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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
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Discover how Black women are redefining success through resilience, innovation, and community in the face of career disruptions. Inspired by insights from Danice Pennicooke, this episode explores how professional pivots become acts of leadership, the power of collective support, and the creation of new pathways to prosperity. Tune in for empowering stories and actionable strategies to turn your own transitions into opportunities for growth and impact.
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Discover why protecting your core values, energy, and vision is not just acceptable but essential for authentic impact. Inspired by insights from Angie Scott, this episode explores the transformative power of setting boundaries, asking for help, and honoring your unique essence. Learn how being unapologetically true to yourself can create space for your greatest contributions and inspire others to do the same.
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Purpose Unfolded: Inspired by Sarah Davidson
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Discover how to unlock the purpose already within you in this inspiring episode featuring insights from visionary Sarah Davidson. Learn why your calling isn’t a distant dream but a present reality waiting to be embraced. Explore the transformative power of stillness, self-reflection, and small steps of faith as you hear stories of women who trusted their inner voice and changed the world. Perfect for women over 50 ready to step boldly into their next chapter, this episode invites you to listen deeply, act courageously, and live your purpose now.
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Step into the unknown with Monica Earl Semple as we explore how to navigate life’s biggest transitions with bold faith. Discover practical strategies for embracing uncertainty, building resilience, and finding purpose when the path ahead is unclear. Learn how surrendering control can lead to profound transformation and why the fog of the unknown might be the very place your greatest story begins.
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Explore the unseen impact of social media on today’s youth and discover how families, clinicians, and policymakers are rethinking digital childhood. Learn practical strategies to set healthy boundaries, foster meaningful offline connections, and empower the next generation to thrive both online and offline.
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Explore the hidden psychological costs of social media on children and teens in this thought-provoking episode. Drawing on real-life cases and expert insights, we examine how excessive screen time impacts mental health, family relationships, and self-esteem. Discover practical strategies for parents, educators, and community leaders to set healthy boundaries, foster digital literacy, and empower the next generation to thrive both online and offline.
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Discover how embracing your authentic presence can spark transformation in your life and community. This episode explores the radical power of taking up space lovingly, the importance of joy as a form of leadership, and how personal empowerment fuels collective uplift. Learn practical steps to honor your voice, choose joy, and create ripples of positive change for yourself and others.
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
The Radical Power of Presence and Joy: Inspired by Teri Lynn Smith
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Sunday Sep 28, 2025
Discover how embracing your authentic presence and choosing joy can spark personal and collective transformation. This episode explores the radical act of taking up space lovingly, the impact of affirming Black excellence in education and leadership, and how uplifting others creates ripples of empowerment throughout communities. Tune in for actionable insights on leading with joy, fostering belonging, and using your voice to inspire change.

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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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