<p>I am joined by Yvonne Marchese, whose boundless energy and fearless approach to trying new things always inspire me. In this lively conversation, Yvonne shares her secrets to staying energized, curious, and playful in midlife (and beyond).</p><p><strong>ABOUT MY GUEST:</strong></p><p>Yvonne Marchese is a former actress turned photographer, podcaster, author, age-agitator, and person who encourages us all to live and age playfully. On Instagram, you will often find her posting clips of her rollerskating or doing fun, playful things and just celebrating her midlife. </p><p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE:</strong></p><p>- How Yvonne’s “beginner’s mindset” keeps her excited about life</p><p>- Her leap into photography, roller skating, and even writing a book</p><p>- Overcoming fear, self-doubt, and the little voice that says, “You can’t”</p><p>- Why surrounding yourself with inspiring people is a game-changer</p><p>- And her plans to lean into playfulness in 2025</p><p>Check out the full show notes for this episode here: <a target="_blank" href="https://loublaser.substack.com/p/234-yvonne-marchese">https://loublaser.substack.com/p/234-yvonne-marchese</a></p><p>• • • • •</p><p>Subscribe to <strong>We're All Getting Older</strong>, a newsletter about how to live now so we can die happy later: <a target="_blank" href="https://loublaser.substack.com"><strong>https://loublaser.substack.com</strong></a></p><p>Connect with Lou Blaser on Substack: <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/@loublaser"><strong>https://substack.com/@loublaser</strong></a></p><p>Connect with Lou Blaser on LinkedIn<strong>:</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/loublaser/"><strong>https://www.linkedin.com/in/loublaser/</strong></a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to We're All Getting Older at <a href="https://loublaser.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">loublaser.substack.com/subscribe</a>