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Love More with Trina Gregory

Trina Gregory-Propst went back to school for baking at 42 and graduated at 45. At 52, Trina’s Orlando restaurant Se7en Bites is a national hit. She shares why finding her passion later in life has actually made her stronger and more resilient.

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The first female swimmer to earn a scholarship at Syracuse University, Susan Helmrich was first diagnosed with cancer at the age of 21, and endured a 10-and-a-half-hour surgery to remove her entire reproductive system. Since then she’s survived lung cancer, a rare form of pancreatic cancer, eight major operations and the loss of many organs.

Kelly Palace is a former division one head swimming coach, an Olympic trials swimmer and a masters swimmer that held four world number one rankings and eight US master swimming number one rankings in 2021.

When was the last time you tried something new? NYT best-selling author Caroline Paul shares how outdoor adventures improve our lives as we age.

Madonna Hanna: Honoring the Past, Sprinting Into the Future

Madonna Hanna has achieved all her life, as an award-winning teacher, author, and fashion industry executive. In 2011 she added sprinter to her list when, at 57, her late husband began coaching her and she entered the Washington Senior Games. After his death, Madonna kept her promise to him to keep running. She found a new coach in nationally-ranked track athlete Marcus Chambers, and their work together helped Madonna achieve gold at the 2023 National Senior Games.

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81-Year-Old DeEtte Sauer Loses 100 pounds by Swimming

Now 81-years-old, DeEtte Sauer is a decorated masters swimmer, ranked number one in the entire world in the 200-meter butterfly in her age group. But it wasn't an easy path to the top of the podium. Sauer had to overcome challenges with smoking, drinking and obesity, propelling her to lose 100 pounds through her work in the pool.

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Women Of Influence

Today, to be influential, you only need a smartphone, an internet connection, and a message that resonates to make a living for yourself and make a difference in the lives of others. Here’s to the new, older Women of Influence.

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