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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.
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
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
In this episode, we explore the journey from survival to thriving, inspired by Dr. Theresa Hedrington’s transformative work with Black women. Discover how releasing old wounds and unlearning survival-based identities can lead to restoration, empowerment, and true freedom. Learn practical steps to begin your own healing journey, reclaim your purpose, and bloom into your fullest self. If you’re ready to move beyond survival and embrace the power of community healing, this conversation is for you.
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Resetting the System: Real Equity for Black Women Inspired by Lisa Potts
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Explore the hard truths behind diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the workplace and discover why Black women are still being left behind. This episode unpacks the data, exposes the pitfalls of symbolic inclusion, and highlights the urgent need for real structural change. Learn actionable steps for leaders, professionals, and policymakers to create true equity and empower Black women to thrive in leadership and beyond.
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
In this episode, we explore the transformative journey from survival to thriving, inspired by Dr. Theresa Hedrington’s groundbreaking work. Discover how unlearning survival as an identity can open the door to true restoration, self-empowerment, and generational healing for Black women. With practical tools and heartfelt insights, this conversation invites you to release old wounds, reclaim your purpose, and step boldly into your original design. You are not broken—you are becoming. Join us as we embrace the freedom to bloom beyond survival.
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Discover how transparent leadership, targeted mentorship, and clear advancement pathways can transform workplaces and build generational wealth. Inspired by Carol Lorusso’s groundbreaking work, this episode explores the real barriers to equity and the actionable steps women over fifty can take to create lasting legacies and empower the next generation of leaders.
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Discover how intentional awareness and deep understanding can transform your business and legacy. In this episode, we explore powerful lessons from grassroots advocacy and community empowerment, showing how small acts of knowledge-sharing can spark waves of change. Learn how to build enterprises that uplift, foster unity, and create generational impact—starting with the pebbles you drop today.
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Inspired by Felicia Daughtry
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Felicia Daughtry, a trailblazer dedicated to empowering women over 50 to embrace purpose-driven prosperity. Discover Felicia’s powerful insights on reinventing yourself, building generational wealth, and turning life’s challenges into opportunities for growth. This episode is filled with actionable advice, uplifting affirmations, and real-life stories to help you step boldly into your next chapter.
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Discover how the 2026 job market is being reshaped by technology, skills gaps, and the urgent need for new pathways to opportunity. This episode explores why traditional credentials are no longer enough, how self-taught and non-traditional skills can become your greatest asset, and what strategies Black professionals—especially women over fifty—can use to bridge the gap and claim their place in a rapidly evolving workforce. Learn how to turn contingent work into a launchpad, leverage non-degree credentials, and showcase your unique expertise in ways that matter to employers.
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Monday Jan 05, 2026
Explore how the 2026 job market is being redefined by skills gaps, AI challenges, and the need for new ways to prove expertise. This episode dives into why traditional credentials are no longer enough, especially for Black professionals and women over fifty reinventing their careers. Discover actionable insights on leveraging self-taught skills, the power of contingent work as a strategic entry point, and the importance of targeted pipelines for economic mobility. Learn how to bridge the gap between what you know and how you’re seen—so you can claim your place in a rapidly changing workforce.

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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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