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Today, Janice and Robin speak with Janet Clazzy, a local musician whose very last name is a combination of the idea of both classical and jazz music! After a career of playing music across the country in symphonies and churches, at 70, Janet felt that her performing days were over. Writing for a small-town newspaper, Janet recently worked through The Artist’s Way creativity course and found herself being drawn to create and perform a Christmas symphony to be performed this December. Listen to Janet’s inspiring story of a rich and musical life that shows no signs of slowing down.

In this episode, Janet talks about:
The pleasure and beauty of music—“feelings for your ears!”
How studying The Artist’s Way changed her life, reminding her that everyone is creative in some way;
The importance of acting on your internal vision for your life;
How to begin playing a music instrument in the later years.

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Ever made a leap of faith into the unknown that rearranged your entire life? Our special guest, Lissette Lopez, knows a thing or two about taking such a jump – from the insurance world into the dynamic landscape of real estate, she's managed to navigate the complexities of a career shift while maintaining her roles as a steadfast wife and mother. As Lissette recounts her motivations and the ripples of change through her personal and professional life, the conversation touches on the nuances of midlife transformation and the bravery required to grasp new opportunities.

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As the morning sun washes over the Tennessee countryside, Karyn Houser and her husband typically find themselves sitting on their porch, sipping coffee. There the two enjoy the restorative power of nature within their 37-acre haven, setting the tone for our conversation. As we chat about the therapeutic company of Serama chickens and the artistry behind Karyn's whimsical tote bags, we are reminded of the philosophy that she lives by—a belief in the value of joy and the wisdom of downsizing to amplify that joy.
Join us for this heartfelt exploration of the richness of community spirit, the restorative power of nature, and the profound peace found in a life less cluttered by material possessions.

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Lisa Gilliam, 65 now, found herself in 2020 at loose ends. It was the beginning of the pandemic, and she experienced many changes in a short time: losing her job because of the pandemic, moving to a city from the country, and being unable to see her grandchildren, whom she was very close to. She wondered, what do I do
now?
Lisa tells an inspiring story of how she navigated big life transitions in her sixties, including age discrimination in her job search, empty nest grieving with both children and grandchildren, and learning the value of creativity as a healing process.
Find out why these ideas are important to Lisa, and how they can also help you through life transitions:
 Ask yourself, what do you LIKE to do?
 Be kind to yourself.
 It’s OK to quit something you no longer like to do.
 Embrace who you are, and be your own advocate.
 Choose to enjoy life and participate fully in it.

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Janice and Robin talk to Bishop Gloria Watson about how she was called to ministry as a young girl, how she pursued that calling through the years, and how she is following it now at age 63.

Gloria started a nonprofit called Kid Savers of America, Inc., which includes afterschool tutoring as well as ministry to the whole family and community. She is not stopping with this dream but also has a passion for ministry with the homeless.

We also talk about

• How to handle obstacles that stand in the way of our vision
• How closed doors can actually serve as the guidance we need
• The discipline of “making your mind think right”
• Overcoming the fear of failure by taking steps toward your vision

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Be sure to visit the Restless to Renewed website for pictures and more information about episode guests at www.RestlesstoRenewed.com.