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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
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Designing Success on Your Own Terms: Inspired by JM Wingfield Salem
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Wednesday Oct 08, 2025
Discover how embracing your unique strengths and neurodivergence can be the key to building a business and legacy that truly reflects who you are. Inspired by multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur JM Wingfield Salem, this episode explores why designing systems that fit you—not the other way around—leads to greater success, fulfillment, and generational wealth. Learn how to honor your whole self and create a life of purpose, prosperity, and impact.
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Home Is Where Healing Begins: Inspired by LeeAndra Etheridge
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Discover how aging in place can empower dignity, well-being, and connection for our elders. This episode explores the transformative impact of compassionate, culturally competent in-home care, the importance of honoring family traditions, and how holistic support strengthens entire communities. Be inspired to rethink elder care and create a legacy rooted in love, respect, and purpose.
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Explore how true equity in the workplace goes beyond diversity statements and performative inclusion. This episode dives into the urgent need for systemic change, highlighting how organizations can move from individual responsibility to structural accountability. Discover actionable insights on mentorship, representation, and building pathways that empower Black professionals—especially Black women—to lead and thrive. Learn why real transformation requires more than good intentions, and how prioritizing equity benefits everyone.
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Discover how to transform everyday conversations into powerful moments of connection and growth in this episode inspired by Catt Catrett. Explore practical strategies for gaining clarity, navigating challenges, and fostering authentic dialogue that leaves a lasting impact. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your leadership or deepen your relationships, this episode offers actionable insights and uplifting encouragement to help you communicate with purpose and confidence.
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Rising From the Ashes: Transforming Pain Into Purpose Inspired by Geneva Robinson
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
In this episode of Platinum Pearls, we explore the transformative power of turning life’s darkest moments into sources of strength and purpose. Inspired by Geneva Robinson’s remarkable journey, we discuss how integrating your past, anchoring yourself in faith, and sharing your story authentically can create ripples of healing and empower others. Discover practical steps to begin your own transformation and learn how your experiences can fuel a legacy of impact, prosperity, and joy.
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Beyond Status: Embracing Self-Love and Worth Inspired by Liza Miller
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Explore how self-awareness and self-love can empower single women to redefine their worth beyond relationship status. Drawing on expert insights and real-life stories, this episode challenges societal expectations and offers practical steps for embracing authenticity, setting boundaries, and celebrating a meaningful life on your own terms.
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Discover how passion becomes purpose and purpose becomes power in this inspiring episode featuring Marsha Garcia. Explore the journey of breaking barriers in industries not built for inclusivity, the importance of building supportive communities, and the transformative impact of advocacy. Learn how resilience, authenticity, and collective action can reshape spaces and create lasting change for future generations.
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
The Radical Pivot: Collective Power and Innovation Inspired by Diane Bryson
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Explore how Black women are transforming professional setbacks into opportunities for innovation and collective empowerment. This episode delves into the power of the pivot, the importance of community, and the groundbreaking ways Black women are redefining success and creating new systems that benefit everyone. Discover actionable insights on building resilient networks, fostering inclusive growth, and supporting the leaders who are shaping the future of work.

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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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