations. Get inspired to take your first step toward financial freedom today.
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
In this episode of Platinum Pearls, discover how grit, resilience, and bold storytelling—not gender—forge powerful legacies and thriving businesses for women over fifty. Host Wendy Weiner Runge shares inspiring stories of women who transformed adversity into generational wealth, built supportive communities, and sparked industry change by owning their narratives. Tune in to learn how embracing your struggles and sharing your authentic journey can elevate others, drive impact, and create lasting success.
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of purification and healing as a pathway from trauma to purpose. Discover how intentional practices can help you rebuild, elevate your consciousness, and inspire change in your life and community. Step into your power, commit to your healing, and witness the alchemy of rebirth.

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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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