
The 100th Time Is The Charm with Bob Rivera
04/11/23 • 38 min
If you feel you still have gas in the tank and can keep expanding in the personal and professional fields, you are still far from being done. Age is just a number.
In this episode, I brought Bob Rivera to celebrate our 100th episode. He is a business owner, an insurance industry veteran, a singer, a father, a grandfather, a friend, and my husband. We delve into a relaxed conversation about our 40-year marriage, Bob's television appearances and auditions, and the source of his confidence to perform and speak in front of an audience.
Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Bob's many talents, unique and positive views of life, and personal and professional relationships. He talks about his love for performing and singing, how it fills him with joy, his innate ability for public speaking, and how he feels about retirement.
Additionally, you'll hear about the time we cooked for Gordon Ramsay's show, the positives and negatives of that experience, what it meant to him to become a grandfather, and more.
Tune in to Episode 100 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear more about the show's birth and the people behind its creation.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Bob Rivera's background (2:57)
- Bob talks about how he reacted when I decided to start the Joy Found Here podcast (6:12)
- What it takes to stand in front of an audience with confidence (10:11)
- About cooking for Gordon Ramsey's show (15:10)
- Bob talks about his second attempt to be on TV (23:35)
- Bob shares his thoughts on retirement (30:46)
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If you feel you still have gas in the tank and can keep expanding in the personal and professional fields, you are still far from being done. Age is just a number.
In this episode, I brought Bob Rivera to celebrate our 100th episode. He is a business owner, an insurance industry veteran, a singer, a father, a grandfather, a friend, and my husband. We delve into a relaxed conversation about our 40-year marriage, Bob's television appearances and auditions, and the source of his confidence to perform and speak in front of an audience.
Throughout this episode, you'll hear about Bob's many talents, unique and positive views of life, and personal and professional relationships. He talks about his love for performing and singing, how it fills him with joy, his innate ability for public speaking, and how he feels about retirement.
Additionally, you'll hear about the time we cooked for Gordon Ramsay's show, the positives and negatives of that experience, what it meant to him to become a grandfather, and more.
Tune in to Episode 100 of the Joy Found Here podcast to hear more about the show's birth and the people behind its creation.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A bit about Bob Rivera's background (2:57)
- Bob talks about how he reacted when I decided to start the Joy Found Here podcast (6:12)
- What it takes to stand in front of an audience with confidence (10:11)
- About cooking for Gordon Ramsey's show (15:10)
- Bob talks about his second attempt to be on TV (23:35)
- Bob shares his thoughts on retirement (30:46)
Magic Mind is a daily drink for a sharper mind, steady energy, and less stress. If you'd like to try it out, we've got a special offer just for you – use this link and GET 50% off your subscription for the next 10 days and 20% off your one-time purchase with the code: JOYFOUNDHERE20
Connect with Bob:
Let's Connect:
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- The tough decisions Gladys had to make along the way (11:23)
- Getting an HR job and getting in touch with her superpower (22:51)
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Connect with Gladys:
- Website
- Email: [email protected]
Let's Connect:
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- Sometimes, the toughest thing to do is to be vulnerable (34:47)
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