Best Boomer Blake Podcasts (2025)

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105: High Performers, Hidden Addiction: What Leaders Miss About Alcohol & Coping w/Amber Hollingsworth 40:22

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This episode is required listening for high performers. During seasons of stress, travel, and constant social pressure—especially around alcohol—many leaders begin to experience a quiet erosion of energy, clarity, consistency, and relationships. What feels normal or even expected can slowly undermine leadership from the inside out. Sean Patton sits…

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104: Boomers to Gen Z: The Leadership Skills Every Manager Needs Now w/ Gabby Rosely 47:41

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If you’ve ever struggled to understand why different generations communicate, work, and clash so differently, this episode will give you a new lens on leadership. In this conversation, Sean Patton sits down with Gabby Rosely, keynote speaker, leadership trainer, and host of The Gabby Rosely Podcast. Gabby stepped into leadership at just 21 years ol…

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103: From West Point to Iconic American Brand: Dean Wegner’s Leadership Playbook 37:59

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In this episode, Sean sits down with Dean Wegner — West Point graduate, former Army Aviation officer, corporate leader (Procter & Gamble, Mars), and founder/CEO of Authentically American, one of the fastest-growing veteran-owned apparel brands in the country. Dean shares how values, service, and purpose shaped his leadership journey from the milita…

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102: When the Machine Consumes You: Leadership, Clarity & Reclaiming Your Life with Michael King 44:31

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In this episode, Sean sits down with Michael King — an executive coach, keynote speaker, and founder of Teams.Coach, where he helps CEOs and senior leadership teams transform strategy into execution. Before coaching, Michael spent years as a recording artist, worship pastor, and executive pastor within some of the fastest-growing churches in the co…

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101: From Command to Curiosity: Building a Coaching Culture at Work with Dr. Damian Goldvarg 41:39

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In this powerful episode of the No Limit Leadership Podcast, Sean sits down with global leadership expert Dr. Damian Goldvarg — former President of the International Coaching Federation, master certified coach, and author of Lead With a Coaching Mindset. With 30+ years of coaching experience across 50+ countries, Damian breaks down the real reason …

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100: Behind 100 Episodes - The Five Leadership Truths 44:26

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This is a massive milestone — 100 episodes. And in this raw, honest, high-energy solo episode, Sean pulls back the curtain on what he’s learned from every guest, every conversation, and every uncomfortable stretch that shaped him into a No Limit Leader. If you’ve ever wondered what truly separates leaders who rise from leaders who stall out, this e…

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Ditch the Dishes : A Delawaren's No-Stress Thanksgiving 14:18

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Welcome to the Boomers and Beyond Podcast! In this heartfelt episode titled “Ditch the Dishes,” your host Antionette Blake—the DE Divah and Delaware Blogger—invites you to rethink Thanksgiving traditions and embrace a stress-free holiday. Whether you’re nostalgic about cooking extravagant family feasts or ready to break free from mountains of pots …

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Beyond the Parade: Honoring Veterans in the First State 12:10

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Welcome to Boomers and Beyond, the podcast dedicated to Delaware’s vibrant 55+ community, hosted by Antionette Blake, creator of DelBlogger.com. In this episode, “Beyond the Parade,” Antionette Blake invites listeners to reflect on the true meaning of Veterans Day—a date that resonates deeply for the boomer generation and beyond. Instead of just ob…

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99: Turning Soft Skills Into Power Skills W/ Andrea Wanerstrand 46:40

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Leaders often talk about “soft skills,” but as Sean Patton and leadership expert Andrea Wanerstrand reveal in this episode, those are no longer soft — they’re power skills. Andrea shares insights from nearly two decades at T-Mobile, Microsoft, and Meta, where she helped leaders shift from transactional management to truly human-centric leadership. …

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98: From Doing It All to Leading It All W/ Atiba de Souza 44:22

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Most entrepreneurs don’t start out wanting to be leaders — they start because they’re great at something. Then one day, they wake up managing chaos and wondering why things keep breaking down. In this episode, Sean sits down with Atiba De Souza, CEO Strategist, Author of The Delegation Trap, and long-time agency owner. Atiba shares his hard-earned …

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97: The Time For Your Voice To be Heard Is Now W/ Neelu Karr 40:01

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If you’ve ever been told to “keep your head down and let your work speak for itself,” this episode is for you. In today’s fast-paced, AI-driven world, staying quiet can cost you influence, opportunity, and fulfillment. In this inspiring conversation, Sean Patton talks with Neelu Kaur — executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of Be Your Own Che…

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The Last Word : Writing Your Story for Those You Love 14:43

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Welcome back to the Boomers and Beyond Podcast! In this heartfelt and insightful episode, host Antionette Blake opens up a conversation about a topic many of us tend to avoid—writing your own obituary. Far from being a morbid exercise, Antionette shares why taking control of your own life story is an act of love for your family and a chance for sel…

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96: How To Successfully Take Charge Of a New Team With Sean Patton 33:20

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In this solo episode, Sean Patton, host of The No Limit Leadership Podcast, breaks down one of the toughest transitions any leader faces — taking over a new team. Whether you’re stepping into a new role, leading a different department, or inheriting an established group, the first 90 days can define your long-term success. Sean draws from decades o…

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The Fine China Fable : It's Time to Break Out the Good Stuff! 14:33

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Welcome back to the Boomers and Beyond Podcast! In this episode, host Antionette Blake—better known as the DE Divah, AKA the Delaware Blogger—dives into “The Fine China Fable.” Drawing inspiration from a recent post on her DelBlogger blog, Antionette invites listeners to reflect on the things we often save for “someday”—be it fine china, cherished …

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95: Storytelling, Influence, and Impact: Communication Lessons for Leaders w/ Eva Daniel 47:38

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If you can’t communicate your vision clearly, your leadership—and your impact—will stall. In this episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean sits down with Eva Daniel, executive communication coach and founder of The Speak Shop , to explore why public speaking is a non-negotiable leadership skill. Eva has coached executives from billion-dollar companies,…

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Fall Fitness Staying Active When It's Cold Outside 11:38

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As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to fall, it can be tempting to hibernate with a cozy blanket and a cup of tea. But staying active during these chilly months is more important than ever—not just for your physical health but for your mood and mental wellbeing, too. In this uplifting episode of the Boomers and Beyond Podcast, host Antionet…

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94: Exhaustion Isn’t a Badge of Honor: High Performance Sleep w/ Mollie Eastman 51:19

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Did you know nearly 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough quality sleep? For leaders, that lack of rest shows up everywhere—lower energy, weaker focus, poor moods, and costly decision-making mistakes. That’s why this week’s guest is Mollie Eastman—sleep coach, entrepreneur, and host of the top-rated podcast Sleep Is a Skill. Mollie went from years of inso…

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Volunteering As Your 2nd Act 13:25

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Welcome back to the Boomers and Beyond Podcast, where we’re all about helping you live your most fulfilling life—at any age! I’m your host, Antionette Blake, the DE Divah, AKA the Delaware Blogger, and today we’re diving into an inspiring topic that just might redefine your golden years: “Volunteering as Your 2nd Act.” As autumn begins and we embra…

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93: Cracking the Code of Human Behavior in an AI-Driven Future with Blake Eastman 53:21

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What does poker, psychology, and AI have in common? Blake Eastman. From teaching forensic psychology at CUNY to coaching elite poker players, and now running cutting-edge AI companies, Blake has built a career around decoding human behavior. In this episode, Sean and Blake dive deep into the nonverbal cues leaders often miss, the hidden org charts …

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Reflecting on Life’s Gifts: A Boomer’s Birthday Perspective 13:09

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Welcome back to the Boomers and Beyond Podcast, where your host Antionette Blake is dedicated to helping you live your most fulfilling life—one day at a time. In this special episode, Antionette celebrates her own 64th birthday and invites you to reflect on the unique ways we mark these milestones. Listen in as she shares her personal birthday trad…

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92: The Power of Live Events: Turning Connection Into Competitive Advantage with Wendy Porter 47:11

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Live events aren’t just “nice to have.” They’re the highest ROI activity a leader can invest in—accelerating trust, building culture, and creating connections that no email or Zoom call can replace. In this episode, Sean Patton sits down with Wendy Porter—founder of Wendy Porter Events, vice chair of the Live Event Coalition, and a powerhouse with …

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10 Ways to Feel Healthier and Happier This Autumn 14:41

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Welcome back to another episode of the Boomers and Beyond Podcast! In this uplifting and heartfelt installment, your host, Antionette Blake, shares her personal health journey and the power of early detection, while expressing deep gratitude for the outpouring of support from the community. As we say goodbye to the long days of summer and feel the …

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91: Why Most Leaders Get HR Wrong and How To Fix It With Celeste Warren 45:13

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What role should HR truly play inside organizations? Compliance police? Culture architects? Or trusted business partners? In this episode, Celeste Warren — Global HR and DEI leader, consultant, and author of The Truth About Equity — joins Sean to answer that question with 40 years of hard-won experience. Celeste shares her journey from leading HR a…

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Power of Proactive Health 15:58

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Welcome back to the Boomers and Beyond Podcast, the show where we celebrate living your best life at any age! In this heartfelt episode, host Antionette Blake—also known as the DE Divah, aka the Delaware Blogger—dives deep into the importance of proactive health. With courage and candor, Antionette shares her personal journey after a recent diagnos…

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90: The One Practice Every Winning Company Has in Common: Mastering Feedback and Innovation w/ 8-Figure Founder Eli Portnoy 46:06

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What if you could actually predict whether a business will succeed or fail? After analyzing over 150 companies, today’s guest uncovered the single practice that separates thriving businesses from those that stall out. In this episode of the No Limit Leadership Podcast, Sean Patton sits down with Eli Portnoy — serial entrepreneur, 8-figure founder, …

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From Summer's End to a Fresh Start 12:30

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Welcome back to the Boomers and Beyond Podcast! In today’s episode, our host Antionette Blake invites listeners to reflect on the bittersweet transition from summer to fall. Drawing from cherished summer memories—like family vacations, visits with grandkids, and perfecting favorite recipes—Antionette encourages her audience to embrace this new seas…

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89: How to Lead Beyond Your Lifetime: Creating generational impact for your family and the world w/ Justin Maxwell 45:03

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What if your leadership didn’t stop when your career ended—or even when your life did? In this powerful episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with Justin Maxwell, a values-driven entrepreneur, advisor, and father of four who helps leaders create generational wealth and legacy. Together, they explore how leadership extends far beyond…

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88: From Deloitte to the Deep Blue: CEO Kendra MacDonald on Leading Bold Innovation 42:31

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What if the biggest untapped leadership opportunity on the planet lies underwater? In this eye-opening episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada's Ocean Supercluster and former Deloitte partner. Leading a national transformation to bring AI, automation, and collaboration into the $1 trillion ocean ec…

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87: How to Reduce Burnout and Skyrocket Team Productivity w/ Sheri Traxler 56:49

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Most leaders say they want peak performance from their teams, but ignore one of the simplest levers to get it: health and wellness. In this episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with nationally recognized wellness expert, speaker, and CEO of The ViReo Life, Sheri Traxler. With over 30 years of experience helping leaders and organiza…

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The Art of un-Retirement 13:15

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Welcome back to Boomers and Beyond, the podcast where we explore all the exciting chapters of life after 55! In this inspiring episode, host Antionette Blake, also known as the DE Divah and the Delaware Blogger, dives into the rising trend of "unretirement." Forget the traditional idea of retirement as simply kicking back on the golf course—Antione…

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86: How to Lead with Calm and Connection at Home and Work w/ Mary Wilcox Smith 42:00

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Ever wonder why you overreact in high-stress situations and what it means about your leadership? In this powerful episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with parent coach, speaker, and author Mary Wilcox Smith, creator of The Microstep Method. With four daughters and decades of experience helping overwhelmed parents, Mary shares a ne…

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85: Why Writing Is the Leadership Skill You Can’t Ignore Anymore w/ Elaine Acker 38:01

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In a world overloaded with noise and AI-generated fluff, the leaders who can communicate clearly, consistently, and with purpose will win. But most leaders overlook one of the most powerful tools they have: the written word. In this episode, Sean Patton sits down with content strategist and Writing & Influence podcast host Elaine Acker, a true expe…

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84: Why Your Team Nods Yes.. and Still Fails to Deliver w/ Dr. Laura Gallaher 45:05

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If your meetings end in agreement but nothing gets done, you're not dealing with alignment; you're stuck in artificial harmony. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dr. Laura Gallaher, organizational psychologist, leadership expert, and co-author of The Missing Links. Laura began her career helping NASA rebuild its culture after the Columbia S…

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Technology and Travel 18:52

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Welcome to another episode of Boomers and Beyond! This week, your host Antionette Blake—better known as the DE Divah aka The Delaware Blogger—is excited to dive into a topic close to her heart: “Technology and Travel.” As Antionette gears up for a family trip to Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic, she shares practical tips and personal stories …

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83: Combating the New Age of Mediocrity w/ Bill Rice 49:41

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Are you unknowingly letting mediocrity sabotage your team’s performance and culture? In this powerful conversation, Sean Patton sits down with Bill Rice—former Air Force counterintelligence officer, serial entrepreneur, and founder of a leading fintech marketing agency—to unpack the hidden forces driving average performance in today’s workplace. Fr…

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Conquering Sleep Issues for Better Health and Energy 20:49

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Welcome back to Boomers and Beyond! In today’s episode, host Antionette Blake dives into a topic that affects so many in the 55+ community but is too often brushed off as “just a part of getting older”—sleep troubles. If you’re waking up groggy, feeling drained despite a full night in bed, or simply frustrated with restless nights, you’re not alone…

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82: Building Champions from the Inside Out w/ Hall of Fame Coach Sherri Coale 49:53

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Becoming a champion isn’t about obsessing over the scoreboard. The real transformation happens in the small, intentional behaviors you choose every single day. In this episode of The No Limit Leadership Podcast, legendary coach and bestselling author Sherri Coale reveals how she turned an unranked program into a perennial powerhouse and how those s…

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81: From Nothing to a Billion: The Leadership Playbook They Don’t Teach You w/ Harry L Allen 36:51

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Traditional banks often lack personalized service, and local businesses struggle to find true partnership in financial institutions. Meanwhile, higher education faces scrutiny over relevance and ROI in a world where information is nearly free. Harry Allen helped launch Studio Bank to blend technology with high-touch service, fueled by community inv…

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Aging Behind the Wheel Making Smart Decisions About Driving 22:41

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Welcome back to another episode of Boomers and Beyond, hosted by Antionette Blake! In this episode, “Aging Behind the Wheel,” Antionette dives into a topic that hits close to home for many: maintaining independence and staying safe while driving as we age. She talks candidly about how natural changes in vision, hearing, reflexes, and health can imp…

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80: The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership w/ Jim Carlough 42:06

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Many aspiring leaders misunderstand leadership as task delegation and performance oversight, missing its human core. Leadership isn’t just what you do—it’s who you become. In this episode, Jim Carlough, Chief Sales Officer at mPulse and author of The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership, shares hard-earned wisdom from decades in healthcare tech and …

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79: From Founder to Leader: Building Purpose-Driven Teams w/ Sam Davidson 43:20

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Are you an entrepreneur or leader struggling to scale your business and empower your team? In this episode of No Limit Leadership, host Sean Patton sits down with Sam Davidson, CEO of the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, seasoned founder, and leadership expert. Together, they explore how to transition from founder to leader, build trust with teams yo…

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Waiting to Wed Later in Life 13:07

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Welcome back to another engaging episode of the Boomers and Beyond Podcast with your host, Antionette Blake—also known as the DE Divah -aka- The Delaware Blogger. In today’s heartfelt episode, Antionette dives into a topic that’s becoming increasingly relevant: getting married later in life. Drawing from her own upcoming 35th wedding anniversary an…

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78: The Inner Game of Business w/ Chris Wilkinson 48:19

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Why long-term success starts with self-leadership and how to align who you are with the business you’re building. Why You Need to Listen: Most entrepreneurs focus on tactics and hustle, but overlook the one thing that actually determines long-term success: self-leadership. In this episode, business coach and columnist Chris Wilkinson joins Sean Pat…

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Rediscovering Our Inner Artist 17:58

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of Boomers and Beyond, hosted by the always vibrant Antionette Blake, also known as the DE Divah -aka- The Delaware Blogger! This week, we’re celebrating the freedom and creativity that comes with life after 50 by exploring how you can “Rediscover Your Inner Artist.” Whether you’re newly retired, an empty nester…

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77: From Data to Direction: Building a No Limits Culture with AI w/ Jim Stevenson 46:38

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In this episode of No Limit Leadership, I sit down with Jim Stevenson—founder and CEO of the Bletchley Group, a global growth consultancy helping organizations align strategy, culture, and technology. We dive into what most leaders get wrong about data, why OKRs (not KPIs) are the key to alignment, and how AI is transforming leadership in real time…

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76: Balancing Structure and Soul w/ Valerie Sandjivy 50:24

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What if the secret to great leadership isn’t more strategy—but more soul? In this episode of No Limits Leadership, I’m joined by Valerie Sandjivy, a global leadership mentor and founder of EllipsUS. With over 20 years of experience across France, the U.S., and Asia, Valerie helps C-suite leaders and entrepreneurs master the inner and outer game of …

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Untangling the Digital Web 19:04

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Welcome back to another insightful episode of the Boomers and Beyond Podcast, hosted by Antionette Blake, affectionately known as the DE Diva and the Delaware Blogger. In today’s episode, “Untangling the Digital Web,” Antionette tackles an essential—yet often overlooked—aspect of modern life: digital decluttering. As boomers who remember the days w…

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75: Stop Talking. Start Leading: Why Great Leaders Ask Better Questions w/ Ken Proctor 43:10

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If you're a growth-minded executive, founder, or team leader looking to build a high-trust, high-performance culture—this episode is for you. Ken Proctor is an executive coach and former CEO who helps organizations turn middle managers into culture carriers. In this conversation, we unpack how leaders can drive accountability, engagement, and reten…

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Soundtrack of our Lives : Healing Power of Music 16:09

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Welcome back to the Boomers and Beyond Podcast! In this heartwarming episode, host Antionette Blake invites listeners to explore the healing power of music and how it weaves through every stage of our lives. Inspired by a nostalgic moment while watching Poppa’s House, Antionette takes us on a journey through the songs that shape our memories—from c…

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74: Six Words to Transform Your Culture w/ Alex Ramos 50:24

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What if your team could recite your mission without looking it up—and actually believe in it? In this powerful episode, Sean sits down with retired Air Force Squadron Commander and leadership expert Alex Ramos to unpack one of the most underrated tools for building high-performance culture: a six-word mission that lives in your team’s hearts, not j…