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Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background. Join midlifer Ateh Jewel as she speaks to celebrity guests about the moment they knew they were in their 'second act', and how they're changing the game in their next one. We're not interested in any of the usual stereotypes about age - whether you're 40 plus, 60 plus or 100 plus this is the place for you. No topic is off-limits. We'll be covering fashion, beauty, menopause, parents, kids, spouses, sex and more. Send in your questions and dilemmas to secondactpod@hellomagazine.com, and together...

In her spirited, witty, and vastly entertaining first memoir, Helene Hanff recalls her ingenuous attempts to crash Broadway in the early forties as one of “the other 999.” Helene warmly tells stories about her life before she wrote the beloved and bestselling book 84 CHARING CROSS ROAD. Naive, nearsighted, frequently penniless but hopelessly stagestruck, she found her life governed by Flanagan’s Law: “No matter what happens to you, it’s unexpected.”

A captivating Jazz Age true-crime caper about "the greatest jewel thief who ever lived" (Life Magazine), Arthur Barry, who charmed everyone from Rockefellers to members of the royal family while simultaneously planning and executing the most audacious and lucrative heists of the 1920s. “A...

As a string of high-profile jewel thefts went unsolved during the Swinging Sixties, the press dubbed the elusive thief the King of Diamonds. Like Cary Grant in To Catch a Thief, the King was so bold that he tip-toed into the homes of millionaires while they were home, hiding in their closets and daring to smoke while they were sleeping. Rena Pederson, then a young reporter with UPI, started following the elusive thief while she managed the night desk. With gymnastic skill, he climbed trees and crawled across rooftops to take jewels from heiresses, oil kings, corporate CEOs.

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New York City, 1972: Bobby Comfort and Sammy "the Arab" Nalo were highly skilled jewel thieves who specialized in robbing luxury Manhattan hotels. (They once robbed Sophia Loren's suite, relieving the Italian actress of over $1 million in gems.) With the blessing of the Lucchese crime family, their next plot targeted the posh Pierre Hotel - host to kings and queens, presidents and aldermen, and the wealthiest of the wealthy.

Delve into a mesmerizing collection of ten short mystery and detective tales, narrated from the intriguing perspective of a jewelry dealer with a questionable reputation. This captivating anthology includes thrilling stories like The Necklace of the Green Diamonds and The Ripening Rubies, guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. - Summary by LynneT

They were words that changed Georgette Beck’s life forever, and sent her on a path from brokenness to one of healing and beauty. As Georgette worked to painfully rebuild her life as a single mom of a precious young girl, she struggled to stay afloat, emotionally and financially. In the darkest moments, when Georgette felt unlovable and hopeless, God would wrap her in His arms, reminding Georgette of her worth and the wonderful future He wanted to lead her to.

Narain Gehani tells the fascinating story of the transition Bell Labs is undergoing as it adapts to new business conditions. Bell Labs researchers, who once were free to focus on innovation, research excellence, and prizes, now have to worry about business relevance. The culture of lifetime employment is gone and the pendulum has swung from basic to applied research.

Jewel of Thought Podcast is a podcast created for women growing through it. On this podcast we discuss all things God and growth so that you can shine like the jewel you were created to be.

Coralyn Jewel shares her story of how she went from Olympic hopeful to thriving in the adult entertainment industry. The story starts from the interview and is finished off with words from Coralyn to her listeners. Her experiences inform, humanize, and even entertain. Author Ryan Michaels beautifully conveys the humanity and eye-opening entertainment of his conversations with an adult performer and swinger lifestyle coach.

A true crime podcast uncovering cold cases, current investigations, and everything in between — hosted by married duo Jewel and Jeremy Lugo.

Book of Jewels: For Personal Development contains 11 of the biggest life lessons that I've learned, and those lessons are captured within each chapter. The chapters open with an original quote that frames it to help bring each life lesson into focus. I've shared my most important life lessons in this collection of personal stories and experiences with Envy, Love and Fear, Faith vs. Religion, Dating, Difficult Conversations, and more. This work is intended to help you grow exponentially.

Gems to Jewels – Carat, Cut, and ClarityLife is a journey of transformation—from rough edges to radiant shine. From Gem to Jewels is where real talk meets raw experiences, hosted by Predencia, a Haitian-Bahamian American woman, Miami-born and NYC-living, who navigates life’s battles and blessings with faith and purpose.Through personal stories and hard-earned lessons, we’ll dive into work, love, family, friendships, and self-discovery because every gem has the potential to become a jewel.Join me as we grow, glow, and shine togetherMatthew 7:6

The Alchemy of Soul, The Mastery of Self, and The Path To Illumination. Guidance and teachings are inspired and created by personal philosophies, esoteric knowledge, and spiritual wisdom. All in light of the Soul, to make light of the Soul. A guide to inner peace and enlightenment.

Conversations with ordinary people doing extraordinary things; dropping jewels one episode at a time. Hosted by Martine Lewis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

J.J.’s Jewels is a podcast that delivers conversational jewels by putting pressure on the conversation. Whether he’s talking one-on-one with his audience or chatting with a guest, his goal is to give his listeners valuable information that will inform, inspire, and empower, all while having fun. Find more great podcasts from JOCON Media at joconmedia.com

Junk to Jewels podcast was inspired by Georgette Beck's first book, Junk to Jewels, A Journey from Brokenness and Despair to Beauty and Delight. The book is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1964508150 Junk to Jewels podcast with Georgette Beck will inspire, educate, encourage, motivate, and give hope to listeners as they heal from their past, in the present, for their future. Georgette is not afraid to share her heart with listeners, for heart matters, truly matter! All heart matters come up for discussion, including healing from divorce, loss, abandonment, rejection, insecurity,...

Sometimes, you just need a reminder or a word of affirmation. Let this podcast be that for you! Listen weekly for a Jewel that will carry you through, and watch us on the last Friday of the month as Jasmine Elizabeth and the community discuss topics you can relate to!Weekly affirmations and monthly conversations suited just for you.

In this third volume of her memoirs, Eleanor Roosevelt, perhaps the best-loved woman of her time, shares the experiences—private and public—of her life in the 13 years since the death of her husband, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. She describes in intimate detail the problems she had to solve after her husband’s death, winding up his affairs, and working out a pattern for her new life.