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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
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Discover how redefining resilience can transform your leadership journey. In this episode, we explore actionable strategies for turning adversity into purpose, prioritizing rest as a leadership tool, and building supportive communities. Learn how embracing healing, setting boundaries, and advocating for systemic change can empower you to thrive, not just survive, while creating a legacy of wellness and generational wealth.
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Resilience, Equity, and the Power of Black Women: Inspired by Yvette Franklin
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Dive into an urgent and inspiring conversation on the realities facing Black women in the workforce, as we explore the reversal of decades of progress, the widening wage gap, and the systemic barriers that persist. Discover how Black women are responding with resilience, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and learn why true equity requires more than celebration—it demands action. This episode is a call to use your voice, resources, and platform to champion lasting change and create opportunities for the next generation.
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Explore the urgent realities of healthcare inequity as we dive into the lived experiences of Black women, the power of self-advocacy, and the transformative work of organizations fighting for systemic change. Inspired by Crystal Wright, this episode highlights the importance of race-concordant care, the burden of leadership, and actionable steps we can all take to build a more just and compassionate healthcare system. Your voice matters—let’s use it to demand better for everyone.
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Discover how resilience, lifelong learning, and authentic service can transform your life and legacy. In this episode, we explore the journey of educator and advocate Pamela Ward, who shares powerful insights on embracing lived experience, nurturing community, and integrating creativity and spirituality into purposeful service. Be inspired to reflect on your own story, commit to growth, and build a legacy that uplifts future generations.
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
In this episode, we explore the transformative journey from surviving life's toughest trials to thriving with purpose and peace. Inspired by Felicia Kent's story, we discuss the power of setting boundaries, embracing healing, and finding self-validation. Discover how turning pain into testimony can lead to authentic happiness, generational wealth, and a legacy of empowerment. Take the first step toward putting yourself first and watch how your story inspires change in your life and community.
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Join us as we explore the transformative journey of awakening with Afua Ankrah, a leader dedicated to empowering individuals to reclaim their consciousness and live authentically. Discover how self-awareness, intentional daily practices, and community support can break generational patterns and build a legacy rooted in purpose and empowerment. This episode offers practical guidance and inspiration for anyone ready to step into their power and create lasting change for themselves and their communities.
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Peace Is an Inside Job: Coming Home to Yourself After Fifty Inspired by Tina Banèe
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Discover how peace becomes possible at any stage of life as we explore the transformative journey of choosing yourself, setting boundaries, and creating intentional daily rituals. Inspired by Tina Banèe’s story, this episode invites women over fifty to reclaim their sense of purpose, embrace sacred moments, and come home to themselves—right where they are, right now.
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Put Down What Isn’t Yours: The Power of Boundaries Inspired by Devon Lassiter
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Discover the transformative power of boundaries in this episode inspired by Devon Lassiter, Executive Director of the Being Beautiful Foundation. Explore how setting healthy limits can empower you to release burdens that aren’t yours, protect your peace, and unlock your true potential. Learn practical strategies for self-advocacy, resilience, and creating lasting impact in your life and community by choosing what you carry—and what you gently put down.

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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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