Show Notes
Joining Carey in her office is Michael Clinton. Michael is the former President and Publishing Director of Hearst Magazines. His storied career includes his stint as Executive Vice President at Condé Nast and Publisher of GQ. Michael is also the author of the new book, Roar: into the second half of your life (before it’s too late). Carey and Michael discuss how his upbringing in Pittsburgh has kept him grounded throughout his career, why he doesn’t like the word ‘retirement’, and what motivated him to write a book after stepping away from full-time work at Hearst Magazines.
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Timestamps
- 01:32 – Rewired, Don’t Retire
- 03:26 – Growing up in Working-Class Pittsburgh
- 04:35 – To New York with 60 Bucks
- 07:53 – You Are Not the Seat You’re In
- 09:08 – Be Authentic First
- 11:57 – Lessons from Mentors Who Started from Ground-Up
- 17:01 – ROAR: Reimagine, Own, Act, Reassess
- 20:10 – Acknowledge the Desire for Change
- 22:21 – The Voice Gets Louder
- 25:25 – Empathy Gained from World Travel
- 28:27 – The Dangers of an Ageist Culture
- 30:00 – Mid-Life Awakening, Not Crisis
- 32:16 – Changing Age Demographics and Implications
- 38:15 – Own Your Numbers
- 43:42 – Today It Begins, No Matter Your Age
- 46:18 – Editing Your Life and People
- 49:13 – Rapid Fire Questions
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