She’s Working on it!

She's Working on It! A woman navigating mid-life while always working on living better and working smarter. Join her as she explores self-improvement, home improvement, work-life flow, happiness, change and transformation, design, style, shopping, and more.

She’s Working on it! is a education podcast hosted by Virginia Markman, with 58 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Virginia Markman hosts She’s Working on it!, a education show with 58 episodes published.

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  Episode #58

  ✨SEASON 3 Episode 58: What Our Aging Parents Can Teach Us

  Aug 16, 202635 minS3

  Summary: In this episode, I continue my exploration of aging through the lens of my 89-year-old father. I share some of the realities of caring for an aging parent, while considering what we can learn from their experiences about staying active, socially connected, curious, and engaged as we grow older ourselves. I also share a quick update about my new Substack and how I’m using it as a companion to the podcast. ✨ Mentioned in This Episode Articles Aging: What to Expect - The Mayo Clinic Ageing and Health - World Health Organization How Exercise Targets the Seven Pillars of Aging to Promote Healthy Longevity - Diagnostic Detective NETWORK ️ Podcasts So your Parents are Old with Vanessa Grigoriadis How to be a Better Human: Lessons from a 102-year-old swimmer She’s Working on it!: Episode 20 Tennis: The Game That Tells His Life Story-An Interview With My Dad She’s Working on it!: Episode 49 Aged to Perfection: My Dad on Wine (and Life) Videos Meet Maurine Kornfeld, 100-year-old USMS swimming legend Newsletters/blogs The Oldster Magazine Let’s Connect Substack: She’s Working On It — Read & Subscribe Here Send me a message or leave me a voice mail!

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  Episode #57

  Episode 57: Redefining Age & Style

  Jul 5, 202640 minS2

  Summary: In this episode, I revisit one of my favorite topics, Creative Pragmatism, while exploring what it means to age well. From healthy aging habits to the growing presence of older women in fashion, I reflect on how our relationship with personal style can evolve with age, confidence, and experience. ✨ Mentioned in This Episode 📚 Books Younger: A Breakthrough Program to Reset Your Genes, Reverse Aging, and Turn Back the Clock 10 Years By Dr. Sara Gottfried How to Be Old: Lessons on Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon -by Lyn Slater The Creative Pragmatist by Amy Smilovic 📝 Articles Are You Aging Well? Try These Simple Tests to Find Out - New York Times 4 Weird Signs You’re Getting Older - New York Times Ageless Beauty - New York Times 📺 Show and Documentaries Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones- Netflix 🌟 Let’s Connect Send me a message or leave me a voice mail!

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  Episode #56

  Episode 56: A Conversation About Aging

  Jun 27, 202642 minS2

  Summary: This week, I begin a deeper exploration of aging. Blending personal stories, research, and Nora Ephron's unforgettable observations, I reflect on the physical changes, beauty standards, and mindset shifts that accompany growing older and why embracing the journey may be the healthiest approach of all. ✨ Mentioned in This Episode 📚 Books I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron Unbreakable: A Woman's Guide to Aging with Power by Vonda Wright The Smallest of Joys by Dianne Shiffer 📝 Articles When Life Gave Her Ageism, Sari Botton Created ‘Oldster’ - The New York Times Can We Reverse Aging? - The New York Times Are You Aging Well? Try These Simple Tests to Find Out. The Gift of Getting Weirder With Age - The New York Times 📱 Social Media Substack Olders Magazine by Sari Botton Instagram DianneShiffer 🎙️ Podcasts The Good Life Project: The Midlife Muscle Loss Lie: How to Stay Strong at Any Age | Dr. Vonda Wright 🌟 Let’s Connect Send me a message or leave me a voice mail!

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  Episode #55

  Episode 55: Time, Creativity, and a Life Well Lived

  Jun 12, 202639 minS2

  Summary: In this episode, I share what I’m learning from two thought-provoking books: Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam and The Creative Pragmatist by Amy Smilovic. We explore the power of intentional planning, sustainable habits, creativity, and making time for what truly matters. Along the way, I reflect on aging, curiosity, and the surprising disconnect between how we feel on the inside and what we see in the mirror. ✨ Mentioned in This Episode 📚 Books Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam The Creative Pragmatism, 2nd ED. , By Amy Smilovoc ▶️ Videos Tibi Color Wheel - This will COMPLETELY change the way you wear color by Christina Mychas Amy Smilovic: One, Ton or None Style Class All Day: Tibi Color Math Tibi Color Method: Bigs and Pigs Tibi Styling Tip Big, Slim & Skin 🌟 Let’s Connect: Send me a message or leave me a voice mail!

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  Episode #54

  Episode 54: Travel, Time, and the Sunday Scaries

  May 31, 202648 minS2

  Summary: In this episode, I reflect on a whirlwind trip to New York and coastal Connecticut for my nephew’s graduation, sharing thoughts on family, nostalgia, travel, and the emotional reset that often comes with returning home. Along the way, I talk about the books, movies, podcasts, and ideas that inspired me, and how sometimes stepping outside of your normal routine can help you return with a fresh perspective. ✨ Mentioned in This Episode 📺 Show and Movies Girls : 2012 Series 6 Seasons Julie & Julia Mystic Pizza Heatburn Everything is Copy : Nora Ephron Scripted & Unscripted 📚 Books Famesick: A Memoir By Lena Dunham Tranquility by Tuesday by Laura Vanderkam Heartburn by Nora Ephron 🌟 Let’s Connect: Instagram: @virginia.markman Facebook: @virginiacrablemarkman Send me a message or leave me a voice mail!

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