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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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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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In this episode of Platinum Pearls, discover the transformative wisdom of Robin Wallace as she shares how embracing recovery, anchoring in family, and helping others can lead to a life lived fully and boldly at any age. Tune in for real stories, practical inspiration, and a call to reclaim your purpose, build your legacy, and show up for the main event—your own extraordinary life.
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Discover how to turn your passion into purpose and your business into a legacy with Maria Wise, owner of InspiHer Beauty and founder of InspiHer Worth. In this episode, Maria shares powerful lessons on honoring your craft as service, empowering your community through collaboration, and mentoring the next generation. Learn how viewing your marketplace as your ministry can transform lives, create lasting impact, and build generational wealth—one act of service at a time.
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Empowered Reinvention: Inspired by Sharon Arrington
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Sharon Arrington, a woman who redefined her life after 50 by transforming personal adversity into a thriving purpose-driven enterprise. Discover her insights on overcoming challenges, embracing reinvention, and empowering others to move from victim to survivor. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience and the limitless potential of women embracing their next chapter.
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
In this episode of Platinum Pearls, discover how Tracey Crump transformed personal pain into a powerful business model after fifty. From navigating grief and anxiety to building a legacy as an author and mental health advocate, Tracey’s journey reveals how healing and honesty can fuel both purpose and profit. Tune in for inspiration and practical steps to turn your own struggles into a thriving, impactful enterprise.
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Laid off after fifty? This episode is your rallying cry. Discover how your decades of experience are your greatest asset, not a setback, as we dive into the strategies and mindset shifts that turn setbacks into empires. Inspired by E.R. Spaulding’s mission to help women over fifty build thriving businesses, we explore how to leverage your wisdom, network, and resilience to create generational wealth. Get practical steps to land your first client, conquer fear, and start building your legacy—because your platinum years are for building empires, not coasting.
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
See Right, Live Higher: Inspired by George Searight
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Step into your next level with this empowering episode of Platinum Pearls. Discover how embracing your true identity can unlock your destiny as we explore the transformative power of saying yes to your assignment. Learn practical steps to clear the fog, boldly declare your purpose, and create a legacy that impacts generations. If you’re ready to stop shrinking and start living higher, this episode will inspire you to see right, live higher, and step fully into your unstoppable future.
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Clarifying the Path to Reinvention: Inspired by E.R. Spaulding
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
Tuesday Dec 23, 2025
In this episode of Platinum Pearls, we clarify the essential elements needed to craft a powerful story of reinvention for women over 50. Inspired by E.R. Spaulding’s expertise, we discuss the importance of sharing real insights, authentic case studies, and transformative ideas that drive purpose-driven businesses. Tune in for a candid conversation about navigating corporate layoffs, building a unique brand, and embracing the emotional journey of entrepreneurship in your next chapter.

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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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