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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
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
In this episode, we dive into the hard truths of modern parenting with Elizabeth Oshodi, exploring why the old playbook of endless sacrifice is failing families and what it really takes to build generational wealth. Discover practical strategies for teaching financial literacy, setting healthy boundaries, and reinventing your own legacy in today’s challenging economy. Learn how to move from depletion to resilience, and why loving with intention and strategy is the key to lasting family and community strength.
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Reclaiming Your Inner Voice: Inspired by Dawn Rachelle Moore
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
In this episode, we explore the transformative journey of reconnecting with your authentic self, inspired by Dawn Rachelle Moore and her SHE Intensive. Discover how slowing down, reclaiming your inner voice, and redefining success can help women—especially those over fifty—move from exhaustion to empowerment. Learn why embracing softness is a strength, and how aligning with your true desires leads to sustainable success, generational wealth, and a life filled with clarity, confidence, and peace.
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Discover the remarkable journey of Saundra Cherry Verner, a trailblazer whose five-decade career has shaped Arizona’s landscape in women’s health, policy, and community empowerment. This episode explores how embracing career pivots and personal hardships can become the foundation for authentic leadership, resilience, and generational impact. Learn how turning adversity into power can redefine your legacy and inspire the next generation of Black excellence.
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Discover the remarkable journey of Saundra Cherry Verner, a trailblazer whose career spans nearly five decades of leadership in health equity, policy, corporate banking, and community empowerment. This episode explores how embracing career pivots and overcoming personal hardships can become the foundation for lasting impact and legacy. Be inspired to reframe your own setbacks as sources of power and learn how resilience, innovation, and authenticity can transform not just your life, but your entire community.
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
From Survival to Purpose: Becoming HER Inspired by Tamara Goines
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
Sunday Jan 04, 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Tamara Goines, author, survivor, educator, and creator of the Becoming HER program. Tamara shares her journey from enduring years of silence and hardship to transforming pain into purpose. Discover how she empowers young women to find their voice, set boundaries, and lead with intention—before crisis strikes. Learn practical steps to move beyond survival mode and embrace your purpose, no matter your age. If you’re ready to rise, reclaim your story, and become who you were always meant to be, this conversation is for you.
Saturday Jan 03, 2026
Hope Found at 69: Love’s New Beginning Inspired by Loretta Humphrey
Saturday Jan 03, 2026
Saturday Jan 03, 2026
Discover the inspiring journey of Loretta Humphrey, who found love at 69 and proves it’s never too late for a new beginning. This episode explores hope, resilience, and the power of embracing life’s possibilities, offering encouragement to women seeking meaningful connections at any age.
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Refined Resilience: Reclaiming Leadership and Power Inspired by Linda Hill
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Friday Jan 02, 2026
Discover how Black women are transforming exclusion into empowerment in this inspiring episode. Explore the realities behind underrepresentation in leadership, the impact of systemic barriers, and the rise of entrepreneurship and advocacy as bold responses. Learn how refined resilience and collective genius are redefining leadership, creating new opportunities, and building legacies that uplift future generations.
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Unlocking Clarity and Confidence: Inspired by Mary E Rucker
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Wednesday Dec 31, 2025
Discover how to break through uncertainty and step boldly into your purpose in this empowering episode of Platinum Pearls. Inspired by Mary E Rucker, we explore practical strategies for gaining clarity, building confidence, and overcoming self-doubt. Tune in for uplifting stories, actionable tips, and the motivation you need to unlock your full potential.

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