As one of the first African American daytime soap opera heroines as attorney DiDi Bannister on Edge of Night, Mariann Aalda helps us close out Black History Month while opening up Women’s History Month because she truly is every woman. She is an Actress, Speaker, and mom who is on a mission to create an ageing shamelessly revolution. After “aging out” of Hollywood, AARP named her an Age Disruptor for her career reinvention as a hypnotherapist turned standup comic and performance artist. At the age of 74, Mariann shares some wonderful advice. By the end of this episode, you will be saying to yourself: “I’ll have what she’s having.”

Ep. 15 – Mariann Aalda, Actress, Aging Shamelessly

6:00 – Mariann is an actress and one of the first African American daytime soap opera heroines as attorney DiDi Bannister on Edge of Night.

7:30 - AARP calls her the Age Disrupter.

12:00 - I didn't quite acting they stopped calling.

13:30 - Comedy is scheduled hours and easier with a family.

14:55 - Carl Jeung - we are designed to do something. When you know you’re doing the right thing it just feels right. If you’re not passionate then you won’t be able to go the distance.

16:45 - Society and culture have been hypnotized to think that women lose their currency and sexuality when they get older.

17:36 - First solo comedy show - snap out of it, you have only been hypnotized into believing your over the hill.

20:05 - I am a high empath.

20:41 - My son was 8 when I was on Edge of Night.

22:16 - When Calvin and DeeDee got married, I was part of black love in the afternoon.

25:50 - Find your village.

26:48 – My ex-husband asked me, “Why do you have to be too much.” So, I became less.

Find Mariann at the following links:

https://www.mariannaaldainherprime.com/

https://www.instagram.com/mariannaalda_ageingshamelessly/

https://www.facebook.com/mariann.aalda

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

Some Background on the hosts!

Ariella Vaccarino-

Once an opera singer, mother to 5 children, voice and piano teacher, creator of

Voice Lessons To Go, a line of voice lesson CDs/downloads that sell nationwide.

She is also the host of the podcasts:

The Talented Magical Mommies Club

Ariella's Vocal Notes

and she has her own YouTube channel about singing:

www.youtube.com/VoiceLessonsToGo

Theresa Ofstad-

Is currently working a fulltime job while running a Basketball Club with her husband and teenage son. She is developing a business called Fuller Life, a resource for patients, seniors and their families. She is an area director with Toastmasters, a lifetime learner, leadership fanatic, and community connector.

Fuller Life

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