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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 Oct 26, 2025
The Beautiful Alchemy of Brokenness: Inspired by Cheri Gable
Sunday Oct 26, 2025
Sunday Oct 26, 2025
Discover how embracing your brokenness can become your greatest strength in this inspiring episode featuring life coach Cheri Gable. Learn how to transform pain into purpose, honor your journey, and use your story as a source of empowerment and legacy. Perfect for women over fifty seeking reinvention and meaning, this episode offers practical steps and hope for turning challenges into opportunities for growth and impact.
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Thursday Oct 23, 2025
Explore how economic myths have shaped our understanding of prosperity and justice, especially for women over fifty. This episode dives into why true economic freedom requires more than just hard work—it demands dismantling systems that concentrate wealth and perpetuate inequality. Discover actionable insights on building generational wealth, advocating for fair policies, and creating a future where prosperity is shared by all.
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Turning Pain Into Purpose: Inspired by Sabrina I. Cheeley
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Sabrina I. Cheeley, pastor at Katwalk International Ministries, to explore how pain can become a powerful platform for purpose. Discover how resilience, learning from setbacks, and taking bold action can transform your struggles into success, especially for women over fifty seeking to reinvent themselves and build a lasting legacy. Be inspired to take your next bold step and turn your story into a source of empowerment and generational impact.
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Walking Boldly in Faith and Purpose: Inspired by Ms. Kristi Thomas
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
In this empowering episode of Platinum Pearls, we sit down with Ms. Kristi Thomas to explore what it truly means to walk boldly in faith, confidence, and purpose. Discover how self-affirmation, spiritual grounding, and uplifting others can transform your life and legacy. Learn why declaring yourself a winner every day is the first step to building generational wealth, authentic joy, and a lasting impact in your community. Let Ms. Thomas’s journey inspire you to rise, believe in your worth, and make the world go around by living your purpose unapologetically.
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Discover the transformative power of holistic healing as we explore how aligning mind, body, and spirit can help you move from surviving to thriving. Learn practical steps to see your pain, accept your journey, and take intentional action toward living on purpose. This episode is a call to embrace your story, reclaim your power, and step boldly into the legacy you were meant to create—no matter your age or where you are on your healing path.
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Discover the transformative power of intentional partnership and the legacy you leave behind. In this episode, we explore how the choices we make in relationships impact not only our own lives but also the well-being of future generations. Learn why evaluating partners with honesty, seeking community support, and prioritizing self-worth are essential steps toward breaking cycles of harm and building a foundation of stability, empowerment, and generational wealth. Take the first step toward choosing legacy over loneliness and creating a future filled with purpose and prosperity.
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Breaking the Backbone of Inevitability: Inspired by Sandra Newton
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Sandra Newton joins Platinum Pearls to challenge the myth of inevitability and inspire women over fifty to transform resilience into renaissance. Discover how intentional advocacy, courageous leadership, and collective action can dismantle systemic barriers, foster generational wealth, and empower you to boldly reinvent your life and business.
Sunday Oct 19, 2025
Sunday Oct 19, 2025
Unlock the power of your sexuality and embrace authentic healing in this transformative episode inspired by Dr. Khatrynna Binns. Discover how breaking the silence around desire and pleasure can dismantle shame, foster empowerment, and help you reclaim your narrative—especially as a Black professional or leader. Learn why your sexuality is not your shame, but your superpower, and how community, courage, and self-awareness can guide you toward a life of joy, connection, and unapologetic authenticity.

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