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Ep. 65- Finding Poetry After 60: The Journey to Becoming an Award-Winning Poet with Karen Luke Jackson

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In this episode, I am joined by an award-winning poet and educator, Karen Luke Jackson. From shaping innovative educational programs to leading life-changing workshops, Karen shares how her experiences have guided her towards a life of purpose and fulfillment. She opens up about the importance of embracing aging, the wisdom it brings, and the cultural shift needed to value older generations. This part of the interview is my FAVORITE. I can’t wait for you to listen to this part of the show!

Karen’s story is a testament to pursuing passions at any age, including her deeply personal journey into poetry at the age of 60, inspired by a tribute to her late sister. Join The More Than Your Age Podcast as Karen challenges conventional views on aging and inspires women to live boldly, no matter their stage in life.

Enjoy the show!

Key Moments!

- Karen's journey in education and the impact of her work in higher education.

- The creation of innovative programs, including an American Sign Language program and a day of silence for the deaf community.

- Transitioning to the nonprofit sector and leading workshops with the Center for Courage and Renewal.

- Embracing aging and the importance of wisdom in older generations.

- Karen's poetry journey and her tribute to her sister through her first published book.

Takeaways

-Education can be a natural fit for those who have a love for learning and a curiosity about the world.

-Innovative teaching methods and the introduction of new programs can bring about positive changes in higher education.

-Community colleges can play a crucial role in meeting the needs of the local community and introducing programs that address specific challenges.

-Working in the nonprofit sector provides opportunities to make a difference and work with volunteers to support important causes.

-Workshops and retreats can help individuals reflect, find purpose, and build meaningful relationships.

-Writing poetry can be a way to express personal experiences and capture meaningful moments.

-Taking classes and continuously learning can help improve writing skills.

-Sharing poetry with others can create connections and touch people's lives.

-Publishing a book can be a way to honor and record someone's legacy.

-Age should not be a barrier to pursuing creative endeavors.

-Embracing the aging process and being proud of one's age is important.

-Embrace the aging process and be proud of your age.

-Recognize the value of wisdom in older generations.

-Pursue your dreams and goals regardless of your age or life circumstances.

-Support and mentor younger generations to help them meet the challenges of the future.

-Challenge societal perceptions of aging and promote a cultural shift in how it is viewed.

Connect with Karen Luke Jackson:

- Website: www.karenlukejackson.com

- Facebook: @karenlukejacksonnc

Listen to more episodes:

Subscribe to "More Than Your Age" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Share this episode with friends and leave a review to help others discover inspiring stories like Abby’s.

Connect with Erica

Email // Facebook // Instagram // Linkedin

www.morethanyourage.com

Sign up for The More Than Your Age Podcast E-mail list

**Leave us a Review**

Enjoyed the episode? Leave us a review and let us know what you think!

Are you interested in starting your own podcast? Riverside.fm is a great tool for recording episodes remotely. The More Than Your Age Podcast is an affiliate and highly recommends this company. You can use this link to learn more: Riverside.fm

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In this episode, I am joined by an award-winning poet and educator, Karen Luke Jackson. From shaping innovative educational programs to leading life-changing workshops, Karen shares how her experiences have guided her towards a life of purpose and fulfillment. She opens up about the importance of embracing aging, the wisdom it brings, and the cultural shift needed to value older generations. This part of the interview is my FAVORITE. I can’t wait for you to listen to this part of the show!

Karen’s story is a testament to pursuing passions at any age, including her deeply personal journey into poetry at the age of 60, inspired by a tribute to her late sister. Join The More Than Your Age Podcast as Karen challenges conventional views on aging and inspires women to live boldly, no matter their stage in life.

Enjoy the show!

Key Moments!

- Karen's journey in education and the impact of her work in higher education.

- The creation of innovative programs, including an American Sign Language program and a day of silence for the deaf community.

- Transitioning to the nonprofit sector and leading workshops with the Center for Courage and Renewal.

- Embracing aging and the importance of wisdom in older generations.

- Karen's poetry journey and her tribute to her sister through her first published book.

Takeaways

-Education can be a natural fit for those who have a love for learning and a curiosity about the world.

-Innovative teaching methods and the introduction of new programs can bring about positive changes in higher education.

-Community colleges can play a crucial role in meeting the needs of the local community and introducing programs that address specific challenges.

-Working in the nonprofit sector provides opportunities to make a difference and work with volunteers to support important causes.

-Workshops and retreats can help individuals reflect, find purpose, and build meaningful relationships.

-Writing poetry can be a way to express personal experiences and capture meaningful moments.

-Taking classes and continuously learning can help improve writing skills.

-Sharing poetry with others can create connections and touch people's lives.

-Publishing a book can be a way to honor and record someone's legacy.

-Age should not be a barrier to pursuing creative endeavors.

-Embracing the aging process and being proud of one's age is important.

-Embrace the aging process and be proud of your age.

-Recognize the value of wisdom in older generations.

-Pursue your dreams and goals regardless of your age or life circumstances.

-Support and mentor younger generations to help them meet the challenges of the future.

-Challenge societal perceptions of aging and promote a cultural shift in how it is viewed.

Connect with Karen Luke Jackson:

- Website: www.karenlukejackson.com

- Facebook: @karenlukejacksonnc

Listen to more episodes:

Subscribe to "More Than Your Age" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Share this episode with friends and leave a review to help others discover inspiring stories like Abby’s.

Connect with Erica

Email // Facebook // Instagram // Linkedin

www.morethanyourage.com

Sign up for The More Than Your Age Podcast E-mail list

**Leave us a Review**

Enjoyed the episode? Leave us a review and let us know what you think!

Are you interested in starting your own podcast? Riverside.fm is a great tool for recording episodes remotely. The More Than Your Age Podcast is an affiliate and highly recommends this company. You can use this link to learn more: Riverside.fm

  continue reading

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