Ageism – Discrimination Against our Future Selves Ageism is a type of discrimination that involves prejudice against people based on their age. The problem is we all will get old, so why would we discriminate against people who are what we will become? Ashton Applewhite says in her TED talk Lets end ageism: Aging is not […]
Generation X, Welcome to the World of Ageism
Welcome to the World of Ageism The world of ageism is welcoming Generation X with a sledgehammer. The youngest of this cohort is now 40 years of age and eligible for protection from age discrimination according to federal guidelines. And as we know, that has not been very effective. The oldest of this cohort has […]
50+ Job Fairs – Expectations of Employers and Candidates [Podcast]
Podcast #155 – 50+ Job Fairs: Expectations of Employers and Candidates with Executive Director of Austin UP Teresa Sansone Ferguson Description: Teresa Sansone Ferguson built a career in marketing and public relations while working at state associations, technology consulting firms and law firms. She also worked at KUT public radio in Austin for more than […]
Patti Temple Rocks Addresses Workplace Ageism [Podcast]
Episode #124 – Marc Miller Interviews Patti Temple Rocks, author of I’m Not Done: It’s Time to Talk About Ageism in the Workplace. Description: For over four decades, Patti Temple Rocks has held senior leadership positions in three distinct communication sectors: PR, advertising, and corporate/client side. She is an inspirational leader, innovative thinker, problem-solver, growth […]
Ageism and What to Do About It – Part III
Ageism – Part III This is the third in the series on ageism. The 1st post was Ageism – What It Is, How to Identify It and What to Do About It, the 2nd was How To Identify Ageism In The Workplace – Ageism Series Part II, and in this post, I want to identify […]
This Chair Rocks! with Author Ashton Applewhite [Podcast]
Episode #118 – Marc Miller interviews Ashton Applewhite about combating ageism in either half of life. Description In this episode, Marc interviews Ashton Applewhite. Author and activist, Ashton Applewhite, has been recognized by The New York Times, The New Yorker, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism. She […]
This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism [Book Review]
I recently began writing a blog from the perspective of a 67-year-old man who was taking a big, hopeful jump to the next chapter of his life. This at the end of long stints doing communications at a downtown Washington D.C. trade association, and previously with a U.S. Senator. As I searched for what I […]
How To Identify Ageism In The Workplace – Ageism Series Part II
Ageism In The Workplace Can you identify when ageism in the workplace occurs? Very often ageism is very subtle or veiled in language that on first blush is acceptable but after some reflection, you might say “they said I was too old”. In the first post in this series, I discussed how to define ageism […]
Elizabeth White on Being Fifty-Five, Underemployed, and Faking Normal [Podcast]
Episode #109 – Elizabeth White, author of Fifty-Five, Underemployed, and Faking Normal: Your Guide to a Better Life shares the experiences that led her to write her book. Description Elizabeth White is an author and aging solutions advocate for older adults facing uncertain work and financial insecurity. Most recently, she served as a special advisor […]
