Pass The 40: Recent Episodes
Chris Heller
Turning 40 is a major life milestone. Many view it as the halfway point of life. We feel it is something that should be celebrated and embraced. In accordance with the Facebook group BE40 https://www.facebook.com/groups/BE40GROUP/, Pass the 40 is a continuation of that celebration. 40-year-olds join the show to answer a series of questions about life, love, work, play, and everything in between. A fun and enlightening listen for all.
5 Facts About Harmonie Krieger, by Harmonie Krieger:
Pop Up Shop Queen
Always Ready To Pound (Pound Rockout Workout Instructor That Is)
A True Unicorn & H.U.S.T.L.E.R.
Creative Entrepreneur For Life
Future Podcast / Video Host
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5 Facts About Alexis Heller, by Alexis Heller:
I Am The Mother Of Two Delicious Little Humans Named Bodhi & Andre
I Am A Social Worker And Art Curator
I Am Wild At Heart, Anxious By Nature
Queer And Transgender Teenagers Are My Favorite People On The Planet
I'm Learning To 'Let Go'
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5 Facts About Payel Gupta, by Payel Gupta:
Nairobi Born, Midwest Girl Who Loves Her New York Bubble
Travel Addict
Triple Board Certified Doctor In Allergy & Immunology, Pediatrics and Internal Medicine
Libra At My Core - Always Seeking Balance In Life
Soon To Be Podcast Host On The Itch Podcast
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5 Facts About Eric Newman, by Eric Newman:
Pride And Passion
Never Settle
Whatever It Takes / What Are You Prepared To Do? (Movie Line)
He's Trying To Do Too Much
Do Your Homework
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5 Facts About Nicole Bogert, By Nicole Bogert:
Wife & Mother
Former ESPNer
Data Nerd
Ex-Pro Cheerleader
Social Media Enthusiast
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5 Facts About Mac McIntosh, by Mac McIntosh:
Ultrarunner
Outdoor Enthusiast
NorCal Raised, SoCal Obsessed
Coordinator Of Events And People
Lover Of Dogs And Well-Crafted Cappucinos
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Some facts about April, written by April:
April Shprintz has been dubbed the ultimate "Business Accelerator" by her peers and clients for over 20 years. CEOs, entrepreneurs and Fortune 100 companies seek out her expertise in strategy, financial growth and company culture. Owner and founder of Driven Outcomes, her ability to fix, grow and scale companies allows her the opportunity to focus on her charitable efforts. Her passion for helping children globally is incorporated into her business and client work as she believes any businesses including a charity arm are the most profitable and productive...(as for where I am in life, I've been super blessed personally and professionally, the next forty years are about sharing that and helping as many people as possible).
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5 Facts About Maria Dismondy, by Maria Dismondy:
Children's Author
Living With Passion
Celebrate The Ordinary
No Five Year Plan
I Dreamed Of Being A Teacher
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5 Facts About Dawn Yager, By Dawn Yager:
Dawn Has Always Been Interested In Higher States Of Consciousness. While It Used To Be Experienced In Altered States, Now She Can Get There On Her Own Through Yogic Discipline
After Teaching 25,000 Classes In Her Own Studio She Began Accepting Invitations To Teach And Speak At Studios Across The USA
Dawn Was Ordained Swami In 2012 And Carries On The Teachings Of Kriya Yoga
Last Year Dawn Traveled Solo To India For A Deep Immersion In Yogic Training. In Minutes She Received All The Information She Needed But Stayed 5 Weeks Anyway
You Can Find Her Now Traveling, Teaching, Consulting For New Studios And Enjoying Her Hairless Cats And Family In Myrtle Beach, SC
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5 Facts About Victory Jones, By Victory Jones:
Artist, Creative, Business Woman Making Waves Via Storytelling & Service
Singer Songwriter & Disruptive Marketing Creative Entrepreneur
Empowering Women While On A Journey Of Self Discovery
Creating Art & Movements That Resonate And Have A Real Impact
Late Bloomer: Age Ain't Nothing But A Number, Dreams Are Attainable At ANY Age And They Don't Die Until You Do
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5 Facts About Aaron Stelle, by Aaron Stelle:
Native Proud Portlander
Avid Golfer
Lover Of Whiskey And Cigars
Road Tripping Warrior
Real Estate Technology Geek
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Some facts about Johanna, written by Johanna:
I'm a newly minted 40 year old that co-founded a social media agency in Chicago with clients both locally and nationally. The loves of my life are my husband of 8 years and our two hilarious and gorgeous daughters - 1st grade and kindergarten. I am a Chicago girl from birth with only a brief stint out of state at the University of Iowa for college where I majored in Broadcast Journalism. I've been employed by the creative advertising world since graduation with a deep bench of social media experience since 2003. My company, Oak Street Social, specializes in the lifestyle industry ranging from beauty to fashion to toys, hospitality and food/beverage. We have a blast and no day is ever the same but it is a LOT of work!
The weekends are reserved for my family and social gatherings that pretty much always includes my children since both my husband and I work long hours. I am a bonafide food and wine snob...I could talk food and wine recommendations for days. In my free time, all 15 minutes of it a week, I can take a nap like no one's business because I rarely sleep during the week and I love savoring mornings with no schedules and copious amounts of coffee.
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5 Facts About Katey Brent, by Katey Brent:
Master Hair Stylist
Pro Powerlifter
Part Time Cincinnatian
Part Time Detroiter
Full Time Awesome Person
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PASS THE 4.0
In a very special edition of the podcast, my son, Bodhi, joins me as the guest. He recently turned 4, so I thought instead of asking a 40 year old 40 questions, why not ask my favorite 4 year old 4 questions.
5 Facts About Sunit Suchdev, by Sunit Suchdev:
I'll Be 43 In October And I Think Aging Is A Privilege
I'm A Mom Of Twin Boys And It's Actually Not As Hard As I Thought It Would Be :)
I Have A Podcast, Am A Life Coach, And A Twice Published Author (Amazon Best Seller Both Times). I Also Am A Meditation Teacher And All Around Health Nerd
Because I Don't Have Enough To Do I Am Launching A VLOG Called 40 & Such :)
I Have Forgotten Where I Was And What I Did For Many Of My Milestone Birthdays But I Will Never Forget My 40th Birthday Because That Is When My Life Completely Changed Forever, And The Events That Transpired Eventually Led Me Down The Path I Am On Today
5 Facts About Jaime Rutt, by Jaime Rutt:
I Got An Engineering Degree But I Didn't Fit Into Corporate Culture So I Became A Certified Pilates Instructor And Remain Self-Employed
Originally From Detroit, MI...Moved To LA, Moved To NYC, Moved Back To LA. I Love My Detroit Roots!
Started A Dance Company Called Hells Bells Burlesque, And Ended Up Teaching Burlesque On The Television Shows, Ellen, Kris Jenner Show, The Tonight Show, Marriage Bootcamp, Tia & Tamara, And Botched
I Created My Own Line Of Pilates Straps Called Strapilates
Currently, Living In LA, Running My Online Businesses While Keeping A Full Schedule Of Pilates Clients
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5 Facts About Rachel Sobel, by Rachel Sobel:
Rachel Sobel Is A South Florida Native (Via Long Island Like The Rest Of Em). Living The NEW Normal: Marriage, Baby, Divorce, Remarriage, Another Baby
Rachel Is A Momblogger, Writer And Podcast Host, And Spends Her Days Being Bossed Around By Two Feisty Little Girls And Documenting Most Of It In Her Writing On Her Own Blog And For Outlets Like PopSugar, Scary Mommy And The Huffington Post
After Working Many Years In Public Relations She Stopped the "What Ifs" And Hatched A Plan To Leave The Confines Of A Cubicle And Live Her Dream As A Full-Time Writer. (In Her Dream She Was Thinner, Richer, And Had Much More Clothing Without Sticky Cheerios, But Beggars Can't Be Choosers.)
Rachel's Husband Is The Quintessential Husband Of A Blogger And Understands That Part Of His Role Is To Take A Million Posed Pictures But To Make Them Appear Candid And To Hold The Camera High For Optimal Angles
While She's Pretty Type A, She Admits That You Are More Likely To Find Baby Wipes And A Half-Eaten Bag Of Cheez-its In Her Purse Than Cash
5 Facts About Eric Sandler, by Eric Sandler:
Food Writer And Podcaster in Houston, Texas
No Kids; Just Dogs
Always On The Hunt For My Next Great Meal
A Nice Jewish Boy -- Most Of The Time
Excited About Whatever Comes Next
5 Facts About JoJo St. Claire, by JoJo St. Claire:
Philly Born & Raised, DC Made. Currently Adulting In Atlanta
Colors Outside The Lines. Always
Just Add Wine
Finally Discovered Teaching Personal Style As A Means For Making A Difference. Never Satisfied With What I Did Yesterday
Rabid Philadelphia Eagles Fan, Francophile, Charred Bacon Lover, With A Splash Of Wanderlust
5 Facts About Lora Newton, by Lora Newton:
Passionate Real Estate Agent
Mother Of 3 Children
Currently Going Through A Divorce And Rebuilding Life At 40
Previous Pilot, Artist, And Procrastinator
Dreams Of Someday Living On A Boat In The Caribbean Somewhere
5 Facts About Jen Coners, by Jen Coners:
Mom Of 2, Kyle is 13, Kayla is 11
17 Years In The Staffing Industry AKA Corporate Recruiter/Business Development/Sales & Dropped It Like A Bad Habit To Be My Own Boss
2 Dogs, 2 Cats, 5 Lizards, Kids All The Time "Mama Jen's Madhouse" It Is Called
I Want Out Of Illinois As Soon As Possible
Severely Depressed To Quit Making Excuses And Got My Life Together
5 Facts About Kim Hannwacker, by Kim Hannwacker:
Married
Left My Biggest Love Greenpoint Brooklyn For Another Love
Family By Blood Or By Handmade Or By Accident Is The Most Important Thing In Life
Quit Smoking
Started To Fly (Still Deathly Scared Of It)
Adopted
5 Headlines/Facts About Binu Paulose, by Binu Paulose:
Born In Brooklyn, Raised In Queens. Went To School And Lived In Buffalo For 10 Years Before Moving Back Down To His Family. Since Then I've Lived In Oyster Bay In Long Island For The Last 11 Years
Performed Improv Comedy At The Magnet Theater And At Various Improv Festivals Around The Country With My Improv Duo RuBin (With Ruby Marez), Including The Chicago Improv Festival, Where We Were Listed By TimeOut New York As Critics' Pick
Became An Uncle For The First Time In 2009. He Has Since Become An Uncle To Two Nieces & Two Nephews With One Goal In Mind When He's Around Them: To Be The Best Uncle EVER!
On A Quest To Figure Out What It Is He Still Wants, Even At The Age Of 40. While He's Doing That, He's Ran 22 Marathons With The Goal Of Running A Marathon In Every State (17 Down, 33 To Go!)
LOVES A Good Gooey Skillet Of Mac & Cheese
5 Headlines/Facts About Terry Gingles, by Terry Gingles:
I'm A Film Director Who Is Currently Prepping For My First Feature Film Shooting Late Spring In New Orleans
I'm A Writer Of Scripts, Songs And Published A Book Of Poetry
I'm From Indianapolis, Indiana, Attended College At Clark Atlanta University And Have Been Living In Los Angeles For 16 Years
I Once Had To Shovel A Football Stadium When It Snowed
I Was A High Jumper In High School And College. I Still Have Records In My District And High School Back Home In Indy. Personal Record Of 6'10 1/4"
5 Headlines/Facts About Erik Rasmussen, by Erik Rasmussen:
Erik Rasmussen is the Editor-In-Chief of At Large, a Biannual Men's Magazine With an Emphasis on Contemporary Art and Travel
He Has Trained Brazilian Jiu Jitsu For 19 Years
Despite His Decidedly Scandinavian Name and History, A Recent DNA Test Has Revealed He's 46% Irish, Which Genealogical Detail Was Never Mentioned In Family Lore
After Spending 11 Years on Avenue C in Manhattan, He Has Moved Back to Brooklyn Where He Lives With His Girlfriend and Their Dog, Wiley
His Debut Novel, A Diet of Worms, Will Be Available in June
5 Headlines/Facts about Zack Bush, by Zack Bush:
I Live in Miami, Florida With My Wife And Two Kids
I Am a Father, a Husband, a Hospitality Business Owner, and Now a Children's Book Author
I Was Born and Raised in Miami, Florida and was Able to Realize Another Dream - Bringing Jazz Music to My Hometown by Reviving 'Ball & Chain', a Historic Live Music Venue on Calle Ocho in the Heart of Little Havana
The 'Ball and Chain' Has Hosted Everyone From Miami Heat Stars to Camila Cabello
Made For Me, my Children's Book, Sold Out in it's First Week
For my 40th birthday I decided to make a list of 40 things I wanted to experience. Some would be things I've never done, others things that I love but don't get the chance to do often enough.
I created a Facebook group around this topic called BE40 where I and others shared these experiences. I thought that I should have all of my thoughts in one place, so as my last act of the 40, I held a Facebook Live to review my year as a 40 year old accomplishing the items on my list.
This is the audio recording of that Facebook Live.
BE40 GROUP
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5 Headlines/Facts about Robyn Schaefer, by Robyn Schaefer:
New(ish) Dog Owner Can't Remember Life Without Pup
East Coast by Birth, West Coast by Choice, but Ultimately...Midwest at Heart
Reading Teacher and Auntie Extraordinaire
Master Procrastinator Constantly Wonders, "Why Do Today What You Can Put Off Until Tomorrow?"
Still Single. Totally Fine With It. But Seriously, Do Any of You Guys Know Anyone?
5 Headlines/Facts About Jenn Rosenthal, by Jenn Rosenthal:
Originally From Long Island, Been Living in Denver On and Off For the Past Nine Years
Travel to Haiti or At Least Once a Year for Humanitarian/Missions Work
Works as a Manager for Athleta in Boulder and Also Runs a Small Side Business as a Professional Organizer
Misses Bagels, Delis, Regular Cup of Coffee, Italian Food & Living Ten Minutes From the Ocean
Loves the Mountains, Climbing, Bouldering, Camping, Swimming, and Pretty Much All Things Outdoors
5 Headlines/Facts About Jay Siano, by Jay Siano:
I am Married to Danielle Siano and We Have Two Wonderful Boys, Jax and Jase
I am Constantly Trying to Create the Best Version of Myself
I am a Commercial Real Estate Broker and Own My Own Commercial Brokerage
I Was Completely Out of Shape and Unhealthy and Now Live a Very Active Lifestyle
I am Responsible for Bringing Many National Companies to NY, Including Chipotle, Orangetheory Fitness, Massage Envy, European Wax Center, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza...
5 Headlines/Facts About Robyn Yaker, by Robyn Yaker:
Work Globally on Programs to Prevent Violence Against Women and Girls
Lived Overseas for 10 Years (Mostly in Africa). Moved Back to the US 2.5 Years Ago and Now Live in Brooklyn
Got Certified as a Yoga Teacher in 2017 at an Ashram in India
Feminist. Committed to Social Justice
Feed My Soul with Hiking, Camping, Farming, Yoga, Music and Family/Friends
5 Headlines/Facts About Susie Wolfman, by Susie Wolfman:
I Am A Working Mom of 2 Girls Sydney and Hailey 12 and 10
I Have Been Married for 14 Years
I Don't Like Crowded Places or Spaces
We Are From LI, Lived In The City For 3 Years, Atlanta 2 Years and Now Florida For 14 Years
I Miss New York
5 Headlines/Facts About Jefferson Waful, by Jefferson Waful:
Huge Howard Stern Fan, Although Only Into About 50% of The Content These Days
Lighting Designer for Umphrey's McGee, Site Lighting Designer for CID Presents, Creative Content Production for CID Entertainment
Saw My First Concert at 2 Weeks Old - Jesse Colin Young
My First Word Was "Light"
Fascinated by the Concept of Irony and How Universally Misunderstood It Is
5 Headlines/Facts About Jared Margulies, by Jared Margulies:
Madly In Love - And In Like - With Wife and Son
Hockey Player Reborn
You Name It, I'll Sous Vide It
Down With the Hip-Hop Renaissance
Not Bald, But Balding...Definitely Will Be Bald
5 Headlines/Facts about Melissa Jaffin Kalman, by Melissa Jaffin Kalman:
Ex-Pat NYC Career Woman Now Living the (Sometimes) Idyllic Life in the Capital of the South
Wife and Mother of 3 Mini-Me's - Harlow (4 1/2 Yrs Old), Sydney (2 Yrs Old), and Zoe (2 Yrs Old); and 1 fur-baby dog, Major Deegan (13 Yrs Old)
Newfound Baker
PR Extraordinaire (Working at the Same NYC Firm For 15 Yrs)
CEO of Wild and Crazy Household
5 Headlines/Facts About Jeremy Becker, by Jeremy Becker:
Father of 3 - Judah (9), Ari (7), and Tali (3)
Husband of One
Proud Jersey Guy Who Now Somehow Lives in the South
Reformed Attorney - Worked in Politics and Now Work in Real Estate
Believes Strongly That Pete Rose Does NOT Belong in the Hall of Fame
5 Headlines/Facts About Adam Brown, by Adam Brown:
Hails From Long Beach Long Island
Only Applied to Michigan, Attended and Loved It
Married the Best Human I Know
Father to Two Girls Sydney 9 and Riley 7
On a Daily Quest to Build a Business That Does Great Work and Leaves a Mark on People's Lives
5 Headlines/Facts About Bree Nicolai Murphy, by Bree Nicolai Murphy:
Defense Attorney and Mom of 3 (Born Within 18 Months - I'm nothing if not efficient)
Once Drove Solo From Charlottesville to Long Island With Two Car-Sick Dogs
Have Lived In Virginia For the Majority of the Last 17 Years But Still Consider Myself a New Yorker
Couldn't Wait to Be 32
32 Was the Worst
5 Headlines/Facts about Joanna Kassel Schnitzer, by Joanna Kassel Schnitzer:
Mom Extraordinaire of 2 Boys Ages (Almost) 10 (Ryan) and 4 (Gray)
Dog Obsessed Owner of 2 Awesome Pups
Wife & Social Chair of My Household
Working Mamma Still Trying to Balance It All
Girls Girl Who Digs Honesty, Loyalty, and Laughter
5 Headlines/Facts about Eric Gruosso, by Eric Gruosso:
Bald, Chubby, Yet Still Somehow Slightly Handsome
Perfect Balance of Extreme Health and Self-Destructive Behavior
Self-Deprecating, Overbearingly Sarcastic, Politically Incorrect, Loves Pushing Boundaries with Raunchy Humor
Great Father, Decent Husband, Slight Underachiever Based on Huge Potential
Former Pothead Who Now Can't Take a Hit Without Calling an Ambulance
5 Headlines/Facts about Lauren Baker, by Lauren Baker:
Florida Born but New Yorker at Heart No Matter Where I Live
Music is My Religion
I Make Mecca to Jazz Fest Every Year
Fav Word is Cunt (Prob Can't Use That)
Happy Place is at a Phish Show
Giant Camp Nerd, Camp Wayne For Life
5 Headlines/Facts about Gregg Gerstin, by Gregg Gerstin:
Southerner Born in New York Making it in Chicago?
Father, Husband, Brother, Healer
Life Always "Aligns" Itself
Chiropractic Skeptic Now Changes Other's Lives With It
Living Your Truth is Much More Important Than Being Liked
5 Headlines/Facts about Jamie Wysel Krug, by Jamie Wysel Krug:
Wife. Mother. Writer. Chief Medical Officer (Of Her Family)
Dream Job Found HER at 34
Figured Out What She Wants To Be When She Grows Up, Yet Still Working On Who She Is
Made (Some Pretty Damn Good) Lemonade Even After Life Took Away Her Lemons
Prefers Her Coffee Black, Her Bourbon On The Rocks, and Her Mac & Cheese Out of a Box
5 Headlines/Facts about Robin Immerman Gruen, by Robin Immerman Gruen:
Woman Reinvented
Storyteller, Mommy, CBIC
Leaning In (To Chaos)
Doing You (Or Rather, Doing Me)
Happy Mom, Happy EVERYONE
5 Headlines/Facts about Ryan Blaire, by Ryan Blaire:
Married His High School Sweetheart
Father to Three Amazing Boys (10,7,3)
Partner at New York Life
Former Homecoming King :)
Moved to Sunny Florida 10 Years Ago
5 Headlines/Facts about Greg March, by Greg March:
Typical Long Island Non-Practicing Jew From Big Ten School
Failing, Floundering, Fat Twentysomething
How Did He Get Married?
Promising Manager at Best Ad Agency in the World Finds Moderate Success and Makes Really Good and Useful Friends
Scared Shitless Entrepreneur Seemingly Doing Well
Guy Who Doesn't Read Instructions Well Gives 6 Headlines Over 20 Years Instead of 5 Over 10 Years